Vanbrugh House Hotel

4.0 star property

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Premier Suite | Deep soaking bathtub
Premier Suite | Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Front of property
Fireplace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $275
$230 nightly
$275 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

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20-24 St Michaels Street, Oxford, England, OX1 2EB
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Theatre Oxford
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Accessible (Disabled access)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premier Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Accessible Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Oxford

With a stay at Vanbrugh House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from University of Oxford and 5 minutes by foot from Christ Church College. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from River Thames and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Blenheim Palace.

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ashmolean Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 9 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Plough at 38 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Four Candles (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Permit Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Vanbrugh House Hotel

Vanbrugh House Hotel offers 22 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 20 for adults and GBP 20 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 20.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Vanbrugh House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, excellent breakfast and super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a visit to Oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cosy, great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in quiet street but in centre of town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome and superb facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy room, great location, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position in the middle of Oxford, staff were very helpful. Hotel was clean and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really warm welcome and room was lovely! Very central close to shops restaurants and museums and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Center of Oxford, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really enjoyable stay here. Lovely big twin room, No 12 , 1st floor Lewis Carrol. Staff exceptionally helpful 👍 Close to all amenities, shops, restaurants, historical buildings & transport. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very clean and fantastic staff. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and room was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, excellent location, the staff were welcoming and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, very central to Oxford
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room and staff always friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room, but the bed was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely beautiful with excellent amenities. A great location and a high level of service from staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location right in the centre of town. Room was clean, big and the bed was comfortable. Only negative would be that the room felt stuffy because you couldn't open a window.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Great location! Wonderful room!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Beautifully located. Warm and comfortable and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lile Lykke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great and friendly service and room was clean. It was very convenient as the hotel was pretty much in the middle of the city. Only downside was that there were no fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

ALLAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was rather cramped but acceptable for a one night stay. Continental breakfast against was acceptable but very expensive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026