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Vanbrugh House Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Oxford, steps from University of Oxford

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Front of property
Fireplace
Property entrance
Premier Suite | Terrace/patio
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Explore the area

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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, Oxford Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Accessible (Disabled access)

Standard Double Room, Accessible (Disabled access)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Accessible Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Oxford

Vanbrugh House Hotel puts you in the heart of Oxford, within steps of popular attractions like University of Oxford and New Theatre Oxford. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Oxford City Centre hotel, attractions include Thames River and Blenheim Palace.

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oxford Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bodleian Library - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Four Candles (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Permit Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
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About this property

Vanbrugh House Hotel

Hotel in Oxford, steps from University of Oxford
Vanbrugh House Hotel offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Oxford hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Vanbrugh House Hotel offers 22 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

Vanbrugh House Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vanbrugh House Hotel on 15 Mar 2026 start from NZ$233.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Vanbrugh House Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

No, Vanbrugh House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Vanbrugh House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big big bathroom, bedroom was also larger
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Opted to pay at the hotel. Not only did they take a full payment 4 days early they then took it again on the day of arrival. Lots of attmepted explanations but still took it twice when they weren't supposed to. They need a plumber in the bathroom as well. Shower controls were very stiff, shower didnt drain away and a tap didn't twist the right way. Shower
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ingrid

Too expensive Room extremely small Needs renovation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel for a stay in central Oxford. I prefer to walk when possible and this was perfect for seeing everything I wanted. The main colleges, the library, and restaurants were all easily walkable. The room was small as expected (single room), but well appointed with everything I needed. The bathroom and shower were extremely nice! Loved my stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No hot water in the shower.

10/10 Excellent

Julia C

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice comfortable room. Excellent helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check-in took 25 minutes; the hotel required additional information on paper which had already been supplied on line. Each check-in took 10 minutes as a result.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for a very small room. Bad drain odors led to leaving bathroom fan on all night which meant the bathroom light was on all nigh and had a glass door so light in the bedroom all night. Complained the following morning but was never asked how our stay was. Night club in building next door 9pm -1pm. Impossible to sleep as vibration came right through the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The last that welcomes us was lovely, easy check in, the room was amazing. Had a very very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position, full of character
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow what a stunning hotel

Wow! What can I say we stayed in the suite and I don’t think we will ever top this. It was uniquely beautiful. Everything down to the beautiful 4 poster bed, the most stunning bathroom with 2 baths side by side, with a tv, to the beautiful court yard we had to sit outside. I cannot fault this room it’s blown our expectations and I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone. We have never stayed in a hotel room so much. The location was also perfect, being a stone throw away from the main high street. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Franklin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never write reviews but this place is exceptional! The staff was fabulous! The rooms are wonderful. Totally worth the money. Close to everything you want to do in Oxford. We upgraded to the room with two tubs and huge shower. The amount of space is hard to come by in UK and worth every penny. Wonderful mix the old with new, very well done. Great cafes very close. I would go out of my way to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff were friendly. Location brilliant. However bedroom was dated and simple - did not look like the nice room photos used in their marketing. Bed very hard. The bathroom smelled of damp and had black mould in the grout and silicone, and radiator was rusty and dusty. Felt like a very overpriced stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More lights. It was pretty dark in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff in a superficially stylish but rather tired hotel: scuffed painted furniture, black-mould on blobby mastic in the shower, poor water pressure, shower control not fully functioning... Nice things like Nespresso machines, with biscuits and real milk, let down by mugs too big to fit under the machine's spout. Doubt I'll ever stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about the trip was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dreadful overpriced and run down hotel. The staff were most unhelpful, the furniture was cheap and tired, the bathroom so small that a very slim person like me felt cramped. Hairdryer with very short cable, no sockets in the right places, TV not working, the constant banging of the front door.
Frayed bathrobe
Tired furniture
Run down
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025