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Vanbrugh House Hotel

Property class: 4

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A bicycle parked on a cobblestone street, a building with a sign for the Vanbrugh House Hotel, and a church steeple in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a fireplace, and a decorative mirror.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by climbing plants and a stone wall.
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A fireplace with a decorative mirror above it.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$369
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

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, Ashmolean Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Accessible (Disabled access)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand with lamps.

Standard Double Room, Accessible (Disabled access)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two decorative pillows with floral designs.

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Premier Suite

A four-poster bed with a teal bedspread, a television, a seating area with a grey sofa, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Premier Suite

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

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Bathroom

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Accessible Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and two decorative pillows, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

Accessible Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and a fireplace.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Oxford

Vanbrugh House Hotel puts you in the heart of Oxford, steps from University of Oxford and within a 10-minute stroll of River Thames. 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 Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village.

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ashmolean Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oxford Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Art Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Meeples - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Vanbrugh House Hotel

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vanbrugh House Hotel on 25 Oct 2026 start from NZ$369, 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. 575 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent and staff were super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Staff was very helpful with local advice on tours/things to do/restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and service. Great staff and very clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location and within walking distance from railway station,. Rooms lovely and a very welcoming boutique style hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, beyond my expectation, and a perfect location in central Oxford. The staff was helpful and friendly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb room, great location, nice furnishings and linens.couldn’t ask for better
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good area with lots of cafes for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so sweet! Everything was close by
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing. Walking distance to everything we wanted to see and do. The staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in quiet area and very central in Oxford. Nice room and the suite Vicars.... have an excellent bathroom and a nice garden.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good base for centre oxford. Got a great room and breakfast was good. The room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Hotel is centrally and conveniently located but it is on a quiet street. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful room and very conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The only down side … south facing room was baking hot!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in a very convenient location. The mattress and pillows were comfortable. It was pretty and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally placed to explore all Oxford has to offer. Room and facilities were all we could have asked for and the staff were very willing to assist when required. A very good choice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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