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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 covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by climbing plants and a stone wall.
A fireplace with a decorative mirror above it.
A historic building with a traditional facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a fireplace, and a decorative mirror.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk

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, Christ Church College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪20 min drive‬
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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Double Room

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

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Vanbrugh House Hotel

Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

Vanbrugh House Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Oxford. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from University of Oxford and 10 minutes on foot from River Thames
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Vanbrugh House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leela

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

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Darcie

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful room and very conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herman

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

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful front desk manager ! Pleasant, and efficient making for an easy check in and check out .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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

Edel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suites are incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel & Staff were excellent, informed us of services at the hotel and also nearby. Hotel had prepared relevant papers for the visually impaired guest in our party, presented professionally with no fuss. Room great, lovely bath and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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

Nadine

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. The room was very large and the beds were super comfortable. The location is just fantastic for central Oxford. There was some noise in the street in the morning, but you will not escape that in the centre of Oxford. I would definitely recommend the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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

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

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