We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Oxford, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. In 30 acres of scenic parkland, the 4-star voco Oxford Thames overlooks the River Thames. It offers luxurious rooms, a swimming pool, spa and gym, just 4 miles from Oxford. Some rooms date back to the 12th century, and all mix modern décor with period features including oak beams and ornate windows. Many have views of the river or gardens, and some have patios, balconies or a four-poster bed. The River Room Restaurant overlooks the Thames and serves a mix of classic and modern dishes. The The Crusaders Bar & Lounge has beamed ceilings and offers light meals. In warm weather, guests can dine in the courtyards. The Riverside Health Club offers fitness and spa facilities, including outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool and sauna. Beauty treatments include massages, facials and waxing. voco Oxford Thames is set in 30 acres of grounds on the outskirts of Oxford. The Bodleian Library, Ashmolean Museum and Oxford University colleges are 10 minutes’ drive away. We have Electric charge points onsite and from 1st July 2023 all vehicles will be charged £7.50 per night for onsite parking. Residential guests will need to register at reception once parked and the charge will added to their room account. Non Residents or people visiting residential guests will need to register and pay at the machines situated around the parking areas. Please note that this is externally controlled by Parking Eye and fines will be issued for any non registered vehicles.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotel in Oxford.
Charming. Highly elegant. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. The Old Parsonage Hotel is a boutique hotel set in a building dating back to 1660. It has 2 terraces, a new residents garden library, a restaurant, a bar, and is a 5-minute walk from Oxford city centre. All rooms at the Old Parsonage have an en-suite bathroom, a desk, storage space and a flat-screen TV. Every room has air conditioning, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The Parsonage Bar & Grill is open from breakfast until late and serves British classics with a modern twist. The property also has a private dining room that seats up to 20 people. The hotel is also licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies for up to 20 guests. The hotel is a 17-minute walk from Oxford Train Station, a 3-minute walk from Keble College and Somerville College.Show full description
This might be the most well designed, elegant and romantic luxury hotel in Oxford. Soooo nice!
Elegant. Stylish. Great views. Situated in the heart of historical Oxford, Old Bank Hotel offers rooms which feature marble bathrooms and modern art. Oxford University is located 0.3 miles from the property. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The spacious rooms are air conditioned and elegantly decorated. Rooms also offer a TV and ample work space. Many have original period features and views of the city. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner in Quod restaurant with its terrace and bar. Traditional roast dinners are also available. The hotel has meeting rooms and private dining rooms. Room service is also available. Just steps away from Merton, All Souls and Oriel Colleges, Old Bank Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Botanic Garden. Magdalen Bridge and the River Cherwell can also be reached in 5 minutes, and Oxford Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.Show full description
Elegant. Beautiful. Lovely interior design. In the heart of Oxford, opposite the Ashmolean Museum, The Randolph Hotel, by Graduate Hotels offers sumptuous bedrooms and a wellness centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The rooms have high ceilings and period features, and each offers a modern en suite bathroom. Rooms also have satellite TV, mini-fridge and tea and coffee facilities. The Restaurant at the Randolph serves a range of dishes from across Europe. The Randolph Hotel, by Graduate Hotels is just metres from The University of Oxford Colleges. The picturesque riverside and boathouses are a 15-minute stroll, and Oxford Railway Station is half a mile away.Show full description
Hip. Historic property. Great interior design. Popular among couples. This converted Victorian prison is now a stunning boutique hotel offering unique luxury accommodation in historic Oxford. Limited private parking is available for a surcharge. Spend a night in a converted cell complete with luxurious additions including a power shower, mood lighting and satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Stylish rooms, fabulous original architecture, a divine brasserie and 2 bars come together at Malmaison Oxford. Guests can enjoy a full cooked or continental breakfast in the morning, and make use of wired internet in their hotel rooms.Show full description
Perhaps this is the coolest and most HISTORIC boutique hotel in Oxford. It is one of the most popular luxury hotels in Oxford, among couples!
Luxury Hotel. George street hotel offers accommodation in Oxford, a 1-minute walk from the Oxford New Theatre. The air-conditioned rooms have en suite bathrooms. Some rooms offer views of the University of Oxford. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. University of Oxford is 400 metres from George street hotel, while Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is 300 metres away. Oxford rail station can be reached in 10 minutes' walk. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 62 km from the property.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Cool. Great breakfast. Popular among women. Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel consists of three buildings, including two 19th century manor houses and is located in the surrounds of Iffley Village, only 2 miles from the centre of Oxford. Complimentary Wi-Fi and parking are available. All 77 bedrooms at the property provide rain showers and some include bath tubs. You will also find a flat screen TV with Freeview, a mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary bottled water. Privilege rooms also come with Nespresso coffee machines, bathrobes and slippers. The hotel features a restaurant named in honour of the famous explorer, Frank's at Hawkwell House, which serves continental or cooked breakfast as well as a locally inspired lunch and dinner menu. You can also dine al fresco on the conservatory bar terrace overlooking the gardens. Ideally situated for a British staycation, you can explore the famous university city, surrounding countryside and world-renowned destinations such as Blenheim Palace. New Theatre Oxford and Hinksey Heights Golf Club are about 10 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Charming. Great location. Great value. Popular among women. This peaceful, elegant hotel with a country-manor style is a 10-minute walk from Oxford city centre. It has a restaurant and bar, a cosy lounge, and pleasant guest bedrooms. The Cotswold Lodge Hotel is convenient for Oxford University, which is less than a mile from the building. Oxford Rail Station is a 5-minute drive away. The recently refurbished Victorian building has very friendly, helpful staff and free on-site parking. Guests can relax in the Mediterranean-style courtyard garden. 66a Restaurant provides a relaxed, attractive setting for dining, bar snacks and afternoon tea. Breakfast features a range of different, tasty items.Show full description
Great value. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford is only 5 minutes’ drive from Oxford’s historic and picturesque centre and 0.5 miles from the A34. This 4-star hotel has spacious bedrooms, each featuring a Dream bed, a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, a work area and an individual private bathroom. Room service is available. Breakfast Buffet will be served in the Restaurant. Leo’s Bar and Lobby is open throughout the day serving a delicious light menu. It’s a perfect place to meet and relax whether with colleagues, friends or family, offering a selection of freshly prepared meals and drinks. Our Marco Pierre White Steakhouse is open Monday to Saturday evenings, with reservations recommended. Car parking is available, and both Oxford Train Station and the M40 can be reached in 10 minutes’ car journey.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Great views. Popular among women. Set in 40 acres of stunning parkland, voco - Oxford Spires has a pool, a gym and a spa. There is free Wi-Fi access, and the historic city centre is around 15 minutes’ walk away. voco - Oxford Spires has luxurious, 4-star en suite bedrooms. Guests can make use of Willows Health Club and Spa, which includes a sauna, a steam room and a range of beauty treatments Deacon's Restaurant offers excellent cuisine, in elegant surroundings. Deacon's Bar serves afternoon tea and has an informal snack menu.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Walking distance to the city centre, yet located in a quiet residential neighbourhood, Ethos Hotel provides guests with convenient accessibility to Oxford. This boutique hotel features a fully licensed bar and restaurant that serves daily breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner as well as complimentary snacks for hotel guests. Continental breakfast is included, and may be upgraded to full English for a £10 supplement. The hotel offers Suites with super king-size beds and a separate living space with sofabeds. Free WiFi, mini kitchens, air-conditioning, under floor heating, heated towel rails, large screen TVs, and Cole & Lewis toiletries are standard in all rooms. Caffè Ethos also provides complimentary snacks to hotel guests throughout the day. Every evening from 18:00 until 20.00 complimentary bruschetta is served. Private parking is available for an additional fee at the property. This Victorian hotel is less than a 15-minute walk from Oxford city centre, and 1-mile from Oxford Rail Station. Christ Church, one of the larger colleges of the University of Oxford, is less than a 10-minute walk away. Hinksey Heights Golf Club is less than a 10-minute drive from the Ethos Hotel.Show full description
Very stylish. Trendy. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located in South Oxfordshire, in the heart of the village of Burcot, The Chequers offers 9 beautifully-designed en-suite rooms, an award-winning bar and gastro pub. The Chequers is located just 7 miles from Oxford. The hotel rooms opened in 2019 and are fully equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Wi-Fi and complimentary use of the telephone, kettle, Nespresso machine, toaster, iron, rainfall showers, hairdryer and desk. Restaurant closed on Mondays - breakfast basket can be delivered to room for additional charge. Secure private parking is available immediately outside the property. All rooms are on the ground level and are situated in a separate building adjacent to the restaurant which has the thatched roof. The property is near the beautiful towns of Oxford, Abingdon-on-Thames and Wallingford, and less than an hour from central London and Bicester Village. The Chequers Pub and Restaurant are currently closed on a Monday. A self check-in policy operates on this day, and it is not guaranteed that there will be a member of staff on site. Details will be provided via email or text on how to check in, and whilst hot breakfasts are not served on a Monday a breakfast basket can be provided if requested in advance (a separate charge applies unless breakfast has been included in the room rate). The restaurant serving hot breakfasts is open between 8-10am Tuesday to Sunday.Show full description
I think this is the most STYLISH luxury hotel in Oxford. It also has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Cool. Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. The Galaxie has been transformed into a characterful hotel which oozes personality. It’s one-of-a-kind interiors transport our guests back in time to recreate a bygone age. We believe that small really can be better and prefer individuality over uniformity. Our neighborhood has a lovely selection of restaurants, wine cafes and a traditional pub. The Galaxie is just a mile from the centre of historic Oxford. Guests can relax in our peaceful garden or enjoy the use of complimentary gym. A hearty breakfast is served each morning and can be paid for at the property. Car parking is available for a small daily charge.Show full description
Great location. Well set in the centre of Oxford, Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from University of Oxford. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre also provide guests with a city view. All units in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the property. Speaking Afrikaans, Bulgarian, English and Spanish, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Blenheim Palace is 16 km from Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre, while Notley Abbey is 27 km away. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 74 km from the hotel.Show full description
Boutique hotel. This elegant boutique hotel is situated in the heart of Oxford, surrounded by the historic college buildings. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Oxford Rail Station is a 7-minute walk from the building. Dating back to the 18th century, Vanbrugh House Hotel offers 22 individually designed rooms with their own unique character and charm. Features include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Delicious Oxfordshire continental breakfasts are served daily. Oxford has a wide range of shops and restaurants to go to on Vanbrugh House’s doorstep. Reading is 27 miles away, and London’s city centre can be reached in an hour and a half by car.Show full description
Off Oxford High Street and opposite Magdalen College, this 17th-century converted coaching inn was often visited by the famous novelists J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S Lewis whilst being fellows of Oxford University. Oxford’s main shopping district is 10 minutes’ walking distance. The historic Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel has bright air-conditioned rooms that have internet access and a TV with satellite channels. Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel is a good central base for exploring Oxford, only a 5-minute walk to the city centre. Numerous colleges, museums and punting on the river are a short walk away.Show full description
Good breakfast. Conveniently located right next to the Park and Ride service into Oxford’s City Centre, this Holiday Inn offers modern rooms with mini fridges and satellite TV. Each room at Holiday Inn Oxford includes a private bathroom and in-room movies. Guests can make use of a stereo and tea/coffee facilities. The stylish Junction Restaurant serves full English breakfasts, as well as a varied menu throughout the day. There is a bright, outdoor terrace for dining. Guests can also relax with drinks in the cocktail lounge. Keep up your fitness routine in the hotel's mini-gym. Parking charged at £6.00 per 24 Hours, and Blenheim Palace is a 10-minute drive away. The famous Ashmolean Museum is less than 10 minutes’ drive away, along with Oxford’s ancient colleges.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Well located in Oxford, The Store provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk. Each room comes with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer mountain views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. At The Store you will find a restaurant serving British, local and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a spa centre. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at The Store. University of Oxford is 300 metres from the hotel, while Blenheim Palace is 16 km away. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 74 km from The Store.Show full description
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