We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Oxfordshire, 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 Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Highly elegant. Situated in Great Milton, 13 km from Notley Abbey, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides a concierge service, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms in Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire are fitted with slippers and a laptop. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. University of Oxford is 17 km from Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire, while Blenheim Palace is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 59 km from the hotel.Show full description
This might be one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Oxfordshire.
Very stylish. Creative. Cosy rooms. Popular among business travellers. Situated in Stanton Harcourt, 16 km from Blenheim Palace, The Harcourt Arms features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is allergy-free and is located 17 km from University of Oxford. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The hotel provides some rooms with garden views, and the rooms include a kettle. The rooms have a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Notley Abbey is 40 km from The Harcourt Arms, while Lydiard Park is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 87 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This might be the most stylish central luxury hotel in Oxfordshire. It also has very cosy rooms!
Very central. Great restaurant. Cosy rooms. 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. Creative. Great restaurant. 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
Trendy. Cosy rooms. Very clean. 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 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 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 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
Opened June 2023. Set 27 km from Blenheim Palace, Fleur de Lys Bampton offers 4-star accommodation in Bampton and features a garden, a terrace and a bar. The property is around 37 km from Lydiard Park, 50 km from Cotswold Water Park and 28 km from Somerville College. The property is non-smoking and is situated 29 km from University of Oxford. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Fleur de Lys Bampton offers certain units with garden views, and all rooms have a kettle. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is 28 km from Fleur de Lys Bampton, while Oxford Train Station is 28 km away. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 98 km from the hotel.Show full description
Elegant. Friendly staff. Very clean. A Grade II Listed building, The Bird in Hand offers modern rooms in a traditional setting. The rooms have plasma-screen TVs and there is free Wi-Fi in the all areas. Built in the 17th century, the Bird in Hand Inn retains many period features including Cotswold stone walls and beamed ceilings. There is a large fireplace in the winter and a terrace for summer dining. The inn serves traditional British and European cuisine, and the bar offers real ales, wines and spirits. Just 15 miles from Oxford, the Bird in Hand is a country inn with easy access to the Cotswolds.Show full description
Newly opened, November 2023. Featuring a bar, BULL Burford is set in Burford in the Oxfordshire region, 29 km from Blenheim Palace and 31 km from University of Oxford. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service for guests. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Japanese and Grill Bbq cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Cotswold Water Park is 34 km from BULL Burford, while Lydiard Park is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 87 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Stylish. Great location. Great views. Popular among business travellers. Oxfordshire’s newest luxury boutique hotel, The Relais Henley is located in the historic market town of Henley–on–Thames, by the banks of the River Thames. It is centrally located and is close to Heathrow and Reading airports. Offering 40 contemporary character rooms and suites, each room in the hotel is individually furnished in an English country style, offering personal hospitality with friendly and attentive service. Many enjoy tranquil river views. Guests can explore the beautiful surrounding Chiltern Hills. Amongst the highlights of the annual calendar are The Henley Royal Regatta, the renowned Henley Festival as well as the Rewind Festival.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Friendly staff. This picturesque, 16th-century hotel in the Cotswold village of Clanfield has cosy log fires, good food using local produce, and a garden with terrace for al fresco dining. This stylish yet informal hotel is conveniently located to explore landmark Cotswolds towns and the rolling countryside. The Double Red Duke, Cotswolds has 19 elegant, comfortable and spacious en suite bedrooms, with free WiFi. Kelmscott Manor, the home of William Morris, is about 4 miles away. The River Thames is easy to reach. Bampton, home to Downton Abbey, is right on the doorstep. Oxford is just over a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
The coolest and most creative central luxury hotel in Oxfordshire.
Creative. Comfortable beds. Popular among business travellers. Dating back to 1637, this coaching inn is situated on the ancient Worcester to London road (B4027), on the edge of picturesque Wootton village, just 2 miles from Woodstock. Ideally located for touring the Cotswolds, the inn is also well positioned for visits to Oxford and Blenheim Palace. Retaining much of the character of the original building, the inn features a beamed ceiling and 2 large stone fireplaces, one with a wood burning stove for a cosy ambiance. 8 tastefully decorated rooms offer en suite amenities and plenty of space.Show full description
Cool. Great value. Friendly staff. The Duke of Marlborough is a quaint building just outside Woodstock and Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. It offers free parking and hearty, locally-sourced food. Rooms at the Duke of Marlborough are warm and spacious, and the pub features both a bar restaurant and an area for private functions. Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Located just 2 miles from Woodstock, the Duke offers easy access to the historic city of Oxford, which is just a 25-minute drive away. Blenheim Palace is only a 5-minute journey by car.Show full description
Super central. 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
Central. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. A 15th-century former coaching inn, offering bed and breakfast accommodation, The Marlborough Arms is set in the heart of beautiful Woodstock overlooking the town's historic streets and near Oxford and the M40. It is within easy walking distance to Blenheim Palace. Rooms are light and spacious and furnished with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have baths and large walk-in showers. Some rooms have beautiful period features. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in the hotel. A popular venue for business meetings and special occasions, the Marlborough Arms offers a peaceful setting with space for up to 100 people in the Gallery and bar area. There is also a picturesque courtyard for summer evenings. The Marlborough Arms offers bed and breakfast and good access to local attractions, including Blenheim Palace, Rousham Park House & Garden and the Oxfordshire Museum. Woodstock itself has a beautiful town square, ivy-clad buildings and fascinating architecture.Show full description
This small hotel has a highly rated breakfast and super comfortable beds!
Stylish. Very clean. Great restaurant. Popular among business travellers.Opened March 2022. The Heyford Hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Upper Heyford. This 4-star hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 18 km from Blenheim Palace. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, all rooms at The Heyford Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the property. University of Oxford is 24 km from The Heyford Hotel, while Notley Abbey is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Coventry Airport, 73 km from the hotel.Show full description
A 12th-century country house hotel set in 12 acres of mature gardens and grounds, Weston Manor Hotel is situated 10 miles from Westgate Oxford and within a 10 minute drive from Bicester village retail park. Features include flat-screen TVs, a desk, en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, and each room boasts views across the gardens. The extensive grounds are home to a knot garden, and a croquet lawn. Weston Manor Hotel is ideally located close to the A34 and M40. It is situated 10 miles from Oxford, 8.4 miles from Blenheim Palace and The Costwolds Area of Natural Beauty can be reached within 20 minutes by car.Show full description
Great value. Great views. In 30 acres of beautiful grounds in the Oxfordshire countryside, Greenlands Hotel is home to Henley Business School and provides well-appointed accommodation by the River Thames. With a restaurant, bar and fitness centre, the site also provides free parking and Wi-Fi. All have an en suite shower with luxury Molton Brown toiletries. Hotel bedrooms are located within Thames Court building adjacent to the main house. Offering 100 bedrooms with attached bathroom consisting of of 2 twin balconies, 6 king balcony, 1 family and 4 accessible rooms all featuring the same great facilities and fully equipped with all the comforts you would expect from a high-quality hotel. Each room has a flat-screen TV, desk, safe, hairdryer and tea facilities along with a Nespresso coffee machine. A full English breakfast is served each morning. Award-winning chefs serve evening meals in the riverside restaurant, the Chiltern Brasserie menu is available of an evening within our relaxed lounge areas and the bar is open until 23:30 each evening. Hotel is less than 3 miles from the centre of Henley-on-Thames, with the nearby riverside town of Marlow a 13-minute drive away. You can drive to the historic university city of Oxford in around 45 minutes.Show full description
Very clean. 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
Comfortable beds. 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
Great views. Great breakfast. Located in Henley on Thames, 21 km from Cliveden House, Leander Club provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is allergy-free and is situated 25 km from Dorney Lake. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Leander Club features certain units with river views, and rooms are fitted with a kettle. All units will provide guests with a fridge. LaplandUK is 25 km from the accommodation, while Legoland Windsor is 26 km away. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 37 km from Leander Club.Show full description
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