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Vanbrugh House Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near University of Oxford

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • 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, Oxford Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Accessible (Disabled access) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Accessible (Disabled access)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

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

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Twin Room

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

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Premier Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premier Suite

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

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

Single Room

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

About the neighborhood

Oxford

Oxford City Centre stay.A stay at this Oxford City Centre hotel places you steps from New Theatre Oxford and a 5-minute walk from University of Oxford. Jesus College and Balliol College are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ashmolean Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Permit Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Four Candles (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Plough at 38 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The White Rabbit - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Vanbrugh House Hotel

4-star hotel near 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Vanbrugh House Hotel offers 22 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers 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 transportation

  • No onsite 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and 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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each 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

How close is Vanbrugh House Hotel to the airport?

Vanbrugh House Hotel is 8.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vanbrugh House Hotel on May 4, 2026 start from $174, 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 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Vanbrugh House Hotel.

Does Vanbrugh House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Vanbrugh House Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 20.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Vanbrugh House Hotel have a pool?

Vanbrugh House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Vanbrugh House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Vanbrugh House Hotel to downtown Oxford?

Vanbrugh House Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Oxford.

Vanbrugh House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, clean room, lovely downstairs room with a lovely garden. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, very central to Oxford
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Great location! Wonderful room!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

michiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There wasn’t enough hot water for showers either in the evening or the morning. But the rooms were clean and the hotel was nice and quiet, in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room with tea and coffee. Lovely bathroom in an excellent central location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely cosy room. Location and staff excellent. Exceed expectations - especially when comparing to the cost of other hotels in the area and what we got at Vanbrugh House Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Great'
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was quite quirky but well appointed. We received a bottle of wine in our room which was a nice touch. We would stay here again as the location was good and everything we wanted to do was within easy walking distance. We parked at the park and ride which was cheap and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was lovely - warm, cosy and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Location excellent. Only things to improve would be the gluten free breakfast as the croissants were hard (the normal breakfast was lovely though) and the water pressure in the shower was very low.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous location!! Room was huge bathroom was not. Free bottle of wine was tasty. No lift but the lovely lady working checkin hoisted my daughters 51 lb suitcase up two flights of stairs even though we tried to talk her out of it. Alittle loud at night but not too late but not unexpected given the great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely with an enormous bath. We really enjoyed having the sitting room separate from the bedroom. Very nice staff as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Simonne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have given 5 stars but the bed was too hard for me and my husband. Really hurt my hips. Otherwise a great hotel. Location perfect. Room really nice. Would visit again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice room, clean and spacious. The second room was a nice addition and the bathroom looked great. Unfortunately the water pressure in the shower was very low and almost unusable, water was nowhere near warm enough
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, warm room with good quality facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tereza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing touches!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in a good location. Staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla Batts

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is completely ideal for visiting Oxford. It is quiet, safe, and near all tourist sites as well as shopping and restaurants. Very lovely decorated spacious rooms with nice amenities. But the best accolade is the staff. They are beyond friendly, helpful, and accommodating . Very attentive and courteous. Don’t bother with the chain hotels when you can stay in this super accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Beautifully located. Warm and comfortable and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton

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