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Designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, architect of Blenheim Palace, the 18th century-built Vanbrugh House Hotel is located on St Michael’s Street, which runs adjacent to the Oxford Union. Our 22-bedroom property offers an authentic sense of place, surrounded by elegant architecture, historic venues and beautiful riverside walks.
20-24 St Michael's Street Oxford OX1 2EB United Kingdom
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kristinelisabethh
October 2024
What a gem this hotel is. Located in the midst of everything of interest in the centre of the beautiful city of Oxford, yet secluded in a peaceful and quiet street. One could not ask for at better location. The rooms are cosy and comfortable, ours did even have its own private garden. However, what lifts this hotel above others, is the friendly and extremely helpful staff. They really made our stay a lot easier and comfortable. I have stayed in many hotels around the world, but I can't recall to ever have experienced a level of service that we received from the kind staff at Vanbrugh House Hotel. It really feels like a home away from home. We are definitely coming back to Oxford, and I wouldn't even consider staying anywhere else but at this gem of a hotel. We really loved it here!
nikij1972
September 2024
My husband is an Alumni of New College so we regularly stay in Central Oxford but this was our first stay at this particular hotel. We booked the Vicarage Suite especially for our Anniversary weekend. The room, particularly the double bath bathroom and outside space were lovely but we did pay a premium for these extras. However the fridge was hot ( did not chill our fizz at all ) the bed was VERY hard despite the topper and would hugely benefit from sprung slats. Also our room door was opposite the foyer external front door and on the first morning the door was constantly banging very loudly from 6.15am !!! Suffice to say we pretty much had a sleepless weekend. Not what you expect for the best part of £750. We obviously appreciate the buildings age and need for preservation of original features BUT guests need for good sleep and peace should be a priority of the hotel's. So they need to urgently address this for those paying a premium for the ground floor garden rooms. On the subject of hospitality there was little to none in the way of customer service at this hotel. On check-in we weren't even offered help with our many bags down the street. through the heavy foyer door and into our room. I await a hip replacement and have shoulder arthritis so the offer of assistance would have been appreciated. Unbeknown to us nobody collected our breakfast menu from the door handle on the first night so we had to chase up our breakfast once we realised none was coming and then wait 40 mins for a continental breakfast. We weren't informed of any of the hotel's facilities on arrival so am still oblivious if there is a lounge or bar or terrace. We advised the hotel on booking this was for our anniversary and not so much as a best wish. The customer service leaves very much to be desired especially compared to The Old Bank, Courtyard by Marriot, Malmaison and Bath Place Hotel. If you need a fancy bathroom and outside space and are happy to pay a premium for little else in the way of service go ahead book here. The location IS fabulous. Otherwise there are far better hotels in terms of sleep quality, customer service and breakfast offering and going the extra mile for things like birthdays and anniversaries.
BarbyDL
August 2024
I spent two days in this lovely hotel with my son in beautiful room with private garden. The hotel is right in the center of Oxford with pubs and attractions. Nice service for breakfast with a basket of delicious food. Highly recommended for a cozy experience.
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