In the heart of Oxford City Centre, Vanbrugh House Hotel offers a charming retreat with a picturesque terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy helpful multilingual staff, luggage storage, concierge services for your needs. Guests rave about the hotel’s central location.
20-24 St Michaels Street, Oxford, England, OX1 2EB
What's nearby
University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
New Theatre Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Oxford Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Bodleian Library - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 13 min drive
Oxford Station - 9 min walk
Witney Hanborough Station - 15 min drive
Islip Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Permit Room - 2 min walk
The Grapes - 2 min walk
Oxford Union Members Bar - 3 min walk
The Plough at 38 - 1 min walk
Cosy Club - 2 min walk
About this property
Vanbrugh House Hotel
Vanbrugh House Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of University of Oxford and Thames River. The helpful staff and central location get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
MP3 docking station
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 20.00 for children
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Vanbrugh House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Vanbrugh House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Vanbrugh House Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Vanbrugh House Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Vanbrugh House Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vanbrugh House Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What's the area around Vanbrugh House Hotel like?
Vanbrugh House Hotel is in Oxford City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Oxford Station and 10 minutes' walk from Thames River. Our travelers say the local area is very central.
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Vanbrugh House Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising the quality, variety, and unique delivery options, such as picnic baskets. (19 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2025
Well located quiet comfortable hotel
Ean
Ean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2025
Excellent city centre hotel
Made us feel really welcome and had a lovely stay for our anniversary. Very central location.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
Really helpful and lovely staff. Told at check-in that we had breakfast included but told the opposite at breakfast. Other than that, a lovely stay.
Faye
Faye, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Lovely comfortable stay
Lovely comfortable stay. Comfortable beds, very good shower and roomy bathroom with good light. We stayed on an exceptionally hot evening so we made use of the fan. Friendly and polite and helpful staff.
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
This was a great place to stay for our trip to Oxford. It was a very handy location for walking to all the attractions.
Skyler
Skyler, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 17, 2025
Comfortable but limited
This is a small hotel in a central location. My standard room was small but comfortable, although a little cold overnight. It was perfectly fine, but the price was a little much for this kind of place, which had no real facilities. The breakfast was expensive and very limited. There was a lot of noise and clutter in the corridors from early on when the cleaning began (from about 7)
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
I will be staying here again
Had a fantastic stay and the staff couldnt have done more
Kristian
Kristian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2025
Great stay in Oxford
Good cozy hotell in the middle of the city
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
An historic property in the centre of Oxford. All the major sites are in walking distance. We had a great stay
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 11, 2025
Location was great but hotel was just adequate. There was major construction next door that started at 6:30 am and went all through the day. There is no public space to receive guests. The bathroom is barely functional with no shelves or hooks to hold toiletries. The shower was hardly a drip and hot water was scarce.
Evan
Evan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Super convenient location. We also had a lovely, quiet room with a small outdoor area. Lovely oasis after the bustle of central Oxford.
Rahul
Rahul, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2025
Overall another good stay
Another good stay at the Vanbrugh hotel for work. The location is great and very central if that's what you're looking for.
Room is clean and good toiletries etc. Unfortunately the bed in room 3 was very uncomfortable and I could feel the frame underneath the mattress. Otherwise I could not fault my stay and I'm sure I'll book again soon for another work trip.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
The Vanbrugh House Hotel was a nice hotel in a wonderful location in Oxford. It is surrounded by the university colleges and many restaurants and shops.
L Lee
L Lee, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 10, 2025
Oxford Boutique Hotel
Nice hotel, centrally located, very friendly staff.
Rosie
Rosie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Perfect location. Excellent staff. Historic building but comfortable
Donald
Donald, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2025
Helpful and friendly staff, great location for discovering Oxford
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 19, 2025
Lovely and central
Small hotel culture with warm hospitality with helpful staff and welcoming vibe
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Great hotel in the centre of Oxford, lovely bedroom and excellent service
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Really nice stay
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Lovely hotel in the heart of Oxford - would highly recommend!
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Great location. Great staff. Clean. Convenient. Love this place. Generous upgrades.
Leela
Leela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Staff were fabulous nothing was to much trouble hotel was well placed for everything in close proximity to transport clean and in great repair lovely would recommend
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Great location, comfortable and clean room. Friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
Tte best hotel in Oxford for everything
Leela
Leela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Property lovely and very quiet while being in the centre of a noisy city. It was a very hot night when I stayed and a stronger fan would have been good! Otherwise excellent.