voco Oxford Thames, an IHG HotelvsOld Bank Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Old Bank Hotel ranks significantly better than De Vere Oxford Thames. Old Bank Hotel comes in at #3 in Oxford with endorsements from 10 reviewers like Oyster, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel
Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Sandford-on-Thames OX4 4GX
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Menu: £20 - Carte: £26-£38"
The Telegraph
8.0
"An impressive complex around a medieval manor and barn, with links to the Knights Templar, set in parkland by the Thames." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Once belonging to the Knights Templar, this historic manor is now a superb hotel set among manicured lawns along the River Thames." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located in the heart of Oxfordshire, three miles from Oxford, this hotel is a country retreat surrounded by peaceful parkland and a quiet stretch of river." Full review
Independent
"Despite the history, rooms are modern...you can expect initiatives, such as duvets and pillows filled with 100 per cent recycled materials and bulk-sized amenities."
Old Bank Hotel Show All Reviews
92 - 94 High Street, Oxford OX14BJ
From $265/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"This stately converted bank building offers contemporary style in a city that favors the traditional." Full review
Frommer's
"The first hotel created in the center of Oxford in 135 years, the Old Bank opened late in 1999 and immediately surpassed the traditional favorite, the Randolph." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Money still flows here as it is often fully booked – tribute to the sharp Armani styling of the rooms and the tempting new British cuisine."
Star Service
"These days, you can bank on two things: the view from the rooftop platform is still the best in town, and the dining in Quod restaurant will be memorable. " Full review
Rough Guide
"Great location for a slick hotel in a glistening conversion of an old bank."
Condé Nast Traveler
"One can gaze out at the spires and listen to church bells, but the atmosphere is contemporary with an emphasis on food and drink and sleeping rooms with art from ownership's private collection." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A smart, 42-room hotel in historic, old buildings with a buzzing, brasserie-style restaurant and a city-centre location that’s hard to beat, next to some of Oxford's oldest colleges." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Old Bank Hotel is a handsome, luxury boutique property located right on High Street in the heart of historic Oxford." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Stylish hotel in a 400-year-old building, decorated with a fine collection of modern art." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The owner’s impressive modern-art collection adorns every hanging surface...many of the rooms look out over the city’s storied spires and there’s an adjoining Mediterranean restaurant" Full review
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The charming lady on the phone, when I called the hotel ahead to make some enquiries, had already warned me not to take the car on the historic high street to avoid getting fined, and gave me alternative Sat-Nav coordinates, which took me directly to the secure backstreet-courtyard parking.