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Newton HousevsOld Bank Hotel

Newton House and Old Bank Hotel are both endorsed by professionals. On balance, Old Bank Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Newton House. Old Bank Hotel comes in at 91 with praise from 10 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Oyster.

Newton House
7/10
82-84 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PL
From $86/night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
  • Breakfast included
  • Baggage storage
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This handsome Victorian mansion, a five-minute walk from all of Oxford's action, is a sprawling, friendly place on three floors. Decent-size rooms are decorated in contemporary style." Full review
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This is one of the best deals in the city center, so book early.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Appealing, family-run guesthouse with thirteen smart rooms in two goodlooking Victorian townhouses about 10min walk south of the centre – well placed for evening strolls along the Thames."
Old Bank Hotel
8/10
92 - 94 High Street, Oxford OX14BJ
From $265/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This stately converted bank building offers contemporary style in a city that favors the traditional." Full review
Frommer's 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 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 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 Rough Guide
"Great location for a slick hotel in a glistening conversion of an old bank."
Condé Nast Traveler 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 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 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 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 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.
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