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Royal Oxford HotelvsOld Bank Hotel
Both Royal Oxford Hotel and Old Bank Hotel are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Old Bank Hotel scores significantly better than Royal Oxford Hotel. Old Bank Hotel ranks #3 in Oxford with praise from 10 publications like DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Royal Oxford Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HR
From $163/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Fodor's "This efficiently run hotel, a few steps from the train station, has bright, light, and modern rooms with simple contemporary furniture." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The 26-room, mid-range Royal Oxford Hotel is well-situated just a 10-minute walk to the heart of historic Oxford and a four-minute walk to the train station." Full review
Lonely Planet "This grand old hotel stares you smack in the face as you set off walking from the train station towards Oxford city centre." Full review
Old Bank Hotel Fodor's
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph Oyster
Hideaway Report
Mr & Mrs Smith 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 Telegraph9.0
"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
OysterLuxury
"The Old Bank Hotel is a handsome, luxury boutique property located right on High Street in the heart of historic Oxford." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"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.
