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Old Bank HotelvsThe Buttery Hotel
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, Old Bank Hotel scores significantly higher than The Buttery Hotel. Old Bank Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 91 with accolades from 10 publications like Hideaway Report, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Old Bank Hotel
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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.
The Buttery Hotel
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11-12 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AP
From $67/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Multilingual
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Lonely Planet "Right in the heart of the city with views over the college grounds, the Buttery is Oxford’s most central hotel." Full review
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Ask for a room at the back to avoid being woken up by revellers on weekends.
OysterBudget
"The 16-room, two-and-a-half-pearl Buttery Hotel is exceptionally well-located in the heart of historic Oxford, within walking distance of the university and local attractions." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This “no frills” family run guesthouse in the city centre is a friendly, convenient and clean base from which to explore the university town of Oxford." Full review
