Vanbrugh House Hotel

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8.8
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Cleanliness

9.2

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8.4

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Margherita Anichini
6.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago
This hotel was somewhat disappointing. The location is exceptional, around the corner from everything you want to see. The staff is very kind and accommodating and they definitely made our stay pleasant. However the state of the hotel does not justify the price point. Firstly, the pictures shown online are not representative of what you will likely end up getting; an old, small room which at times felt a bit unclean. They photographed one nice room and that’s all you will see online of this hotel. The furniture is very old fashioned and needs to be replaced, the bed is small and with a hard mattress and very uncomfortable pillows. The room has multiple stains (even on the bed sheets) and a wallpaper that is peeling off. The bathroom shower doors are crusty, water pressure very low, multiple rusty spots everywhere. The building is pretty old, charming, however can get quite noisy in the room (though we did not particularly mind it). Good heating system and we had plenty of coffees, teas, cookies, lots of free waters too. The room has a smart tv which is also a nice plus. Unfortunately not worth the money and felt a bit scammed by the pictures online
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Jacob Wright
10.0
/10
Reviewed 6 week(s) ago
The hotel is a small boutique-style property with an excellent central location, everything within walking distance. Rooms are clean and decorated in a classic, slightly historic style, though sizes can vary. Service is friendly and the atmosphere is calm, but there aren’t many extra facilities, so it’s better suited for short leisure stays.
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Michele Haque
8.0
/10
Reviewed 12 week(s) ago
Decent hotel in Oxford. The location is excellent and the staff are friendly, but the soundproofing is poor—you can hear guests in neighboring rooms. Given the price point and the fact that breakfast isn't included, it doesn't feel like the best value for the money.
Marie Médée
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago
As part of our wedding celebration we decided to stay at this hotel and we couldn’t have been happier. We ended up with a wonderful bedroom with an amazing bathroom and a private garden. So much attention and details went into this and I am so grateful for the manager Fernando and the team there. Everything was perfect and it made our wedding day even better.
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Rosie Foster
4.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago
The location is absolutely brilliant. Only a 10 minute walk from the train station and a few mins walk from The Covered Market and central locations. We booked The Vicarage Suite and whilst it was a large, beautiful room, there were certain things that just didn't meet requirements. Firstly, the staff on reception are very neutral. Not impolite or rude but certainly not particularly welcoming. We were told on arrival our room did not include breakfast which was odd as it did say on our booking it did. Rather than argue we decided to pay extra (£20 per person) for one mornings worth. It is an absolute rip off. Yet again, we were given a list of what breakfast did not include such as hot food. We wouldn't have minded at all as continental breakfasts can be fantastic but the selection was incredibly poor. Just a loaf of bread, a few cold pastries and 1 choice of cheese and meat. You would be better off going elsewhere for breakfast. The room itself looked lovely and was clean enough. However the mattress was really hard and neither myself or husband slept well. It is also a noisy hotel. I was awoken several times in the night to what I'm assuming was a member of staff or other guests coming and going. Not only this but the room smelt bad, as if the drains needed cleaning out which meant we had to leave the window open to constantly air out the room. There is a coffee machine in the room which the cups do not fit under so was a completely pointless addition. Whilst we were out it was clear housekeeping had been in as tea/coffee bits had been refilled but they did not bother making the bed or making up the bathroom. I would not come back again and feel like we've been 'had'. It is incredibly expensive for what it is and we left feeling disappointed.
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