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Macdonald Bear Hotel

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8.4
/10
Very Good
1,000 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Norman

10.0
/ 10
Traditional hotel in hundreds of years old building but maintained pretty well. The room, in particular the bed, was very comfortable and had a very spacious bathroom with a super shower. Breakfast was freshly cooked and tasty. We stayed here to support a visit to Blenheim Palace which is right next door.

Vic

10.0
/ 10
Incredible bedroom great value! Breakfast was cooked fresh but did take a little time to arrive as it was busy but I went peak time so my fault. I didn’t eat in the restaurant as we went out to a lovely Italian brothertons I think it’s called

Vic

10.0
/ 10
I liked our room and the drinks were reasonable, breakfast was excellent and worth the little wait as the hotel seemed full but it was All cooked fresh to order, my eggs were perfect too! And the bacon crispy as I asked. Coffee filtered with warm milk was good and refills were plentiful.. All in all really good value family run kind of hotel
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Park Street, Woodstock, West Oxfordshire, Oxford, England, OX20 1SZ

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Macdonald Bear Hotel is a hotel is located at Woodstock. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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What's around Macdonald Bear Hotel

Park Street, Woodstock, West Oxfordshire, Oxford, England, OX20 1SZ
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General
Near Blenheim Palace

Location
Macdonald Bear Hotel is centrally located in Woodstock, a 1-minute walk from Oxfordshire Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Blenheim Palace. This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from University of Oxford and 9 mi (14.5 km) from River Thames.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Oxfordshire Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Blenheim Palace - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Marlborough Maze - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Oxford Bus Museum - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
J.R.R. Tolkien's Grave - 9.9 km / 6.2 mi
Eynsham Park - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Thames Path National Trail - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
University of Oxford - 11.5 km / 7.2 mi
Rousham House and Gardens - 11.8 km / 7.4 mi
St. Anthony's College - 12 km / 7.5 mi
Kellogg College - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Green Templeton College - 12.3 km / 7.6 mi
St. Anne's College - 12.3 km / 7.6 mi
Lady Margaret Hall - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Port Meadow - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Oxford (OXF) - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 84.1 km / 52.3 mi

The preferred airport for Macdonald Bear Hotel is Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Facilities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services and a banquet hall.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Woodstock? This hotel has 1938 square feet (180 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Dining
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

All facilities in Macdonald Bear Hotel

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Accommodation Services

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Wedding service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

General

  • Banquet
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Accessibilty

  • Accessibility equipment
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible path of travel

Public Facilities

  • Parking
  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference rooms

Transportation

  • Limited parking

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Macdonald Bear Hotel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
, To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests checking in after 11 PM will need to ring the bell for check-in assistance upon arrival.

Pets

Service Animals Allowed
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General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 00:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Macdonald Bear Hotel
54
Number of floors in Macdonald Bear Hotel
3
Another facilities in Macdonald Bear Hotel
Laundry service, Newspaper in lobby, Wedding service, Luggage storage, Express check-out

Frequently asked question in Macdonald Bear Hotel

What are available facilities at Macdonald Bear Hotel?
There are top facilites at Macdonald Bear Hotel such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Macdonald Bear Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Macdonald Bear Hotel is starting from 15:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Macdonald Bear Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Macdonald Bear Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Macdonald Bear Hotel?
Macdonald Bear Hotel is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Macdonald Bear Hotel have?
Macdonald Bear Hotel has 3 floors.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Macdonald Bear Hotel

Other sources (1,000)
8.4
Very Good
From 1,000 reviews
Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.8

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

8.4

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Traveler Reviews Macdonald Bear Hotel

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sally
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with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

What a poor stay. We went on a hot weekend and were given a room at the top of the building where the window was sealed shut and no air conditioning. It was unbearable. We finally moved on the last night, too little too late. The breakfast was overcooked, bacon hard, however the sausage was quite tasty. The restaurant though was very untidy, tables not cleaned, floors were covered in breakfast debris. Arrived on BH Saturday, only to find the bard had no draught beers or lagers, and it wouldn't be fixed until Tuesday. Wouldn't stay again, but will go back to Woodstock.
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Norman
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Traditional hotel in hundreds of years old building but maintained pretty well. The room, in particular the bed, was very comfortable and had a very spacious bathroom with a super shower. Breakfast was freshly cooked and tasty. We stayed here to support a visit to Blenheim Palace which is right next door.
adam
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Still waiting for manager to reimburse me for my stay it wasn’t very good due to the temperature in the room being around 45° which I ended up sleeping on the floor
Vic
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Incredible bedroom great value! Breakfast was cooked fresh but did take a little time to arrive as it was busy but I went peak time so my fault. I didn’t eat in the restaurant as we went out to a lovely Italian brothertons I think it’s called
wayne
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

On a recent very hot evening the rooms were not ventilated and no fans were availible. Breakfast has also declined in quality.
Rachel
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I cannot recall leaving a review before however, our experience was one I do not wish to repeat. We booked a suite. It really was not worth the money. Tired, shabby & with air conditioning that sounded like a struggling car engine. The bed however was very comfortable but overpriced. The receptionists on both days were lovely & very welcoming. Breakfast was terrible, by 9.20am pastries had ran out, no water & they got our order wrong. When it was finally served the toast wasn’t toasted, it was lukewarm cheap warm bread. The scrambled eggs were like rubber. The full English breakfast was inedible. The mushroom was like the sole of an old shoe, the bacon was as hard as a shatterproof ruler. Need I go on? It was rather interesting to overhear from the other side of the ‘restaurant’ that it was like being in Fawlty Towers and I have to agree, it was!! We expressed our concerns to the manager about the breakfast and rather than waiting another 30 mins to have a replacement (yes, it took that long to be served) we just wanted to leave. We’ve never left a hotel so early to go home. This is a hotel that appears thrives on tourists and coach tours. For the couple that want a lovely time away we found so many more places within yards that we could not believe we opted for this hotel. Gutted.
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Johan
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Parking a big plus point.
Rick
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Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Shame, cool old building but pretty poor staff, pretty poor upkeep-window fell off the hinges, terrible breakfast. Probably wouldn't return sadly as we stay in Woodstock often.
Matthew
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with Children
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had an goid stay at Macdonald Bear Hotel. The staff were excellent throughout, friendly, welcoming and very helpful. Our room was a good size and the location is fantastic, especially for exploring Woodstock and Blenheim Palace. Breakfast was ok, decent options but limited buffet. The room itself was a little dated and it wasn’t the quietest stay, mainly due to some very loud air con, even though it was turned off but sounded like rushing water. Overall a pleasant experience thanks to the great service and convenient location.
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Vic
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I liked our room and the drinks were reasonable, breakfast was excellent and worth the little wait as the hotel seemed full but it was All cooked fresh to order, my eggs were perfect too! And the bacon crispy as I asked. Coffee filtered with warm milk was good and refills were plentiful.. All in all really good value family run kind of hotel
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Martin
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Generally a decent place to stay. Check in was a bit shambolic, my pet hate is being charged £5 for parking when you are paying £200 for bed and breakfast, this should be included in the room price. Didn’t eat our evening meal in the hotel but recommend the small brazzeri opposite. Breakfast was ok. The room was clean and tidy but we had to go down to reception to ask for some milk to use the tea making facilities, which we were given in a tea pot?? Strange when there is a fridge in the room.
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Ian
6.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room 23 was very noisy with the Aircon/ refrigerator machine outside. It's a great hotel, I've stayed more than a few times but avoid this room if you're a light sleeper
Elaine
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We recently stayed at this hotel and needed a double room and a twin room. Both rooms were lovely and warm on a cold say which was very welcome. We were very happy with the stay and decided to have breakfast. It is served until 11am but when we arrived at 10am, there were very little bread/baked options and all the fruit had gone and had not been replenished. Parking is available but is at the rear of the hotel which we didn't realise until we'd parked on the road but no problem just moved our car around the back.
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Gordon
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location for Blenheim and comfortable bed / room
neil
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Overall great checkin was slow and not very helpful but there was a new trainee in the team so i understood. Checked out and was asked to pay 30 pound i owed on room ,told the girl i had paid up before she said i had to pay but she didnt know what it was for.
ADAM
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Service was slow at breakfast
Nicholas
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was great - quirky features primarily due to age of building. Parking fine. Check in good - Melissa very helpful. Michael helpful with baggage to room. Jose friendly in bar. Breakfast fine, service could have been smoother as could communication. Overall enjoyable stay.
William
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Rooms are great
Natalie
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I had a gorgeous room (no.4, the studio). Very comfortable bed and pillows, lovely decor!
richard
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Amazing room on the top floor,it was huge with a seperate living room. The view was not great but that didnt bother us as we were there to visit Blenheim Palace. Good breakfast and friendly staff. Parking is restricted so arrive early.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Macdonald Bear Hotel

Other sources (1,000)
8.4
Very Good
From 1,000 reviews
Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.8

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

8.4

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Traveler Reviews Macdonald Bear Hotel

Number of reviews per page
20
40
Top reviews
sally
icon-with Partner
with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

What a poor stay. We went on a hot weekend and were given a room at the top of the building where the window was sealed shut and no air conditioning. It was unbearable. We finally moved on the last night, too little too late. The breakfast was overcooked, bacon hard, however the sausage was quite tasty. The restaurant though was very untidy, tables not cleaned, floors were covered in breakfast debris. Arrived on BH Saturday, only to find the bard had no draught beers or lagers, and it wouldn't be fixed until Tuesday. Wouldn't stay again, but will go back to Woodstock.
Read More
Norman
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Traditional hotel in hundreds of years old building but maintained pretty well. The room, in particular the bed, was very comfortable and had a very spacious bathroom with a super shower. Breakfast was freshly cooked and tasty. We stayed here to support a visit to Blenheim Palace which is right next door.
adam
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Still waiting for manager to reimburse me for my stay it wasn’t very good due to the temperature in the room being around 45° which I ended up sleeping on the floor
Vic
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Incredible bedroom great value! Breakfast was cooked fresh but did take a little time to arrive as it was busy but I went peak time so my fault. I didn’t eat in the restaurant as we went out to a lovely Italian brothertons I think it’s called
wayne
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

On a recent very hot evening the rooms were not ventilated and no fans were availible. Breakfast has also declined in quality.
Rachel
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I cannot recall leaving a review before however, our experience was one I do not wish to repeat. We booked a suite. It really was not worth the money. Tired, shabby & with air conditioning that sounded like a struggling car engine. The bed however was very comfortable but overpriced. The receptionists on both days were lovely & very welcoming. Breakfast was terrible, by 9.20am pastries had ran out, no water & they got our order wrong. When it was finally served the toast wasn’t toasted, it was lukewarm cheap warm bread. The scrambled eggs were like rubber. The full English breakfast was inedible. The mushroom was like the sole of an old shoe, the bacon was as hard as a shatterproof ruler. Need I go on? It was rather interesting to overhear from the other side of the ‘restaurant’ that it was like being in Fawlty Towers and I have to agree, it was!! We expressed our concerns to the manager about the breakfast and rather than waiting another 30 mins to have a replacement (yes, it took that long to be served) we just wanted to leave. We’ve never left a hotel so early to go home. This is a hotel that appears thrives on tourists and coach tours. For the couple that want a lovely time away we found so many more places within yards that we could not believe we opted for this hotel. Gutted.
Read More
Johan
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Parking a big plus point.
Rick
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Shame, cool old building but pretty poor staff, pretty poor upkeep-window fell off the hinges, terrible breakfast. Probably wouldn't return sadly as we stay in Woodstock often.
Matthew
icon-with Children
with Children
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had an goid stay at Macdonald Bear Hotel. The staff were excellent throughout, friendly, welcoming and very helpful. Our room was a good size and the location is fantastic, especially for exploring Woodstock and Blenheim Palace. Breakfast was ok, decent options but limited buffet. The room itself was a little dated and it wasn’t the quietest stay, mainly due to some very loud air con, even though it was turned off but sounded like rushing water. Overall a pleasant experience thanks to the great service and convenient location.
Read More
Vic
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I liked our room and the drinks were reasonable, breakfast was excellent and worth the little wait as the hotel seemed full but it was All cooked fresh to order, my eggs were perfect too! And the bacon crispy as I asked. Coffee filtered with warm milk was good and refills were plentiful.. All in all really good value family run kind of hotel
Read More
Martin
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Generally a decent place to stay. Check in was a bit shambolic, my pet hate is being charged £5 for parking when you are paying £200 for bed and breakfast, this should be included in the room price. Didn’t eat our evening meal in the hotel but recommend the small brazzeri opposite. Breakfast was ok. The room was clean and tidy but we had to go down to reception to ask for some milk to use the tea making facilities, which we were given in a tea pot?? Strange when there is a fridge in the room.
Read More
Ian
6.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room 23 was very noisy with the Aircon/ refrigerator machine outside. It's a great hotel, I've stayed more than a few times but avoid this room if you're a light sleeper
Elaine
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We recently stayed at this hotel and needed a double room and a twin room. Both rooms were lovely and warm on a cold say which was very welcome. We were very happy with the stay and decided to have breakfast. It is served until 11am but when we arrived at 10am, there were very little bread/baked options and all the fruit had gone and had not been replenished. Parking is available but is at the rear of the hotel which we didn't realise until we'd parked on the road but no problem just moved our car around the back.
Read More
Gordon
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location for Blenheim and comfortable bed / room
neil
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Overall great checkin was slow and not very helpful but there was a new trainee in the team so i understood. Checked out and was asked to pay 30 pound i owed on room ,told the girl i had paid up before she said i had to pay but she didnt know what it was for.
ADAM
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Service was slow at breakfast
Nicholas
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was great - quirky features primarily due to age of building. Parking fine. Check in good - Melissa very helpful. Michael helpful with baggage to room. Jose friendly in bar. Breakfast fine, service could have been smoother as could communication. Overall enjoyable stay.
William
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Rooms are great
Natalie
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I had a gorgeous room (no.4, the studio). Very comfortable bed and pillows, lovely decor!
richard
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Amazing room on the top floor,it was huge with a seperate living room. The view was not great but that didnt bother us as we were there to visit Blenheim Palace. Good breakfast and friendly staff. Parking is restricted so arrive early.
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