Was a bit tired in appearance. Parking was difficult when busy.

Great location and friendly staff

I would have given the whole stay excellent however, the hotel and its reception staff were excellent. What has let it down was the poor service and breakfast this morning. The staff were inattentive and ignored my hand waving to attract their attention. Our full English breakfast was delivered to the wrong table, taken back to the kitchen and then landed on our table. The food was of poor quality with the majority of it cold. I asked for toast and was given one side cooked. I asked for it to be replaced and the second delivery was burnt. The hotel room was exceptional and I would definitely return however I probably would not pay for the breakfast again.

Location to Bleniem

Beautiful hotel, such an amazing old building and although our room was on the top floor, we loved it. The room was clean and the main bed is super comfy, but for the love of all that is holy, please replace that sofa bed/back torture device!!! The staff was fantastic and we would love to come back again!

Historic building

Great place to stay

Very poor as I had no hot (or warm water) during my 24hr stay. I was asked to wait for maintenance in my room, which wasted two hours of my time and resulted in nothing; as a result, I was unable to shave or shower. I was offered a derisory 20% discount.

Convenient

We stayed after a day at Blenheim palace. Was a lovely quirky hotel. We stayed in the park suite which was on the high street. Great room although noise from upstairs room guests.

Good food, minimal parking, top end prices but you’re paying for the location. Hot room but fan provided and not sure they’d get planning for air con units on their historic building. Should consider portable air con units in rooms on very hot days.

Nice room. Comfortable bed. Both kettle and coffee maker available with biscuits! Bottled water in fridge. Quiet and great location on main high street. Plenty of parking. Staff polite, friendly and helpful.

Hotel rather tired since we last visited, very noisy coming from room above

Impromptu trip away. Booked last minute. Hotel perfect location for exploring Oxfordshire and Cotswolds. Room was spacious and had everything needed for our stay. Staff friendly and very helpful

We stayed in a suite room 47 which has a separate living space to the bedroom. Bedroom was lovely, however there is zero WIFI access in the bedroom. The cold water tap makes a loud whistling noise when turned on. Both issues probably need a solution, especially the WIFI. This is our 3rd stay at the hotel. Previously our room was out in the courtyard and if we were to stay again this would be the preference

We spent one night here with our dog - who was very pleased to have been provided with his own bed! Everything was excellent - the room was wonderfully clean with nice additions (water in the fridge, coffee, slippers & gowns etc. ), fantastic location, just round the corner from Blenheim Palace and right in the centre of town. Lovely breakfast in the morning and the staff were all lovely, friendly and helpful.

Lovely historic hotel building and town.

enjoyable stay

Lovely hotel. Calm pleasant atmosphere and

The Bear is not only an institution, it’s a beautiful example