Old Bank Hotel

Donna V Jones

This is easily the best hotel in Oxford and one of the best hotels I've stayed in Britain. I had a smaller room, but it was anything but claustrophobic. The design is excellent, a beautiful desk and chairs and tables--modern and tasteful. They keep everything impeccably clean. The art collection is stunning. The bath spacious, even in my room for one. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and charming. Coffee and tea are abundant. The lounging areas--a snook in the rear of the hotel--is a great place to prepare for the day. The food is excellent. The hotel sits on Oxford's High Street, right across from the towering All Souls College. Old Bank is a perfect hotel. I can't wait to stay there again.

a month ago

Jonathan Woodham

A great location, well-placed in terms of central Oxford and its rich social and cultural offerings. The particular room that we booked had an added ‘special’ quality, situated on the second floor, overlooking the High Street with magnificent views of iconic Oxford, including the University Church and the Radcliffe Camera a little way down Catte Street opposite, leading to the Bodleian Library. The room itself was large, comfortable and elegantly curated, with a chaise longue and some original artwork that was better than the corporate offerings to be found in many 5* hotels today. But above all, despite overlooking the bustle of cyclists, pedestrians and the restricted traffic of the city centre it was quiet with excellent sound-proofing (and air-conditioning). The bathroom was first rate with a bath and rain shower, and high quality towels. The reception staff were excellent and helpful, and breakfast first rate for choice and quality. The restaurant was good, if a little unadventurous in menu choice, although there were possibilities of fish of the day and other choices on a changing blackboard. The cooking was accomplished despite the somewhat over reliance on the grill, pasta and pizzas. Nonetheless, the service is good and the food well-presented. The restaurant itself is pleasant and airy, but incredibly noisy if busy (all hard surfaces). But, in the end it is a restaurant of a type that one might find in good hotels in Manchester and other metropolitan centres with an affluent customer base.

a month ago

Toma Kostygina

If I could give Old Bank Hotel 6 stars, I would! Stayed there for one night with my sister in late December 2025. I booked this hotel mostly because it had parking with EV charging and it was in the center. Every single person from the staff was above and beyond! Even though we arrived way earlier than the check in time, they nicely gave us directions on how to enter the parking lot, had a spot reserved for us, kindly held our luggage and invited to their cozy library room (which had a stunning Christmas tree). They ended up checking us in earlier. The room was very spacious with a large window facing the parking lot. The bed, shower, bath supplies, coffee, fresh fruit, cookies - everything was so top-notch. The interior of the hotel itself was gallery like with nicely arranged photographs, visual art and sculpture. The stay at Old Bank Hotel was definitely a highlight!

2 months ago