Old Bank Hotel

Old Bank Hotel Review | Hotels Above Par

"Housed in a building with roots back to the 13th century and a late-1700s Georgian façade, this 43-key, 5-star boutique hotel on High Street in central Oxford pairs historic provenance with contemporary comfort. Rooms (including a signature “The Room with The View” that opens onto a private terrace) offer expansive sights over Radcliffe Camera, Hawksmoor’s Quadrangle towers, All Souls College and Carfax Tower, while interiors contrast classic exterior architecture with modern touches such as Carrara-marble bathrooms, steam-demisting mirrors, rain showers and neutral greys with red-accent linens. The owner’s private contemporary-art collection is displayed throughout public spaces and rooms, service includes a personal pre-arrival courtesy call and evening turn-down with homemade shortbread, and practical amenities cover air conditioning, in-room coffee/tea, complimentary parking, bike loans, electric-car chargers and room service—making it an art-forward, well-located base for exploring the city."