Bath Place Hotel

The first room I was in was on the ground floor facing the walkway that all the pub goers use. It was so noisy. It was also tiny. And had no shower. There was no space for my suitcase, except right up against the door. The room's only exit, I might add. They agreed to move me the following day. The second room was up a steep flight of stairs and slightly larger. Less noisy. The bathroom had a shower. The location of the hotel was fine, close enough to where I needed to be. The service was generally good, mostly friendly and helpful except for one who was a little unpleasant. Other than the noise, it was great having the pub on the premises when I needed supper and didn't feel like going far. The pub is fantastic. You can place your orders online and the food arrives at the table within minutes. The portion was huge.

A wonderful quirky hotel, hidden away down off Holywell Street. Very central, with secure parking at a cost of £25/night. Well worth it in Oxford. Delightfully polite staff in reception and at breakfast. Lovely room, 400 years old and not a level floor or straight line to be seen! Access probably not easily negotiated by the disabled, but there are 16 rooms, so some may be easier. Altogether a great experience for our golden wedding anniversary trip down memory lane.

I stayed here last year as well and loved it. Beautiful, along a laneway in 17th century buildings in the heart of Oxford. This is the place for you if you like history. Very reasonable price, comfortable bed, good shower, toast and tea breakfast included, pleasant lounge area. Staff were lovely, great iconic pub next door. Heartily recommend (unless you want a sterile ordinary hotel!)

A lovely, quirky hotel comprising a couple of centuries-old cottages. Our room was large and quiet, remarkable given that it overlooks the courtyard of an (even older) popular local pub. The room, as should be expected, was far from standardized: the floor sloped, the bathroom facilities were unusual, but everything worked well, and the room was more than clean and comfortable, all adding up to beyond "quaint." Just don't expect hotel-chain blandness. Staff was very friendly and helpful, breakfast was very good (plentiful continental included, cooked extra but reasonable). Location was terrific. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely few days stay here it is in a great location staff were friendly rooms were clean, small but quirky as you would expect from a 16th century building. Pub next door was great too. Parking nearby was handy too

The hotel has the ‘olde worlde’ charm you’d expect for a 17th century building, complete with tiny windows, narrow staircases and uneven floors. The staff were friendly and my room was nice and clean. The location is great for central Oxford and it’s a bonus they have parking nearby. The disappointment was the breakfast - advertised as ‘a traditional continental breakfast’ it was a roll, a slice of toast and a couple of flaccid pastries. At over £220 a night, I don’t think it’s too much to expect a bit more included, cereals and fresh fruit perhaps. On the second morning I didn’t bother and went out for breakfast: had a wonderful omelette filled with cheese, bacon and spicy sausage at Theo’s cafe on Broad Street, less than a 5 min walk away - with a nicely made flat white it was still less than price of the cooked breakfast at the hotel.

i definitely recommend staying at the Batch Place in Oxford. It is an incredible experience to be able to stay at the cottages. They have so much history and an excellent Oxford vibe. The staff is friendly and welcoming, very attentive. We enjoyed our stay for four days. The location is great! being close to the Sheldonian and Bodleian libraries.

You can't get closer to the centre of Oxford. Staff is very friendly, continental breakfast good. Room, not so much. Obviously unmaintained, fissures in the wall, bathroom mirror askew and loose, ripped curtain, knob of the bedside table fell off, incredibly hot in summer temperatures, small window opens only half and allows for not much fresh air. Water from the shower only dripping. Cobwebs in the staircase (17th century, more like a ladder), a dog in the kitchen. Right below the room window the famous Turf Tavern, i.e. If you stay in the room you can participate in all of their guest's conversations from noon till well past 11pm. tl;dr: the few good aspects are definitely not worth the hassle plus a minimum of over 200£ per night

I can't imagine a better hotel to stay in in Oxford! Although 'hotel' might be a little inaccurate - this place is more of an inn or b&b. The location can't be any more central - down a tiny alley, right on top of the Turf Tavern and just around the corner from the Bodleian and Trinity College, Bath Place really is right in the heart of Oxford. Booking is a bit of a pain - like many smaller English hotels, they prefer that you book by phone, which is less than ideal when you have to pay international calling rates, but that's just a small hiccup. We arrived a bit later than anticipated due to some car trouble, but the hotel was perfectly accommodating. We were greeted by the receptionist and two friendly terriers, and shown to our room. I'd requested room 12 specifically because it's one of their few rooms with two beds, and it was perfectly lovely, but not for the mobility-limited. It's up a narrow, winding flight of stairs and there's no lift, so anyone who might have issues climbing stairs or those with giant luggage might struggle. We didn't mind, and had the top floor of the cottage to ourselves with a view of the bell tower and a pretty back garden. The room was quite spacious, especially for an historic property, and well appointed with a dresser, vanity, and mini-bar complete with tea and coffee fixings. The bath, although lacking a shower, had a generously-sized tub and a heated towel rail, which I was supremely excited about. We had a good night's sleep, uninterrupted by Turf revelers - with the windows closed, we couldn't hear a thing, although I imagine it might be different in the summer - and in the morning availed ourselves of the breakfast buffet. Breakfast is included in the room fee, and the buffet spread wasn't lacking. Meat and cheese, fruit, juice, cereal, yogurt, and tiny glass jars of jam and honey. Fresh bread and warm croissants were brought to our table, as well as a tiny French press of coffee made to order. There was also an option to order additional hot items like eggs or beans on toast, which we didn't bother with as the buffet was plenty. Although checkout was at 11am, we were able to leave our luggage at reception until our train later that afternoon while we explored the town. The room fee was very reasonable, especially considering the historic nature of the property, the central location, and the wonderful breakfast. I can't wait to return to Oxford and stay here again!

We were walking around, discovering Oxford, and on the way to the Turf Tavern passed this place. We walked in and we greeted warmly and given a short history of the place and a look around. We booked in for a week on our next visit to Oxford. What a lovely place to stay. Our room was well appointed and furnished, the breakfasts filling and tasty, the bar area very welcoming. What a great place to stay. Come enjoy!

So when I needed to stay here again because everything else was full, I asked them for a room with strong internet and they put me in the room right next to the router behind the check-in desk. I had internet the whole week, so I was a very happy camper. I was also immensely pleased that they let me check in when I arrived at 12 as it was a raining and cold day. Breakfast is still lousy and every. single. coffee they gave me had a broken filter and I got nothing but grinds. I'd mention it, they'd bring me another and surprise, grinds again. I ended up making coffee in my room every day which was much better than the restaurant's.

Overall we enjoyed our stay! Great location right on top of our favorite Oxford pub, and within easy walking distance to all the university sites. Our room (#3) was very cute and comfy, with no issues receiving the free wifi. The complimentary breakfast buffet was simple (cereal, fruit, cheese, cold meats) but adequate. The french press coffee was surprisingly good as well. (That said, I still recommend walking to The Missing Bean for a proper espresso drink.) The only negatives to report are (1) the noise from the aforementioned pub (thank heavens they close at 11:00pm) and (2) the lack of a shower in our room (only had a bath tub with movable "shower" head). All in all, we'd definitely stay here again, but make sure to get a room opposite the pub with a shower!

Stayed here to tour Oxford. Excellent location. Super small rooms - but we didn't spend much time in them.

Really neat B&B in a great part of Oxford. Close enough to walk everywhere in the heart of the town and around the university, but just away from the noise. Inexpensive, but wonderful breakfast and really cool historic building (be sure to check out the sign about the history of the place!).

Our recent and third stay at the Bath Place Hotel was satisfying and inspirational. Apart from its ideal location, there's so much more - The staff was always friendly, welcoming and competent. They made us feel more like friends than as temporary hotel guests. They cared and were always responsive to all our needs. And, the charm of this 17th century structure put us in touch in a real way with the history of Oxford. It is a fine place to stay, and we recommend it for those who want to touch, feel, as well as see, this great city. Allan and Rossman, St. Paul, MN - USA