Cotswold Lodge Hotel

The Cotswold Lodge was a perfect place to stay during my recent visit to Oxford. Although everyone with whom we interacted was warm, kind, and helpful, I’d like to offer special thanks to Rya and Sam, who answered our questions with patience and grace. I LOVED my room (Pembroke), which was large and comfortable. The bathroom was amazing- very big, with a fabulous tub and nice toiletries. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The hotel is in a super location- easy to reach by bus from the train station. The neighborhood is a wonderful place to explore on foot. Thanks for a lovely experience!

We had a great stay at the Cotswold Lodge. It is not in the city centre but I would still recommend staying there if you don't mind a short walk. There are beautiful side streets around with cute cafes and shops which you would miss if you were in the centre. The hotel itself is also very much worth it. I would recommend booking a room at the original building. Very big and comfortable rooms, with everything you might need for a city trip. Breakfast was huge and delicious. Unfortunately I didn't catch the names of the staff but everyone we interacted with were absolutely wonderful! Would definitely book again for a trip to Oxford.

Homely hotel in a quiet neighborhood. Lovely toasted muffin on a heavy warmed plate. Perfectly poached egg. Nice chunky salmon. Hollandaise is lemony. Fresh fruit is nice too. (I managed to get a slice of salmon with my toast before running to my event :> Rooms are spacious, cozy, and clean. Staff are friendly.

The hotel offers a British room with a big parking space for your car, a very nice traditional lobby, and a beautiful garden in the heart of town. Curtains are nice—though not to everyone’s taste. Staff were genuinely welcoming. Just note it can get a bit warm in summer without AC

My son and his girlfriend stayed here for 2 nights as they had a ceremony booked at the registery office. The hotel staff looked after them and all of my family very well, going above and beyond to provide a beautiful afternoon tea for us all. The service and help before, during and after their stay made the occasion even more special. The room was beautiful, lovely breakfast and perfect location to enjoy Oxford. Thank you to all the staff for everything as your time, support and hard work made a huge difference to the smooth running of the day.

What an absolute super place to spend a couple of hours the staff are very helpful and kind. The food is delicious. Nice quiet room so you can sit and play with your laptop perfect. This is the second time I’ve come here when visiting Oxford and you’re always made to feel most welcome.

Great location central, easy to grab ubers from approx cost £7. Rooms were clean and had all the usual amenities. Shower was fabulous. The hotel in general was very hot and this made sleeping difficult, staff were helpful and got extra fans but we had to sleep with the door open to the courtyard. Breakfast was nice but Luke warm at best, service was quick. The continental was the better option.

Loved the staff at this place, and it kills me to give them a 2, but a 2 is actually generous. Disappointed with the room, the bathroom in the room, the breakfast buffet, the bar. I dont think they actually make any of the food in-house, and if they do, i would be making a change in the kitchen. Once again, the staff were amazing and made the stay tolerable.

Love this reminder of a comfy Edwardian hotel in the heart of North Oxford. It's squeaky floorboards and splendid interiors will have you thinking you are living in an Agatha Christie mystery. The staff are lovely and helpful. The beds comfy. The baths up to date. Just a lovely place I return to over and over.

The only two good things about this hotel are the location and the car park. We were down in Cheltenham during the Easter weekend this year and thought of spending a day in Oxford, with an overnight stay. The staff seemed quite aloof with not a lot of interest in marking up local attractions on a map. They were more keen on trying to make us have dinner at their restaurant. The room itself was located in the courtyard and we felt there was a distinct lack of privacy. The room layout was extremely cramped and didn't feel very luxurious. What made life even more miserable was the snoring from the adjacent room, which suggested that the hotel owners were apathetic about the comfort of their guests and couldn't be bothered to acoustically insulate the rooms properly. I don't think I'd stay here again.

Loved this place! My mother and I stopped here for four nights so we could properly see Oxford, and the location was fantastic. The bus line dropped us off a few minutes away in the center of the City. We had booked two rooms though there was a bit of confusion since the second room was booked last minute. They gave us the Trinity and Balliol rooms. We visited near the end of May so there were a few muggy days, and they don't have AC, but the fans provided were sufficient. The Trinity room was quiet and very comfortable with a King bed and high ceilings. The bathrooms were updated and well appointed. There was plenty of room to unpack and relax, which was great after a long day. The Balliol room was interesting with support beams running from the ceiling to the floor, but was well lit, ventilated from the adjustable skylights and quiet. The restaurant was good, and overall the staff knew who we were and called us by name which was nice and made us feel at home. The hotel seemed to be a bit short staffed but we felt we had everything we needed. We knew what we wanted to see (and generally prefer to wander) so we didn't need additional recommendations. There was a large party going on one night during our stay which made the restaurant back up and the staff was scrambling a bit, but overall we felt we had what we needed. The building itself is beautiful (though we did not spend time in the back courtyard). The bar was comfortable and the sitting rooms were pleasant. I would definitely come back and stay here. It had everything we needed.

Great staff, great location (15 minute walk from everything you want to see in Oxford), and a great car park which is tough to find! Staff was extra friendly and went out of their way to ensure comfort and kindness. Breakfast is worth it as you get a full English Breakfast + small buffet for 10£ per person. I would also recommend having a warm afternoon tea with your friends and family in their cozy lounge. Be forewarned that there is no AC in rooms, although they do provide fans for the room and the windows do open.