Cotswold Lodge Hotel

Nice stayVery close to Oxford University Very good surroundings with a beautiful garden Beautiful places to stay Recommend Nice to visit Oxford

We had a lovely stay at the Cotswold Lodge Hotel. It has a lot going for it! It’s in walkable distance to Oxford City Centre, it’s one of very few hotels that offer on-site parking. The team were great and we were well looked after. The bar was well stocked - the wine was nice and my husband was glad to see a dark beer option. Breakfast was lovely with lots of choice. Some of the decor is quite dated and would benefit from spruce up, but beauty is only skin deep and I would say the service outweighs the cosmetic element and I would recommend staying here.

Disappointing experience, with no effort from staff to improve it. I was put in a room outside, with heaters that did not work, in winter. This must be a common problem, as the hotel had many portable heaters ready to go. Even with portable heaters, room still cold. I was moved to another room inside the hotel, which still had a broken heater. Then finally on the third go, I was moved to the last room, which was fine after also having a portable heater added. Room quality was low, had dirt/rust (pictured). At breakfast, my salmon was stale. I had to send it back, before getting a new breakfast. When asked if there were any options to make up for my bad experience, the receptionist said “the courtesy was that we moved you to a bigger room”. Terrible service, especially understanding that I was only moved because of no heating. It was also not bigger. I do not recommend, this is not a 4* hotel.

The hotel is absolutely lovely. Rooms were well kept, geeat size and in keeping with the building and amazingly quiet. All the staff were amazing. The reception staff, especially Ann Marie (as we met her upon our late arrival) keeping our mum comfortable in the bar and totally unaware we were surprising her for her 80th birthday. So thank you all. We will see you again soon.|🙏

Lovely, reasonably-priced hotel close to North Parade and University Parks - quite central if you’re used to walking! Staff were professional and accommodating - I checked in a little early, and was able to leave my bag the next day as well. My room was clean and well-equipped, with quite traditional furnishings (though the en-suite was very modern!) and an excellent mattress. I had a ‘courtyard’ room and it was extremely quiet, didn’t even need earplugs. Breakfast was worth pre-booking - there’s the usual cold options as well as a cooked-to-order menu, which was served very efficiently. Highly recommended; my new hotel of choice when in Oxford.

Firstly the Positives - Plenty of onsite parking - very good for Oxford - The Staff were really friendly Now the rest - We planned to eat at the hotel in the evening, however not only was the restaurant fully booked so you could only eat in the bar area, it was a set Valentines menu with a very limited choice, so we ended up eating out :-( - The Room was up 2 flights of narrow stairs with no lift......not ideal for carrying loads of luggage - Breakfast - although the continental element is free to browse and serve yourself, the rest is order specific which didnt allow for flex so much, and also if you wanted anything over a tea/coffee (Cappuccino/latte) it was an additional £2 - The Tea & Coffee facilities in the room were hidden away in a bottom drawer on a tray which made it tricky when trying to get it out Overall, I struggled to see where the 4 star rating has come from, personally, I have had a better experience in a number of 3 star hotels

Great stay thank you. Slept like a log in a very comfy bed. Had drinks in the cozy bar. Every one there was friendly and happy to help. Was a little out of town but not too far.

We stayed here for a company reunion and The Cotswold Lodge fitted the bill perfectly. Its location is very good, about a 15-minute walk to the centre of the city. There was also no problem parking either, as the hotel has ample spaces. ||Breakfast was very good, as were all the staff at breakfast. Whilst we did not dine in the hotel, we did use the bar, and it’s a pleasant area, as are the staff.||In fact, all the staff were very professional, helpful and pleasant, but I will especially mention Anne-Marie on reception, who made us all feel especially welcome.||So, all in all, an excellent stay all round.

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.