Cotswold Lodge Hotel

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.

I chose this hotel after reading some of the reviews and wasn't disapointed. The hotel itself is beautiful and is well situated to get into the center of Oxford..but the aspect of the hotel that really makes the difference are the wonderful staff. Everyone from the Front Desk to the porters to the people who work in the restaurant are so incredibly kind, friendly, thoughtful and efficient. I used to work in the hospitality industry so I know how hard it is to accomplish this trifecta. I can't recommend this hotel enough. I truly felt welcome.

Lovely hotel just under a mile from the central area of Oxford. It was a lovely walk each day into town and very safe. You could easily catch a bus but the walk was delightful. Staff are great; super helpful! Room was huge, comfortable, clean, the bath was large and spacious. I really liked this hotel and would highly recommend.

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.

I can’t really complain, everything was absolutely fine. The service was a little bonkers at times, but more in a funny, charming way than anything problematic. The room was clean, just a bit colder than I’d have liked, though that’s down to personal preference. All the staff were very friendly and the food was really good. An earlier review mentioned that the service can be a bit chaotic, and I think that’s fair. My wife said it had a touch of Fawlty Towers, which felt like the perfect way to sum it up.

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.

We had such a lovely stay at this hotel over the bank holiday weekend! The hotel was beautiful on the outside and in the communal areas such as the bar, the breakfast room, the sitting room etc. The room itself was a little basic for the price point but this was more than made up for by exceptional staff and customer service, the most incredible hotel breakfasts I have ever had and a great bar. The location was perfect and it was great to have somewhere to park our car. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Oxford.

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.