Old Bank Hotel

A great location, well-placed in terms of central Oxford and its rich social and cultural offerings. The particular room that we booked had an added ‘special’ quality, situated on the second floor, overlooking the High Street with magnificent views of iconic Oxford, including the University Church and the Radcliffe Camera a little way down Catte Street opposite, leading to the Bodleian Library. The room itself was large, comfortable and elegantly curated, with a chaise longue and some original artwork that was better than the corporate offerings to be found in many 5* hotels today. But above all, despite overlooking the bustle of cyclists, pedestrians and the restricted traffic of the city centre it was quiet with excellent sound-proofing (and air-conditioning). The bathroom was first rate with a bath and rain shower, and high quality towels. The reception staff were excellent and helpful, and breakfast first rate for choice and quality. The restaurant was good, if a little unadventurous in menu choice, although there were possibilities of fish of the day and other choices on a changing blackboard. The cooking was accomplished despite the somewhat over reliance on the grill, pasta and pizzas. Nonetheless, the service is good and the food well-presented. The restaurant itself is pleasant and airy, but incredibly noisy if busy (all hard surfaces). But, in the end it is a restaurant of a type that one might find in good hotels in Manchester and other metropolitan centres with an affluent customer base.

Nice hotel nice location and will come back again. Thank you.

This is easily the best hotel in Oxford and one of the best hotels I've stayed in Britain. I had a smaller room, but it was anything but claustrophobic. The design is excellent, a beautiful desk and chairs and tables--modern and tasteful. They keep everything impeccably clean. The art collection is stunning. The bath spacious, even in my room for one. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and charming. Coffee and tea are abundant. The lounging areas--a snook in the rear of the hotel--is a great place to prepare for the day. The food is excellent. The hotel sits on Oxford's High Street, right across from the towering All Souls College. Old Bank is a perfect hotel. I can't wait to stay there again.

My only disappointment is that we didn't stay longer... Everything about staying at the Old Bank Hotel was great. Parking - As driving within Oxford is limited, they provided excellent directions on how to arrive to their parking lot without entering the limited access area. Location - The location of the hotel is perfect - everything is within a short walk. You could not be more central, and yet it's peaceful and quiet. Staff - Everyone was outstanding and helpful! Room - Ahhh, the luxury! Comfortable bed, great linens, plush robes, luxurious amenities, delicious tea and cookies! Oxford is a beautiful place and staying at the Old Bank Hotel just made it that much more memorable.

We had a wonderful time at The Old Bank Hotel where we stayed in the Superior Balcony Room for 4 nights with lovely views of Oxford and free parking too. Housekeeping were fantastic and we always returned to a spotless room and a special thanks to them all for locating my forgotten documents in the safe there. The Reception Team were delightful and so helpful and a very special thanks to Adi and Kaz in particular for the speedy sorting and posting of my left behind documents. We also dined in The Quod restaurant on my Birthday and I had the sole from the specials menu which was superb. Virgilio, our waiter deserves special thanks also, he was fantastic; he was so attentive and super friendly and the perfect amount of being by our side when we needed him and leaving us in peace when we didn’t. Thank you to everybody who made our stay so special, we definitely recommend this lovely hotel in a perfect central location.

An absolutely fabulous hotel! From the free car parking in central Oxford; to the warm welcome at reception; to the lovely room; to the friendliness of every staff member; to the great bar; and super lunch - everything was fabulous! Highly recommend, and we will certainly be back. No reason to stay anywhere else in Oxford - this is superb.

Absolutely delightful stay with the old bank hotel. Retained the old english house vibe, with narrow passageways and an oldish lift. Room was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Breakfast at the restaurant was tasty. They offer parking and is also located within short walking distance to shopping, dining and cathedrals.

If I could give Old Bank Hotel 6 stars, I would! Stayed there for one night with my sister in late December 2025. I booked this hotel mostly because it had parking with EV charging and it was in the center. Every single person from the staff was above and beyond! Even though we arrived way earlier than the check in time, they nicely gave us directions on how to enter the parking lot, had a spot reserved for us, kindly held our luggage and invited to their cozy library room (which had a stunning Christmas tree). They ended up checking us in earlier. The room was very spacious with a large window facing the parking lot. The bed, shower, bath supplies, coffee, fresh fruit, cookies - everything was so top-notch. The interior of the hotel itself was gallery like with nicely arranged photographs, visual art and sculpture. The stay at Old Bank Hotel was definitely a highlight!

We stayed in October 2023 in the Old Bank Hotel in Oxford. A very comfortable Hotel ,very clean and has a lovely restaurant as well as wonderful seating in the garden. It is in close proximity to many colleges . We loved our stay there and think with nostalgia about our trip. Barbara Lester New York ,n.y.

This hotel is lovely, from the staff to the food to the rooms. The holiday decor is beautiful and adds a mystical element. The rooms are cozy and clean with a great mini bar selection. The staff is accommodating and helpful. the restaurant is delicious and the hotel is affordable. Highly recommend if you are coming to Oxford

AMAZING hotel! Where do I start?!? The food at the dining room was delicious. Breakfast and dinner. YUM! Loved the avocado on the crusty bread and poached egg for breakfast. And then the room!! The bed was divine ... soooo comfy. The view of the neighboring colleges was gorgeous. And, the shower was the BEST I've ever used. Heated bathroom floor and towel rack. Great shower head with good water pressure with great smelling soap. Wish I could've stayed more than one night!

If you will be staying in Oxford, I can recommend the Old Bank Hotel. While it is, indeed, OLD, it is extremely comfortable, quiet, spotlessly clean and operated by a wonderful staff of young people dedicated to your comfort and satisfaction. It is well located on the main drag in Oxford and a very short walk from shopping, restaurants and, of course, the various segments of Oxford University. My sole complaint is applicable throughout Europe. These people do NOT understand the concept of a shower. Showers are generally afterthoughts in Europe. The tub enclosures for showering are PARTIAL, covering no more and usually less than 50% of the side of the tub. Water goes everywhere. I also suggest that Old Bank install tub/shower grab bars for customer safety.

A very nice old building with a boutique charme to it. Once a bank (hence the name) this place is located right in the center of Oxford, close to pretty much everything. The rooms are spacious, the bathroom as well - just that omnipresent carpeting is something I wouldn't mind to go ;-) We stayed here for the first time - usually we do the Malmaison, but this is a good alternative - though pricey. Speaking of pricey - a two person breakfast buffet for 41.... is... shocking. and the Restaurant is open for hotel guests from 7 am on.

Great place, wonderful 'old world' charm (pun intended) Stayed here for a few days last fall and its location, short walk to everything in town, is tough to beat. Breakfast was solid and the bar mixed up some stiff drinks upon request. Only downside is that it is small, and noise can carry so its probably not the place to host a 'raging kegger.' Lots of parents staying here when they come up to visit the kids at university as well.

I wish I could take this hotel and breed it and spread it's offspring all over the world. The staff is excellent and the rooms - for the building they are in- are spacious and inviting. You get what you pay for with this hotel and I can't say a bad thing about them. All service staff are professional and courteous and will help you in any way that they can.

The Old Bank Hotel in Oxford is undoubtedly in a great location right in the centre. The rooms are spacious and modern, and feature huge double beds, a CD player with a great speaker system, and an excellent bathroom with bath and shower. However, it is not very cheap, and you will be disappointed to find that despite the £100 per night, breakfast is not included. While there is a Quod restaurant on the ground floor, it seems that the hotel has not made the effort to come to some kind of arrangement, whereby guests could enjoy a free or even reduced breakfast here. If you are going to spend that much on a stay in Oxford, go for the Randolph or the Eastgate instead.

Best place to stay in Oxford. The staff really works to meet your needs. The cafe and setting is quite artistic.

Quite simply, the BEST place to stay in Oxford. I second the many positive things said about this hotel, and I only want to emphasize two: First, the free car parking in the back is worth every pence we paid for this pricey hotel. Driving and parking would otherwise have been a complete nightmare, and the directions on the hotel's website brought us directly where we needed to go (driving from Bath). What a relief! Second, the rooms are not only extremely comfortable, but they're literally smack dab in the middle of town. Our room looked directly out on the 14th century University Cathedral and the Radcliffe Camera. We were in the very center of everything Oxford--just perfect. While the prices in the Quod restaurant were not reflected in the quality of the service or food (for non-complimentary breakfast, we got one small cup of coffee, no refills, and still an inflated bill), the price of the hotel was well worth the incredible convenience and middle-of-it-all feel.

Indeed, this used to be a branch of Barclays Bank, hence the name. I don't stay in the hotel but have dined and drank here and find it boring. In an attempt to be chic the architects have fragmented the dining/drinking space and I keep getting lost. It was more useful as a bank.

The Old Bank hotel has a remarkable location, right in the middle of the High St, just adjacent to the University Examination Schools. The hotel rooms are excellent, as is the food in the attached restaraunt. Which is as you would expect for the amount of money you are paying, but the real bonus is the fact that most of the major tourist attractions - Magdalen College, the Exam Schools, Queens College, the Botanical Gardens, the City Centre, Radcliffe Camera, Bodliean Lilbrary, All Souls College, Magdalen Bridge and the Sheldonian Theatre are within 5-10 mins walk. An excellent choice if you can afford their rates!

I stayed here in a junior suite. Great location, great service but not inexpensive.

With out question the best hotel i have stayed in, the Staff were superb, nothing, was too much trouble, i was even given a birthday card on arrival. The rooms were spacious comfy and the whole place has just the right atmosphere. the Quod restaurant is again superb top food in a relaxed and comfy atmosphere. Tie in the location and you have the fullpackage.

This is the place to stay in Oxford. The location is excellent, the rooms are contemporary and bright, the staff is attentive, and the Quod restaurant downstairs makes everything perfect. Our rate includes breakfast and free wifi. Having stayed here on three separate occasions in the last year I can confidently say this is the best choice. (Note that we have also stayed twice at the Randolph which also boasts location, but has poor quality service, inconsistent wifi, a funny smell, and dated rooms.) If you can get a reservation at the Old Bank, you will be very pleased. This is your first choice in Oxford.

excellent rooms, excellent food location is really great for doing anything in Oxford staff very helpful worth the money (as opposed to the Randolph) only flaw was sketchy wi-fi internet in rooms

Absolutely fabulous hotel - SO much better than the Randolph (sorry Randolph). Great rooms, fab staff and the restaurant serves great food. Free parking an real bonus (so rare in Oxford) - although mind how you enter it - it is SO narrow!!

good hotel with a few issues.. well located.. but 1. cheap towels and pillows - your expensive- get this right... 2. not having a real lobby to wait and meet people is a drawback 3. get non dairy creamer -- its silly to have to call the desk every time you need milk.. they have extended date creamers too!! 4.more shampoos and bath products.. the ones you give are tiny-- your british --splurge on this!!! 5. include breakfast.. the randolph does this so well you need to compete.!!