St Margaret's Hotel
$222
/ night
Avg. for September
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$222
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at St Margaret's Hotel average $169 in August, the cheapest month, and $222 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $171 |
| February | $176 |
| March | $170 |
| April | $169 |
| May | $201 |
| June | $204 |
| July | $207 |
| August | $169 |
| September | $222 |
| October | $210 |
| November | $199 |
| December | $197 |
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About this property
Stay steps from the University of Oxford in this Victorian hotel with a garden and complimentary wifi.
Location
Located in North Oxford, a neighborhood in Oxford, St. Margaret's Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at University Botanic Gardens and River Thames, while Ashmolean Museum and New Theatre Oxford are cultural highlights. University of Oxford and Bodleian Library are two other places to visit that come recommended.
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Picnic Area/Tables
Guest reviews
8.6
Fabulous
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Who stays here?
Business
14%
Couple
29%
Family
27%
Group
20%
Solo
8%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At St Margaret's Hotel, reviewers highlight a quiet North Oxford location with walkable access to the centre, friendly and accommodating staff, clean, comfortable rooms (including spacious family options), and enjoyable breakfasts often served in a conservatory or garden.
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What guests think
At St Margaret's Hotel, reviewers highlight a quiet North Oxford location with walkable access to the centre, friendly and accommodating staff, clean, comfortable rooms (including spacious family options), and enjoyable breakfasts often served in a conservatory or garden.
On-site parking is appreciated, though spaces can be tight; permits for nearby street parking are often provided. Common drawbacks include the lack of a lift and air‑conditioning, some Wi‑Fi instability, occasional housekeeping or maintenance lapses, and breakfast niggles such as lukewarm hot items, no bacon at times, and an 8:00 start that can be late. Overall, expect a cozy, quiet base with personable service and character rather than full‑service hotel amenities.
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Facilities
Garden and conservatory spaces are appreciated for breakfast and relaxing, and on-site parking is available though tight, with street permits when full; note there is no lift.
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10
Lyle
Nov 11, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Lots of English Charm. Lovely breakfast in the conservatory with an exit onto the garden.
Lots of English Charm. Lovely breakfast in the conservatory with an exit onto the garden.
10
Pavel
Jul 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Spacious, clean room with great amenities! Coffee/tea station was well stocked, good iron, fan to cool the room as it was a little hot, and television. Breakfast was great, nice selection of hot and cold. Used a parking space during the stay - very convenient. Staff all very friendly and accommodating. Only negative was on my first night there was some works being done outside on the adjacent property, quite early in the morning, which disrupted my sleep/rest. Location was great, I walked into the town centre each time (around 25mins) but there are also buses. Lots of books and board games for those interested. WiFi was very fast. Would stay here again for any type of trip in Oxford!
Spacious, clean room with great amenities! Coffee/tea station was well stocked, good iron, fan to cool the room as it was a little hot, and television. Breakfast was great, nice selection of hot and cold. Used a parking space during the stay - very convenient. Staff all very friendly and accommodating. Only negative was on my first night there was some works being done outside on the adjacent property, quite early in the morning, which disrupted my sleep/rest. Location was great, I walked into the town centre each time (around 25mins) but there are also buses. Lots of books and board games for those interested. WiFi was very fast. Would stay here again for any type of trip in Oxford!
8
Molly
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice quiet location. Parking was tight with only 5 spots (barely), room was dated but clean. Continental breakfast was good and restocked quickly.
Nice quiet location. Parking was tight with only 5 spots (barely), room was dated but clean. Continental breakfast was good and restocked quickly.
8
R
Jul 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Attending a 2 day educational course in Oxford. Friendly and efficient welcome, although I was taken to the wrong room initially (!) Everything was spotless and comfortable. Good coffee machine in the room, excellent ensuite and toiletries. No air-conditioning but electric fan was in the room. Parking on site was a big plus. Beautiful garden and plenty of seating. Negatives: the reception was locked from 6pm with no access to the breakast area reached through it until 0800, which was too late for me to have any breakfast before I had to leave for my course. Although I was told that I could collect some cold items, I didn’t get the opportunity to do so before 6pm, due to trying to connect to wifi, and therefore missed out on the hotel breakfast. Wifi did not work for my phone at all, and did not work for the TV on day 2 either. Router issue maybe? The hotel is a thick walled old building, and signal was often intermittent. It would help a lot if the breakfast room was accessible without needing to go through reception!! Second morning I didn’t have to leave as early. Excellent breakfast options, helpful staff member, and was able to leave my car there during my course after checking out.
Attending a 2 day educational course in Oxford. Friendly and efficient welcome, although I was taken to the wrong room initially (!) Everything was spotless and comfortable. Good coffee machine in the room, excellent ensuite and toiletries. No air-conditioning but electric fan was in the room. Parking on site was a big plus. Beautiful garden and plenty of seating. Negatives: the reception was locked from 6pm with no access to the breakast area reached through it until 0800, which was too late for me to have any breakfast before I had to leave for my course. Although I was told that I could collect some cold items, I didn’t get the opportunity to do so before 6pm, due to trying to connect to wifi, and therefore missed out on the hotel breakfast. Wifi did not work for my phone at all, and did not work for the TV on day 2 either. Router issue maybe? The hotel is a thick walled old building, and signal was often intermittent. It would help a lot if the breakfast room was accessible without needing to go through reception!! Second morning I didn’t have to leave as early. Excellent breakfast options, helpful staff member, and was able to leave my car there during my course after checking out.
10
Andrea
Nov 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed overnight at St Margaret's Hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We had the family room. It was very spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable. For breakfast we a good mix of cereals, toast and English breakfast. You have parking for 5 cars, but you can park on the street with a permit. The hotel is just 3 bus stops away from Oxford city centre and is very convenient. You could even walk in. Overall, we would return here if visiting Oxford again.
We stayed overnight at St Margaret's Hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We had the family room. It was very spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable. For breakfast we a good mix of cereals, toast and English breakfast. You have parking for 5 cars, but you can park on the street with a permit. The hotel is just 3 bus stops away from Oxford city centre and is very convenient. You could even walk in. Overall, we would return here if visiting Oxford again.
10
Karen
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel in a quiet residential area with Oxford town centre about 30 minute walk away. Staff very friendly & helpful, car park not overly big but hotel will do a parking permit so you can park on the road opposite. Breakfast was very good, plenty of selection & as weather was good we sat in the garden, so quiet, definitely recommend this hotel.
Lovely hotel in a quiet residential area with Oxford town centre about 30 minute walk away. Staff very friendly & helpful, car park not overly big but hotel will do a parking permit so you can park on the road opposite. Breakfast was very good, plenty of selection & as weather was good we sat in the garden, so quiet, definitely recommend this hotel.
10
Sarah
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The location is prime for our visit. Walkable to everywhere in central Oxford, the colleges as well as Summertown. Perhaps the lack of elevator may be a caveat for some visitors but we are fine with stairs!
The location is prime for our visit. Walkable to everywhere in central Oxford, the colleges as well as Summertown. Perhaps the lack of elevator may be a caveat for some visitors but we are fine with stairs!
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Katherine
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice building, great location, nice large room, quiet. Good off-road parking. Some nice touches (board games, books, maps available)However, amenities/furnishings were cheap, tacky and partially faulty (technical issues, plumbing problems and other things not attended to during our stay). Staff were friendly and helpful but seemed amateur. Overall, the impression is that costs are being squeezed, and/or management is satisfied with the level presented. Service was haphazard and room was not thoroughly cleaned. OK stay but even at the relatively reasonable rate we (and, I suspect, others) will not return. A shame, because the property has real potential.
Nice building, great location, nice large room, quiet. Good off-road parking. Some nice touches (board games, books, maps available)However, amenities/furnishings were cheap, tacky and partially faulty (technical issues, plumbing problems and other things not attended to during our stay). Staff were friendly and helpful but seemed amateur. Overall, the impression is that costs are being squeezed, and/or management is satisfied with the level presented. Service was haphazard and room was not thoroughly cleaned. OK stay but even at the relatively reasonable rate we (and, I suspect, others) will not return. A shame, because the property has real potential.
10
Andrew
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A superb little hotel. Spotlessly clean. We had to remove the room “aromatiser” are they called - something scented with sticks coming out - far too strong and completely unnecessary but open windows and fresh air cleared the smell. Helpful, friendly staff. Great breakfasts: wide variety and with apples fresh from the garden in September. 15 minutes walk into Oxford through the beautiful University Parks and onto Parks Rd, calling in at the Natural History Museum en route. Cheap taxis as well (001 Taxis charged us £6.50 in Sept 2025). Had a great few days re-visiting my old university haunts, made even better by this wonderful hotel. We hope to be back! The only draw back is no lift and the second flight of stairs are steep and narrow…
A superb little hotel. Spotlessly clean. We had to remove the room “aromatiser” are they called - something scented with sticks coming out - far too strong and completely unnecessary but open windows and fresh air cleared the smell. Helpful, friendly staff. Great breakfasts: wide variety and with apples fresh from the garden in September. 15 minutes walk into Oxford through the beautiful University Parks and onto Parks Rd, calling in at the Natural History Museum en route. Cheap taxis as well (001 Taxis charged us £6.50 in Sept 2025). Had a great few days re-visiting my old university haunts, made even better by this wonderful hotel. We hope to be back! The only draw back is no lift and the second flight of stairs are steep and narrow…
8
David
Mar 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is in a nice neighborhood opposite St. Hugh’s college, and it’s actually on the hop-on bus route through the city. This makes it very convenient for a visit of a day or two. My room was small but clean and comfortable. As usual, you have to hunt for an available outlet to charge your devices, but there was one free. The breakfast had something for everyone. It had nice hot choices, plus a good choice of cereals and yogurt, plus first-rate coffee. You can walk to the city centre in about fifteen minutes. It’s easy to find via satnav, and if the car park is full, staff will issue you a parking pass for street parking.
The hotel is in a nice neighborhood opposite St. Hugh’s college, and it’s actually on the hop-on bus route through the city. This makes it very convenient for a visit of a day or two. My room was small but clean and comfortable. As usual, you have to hunt for an available outlet to charge your devices, but there was one free. The breakfast had something for everyone. It had nice hot choices, plus a good choice of cereals and yogurt, plus first-rate coffee. You can walk to the city centre in about fifteen minutes. It’s easy to find via satnav, and if the car park is full, staff will issue you a parking pass for street parking.
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Cleanliness
Reviews often describe rooms as very clean, though a few mention lapses like hair in bathrooms, a dirty bed, or tiles and grout needing attention.
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Thomas
Nov 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, good value for money, decent breakfast offering and kind staff. Nothing really bad to be honest.
Clean, good value for money, decent breakfast offering and kind staff. Nothing really bad to be honest.
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Amanda
Nov 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Liked: It's a beautiful old house in a lovely/posh road in North Oxford with parking so very convenient. The bed was comfortable and the staff were friendly. Disliked: shower wouldn't stay in the holder so had to hold it myself and the bathroom floor tiles and shower curtain were really grotty with hairs on the bathroom floor. The breakfast was ok but the coffee machine seemed to produce cold coffee and the staff were not replenishing supplies (I noticed that guests arriving in for breakfast later than me did not have access to croissants or orange juice as both had gone by the time they arrived). Shame as the building and stained glass windows are beautiful.
Liked: It's a beautiful old house in a lovely/posh road in North Oxford with parking so very convenient. The bed was comfortable and the staff were friendly. Disliked: shower wouldn't stay in the holder so had to hold it myself and the bathroom floor tiles and shower curtain were really grotty with hairs on the bathroom floor. The breakfast was ok but the coffee machine seemed to produce cold coffee and the staff were not replenishing supplies (I noticed that guests arriving in for breakfast later than me did not have access to croissants or orange juice as both had gone by the time they arrived). Shame as the building and stained glass windows are beautiful.
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James
Nov 22, 2023
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This room was HUGE and the beds were super comfy. The bathroom could have been a little cleaner but overall a great place. The wall onto the center of Oxford took about 20 minutes but was flat and east. There is also a conveniently located bus stop. Breakfast was not “bed and breakfast” quality but it was fine.
This room was HUGE and the beds were super comfy. The bathroom could have been a little cleaner but overall a great place. The wall onto the center of Oxford took about 20 minutes but was flat and east. There is also a conveniently located bus stop. Breakfast was not “bed and breakfast” quality but it was fine.
6
Teresa
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great position,not far from city centre.toilet seat was broken and hair in bath . otherwise the room and bed very comfortable.
Great position,not far from city centre.toilet seat was broken and hair in bath . otherwise the room and bed very comfortable.
6
Xianying
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There is some dirt on the bed.
There is some dirt on the bed.
10
Hannah
Nov 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really good location, nice stroll into city centre, really clean. Good choice for breakfast. Free parking. Will stay again
Really good location, nice stroll into city centre, really clean. Good choice for breakfast. Free parking. Will stay again
10
Nicholas
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Quiet and very comfortable hotel in North Oxford - clean/modern bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, and a good night's sleep - staff are always very friendly and helpful. Have stayed a few times here, and I would certainly return again.
Quiet and very comfortable hotel in North Oxford - clean/modern bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, and a good night's sleep - staff are always very friendly and helpful. Have stayed a few times here, and I would certainly return again.
10
Diwakar
Dec 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms, execellebt hosts, convenient location.
Clean rooms, execellebt hosts, convenient location.
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Katherine
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice building, great location, nice large room, quiet. Good off-road parking. Some nice touches (board games, books, maps available)However, amenities/furnishings were cheap, tacky and partially faulty (technical issues, plumbing problems and other things not attended to during our stay). Staff were friendly and helpful but seemed amateur. Overall, the impression is that costs are being squeezed, and/or management is satisfied with the level presented. Service was haphazard and room was not thoroughly cleaned. OK stay but even at the relatively reasonable rate we (and, I suspect, others) will not return. A shame, because the property has real potential.
Nice building, great location, nice large room, quiet. Good off-road parking. Some nice touches (board games, books, maps available)However, amenities/furnishings were cheap, tacky and partially faulty (technical issues, plumbing problems and other things not attended to during our stay). Staff were friendly and helpful but seemed amateur. Overall, the impression is that costs are being squeezed, and/or management is satisfied with the level presented. Service was haphazard and room was not thoroughly cleaned. OK stay but even at the relatively reasonable rate we (and, I suspect, others) will not return. A shame, because the property has real potential.
10
Andy
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room with plenty of space for the four of us. Staff was very helpful and accommodating!!!!
Clean room with plenty of space for the four of us. Staff was very helpful and accommodating!!!!
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Rooms
Guests like the spacious, quiet rooms and comfortable beds, with classic decor and some modern touches; family rooms are popular. Downsides noted include no air-conditioning (fans provided), occasional sagging or hard extra beds, and inconsistent Wi‑Fi.
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10
Pavel
Jul 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Spacious, clean room with great amenities! Coffee/tea station was well stocked, good iron, fan to cool the room as it was a little hot, and television. Breakfast was great, nice selection of hot and cold. Used a parking space during the stay - very convenient. Staff all very friendly and accommodating. Only negative was on my first night there was some works being done outside on the adjacent property, quite early in the morning, which disrupted my sleep/rest. Location was great, I walked into the town centre each time (around 25mins) but there are also buses. Lots of books and board games for those interested. WiFi was very fast. Would stay here again for any type of trip in Oxford!
Spacious, clean room with great amenities! Coffee/tea station was well stocked, good iron, fan to cool the room as it was a little hot, and television. Breakfast was great, nice selection of hot and cold. Used a parking space during the stay - very convenient. Staff all very friendly and accommodating. Only negative was on my first night there was some works being done outside on the adjacent property, quite early in the morning, which disrupted my sleep/rest. Location was great, I walked into the town centre each time (around 25mins) but there are also buses. Lots of books and board games for those interested. WiFi was very fast. Would stay here again for any type of trip in Oxford!
10
Alan
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Although the building has been around for a long time, like many buildings in Oxford, the remodeling has made the guest rooms feel modern. A bit further away from city center than other options, but the distance is what makes the neighborhood quiet. This place also comes with a very nice backyard garden.
Although the building has been around for a long time, like many buildings in Oxford, the remodeling has made the guest rooms feel modern. A bit further away from city center than other options, but the distance is what makes the neighborhood quiet. This place also comes with a very nice backyard garden.
10
John
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unique and beautiful building. Excellent parking. Very nice staff. The rooms were extremely comfortable. Good bus transport close by. Overall, just about perfect!
Unique and beautiful building. Excellent parking. Very nice staff. The rooms were extremely comfortable. Good bus transport close by. Overall, just about perfect!
10
Jody
Jan 9, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel but third bed for child on the floor was like sleeping on a piece of plywood. Could definitely use with getting an actual mattress instead of a down pad.
Nice hotel but third bed for child on the floor was like sleeping on a piece of plywood. Could definitely use with getting an actual mattress instead of a down pad.
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R
Jul 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Attending a 2 day educational course in Oxford. Friendly and efficient welcome, although I was taken to the wrong room initially (!) Everything was spotless and comfortable. Good coffee machine in the room, excellent ensuite and toiletries. No air-conditioning but electric fan was in the room. Parking on site was a big plus. Beautiful garden and plenty of seating. Negatives: the reception was locked from 6pm with no access to the breakast area reached through it until 0800, which was too late for me to have any breakfast before I had to leave for my course. Although I was told that I could collect some cold items, I didn’t get the opportunity to do so before 6pm, due to trying to connect to wifi, and therefore missed out on the hotel breakfast. Wifi did not work for my phone at all, and did not work for the TV on day 2 either. Router issue maybe? The hotel is a thick walled old building, and signal was often intermittent. It would help a lot if the breakfast room was accessible without needing to go through reception!! Second morning I didn’t have to leave as early. Excellent breakfast options, helpful staff member, and was able to leave my car there during my course after checking out.
Attending a 2 day educational course in Oxford. Friendly and efficient welcome, although I was taken to the wrong room initially (!) Everything was spotless and comfortable. Good coffee machine in the room, excellent ensuite and toiletries. No air-conditioning but electric fan was in the room. Parking on site was a big plus. Beautiful garden and plenty of seating. Negatives: the reception was locked from 6pm with no access to the breakast area reached through it until 0800, which was too late for me to have any breakfast before I had to leave for my course. Although I was told that I could collect some cold items, I didn’t get the opportunity to do so before 6pm, due to trying to connect to wifi, and therefore missed out on the hotel breakfast. Wifi did not work for my phone at all, and did not work for the TV on day 2 either. Router issue maybe? The hotel is a thick walled old building, and signal was often intermittent. It would help a lot if the breakfast room was accessible without needing to go through reception!! Second morning I didn’t have to leave as early. Excellent breakfast options, helpful staff member, and was able to leave my car there during my course after checking out.
10
Paul
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was very accommodating. Room was comfy and warm. Not updated to look modern but instead retains its ambience. Breakfast was very nice. Walking distance to central Oxford. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Staff was very accommodating. Room was comfy and warm. Not updated to look modern but instead retains its ambience. Breakfast was very nice. Walking distance to central Oxford. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
10
Eilis
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
I stayed in St. Margaret's Hotel for 7 nights as I was attending a course in Oxford. It is in a quiet, clean and pleasant area which is just a 20-minute walk into the city centre. I had a single room which I found just the right size for my needs and the bed and room itself were very comfortable. The only thing that was a little unhelpful was the 8am start time for breakfast. which meant I didn't have a lot of time before leaving for my course. However, breakfast is taken in a lovely conservatory or in the garden which is a lovely way to start the day.
I stayed in St. Margaret's Hotel for 7 nights as I was attending a course in Oxford. It is in a quiet, clean and pleasant area which is just a 20-minute walk into the city centre. I had a single room which I found just the right size for my needs and the bed and room itself were very comfortable. The only thing that was a little unhelpful was the 8am start time for breakfast. which meant I didn't have a lot of time before leaving for my course. However, breakfast is taken in a lovely conservatory or in the garden which is a lovely way to start the day.
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Christopher
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a wonderful stay here. A very nice room, with walkable location and a marvelous breakfast too! The only demerit is the bed which was sagging quite a bit and needs to be replaced. Otherwise, it was a delightful stay for our family of 3.
We had a wonderful stay here. A very nice room, with walkable location and a marvelous breakfast too! The only demerit is the bed which was sagging quite a bit and needs to be replaced. Otherwise, it was a delightful stay for our family of 3.
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Ann
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room 10 was very well decorated and was a large room with lobby area to bathroom. A very comfortable stay and great choice of breakfast
Room 10 was very well decorated and was a large room with lobby area to bathroom. A very comfortable stay and great choice of breakfast
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Leah
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property was a good location for walking around. Breakfast was nice in the morning. Be mindful the property has no air conditioning, so our room was warm and they expected us to sleep with the windows open on the 1st floor with no screens on the windows.
The property was a good location for walking around. Breakfast was nice in the morning. Be mindful the property has no air conditioning, so our room was warm and they expected us to sleep with the windows open on the 1st floor with no screens on the windows.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and accommodating, with helpful touches such as early check-in arrangements and assistance with luggage and parking. Some note limited reception hours after early evening and occasional slip-ups.
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Mandy
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We let reception know we were arriving ahead of check in and when we arrived our room was all ready. The room was spacious and clean, the bed was super comfortable. Although limited time on reception, the staff were so friendly, welcoming and efficient. The breakfast was lovely too. We'd recommend this hotel whole heartedly and would stay there again. Thank you to ALL the staff.
We let reception know we were arriving ahead of check in and when we arrived our room was all ready. The room was spacious and clean, the bed was super comfortable. Although limited time on reception, the staff were so friendly, welcoming and efficient. The breakfast was lovely too. We'd recommend this hotel whole heartedly and would stay there again. Thank you to ALL the staff.
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Ron
Mar 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic staff. Great breakfast in the greenhouse - and the back garden
Fantastic staff. Great breakfast in the greenhouse - and the back garden
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R
Jul 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Attending a 2 day educational course in Oxford. Friendly and efficient welcome, although I was taken to the wrong room initially (!) Everything was spotless and comfortable. Good coffee machine in the room, excellent ensuite and toiletries. No air-conditioning but electric fan was in the room. Parking on site was a big plus. Beautiful garden and plenty of seating. Negatives: the reception was locked from 6pm with no access to the breakast area reached through it until 0800, which was too late for me to have any breakfast before I had to leave for my course. Although I was told that I could collect some cold items, I didn’t get the opportunity to do so before 6pm, due to trying to connect to wifi, and therefore missed out on the hotel breakfast. Wifi did not work for my phone at all, and did not work for the TV on day 2 either. Router issue maybe? The hotel is a thick walled old building, and signal was often intermittent. It would help a lot if the breakfast room was accessible without needing to go through reception!! Second morning I didn’t have to leave as early. Excellent breakfast options, helpful staff member, and was able to leave my car there during my course after checking out.
Attending a 2 day educational course in Oxford. Friendly and efficient welcome, although I was taken to the wrong room initially (!) Everything was spotless and comfortable. Good coffee machine in the room, excellent ensuite and toiletries. No air-conditioning but electric fan was in the room. Parking on site was a big plus. Beautiful garden and plenty of seating. Negatives: the reception was locked from 6pm with no access to the breakast area reached through it until 0800, which was too late for me to have any breakfast before I had to leave for my course. Although I was told that I could collect some cold items, I didn’t get the opportunity to do so before 6pm, due to trying to connect to wifi, and therefore missed out on the hotel breakfast. Wifi did not work for my phone at all, and did not work for the TV on day 2 either. Router issue maybe? The hotel is a thick walled old building, and signal was often intermittent. It would help a lot if the breakfast room was accessible without needing to go through reception!! Second morning I didn’t have to leave as early. Excellent breakfast options, helpful staff member, and was able to leave my car there during my course after checking out.
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Jeden
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff was very welcoming.
The staff was very welcoming.
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J
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hot water was down. Portable fan didn't work. Booked a ground floor room but was given one on another floor. However, the staff were helpful and did the best they could.
Hot water was down. Portable fan didn't work. Booked a ground floor room but was given one on another floor. However, the staff were helpful and did the best they could.
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Heather
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My stay was amazing. It was brief, but wonderful. Spent time at the Ashmoleum Museum and then settled in at St. Margaret’s Hotel. The gentleman who checked me in was helpful with recommendations for where to get dinner. The complimentary breakfast in the morning was lovely, and I was able to meet and chat with other guests. Thank you for hosting such a pleasant stay.
My stay was amazing. It was brief, but wonderful. Spent time at the Ashmoleum Museum and then settled in at St. Margaret’s Hotel. The gentleman who checked me in was helpful with recommendations for where to get dinner. The complimentary breakfast in the morning was lovely, and I was able to meet and chat with other guests. Thank you for hosting such a pleasant stay.
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Elizabeth
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff helpful in carrying our bags to the top floor. Also helped figure out my rental car GPS. Loved the neighborhood and walkable distance to city center. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Staff helpful in carrying our bags to the top floor. Also helped figure out my rental car GPS. Loved the neighborhood and walkable distance to city center. Enjoyed our stay very much.
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Nicholas
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Quiet and very comfortable hotel in North Oxford - clean/modern bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, and a good night's sleep - staff are always very friendly and helpful. Have stayed a few times here, and I would certainly return again.
Quiet and very comfortable hotel in North Oxford - clean/modern bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, and a good night's sleep - staff are always very friendly and helpful. Have stayed a few times here, and I would certainly return again.
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Katherine
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice building, great location, nice large room, quiet. Good off-road parking. Some nice touches (board games, books, maps available)However, amenities/furnishings were cheap, tacky and partially faulty (technical issues, plumbing problems and other things not attended to during our stay). Staff were friendly and helpful but seemed amateur. Overall, the impression is that costs are being squeezed, and/or management is satisfied with the level presented. Service was haphazard and room was not thoroughly cleaned. OK stay but even at the relatively reasonable rate we (and, I suspect, others) will not return. A shame, because the property has real potential.
Nice building, great location, nice large room, quiet. Good off-road parking. Some nice touches (board games, books, maps available)However, amenities/furnishings were cheap, tacky and partially faulty (technical issues, plumbing problems and other things not attended to during our stay). Staff were friendly and helpful but seemed amateur. Overall, the impression is that costs are being squeezed, and/or management is satisfied with the level presented. Service was haphazard and room was not thoroughly cleaned. OK stay but even at the relatively reasonable rate we (and, I suspect, others) will not return. A shame, because the property has real potential.
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Andy
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room with plenty of space for the four of us. Staff was very helpful and accommodating!!!!
Clean room with plenty of space for the four of us. Staff was very helpful and accommodating!!!!
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Location
Quiet North Oxford setting within about a 15–25 minute walk of the centre, with convenient bus links. Handy for the universities and St Hugh’s area, and many appreciate the peaceful neighbourhood.
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Laurence
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Charming house. Short bus ride or walk to town.
Charming house. Short bus ride or walk to town.
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Pavel
Jul 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Spacious, clean room with great amenities! Coffee/tea station was well stocked, good iron, fan to cool the room as it was a little hot, and television. Breakfast was great, nice selection of hot and cold. Used a parking space during the stay - very convenient. Staff all very friendly and accommodating. Only negative was on my first night there was some works being done outside on the adjacent property, quite early in the morning, which disrupted my sleep/rest. Location was great, I walked into the town centre each time (around 25mins) but there are also buses. Lots of books and board games for those interested. WiFi was very fast. Would stay here again for any type of trip in Oxford!
Spacious, clean room with great amenities! Coffee/tea station was well stocked, good iron, fan to cool the room as it was a little hot, and television. Breakfast was great, nice selection of hot and cold. Used a parking space during the stay - very convenient. Staff all very friendly and accommodating. Only negative was on my first night there was some works being done outside on the adjacent property, quite early in the morning, which disrupted my sleep/rest. Location was great, I walked into the town centre each time (around 25mins) but there are also buses. Lots of books and board games for those interested. WiFi was very fast. Would stay here again for any type of trip in Oxford!
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John
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unique and beautiful building. Excellent parking. Very nice staff. The rooms were extremely comfortable. Good bus transport close by. Overall, just about perfect!
Unique and beautiful building. Excellent parking. Very nice staff. The rooms were extremely comfortable. Good bus transport close by. Overall, just about perfect!
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Paul
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was very accommodating. Room was comfy and warm. Not updated to look modern but instead retains its ambience. Breakfast was very nice. Walking distance to central Oxford. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Staff was very accommodating. Room was comfy and warm. Not updated to look modern but instead retains its ambience. Breakfast was very nice. Walking distance to central Oxford. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
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Karen
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel in a quiet residential area with Oxford town centre about 30 minute walk away. Staff very friendly & helpful, car park not overly big but hotel will do a parking permit so you can park on the road opposite. Breakfast was very good, plenty of selection & as weather was good we sat in the garden, so quiet, definitely recommend this hotel.
Lovely hotel in a quiet residential area with Oxford town centre about 30 minute walk away. Staff very friendly & helpful, car park not overly big but hotel will do a parking permit so you can park on the road opposite. Breakfast was very good, plenty of selection & as weather was good we sat in the garden, so quiet, definitely recommend this hotel.
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Rose
Nov 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely quiet room, lovely staff, good breakfast and has parking. Short walk to a bus stop into town but not that far to walk. Perfect for our weekend in Oxford.
Lovely quiet room, lovely staff, good breakfast and has parking. Short walk to a bus stop into town but not that far to walk. Perfect for our weekend in Oxford.
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Hannah
Nov 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really good location, nice stroll into city centre, really clean. Good choice for breakfast. Free parking. Will stay again
Really good location, nice stroll into city centre, really clean. Good choice for breakfast. Free parking. Will stay again
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Nguyen
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient location
Very convenient location
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marie
Nov 23, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautifully maintained older home. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. It was situated between Summertown and the city centre, and about 15 minutes walk to both. We arrived after 6:00 but instructions were sent for easy entry. The room was unlocked and keys left on the bed, with necessary information. It was too cold to eat breakfast outside but garden looked lovely for warmer weather. Would be happy to stay here again.
Beautifully maintained older home. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. It was situated between Summertown and the city centre, and about 15 minutes walk to both. We arrived after 6:00 but instructions were sent for easy entry. The room was unlocked and keys left on the bed, with necessary information. It was too cold to eat breakfast outside but garden looked lovely for warmer weather. Would be happy to stay here again.
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Michael
Feb 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff and a great location.
Friendly staff and a great location.
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Dining
Breakfast is often praised for variety and the pleasant conservatory or garden setting. Critiques recur about hot items being lukewarm or missing (such as bacon), coffee machine issues, and the 8:00 start being late for some.
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Paul
Dec 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean and relaxing hotel within walking distance to city centre but bus service is very frequent for people who choose not to walk as good 15 mins staff were very helpful breakfast was ok coffee machine was not to clever as like nice cup coffee in morning also was no tomatoes left for breakfast other wise very nice stay as lovely property close to pub and restrant
Nice clean and relaxing hotel within walking distance to city centre but bus service is very frequent for people who choose not to walk as good 15 mins staff were very helpful breakfast was ok coffee machine was not to clever as like nice cup coffee in morning also was no tomatoes left for breakfast other wise very nice stay as lovely property close to pub and restrant
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Lyle
Nov 11, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Lots of English Charm. Lovely breakfast in the conservatory with an exit onto the garden.
Lots of English Charm. Lovely breakfast in the conservatory with an exit onto the garden.
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Philip
Nov 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great sized room and very clean. Attentive staff. Good location with parking, walkable to city centre. Only downside was a very mediocre breakfast (eg no bacon, poor quality sausages). Otherwise excellent.
Great sized room and very clean. Attentive staff. Good location with parking, walkable to city centre. Only downside was a very mediocre breakfast (eg no bacon, poor quality sausages). Otherwise excellent.
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Cole
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This was walking distance to the colleges, but was away from the crowded thoroughfares. We particularly enjoyed the quiet summer breakfasts in the garden.
This was walking distance to the colleges, but was away from the crowded thoroughfares. We particularly enjoyed the quiet summer breakfasts in the garden.
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Lisa
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Surprisingly roomy and modern. Garden was lovely for birdwatching. Breakfast room and in room treats were very generous, and the staff were all friendly and helpful. Only about 20-25 minute walk to the city center, and a few pubs and stores also within a couple of blocks. Short stay so we didn’t use the busses but seemed very convenient .
Surprisingly roomy and modern. Garden was lovely for birdwatching. Breakfast room and in room treats were very generous, and the staff were all friendly and helpful. Only about 20-25 minute walk to the city center, and a few pubs and stores also within a couple of blocks. Short stay so we didn’t use the busses but seemed very convenient .
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Jewel
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room, great breakfast options, wish breakfast was served earlier (I didn't get to eat the second day due to time constraints).
Clean room, great breakfast options, wish breakfast was served earlier (I didn't get to eat the second day due to time constraints).
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Robert
Feb 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
An excellent one night stay at this little gem of a hotel, situated within walking distance of Oxford's city centre and with free parking. Some nice little touches such as complimentary chilled drinks and nibbles was a nice touch. If I was going to be picky, the cooked breakfast buffet could have been warmer and the breakfast coffee machine had a mind of its own. Will be returning on my next trip to Oxford.
An excellent one night stay at this little gem of a hotel, situated within walking distance of Oxford's city centre and with free parking. Some nice little touches such as complimentary chilled drinks and nibbles was a nice touch. If I was going to be picky, the cooked breakfast buffet could have been warmer and the breakfast coffee machine had a mind of its own. Will be returning on my next trip to Oxford.
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Robert
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A very nice small hotel which we have used 3 times in the last year. Comfortable, clean and warm, what more can you ask. Breakfast could be slightly improved for vegetarians, but it is adequate. The scrambled egg does not benefit from being kept warm, it needs to be cooked fresh. We hope to return
A very nice small hotel which we have used 3 times in the last year. Comfortable, clean and warm, what more can you ask. Breakfast could be slightly improved for vegetarians, but it is adequate. The scrambled egg does not benefit from being kept warm, it needs to be cooked fresh. We hope to return
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Ian
Feb 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast disappointing. “Hot food” was lukewarm and sausages looked undercooked and annemic
Breakfast disappointing. “Hot food” was lukewarm and sausages looked undercooked and annemic
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Andrew
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A superb little hotel. Spotlessly clean. We had to remove the room “aromatiser” are they called - something scented with sticks coming out - far too strong and completely unnecessary but open windows and fresh air cleared the smell. Helpful, friendly staff. Great breakfasts: wide variety and with apples fresh from the garden in September. 15 minutes walk into Oxford through the beautiful University Parks and onto Parks Rd, calling in at the Natural History Museum en route. Cheap taxis as well (001 Taxis charged us £6.50 in Sept 2025). Had a great few days re-visiting my old university haunts, made even better by this wonderful hotel. We hope to be back! The only draw back is no lift and the second flight of stairs are steep and narrow…
A superb little hotel. Spotlessly clean. We had to remove the room “aromatiser” are they called - something scented with sticks coming out - far too strong and completely unnecessary but open windows and fresh air cleared the smell. Helpful, friendly staff. Great breakfasts: wide variety and with apples fresh from the garden in September. 15 minutes walk into Oxford through the beautiful University Parks and onto Parks Rd, calling in at the Natural History Museum en route. Cheap taxis as well (001 Taxis charged us £6.50 in Sept 2025). Had a great few days re-visiting my old university haunts, made even better by this wonderful hotel. We hope to be back! The only draw back is no lift and the second flight of stairs are steep and narrow…
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Constance
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect stay for two nights !
Perfect stay for two nights !
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ESTHER
Jul 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was really lovely decor, clean and well equipped, even had a little fridge! Staff were very helpful and friendly, hotel is about 25 minute walk from city centre , but there are bus-stops nearby with frequent buses. The only slight downside was the cooked part of the breakfast which wasn’t very hot, but as we were only staying for one night it wasn’t worth moaning about. We would definitely stay there again.
Our room was really lovely decor, clean and well equipped, even had a little fridge! Staff were very helpful and friendly, hotel is about 25 minute walk from city centre , but there are bus-stops nearby with frequent buses. The only slight downside was the cooked part of the breakfast which wasn’t very hot, but as we were only staying for one night it wasn’t worth moaning about. We would definitely stay there again.
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Gloria
Jun 30, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We were completely surprised by the unbelievable heat in Oxford/England. The hotel has no A/C - so the sleeping was brutal in any room. We were in the front of the hotel (no rooms to change to) that faced the sun all day - so it was terrible!! We did get a second small fan which was appreciated, but there was no escaping the heat! Be sure to factor this in when booking this hotel in the summer months!! Breakfast was good, but it was set up in a glassed in room and the fruit and pastries were just melting in the heat! Another set up should have been considered - given the unbearable heat.
We were completely surprised by the unbelievable heat in Oxford/England. The hotel has no A/C - so the sleeping was brutal in any room. We were in the front of the hotel (no rooms to change to) that faced the sun all day - so it was terrible!! We did get a second small fan which was appreciated, but there was no escaping the heat! Be sure to factor this in when booking this hotel in the summer months!! Breakfast was good, but it was set up in a glassed in room and the fruit and pastries were just melting in the heat! Another set up should have been considered - given the unbearable heat.
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Peter
Jun 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was helpful. Indicated that i wanted to check in earlier and reception told me they prepared room for my earlier check in. Location was abit far from centre of oxford and needed about 20 to 30 mins. Breakfast had a good spread
Staff was helpful. Indicated that i wanted to check in earlier and reception told me they prepared room for my earlier check in. Location was abit far from centre of oxford and needed about 20 to 30 mins. Breakfast had a good spread
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Marylou
May 19, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were all so nice, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good too. Best of all was the location. Posh but close to stores/sites.
Staff were all so nice, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good too. Best of all was the location. Posh but close to stores/sites.
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From 14:00 to 18:00
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FAQs about St Margaret's Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Complimentary parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
A scrumptious breakfast is available each morning at the hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and ends at 18:00. Check-out is by 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival to arrange check-in.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.
Where is the hotel located?
The hotel is situated in North Oxford, near a train station and within close proximity to attractions such as the University of Oxford, Bodleian Library, and the University Botanic Gardens.
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Children are welcome at the hotel, and there is no charge for children staying for free up to a certain age.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The hotel does not offer rollaway or extra beds. Extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy.
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