Name: The Elms Hotel
Address: 75 South Main Street, Oxford, Ohio, United States of America, Oxford, Ohio, US
Price range: US$148–US$304 per night
Rating: 8.5

What guests think

Travellers describe The Elms Hotel as centrally located for Miami University and uptown Oxford, with many praising walkability, friendly staff, and generally clean, comfortable rooms, but noting dated decor, college-town noise, and some operational hiccups.

Parking is in a public garage across the street with a fee and occasional hassles, while the attached Pickle and Pig restaurant/bar is on-site and well reviewed but breakfast is not provided. Rooms are often spacious and some include kitchenettes, yet several lack refrigerators; comfort feedback varies with firm beds, small pillows, finicky cooling, and hard to regulate showers reported. Overall, it suits travelers who value proximity over extras.

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Facilities

Attached restaurant/bar is well reviewed. Parking is in a garage across the street with a fee and occasional hassles; the elevator can be slow, the gym is very small, and a printer issue was noted.

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10

Fawn

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the hotel and service however I really did not feel that a customer should have to pay $10 a night to park in the garage across the street. I have never had a hotel make the clients pay for parking.

4

Suzanne

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Required to park on 4th floor of parking garage without a working elevator. No offer to comp or reduce parking fee. No working printer in either the business center or the front desk. Hotel is outdated and overpriced.

8

Matt

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and close to Miami campus. Lobby has a funky odor but otherwise seemed in good condition. Room was nice, clean, good condition. Parking was a little inconvenient, as it was across the street and up the stairs , 4 floors. But I’d book again!

8

Kimberly

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The parking garage is across the street level 3 only, and is additional $10. Not ideal.

10

Renee

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Elms is a nice hotel in a great location. We enjoyed our dinner in the restaurant at the hotel.

10

Corinna

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You have to pay $10 for parking in garage across the street just fyi.

10

Tim

17 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Great food and excellent bartenders (try the smoked Manhattans). Love this place.

8

Kristin

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Elms is in a great location just off High Street in Uptown Oxford. Staff is friendly and room is clean and comfortable. Elevator is slow for a 4 story, plan ahead to beat the rush times. Decor is a bit dated but fine. Miami of Ohio campus is a short walk, so great place to stay if planning to tour with family.

10

Kara

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay. Walking distance to Miami University. A little out dated but very clean and spacious. Excellent bar and restaurant right inside hotel. Parking right across the street.

8

Darcy

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The convenience was a huge bonus, very walkable. The restaurant hours are limited dinner. The 2 downsides were no breakfast in-house, but there were places close by and the gym which is very small and very limited. Other than that it was great! If you want to experience the downtown life, this is the spot.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but several reported issues such as dirty bathrooms, stained linens, bad odors, and inconsistent housekeeping. Overall cleanliness feedback is mixed.

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nicole

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room had a window right by where the dumpsters were. The dumpsters were being picked up at 7am and the noise from that along with another truck coming was about 40 minutes long and loud. Trash being brought out that morning was also very noisy and I was unable to sleep after 7am. The room was dirty. The toilet seat and the shower were not cleaned well. I don't think the bed frame was ever cleaned. The staff were very nice.

10

Logan

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, super clean and nice room, friendly staff, overall amazing. Being right in a college town there is some noise but nothing to bad

6

Emily

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great! Hotel needs updating and better cleaning. Not a lot of options though in Oxford!

4

Jennifer

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In our first room, the bathroom was not clean- hair in the shower and floor was dirty- caps from lotion and dirt. Heat also did not work. They moved us and in the new room, the blackout curtain was half off the hooks so it would not close properly and the tissue box was empty. The common area where the complimentary coffee and tea is was filthy- trash cans overflowing and garbage on the floor. It really felt like no one cared about the hotel.

10

George

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel and clean

8

Danielle

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and great location.

10

Tory

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was bright and ckean. We arrived late and the front desk staff was helpful with all questions and directions.

10

Mollie

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a great location, close to everything in downtown Oxford. Very clean, nice hotel. Highly recommend.

4

Shannon

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our bedspread had stains on it, the shower had a bug in it. We were woken up by garbage trucks at 6 am because our room looked at alley/garbages. Oxford is so limited with hotels the only good things was we had a place to stay but for 300 was overpriced

2

Lordis

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

the sheets smelled really bad.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and some include kitchenettes, but decor feels dated and some lack refrigerators. Comfort varies with reports of firm beds, small pillows, finicky cooling, and occasional issues like noisy A/C or hard to regulate showers.

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Derek

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Relative to other options in Oxford, this is probably the best hotel by far. Compared to non-Oxford options, it’s good. Clean, quiet, I’d stay here again. The bed could be more comfortable. The pillows were small and so soft you needed at least 2. No amenities in the bathroom, damaged ironing board. The attached restaurant (Pickle and Pig) was excellent.

8

Kerri

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms didn’t cool down that well and daily maid service was not great-missed a lot

4

Elizabeth

9 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very old hotel in need of major updates.

6

Melissa

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy if your room is on the alley side of the building

6

Jason

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean but dated, great location but could use a remodel.

10

Kristen

7 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Huge beautiful rooms!

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Brian

24 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a lovely hotel and was very close to campus. The bathroom was large and the beds were comfy. That being said, here are the drawbacks. Parking is across the street on the fourth floor of the parking garage (uncovered) and is not included. The water temp was almost impossible to regulate in the shower. The air conditioning was a little noisy (but not horrible). A little bit of street noise. There is no breakfast option though there was coffee/tea in the lobby. We actually stayed in a Hilton further away from campus at a comparable rate for the first half of our trip and preferred that, even with facing the drive to and from campus. I think if I would have had to paid the exhorbitant rates charged during graduation weekend I would not have been so happy. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with The Elms specifically. It just wasn't worth it for us. Though I'm glad we gave it a try and can now say that we actually stayed in Uptown for a visit.

8

Tonya

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to Miami of OH campus, rooms very clean but not very updated. Beds a bit hard but otherwise our stay was good.

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Susan

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a room with 2 Queens and a pullout. And it was very spacious. Would definitely book again. There was a nice counter space with a sink and fridge as well. Location is perfect.

10

Kristin

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place! Had a little kitchenette and sitting area!

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. Some service issues recur, including keycard glitches, a mistaken room assignment, rigid late checkout fees, and occasional unhelpful front desk interactions.

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Catherine

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed here for the first time and was not impressed. I did not find it very comfortable. I was automatically charged for parking, when I didn't use the parking lot, had trouble getting someone at the front desk and when I did, he was not very helpful. I prefer the Hampton Inn in Oxford.

10

Tory

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was bright and ckean. We arrived late and the front desk staff was helpful with all questions and directions.

10

Tim

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very helpful getting into room earlier than normal.

10

Brian

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Only issue was the keycards (room and garage) kept glitching, think we went through 6 altogether

10

Peggy

31 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff so nice and professional.

8

Chris

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location in the heart of Oxford was ideal. The staff were always friendly.

10

Mary

31 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall was a great experience. Very large room w/kitchenette and lots of counter space in the bathroom. My only complaint was that our room wasn’t serviced. Not sure if service was by request but that wasn’t made clear. We only stayed two nights so wasn’t a big deal.

8

Aaron

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice place to stay. Only negative would be the check out time of 11 AM and if you want/need a later checkout cost is $50 per half hour. Seems very excessive

8

Ashley

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for 2 nights. My daughter and I were getting ready the second day (getting dressed) and a man walked in our room. They had assigned our room to someone else. Apparently even though we filled out all the paperwork, etc. when we arrived, we were never "confirmed" and put in as a no show. Luckily the man was a gentleman and left immediately, but that could have gone differently.

10

Melissa

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient property when I return home to visit family. Super clean and great staff!

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Location

Consistently praised for a central, walkable position in uptown Oxford, ideal for visiting Miami University. The lively setting can bring late night bar noise or early dumpster pickups for some rooms.

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Carl

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Right in uptown oxford

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Joseph A

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, walking distance to campus and all of town

10

Mollie

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a great location, close to everything in downtown Oxford. Very clean, nice hotel. Highly recommend.

10

Janeen

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location in Uptown area; short walk or drive to campus.

8

Elva

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very conveniently located by Miami university.

10

Susan

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for a college visit. Great location.

10

Daniel

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location

10

Robert

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel for visiting Miami University. It is in the downtown area and walkable to all restaurants, the campus, shopping.

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Kristin

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Elms is in a great location just off High Street in Uptown Oxford. Staff is friendly and room is clean and comfortable. Elevator is slow for a 4 story, plan ahead to beat the rush times. Decor is a bit dated but fine. Miami of Ohio campus is a short walk, so great place to stay if planning to tour with family.

10

Frederick

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for Miami U

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Dining

There is no on site breakfast, though free coffee is available and the attached Pickle and Pig restaurant/bar earns strong reviews. Some note limited hours focused on dinner.

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Derek

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Relative to other options in Oxford, this is probably the best hotel by far. Compared to non-Oxford options, it’s good. Clean, quiet, I’d stay here again. The bed could be more comfortable. The pillows were small and so soft you needed at least 2. No amenities in the bathroom, damaged ironing board. The attached restaurant (Pickle and Pig) was excellent.

10

Michael

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pickle and pig restaurant.

10

Solveig

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has the best location on campus at Miami University. It has the nicest restarsnt in town - for parens who are visiting! Its a little dated but clean, quiet, and good service. Wish it had breakfast, but can be found in walking distance.

10

Pamela

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and good hotel with good restaurant attached!

10

Renee

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Elms is a nice hotel in a great location. We enjoyed our dinner in the restaurant at the hotel.

10

Madeleine

23 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pickle and Pig restaurant is outstanding. The location is in the heart of Main street and the hub of Oxford

10

Tim

17 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Great food and excellent bartenders (try the smoked Manhattans). Love this place.

10

Maxwell

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great Hotel, in the center of town - but no breakfast available in the Hotel Ample Coffee and tea was available.

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Jason

8 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Within walking distance to Miami University campus, however, near the bar scene so if you need a good night sleep this is not the best location. Front desk staff very nice and helpful. Limited breakfast, convenient, but not full breakfast.

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Darcy

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The convenience was a huge bonus, very walkable. The restaurant hours are limited dinner. The 2 downsides were no breakfast in-house, but there were places close by and the gym which is very small and very limited. Other than that it was great! If you want to experience the downtown life, this is the spot.

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