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Posted on Jun 23, 2026
LXLHTThis hotel is super close to Oxford Station, just right next door. From the pictures, I thought it might be a bit old-fashioned, but it seems to have been renovated. The room was relatively spacious and quiet, clean with no strange odors. There are only two floors and it's all stairs, but the staff were very helpful and carried our large luggage upstairs. We were able to store our luggage before check-in, and the front desk even provided a small map with suggested sightseeing routes, which was much appreciated. There's a small supermarket right next door downstairs, which was convenient for picking up supplies. It's also just a 10-minute walk to High Street and plenty of dining and shopping options. Oxford itself is quite small, so getting around is very easy from here.
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Price per night from:US$177
Posted on Apr 5, 2026
Guest User
The hotel is located at the city centre, just 3-5 minute walk from Westgate: can't be better: 5 stars
The room is clean and daily house keeping did a good job: 5 stars
Facilities are not perfect but understandable in limited space in an expensive city: 4 stars
Service: Staff in general is professional and up to Courtyard standard ... EXCEPT the night shift assistant manager who made the check-in experience terrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wouldn’t call the night shift assistant manager’s attitude merely disappointing — it was astonishing. We arrived to check in around midnight, and it seemed we might have disturbed his sleep. He reacted with rudeness, even slamming the desk as he handed me the check‑in sheet, and curtly instructed me to sign it. It was already late at night, and after a long day of traveling I chose not to voice my disappointment at that time. However, I did not encounter him again in the following days during my stay.
Indeed I sent a couple of messages through the booking agent to the hotel informing my late arrival, but none of them got a reply. Is it a normal practice (no response) of Courtyard?
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Price per night from:US$170
Posted on Dec 21, 2025|Graduate Twin Room
Guest UserThe room key card was very unique. The Alice breakfast was a delightful surprise, and the lobby on the first floor had a nice ambiance. There's a museum right across from the hotel, and a bus stop next to it with service to Bicester Village, and apparently even to Blenheim Palace. The only minor drawback is that it's a bit far from the train station.
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Price per night from:US$243
Posted on Nov 14, 2023
Guest User
very nice boutique hotel with a good bar and restaurant below. The room nice, clean, minimalist but good furniture and decent shower. Only one complaint - if you are not a fan of capsule coffee (and I am definitely not) and you just want a cup of tea, it's a pain to have to google the coffee machine to work out how to use it when just a simple kettle would have been fine. Just 4 for the location because of the chaos at the Botley road bridge which is going on till this time next year at least! Lovely breakfast menu with good service.
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Price per night from:US$204
Posted on Jul 8, 2025
Guest User
We were attending a wedding in Oxford and the city centre hotels were very expensive. The reviews for the Black Boy were good so we booked. It was a joy to stay here and we had a fabulous weekend.. Great location - about 10 mins in taxi from centre and bus stop about 5 mins or so walk. Buses went to the city centre and railway station. The room was lovely, as were the welcoming staff. Breakfasts were very good and the pub had a nice atmosphere and an outside garden area. Would recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Oxford.
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Price per night from:US$176
Posted on Feb 13, 2026
Guest User
Close to the station and Oxford University, walking attractions are all done. The breakfast is rich and affordable. The room is also very good, spacious and comfortable. The only two dissatisfaction: 1. The old house has no elevator, there is a suitcase to move upstairs, the stairs are particularly narrow. 2. The front desk has to press the credit card 💳. I was afraid of being stolen and wanted to press cash to be rejected. I couldn't stay without giving him a visa credit card message. I was deadlocked for a while. I used the elderly card to press the message and locked the card directly. I don't know why it is so rigid.
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Price per night from:US$207
Posted on Nov 10, 2024
Guest User
We loved staying at the Mad hatter. The location is only 10-15 mins from the city centre, staff was ever so helpful, and the room is very atmospheric, it felt incredibly lush without being over the top and tacky. The room was very clean and felt brand new. Only downside is the karaoke bar downstairs, but they kindly provide earplugs and anyway it stops early. We would definitely book it again.
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Price per night from:US$134
Posted on Jan 25, 2024
Guest User
The talkhouse was a really homely accommodation right outside of Oxford. The room was exactly like the pictures. The staff were incredibly helpful and I must say the showers is probably one of the best I’ve had in the uk. (Proper water pressure,temperature and drainage so I’m not swimming in my own filth). Also have a drink or dinner at the pub, it’s seems to be a popular favourite amongst the locals as well. One thing to note for light sleepers, the rooms are side by side so you might hear your neighbours & it is right by the road so you’ll be able to hear vehicles at busier times.
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Price per night from:US$133
Posted on Jul 13, 2026
Anonymous UserThe service was decent, with daily cleaning. Breakfast was okay, nothing special. The hotel's downtown location is very convenient for walking around. I imagine the experience would be better if it weren't summer.
I was on the third floor, and there's no elevator, but carrying luggage wasn't too difficult, and you can always ask staff for help.
The biggest issue was the summer heat. The room got a lot of direct afternoon sun every day, and even though the hotel provided a fan during the European heatwave, it was still hard to sleep.
Good to know that the double rooms in the new building have air conditioning.
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Price per night from:US$142
Posted on Feb 1, 2025
Guest User
Superb location right in the centre of Oxford. Good for those travelling without car. If travelling with car, you would need to park in Westgate or Worcester street car park.
Only opened in 2024, so the facilities are new and clean. Modern chic style. Spa is small, but has steam, sauna and experience shower.
The only thing was whenever we asked for something, it took us 2-3 attempts to finally get things delivered.
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Price per night from:US$265