Accommodation guide

We have put together a guide to hotels in Oxford and its surroundings to help you find the ideal accommodation from which to reach Rhodes House and enjoy all the City and the surrounding countryside has to offer during our 120th anniversary celebrations

Accommodation

University of Oxford accommodation

If you are an Alumna/Alumnus of the University, we recommend contacting your college for guest room availability in the first instance as they often have reasonably priced rooms available. Accommodation will not be available at Rhodes House during the event, but we hope we will be able to make use of our new rooms another time.

Join our 120th Anniversary Rhodes Connect Group, for details on limited accommodation held exclusively for Rhodes Scholars.

Department for Continuing Education Residential Centre 1.5 miles walk from Rhodes House

Oxford University Club Mansfield Road, 0.2 miles walk from Rhodes House

University Rooms Oxford Accommodation at colleges throughout Oxford

Local Hotels and B&Bs in close proximity to Rhodes House

Burlington House [1.9 miles]

374 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7PP. Tel: 01865 513513. Luxury B&B with rooms and apartments. Close to Remont.

Courtyard Marriot [0.8 miles]

15 Paradise St, Oxford, OX1 1LD. Tel: 01865 306900. 151 4* hotel rooms.

The Cotswold Lodge Hotel [0.6 miles]

66A Banbury Road, Park Town, Oxford, OX2 6JP. Tel: 01865 512131. Family—run, 49 4* bedrooms.

easyHotel [1.6 miles]

276-292 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DY. Tel: 01865 634602. 180 4* bedrooms.

Head of the River [0.9 miles]

Folly Bridge, St Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 4LB. Tel: 01865 721600. 20 4* bedrooms.

The Galaxie [1.3 miles]

180 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7BT. Tel: 01865 515688. 4* bedrooms.

George Street Hotel [0.5 miles]

15-19 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AB. Tel: 01865 957800. 41 3* bedrooms.

Malmaison [0.8 miles]

Oxford Castle, 3 New Rd, Oxford, OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 689944. 95 4* bedrooms (converted prison cells).

Mercure Oxford Eastgate [0.6 miles]

73 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BE. Tel: 01865 248332. 64 4* bedrooms.

The Old Bank Hotel [0.4 miles]

92-94 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BJ. Tel: 01865 799599. 43 5* bedrooms. Sister hotel of The Old Parsonage.

The Old Parsonage [0.3 miles]

1-3 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6NN. Tel: 01865 310210. 35 5* bedrooms.

Premier Inn (Westgate) [1.0 mile]

Greyfriars Court, Paradise Square, Oxford, OX1 1BE. Tel: 0333 003 8101. 123 bedrooms.

The Randolph Hotel [0.4 miles]

Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LN. Tel: 0344 879 9132. 151 5* bedrooms.

The Remont [2.0 miles]

367 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7PL. Tel: 01865 311020. 25 4* bedrooms.

Royal Oxford Hotel [0.9 miles]

Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HR. Tel: 01865 248432. 26 3* bedrooms.

The Store [1.0 mile]

Currently being built - due to open Q1 2023.

The Tower House [0.4 miles]

15 Ship Street, Oxford, OX1 3Da. Tel: 07402 008 003. 8 3* bedrooms.

Vanbrugh House Hotel [0.5 miles]

20-23 St Michael’s Street Oxford, OX1 2EB. Tel: 01865 244622. 22 4* bedrooms.

Accommodation on the outskirts of Oxford

Aparthotel Beechwood House [2.9 miles]

Headington, Oxford, OX3 9JZ. Tel: 07387 781 046. 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom serviced apartments with onsite parking.

IHG Holiday Inn Peartree [3.1 miles]

Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 8JD. Tel: 0371 942 9086. 153 3* bedrooms.

IHG Holiday Inn Kassam Stadium [4.1 miles]

Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP. Tel: 01865 780888. 162 3* bedrooms.

Jury’s Inn Oxford [2.7 miles]

Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL. Tel: 01865 489988. 240 4* bedrooms.

The Travelodge Oxford Peartree [3.2 miles]

Moto Service Area, Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8JZ. Tel: 0871 984 6206. 197 2* bedrooms.

VOCO Oxford Spires [1.6 miles]

Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PS. Tel: 01865 324324. 181 4* bedrooms.

VOCO De Vere Oxford Thames [3.9 miles]

Henley Road, Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford, OX4 4GX. Tel: 01865 334444. 62 4* bedrooms.

The Westwood Hotel [3.3 miles]

Hinksey Hill, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5BG. Tel: 01865 735408. 20 3* bedrooms.

Accommodation outside Oxford

The Bear Hotel [8.0 miles]

Park Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SZ. Tel: 0344 879 9143. 53 4* bedrooms near Blenheim Palace.

The Feathers [8.0 miles]

16-20 Market Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SX. Tel: 01993 812291. 21 4* bedrooms near Blenheim Palace.

Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon [8.1 miles]

Marcham Road, Abingdon, OX14 1TZ. Tel: 01235 425570. 66 4* bedrooms.

Heythrop Park [16.6 miles]

Enstone, Chipping Norton, OX7 5UF. Tel: 01608 673333. 197 3* bedrooms.

King’s Arms Hotel [8.0 miles]

19 Market Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SU. Tel: 01993 813636. 15 3* bedrooms near Blenheim Palace.

DoubleTree by Hilton The Oxford Belfry [9.7 miles]

Milton Common, Thame, OX9 2JW. Tel: 01844 279381. 154 4* bedrooms.

The Manor Country House Hotel [9.7 miles]

Northampton Road, Weston on the Green, Bicester, OX25 3QL. Tel: 01869 350261. 5* bedrooms.

Oxford Witney Hotel [13.4 miles]

Olney House, Ducklington Lane, Witney, OX28 4EX. Tel: 01993 779777. 115 4* bedrooms.

Premier Inn Bicester[14.2 miles]

Oxford Road, Bicester, OX26 1AN. Tel: 0333 321 9288. 86 3* bedrooms.

Premier Inn Kidlington (Airport) [6.3 miles]

Unit 1-4 Oxford Technology Park, OX5 1GN. Tel: 0871 527 8000. 101 2* bedrooms.

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Daily Information

Oxford City Visitor Information

What’s On In Oxford

OXFORD’S ATTRACTIONS, RESTAURANTS AND DRINKING SPOTS

ATTRACTIONS

The Bodleian Library – one of the oldest and biggest libraries in Britain. It is one of a series of interconnected libraries dotted throughout Oxford that are collectively referred to as the Bodleian Libraries. With an impressive history, some of the buildings were established in the Middle Ages. The Old Library and The Divinity School are all worth a visit – some featured in Harry Potter films.

The Radcliffe Camera – AKA ‘The Rad Cam’ built in the 18^th century. One of Oxford’s main reading rooms and home to several of the Bodleian Library’s collections. It is one of the most photographed spots in Oxford.

The Ashmolean – Oxford’s flagship museum and widely recognised as the first modern museum in the world. It was established in 1683 and is home to many Greek and Roman sculptures and ceramics and textiles from the Middle East. A renovation took place in 2009 and there is now a rooftop café.

Punting – During the summer months this is an Oxford must! Two rivers run through Oxford; the Isis (Thames) and the Cherwell. You can go punting on both but the Cherwell typically offers the best scenery and fewer crowds. Two popular starting points are Magdalen Bridge and Cherwell Boathouse.

The Pitt Rivers Museum – One of Oxford’s quirkier and most interesting Museums. Centred around the collection of Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt Rivers, the museum opened in 1887 to showcase its anthropological treasures from around the world. It features over half a million artifacts, which together tell the story of the history of man.

Sheldonian Theatre – Situated next to the Old Bodleian Library on Broad Street. A Neoclassical style D-shaped building and the official ceremonial hall of Oxford University. This is where matriculation and graduation takes place for the students’ of Oxford. It was Christopher Wren’s first significant architectural project before he went on to design important London landmarks after the Great Fire, including St Paul’s Cathedral.

University Church of St Mary’s – forms one side of Radcliffe Square and is clustered by All Soul’s College, Brasenose College, the Old Bodleian and the Radcliffe Camera. You can climb to the top of St Mary’s Tower for a small fee, and some of the best views of the city.

The Bridge of Sighs – supposedly looks like the Bridge of Sighs in Venice however this one connects two parts of Hertford College. It is next to the Turf Tavern which is one of Oxford’s oldest pubs.

Oxford Castle and Prison – a medieval Norman castle that’s been transformed into a historical site, hotel and entertainment complex. The Malmaison hotel has transformed former cells into hotel bedrooms. You can take a tour of the buildings history (led by costumed characters), including a 900-year old crypt.

The Oxford University Museum of Natural History – House in the same building as the Pitt Rivers Museum. A large collection of zoological and geological specimens. Huge dinosaur skeletons, fossils and replicas all to be seen. You can also see the Oxford Dodo which is said to be the inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s character in Alice in Wonderland.

Modern Art Oxford – free admission to a small gallery of innovate exhibitions.

The Grand Café – offers quintessentially British afternoon tea and stands site of England’s oldest coffee house.

The Oxford Artisan Distillery – Oxford’s first craft distillery and one of the world’s very few craft distilleries. They offer tours and sometimes live music and comedy.

Carfax Tower – The tower is all that remains of the 13^th century St Martin’s Church, the official city church of Oxford since 1122. In 1896, the main part of the church was demolished to make more space for traffic in the area. The tower is 74 feet tall and no building in central Oxford may be constructed higher than it. It is possible to climb the 99 steps to the top of the tower for views of the city skyline.

Westgate Shopping Centre – Oxford’s major shopping centre which was remodelled and extended between 2016-2017. The original building was built between 1970-1972. There are approximately 125 stores and services and it is open until 8:00pm.

Oxford Botanical Garden, Oxford University Parks, Port Meadow – Offer beautiful walks.

Blenheim Palace – World Heritage Site in Woodstock with over 300 years of History and home to the 12^th Duke of Marlborough and his Family. Beautiful gardens, lake, and many options of walking routes.

DRINKING SPOTS

Cocktails, Bars & Wine Cafes – Angels Cocktail Bar, Duke of Cambridge, Alchemist, Victors, The Varsity Club (TVC), Sandy’s Piano Bar, Frevd, Love Jericho, The Lighthouse, The Baron, The Mad Hatter, Tap Social Movement, Oxford Wine Café, the Jam Factory.

Historic Pubs

The Bear Inn (Fullers)
The Turf Tavern (Greene King)
The King’s Arms (closest to Rhodes House and a popular local student drinking spot)
The Rickety Press (Dodo Pub Co.)
The Jericho Tavern (boasting a rich history of live music performed by Radiohead, Mumford & Sons and Supergrass)
The Old Bookbinders Ale House (family-run pub)

Country and riverside pubs

The Perch – 800 years old and located in the beautiful fields of Port Meadow. Open fires and plenty of outdoor seating. Fans of inspector Morse will recognize the pub, which features as one of Morse’s favourite drinking holes in the programme.
The Trout – a large beer patio, peacocks and riverside views.
Cherwell Boathouse – a late-Victorian working boathouse overlooking the river. Also a start point for Punting.
The Fishes – an imposing Victorian building set in acres of wooded grounds leading down to the banks of Seacourt stream.

RESTAURANTS IN OXFORD

Fine dining: Parsonage Grill, No.1 Ship Street, Cote Brasserie, Quod, Gees, The Ivy, The Wild Rabbit

Steakhouse: The Porterhouse Grill, The Chester Arms

Italian: Mamma Mia, Franco Manca

Turkish: Antep Kitchen

Caribbean: Spiced Roots

Polish: Polish Kitchen

French: Pierre Victoire, Pompette

Indian: Spice Lounge, The Standard

Lebanese: La Casa, Najar’s Place, Comptoir Libinais

Thai: Chiang Mai Kitchen, Giggling Squid, Thaikhun

British: The Anchor, C.R.A.F.T Burger, Bill’s, Pieminister, Browns, The Victoria (Pie Pub), Joe’s Bar & Grill

Sri Lankan: The Coconut Tree

Sushi: Sticks’n’Sushi

Tapas: Al-Andalus, Arbequina, Kazbar

Vegan: Happy Friday Kitchen, Delhish Kitchen, The Punter

Brunch: The Handle Bar, George Street Social, The Breakfast Club, Art Café

Coffee & Cake: Colombia Coffee Roasters, Black Sheep Coffee & Cocktails, Artisan Café, Missing Bean, Vaults & Garden, Brew, Barefoot Bakery, GAIL’s Bakery, Pret A Manger

Takeaway: JustEat, UberEats and Deliveroo

Oxford accommodation

University of Oxford accommodation

If you are an Alumnus of the University, we recommend contacting your college for guest room availability in the first instance as they often have reasonably priced rooms available.