Old Parsonage Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Oxford
About the Hotel
Historic Accommodations with Modern Comfort
The Old Parsonage Hotel offers 35 rooms including Churchill Suites, Junior Suites, and accessible ground-floor options. Rooms feature handmade Epoc beds with Egyptian cotton bedding, Carrara marble bathrooms with underfloor heating, and original Oxford sketches. Some rooms retain 17th-century features like exposed beams, while suites include separate living areas and freestanding bathtubs. All accommodations include high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, Nespresso machines, and minibars.
British Dining in Characterful Settings
Parsonage Grill serves classic British dishes daily in a space featuring oil paintings of local writers and artists. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea, which can be enjoyed in the walled courtyard. The hotel's library provides a quiet space with books and black-and-white photographs of 1960s Oxford. Room service is available 24 hours a day with fresh tea and coffee delivery.
Oxford Exploration and Relaxation
Guests receive Bicester Village VIP passes for personalized shopping services. The hotel offers guided walking tours of Oxford and in-room massage treatments by the Breathe360 team. Bicycles are available for exploring the city, and the library features board games and books. The walled courtyard provides outdoor seating surrounded by climbing wisteria.
Central Historic Location
Located at 1-3 Banbury Road at the north entrance of Oxford, the hotel stands 300 meters from St Giles' Church and a 10-minute walk from Oxford High Street. It is surrounded by Keble College, Somerville College, the Ashmolean Museum, and University Parks. The hotel is 1.5 km from Oxford Station and 15 minutes from Gloucester Green bus station. Limited parking is available, with Pear Tree Park & Ride located 3 miles away.
Comprehensive Guest Services
Services include 24-hour reception with concierge assistance, turndown service, and laundry/dry cleaning. The hotel provides babysitting, complimentary cots, and extra beds for children. Meeting spaces include the Pike Room for 16 guests and the Garden Room for ceremonies. The events team handles private dining, weddings, and corporate events. Accessible rooms feature wheelchair-adapted facilities, and staff receive disability awareness training.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Location
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