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Ethos Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Deluxe Double Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Deluxe Double Room | View from room
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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59 Western Road, Oxford, England, OX1 4LG
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Apartment

Comfort Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oxford

With a stay at Ethos Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, within a 10-minute walk of University of Oxford and Christ Church College. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from University Church of St Mary the Virgin and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Oxford Castle.

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Christ Church College - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oxford Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bodleian Library - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 18 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curzon Oxford - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Maya’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪George & Danver - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪JOE & THE JUICE - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Ethos Hotel

Victorian hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center
Ethos Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 47-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Oxford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Digital programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free international calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Caffè Ethos, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Oxford? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Caffè Ethos - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Caffè Ethos

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (60 centimetre high)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1888
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • IPod dock
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 150.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 30 per day
  • Pet deposit: GBP 150.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Ethos Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 729 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 729 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 729 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 729 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 729 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eugene

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of 4 stayed at this quaint hotel just outside of downtown Oxford for a night. Rooms were clean and modern and we had dinner and breakfast in the cafe downstairs. The cafe offered excellent food and staff were very professional and friendly. Highly recommended if you want a quite place within walking distance (15 minutes) from the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small and friendly hotel, close to Folly bridge and easily walkable to the centre and university areas. Room was clean and comfortable but only one USB port on a table lamp which was slow charging. Cafe was very good and breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower was broken. Reported it to the staff. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was exceptionally helpful friendly and accommodating, with Busna and Sam ranking among the best we’ve ever encountered in decades of travel! The hotel was also quite close to Oxford City Centre and the University, so everything we wanted to see was within walking distance. We will definitely be recommending Ethos to our friends and returning in our next trip to England!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was in a unique part of Oxford, convenient to walk to many of the things we wanted to see and do, clean, friendly, comfortable, wonderful hot breakfast included. We really enjoyed our stay and it was a perfect kick off for our long awaited UK holiday
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Ethos hotel was okay. It had what we needed. The room was super dusty with spider webs, and had a musty smell. But I find that to be pretty typical in the older buildings in England. The bed was large and comfortable. The shower head didn’t work properly when we arrived, but they came in and replaced it immediately. The cafe in the lobby was great!! The staff was helpful and courteous. Overall we enjoyed our stay! About 20 minute walk to Oxford train station. Bus stops located nearby. Location was mostly quiet and easy to get to city center.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great find in Oxford. Well appointed, comfortable rooms with a good breakfast and even free snacks. Friendly staff. I’d definitely stay here in future visits to Oxford. It’s a good walk from the train station but doable, a ten minute walk to city centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffs!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived before our scheduled check-in and were able to park in front of the hotel. We left the car and set out to explore Oxford on foot. Good location for us. Room was on the small side but the bed was comfortable. Overall, the room was nice. Staff were helpful. Food at the cafe was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Great Cafe on site. Very convenient for walking to main Oxford attractions
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bryony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Very accommodating. Room was slightly dated and could use more attention to detail in cleaning but was nice overall. The tv turned on by itself so we had to unplug it. The blankets were very thin so we were a bit chilly at night. Overall it was nice and I’d recommend if you’re looking for something simple and reliable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem near city center

Very nice hotel located walking distance from downtown so in a quiet area. Lovely little cafe on site which served a wonderful breakfast. Room very comfortable and updated. Would stay here again if visiting Oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

darryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean rooms. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjeev

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lady at front desk was extremely helpful…she made us feel extremely welcome and assisted us all the way. The location was perfect, only 10 minute walk to the centre of town. Only issue was we had to wait around 50 mins for breakfast because it was so busy, maybe extra help in the kitchen would of helped
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

cheryl

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Comfortable Stay but Lacking Winter Warmth

We arrived early to park, and while the staff member seemed unsure at first, they were ultimately very helpful and allowed us to check in early. The room met expectations, but we weren’t shown how to use the air conditioning. Returning at 11 pm, we found the room exceptionally cold and couldn’t get the heating to work. The bed had only a sheet and two blankets, making for an uncomfortable winter night. The shower was warm rather than hot on two occasions, though the sink tap provided hot water. Breakfast was well managed despite peak-time crowds, with the sole staff member handling service impressively. The filter coffee was good, though the milk had small floating bits. The menu breakfast was excellent. At checkout, I mentioned the heating issue and was told we needed to activate the heating function—something I’d recommend staff explain to guests upon arrival. I also suggested offering duvets in winter rather than requiring guests to request them. The hotel assured me they’d look into the shower temperature. Overall, Ethos Hotel is a clean, safe, and budget-friendly option close to the city centre. However, if visiting in winter, I recommend confirming how the heating works and requesting extra bedding upfront.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Amazing stay at this comfortable and cosy hotel. Our room was great! Had its own fridge and complimentary drinks. Shower was warm. Beds comfy. Large wardrobe space. Breakfast was delicious and plenty to chose from. Coffee… gooood. could have stayed a week! But our magical mystery tour continues
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded expectations

Exceeded expectations, lovely room, food and staff. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025