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Ethos Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near University of Oxford

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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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)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Apartment

Comfort Apartment

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

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About the area

Oxford

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this South Oxford hotel, you'll find University of Oxford and Christ Church College. Oxford Castle and University Church of St Mary the Virgin are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Christ Church College - 7 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪The Place To Eat - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪JOE & THE JUICE - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Oxford - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Maya’s - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Ethos Hotel

4-star Victorian hotel near University of Oxford
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2153 square feet (200 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Ethos Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Oxford hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1888
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Ethos Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries. 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 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 30 per day)
  • Limited onsite self 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

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 (24 inches high)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 150.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Ethos Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 751 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a great hotel. The room and bed were huge. Everything was spotless. We travelled by public transport and the hotel was about a 20 minute walk from the station. Although the hotel is not right in the centre, it is only a few minutes from the Head of the River pub and 10 minutes from the Westgate centre. The area is beautiful and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, helpful team. Good facilities, comfy bed. Got in late and not clear how to warm room up. It did have aircon and radiators.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean. Good, quiet location and easy access to the centre of Oxford. We used the park and ride at Redbridge which made it easy to get to the hotel in less than 15 minutes. We found it lacking in useful information on how to use the heating for the living area of the property, The bedroom heating was ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute boutique hotel. Friendly staff. Easily walkable in to central old Oxford. The restaurant was very good - great breakfast included in the rom rate. Oven baked pizza made fresh from scratch for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Debora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The Ethos cafe was charmimg and the location good but the room was well-worn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ITHAYAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

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

Practical for Oxford

Practical appartment 15m walk from center Oxford. Great for Family. Not modern but you have the whole appartment Nice dinner and breakfast on site
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Sweet hotel in a convenient, residential location

Ethos Hotel is located in a residential area about a 15-minute walk to Oxford's city center. We enjoyed the quieter surroundings and the historic neighborhood, which also was a short walk from the Thames River and its long walking paths. The hotel is located in three historic buildings from 1888 that have been renovated. The caffe is in the center building and also serves as the reception area. We found the staff to be very friendly, accommodating and responsive. The breakfast, included in our stay, was comprehensive and varied; snacks were available in the caffe, which had long hours and also served the local neighborhood: a fact that we enjoyed. We felt more integrated in the town and less "touristy." One word of caution, the original buildings are old, do not have elevators, and the staircases are narrow. Large and/or heavy suitcases can be a challenge; but we felt that the location and hotel were worth the small inconveniences of staying in an historic and "vintage" space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cyprian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Id

We arrived at midday & our room & parking space was available at no extra cost which was greatly appreciated. A very short walk took us into the Centre. The room was lovely, bed extra comfortable so had a great night sleep following a busy sightseeing afternoon & evening. We ate at The Cafe both in the evening & again for breakfast (a full & delicious English). Will definitely stay here again when visiting Oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, not overly formal hotel, helpful staff, convenient for where we wanted to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

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

Not as pictured and not clean.

There was a spiderweb over the light in the ceiling that had been there a while. and the room was not clean. Thankfully, The bathroom was clean. The room smelled of old cigarette smoke. The hotel had seen better days. Looked adorable online but that was deceiving. The cafe was nice and the staff was nice. The hall carpet had not been vacuumed in a while. NEEDS a thorough cleaning. The reviews said clean but it was not.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

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

Just perfect for one a one night stay!

Just a one night stay but it was quite nice. Had a nice breakfast in the cafe that morning. It was bustling and lively :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was quiet and effective. There are significant somewhat narrow steps to navigate to get to second floor rooms. Nice breakfast and very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I came here for the Formula One race and had an outstanding experience. From the moment we arrived there was no hassle. The restaurant food is outstanding, Anna and Bushra went above and beyond to accommodate us, including making food after the restaurant had closed. One of the top places I have stayed in with my family in the UK.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025