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Ethos Hotel

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

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Apartment | Private kitchen

Comfort Apartment

  • 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

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

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 - 0.6 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

  • ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Place to Eat - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sticks'n'Sushi - Oxford - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Old Tom - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Oxford - ‬13 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 iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 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.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

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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 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

  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

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

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. 322 out of 702 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 702 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 702 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 702 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 702 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night stay for business. Needed a place close to centre with parking and this place was perfect and didn’t cost the earth. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Friendly and convenient

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Poor bathroom facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maurice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Professor Catherine

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very efficient and pleasant. Room was well lit, clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The executive room was well worth it! Walking distance from town. Great service and clean. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable room and ensuite. Very quiet despite location in a busy suburban street. Positives include: kettle and variety of hot drinks available in room. Very comfortable bed, plenty of spare pillows and, thankfully, spare duvet, as the room was quite cool. Plenty of wardrobe and drawer space, although not needed by us as we were only staying one night. The continental breakfast in the cafe was varied and plentiful, and included porridge, pancakes and toast if wanted. All the staff we met from checking in, and at breakfast were so friendly,cheery and helpful. Nothing seemed too much trouble, and we were able to leave our car in the car park beyond check out time, to enable us a couple of hours sightseeing before travelling home. Would definitely stay again next time in Oxford. Thank you for a lovely visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koji, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so kind and give me warm-welcome. I’m impressed by the facilities which is well modernised.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
The property is well maintained with all amenities. The cafe is excellent. Very walkable to central Oxford. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024