Ethos Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant, near University of Oxford

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Ethos Hotel, nestled near University of Oxford, offers an upscale retreat. Enjoy a daily manager's reception on the charming terrace or savor Italian cuisine at Caffè Ethos restaurant. With in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services, this hotel is ideal for those who appreciate modern comforts and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY999
CNY1,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

Why we love this property

Victorian city gem
Set in the heart of a historical district, this hotel showcases splendid Victorian architecture. A perfect blend of old-world charm and central convenience.
Culinary journey awaits
This hotel features a restaurant with Italian cuisine, a cafe, and a welcoming bar. Morning travelers receive a free full breakfast to start their day.
Dreamy sleep sanctuary
Egyptian cotton sheets pair with premium and hypo-allergenic bedding for perfect slumber. Blackout drapes ensure undisturbed rest in every room.

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Executive Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
59 Western Road, Oxford, England, OX1 4LG

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 (OXF) - 23 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 65 min drive
  • Abingdon Culham Station - 14 min drive
  • Islip Station - 16 min drive
  • Oxford Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Curzon Oxford - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪JOE & THE JUICE - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Maya’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Place To Eat - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪George & Danver - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Ethos Hotel

Ethos Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Thames River and University of Oxford. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Caffè Ethos, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences at this Victorian hotel include refrigerators and microwaves. The helpful staff and walkable location get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (15 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 30 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2153 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1888
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 24
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 5 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 47-inch Smart TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Netflix

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free international and long-distance calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: GBP 150.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 30 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ethos Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ethos Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ethos Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of GBP 150.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Ethos Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 30 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ethos Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Ethos Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and hiking. Ethos Hotel also has access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Ethos Hotel?

Yes, Caffè Ethos offers Italian cuisine.

What's the area around Ethos Hotel like?

Ethos Hotel is in South Oxford, a short 4-minute walk from Thames River and 8 minutes' walk from University of Oxford. Travelers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.

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Reviews

Ethos Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was varied, plentiful, and delicious, with many guests praising the quality and options available. (23 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, available, and reasonably priced with some options even included in the stay. (5 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served excellent meals with fresh ingredients and had a convenient location. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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
Victoria, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly, helpful team. Good facilities, comfy bed. Got in late and not clear how to warm room up. It did have aircon and radiators.
Dominique, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Mike, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location
Bryony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, clean rooms. Would recommend
darryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful and accommodating, great location and would recommend
Grant, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Shower was broken. Reported it to the staff. Staff was wonderful.
michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was lovely and the waitress at diner provided amazing service. I highly recommend this place!
Tashon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very efficient and pleasant. Room was well lit, clean and comfy
Gemma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best part of the experience is staff, who were very helpful and pleasant.
Haiyan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for a quiet stay just outside busy central Oxford. The staff was exceptional, especially Samira.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very enjoyable stay, staff were friendly and welcoming in both the hotel and the cafe. Room was cosy and clean with good amenities. We had breakfast at the cafe two out of three days which was excellent. Would definitely stay again
Nicola, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Helpful and accommodating staff
Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small and picturesque hotel close to city center

Small and picturesque hotel close to Oxford city centre and green areas. Walking distance to everything you need and all the sights. A slightly run down room compensated by very friendly and service minded staff. Surprisingly good continental breakfast. A hotel to recommend to both families as well as couples and single travelers.
Kerstin, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

It is convenient to the Centre of Oxford. Easy walk to everywhere and access to the HOHO bus.
CECILIA, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay

Staff were great, location very good and the Cafe was very convenient. The room floors were not vacuumed unless requested and the rooms were too hot.
David, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was very cute. Very close to the Oxford colleges.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel with even kinder staff

My mother and I had an excellent stay at the Ethos. Both of our rooms were spotless. The best part was the personal attention that the staff gave us. Bushra the manager and her team were kind and helpful with all of our requests and queries for Oxford advice.
James, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location

Good location. Always feel a bit odd staying on the ground floor, but it was very quiet. Only gripe was being asked to pay an extra £5 to park from check out time till 2pm. Given that we’d paid over £400 and an extra £20 for parking - it seems a bit mean spirited as no one else would be parking there.
Alasdair, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The place needs some updating with bathroom walls pilling off and mould around the window. As soon as 7am arrives the whole building smells like breakfast and made the morning uncomfortable until we had to open the window in the room.
Cornelia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

STAY THERE! Wonderful hotel.

It was the second time and I was given my really cool room - and considering it was 35 degrees outside and I had fought my way up from Devon being slowly spit-roasted, I really appreciated the air-conditioning! Everything about the hotel is special and a distinct 15/10, especially my breakfast Eggs Benedict which was the tastiest I've experienced - the dish set me up for my ver hot business meeting! Thank you again everyone at the Ethos. Peter Sissons
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff. Parking is a problem. I booked through Expedia and the site said nothing about the need to arrange parking in advance. I parked at a public park about 10 mins walk from the site. Cost about £15 overnight.
Peter, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

This is a great location in Oxford! Great walking distance to many sights and streets. There were a few things within our stay that weren’t as pleasant. There was hard water mold buildup in the water kettle— not found until after the tea had been poured. Not a great surprise. Additionally, some dust buildup on the trim in the bathroom, broken temperature handles in the shower, and a hair on the bed-side table. Some rather pleasant surprises would be the heated floors and towel warmer, a lovely card and gift of wine in celebration of our anniversary, and the breakfast upgrade for our first morning. Thank you, Ethos!
E & Em, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The parking conditions are terrible. They have less places than rooms and parking is not allowed within several miles around the hotel. If you arrive by car, I can´t recommend staying at this hotel. We had booked it because of the available parking places but at arrival there were none. We kept looking for two hours but couldn´t get any available parking space except those far away. The food is below average - a choice between nutella, jam, butter, toast, industrial croissants and the standard Kelloggs-Cereal range as well as sweet yoghurt-like creams. Good coffee is an extra, as well as add-ons like eggs. The location is good and the room itself was good. The bathtub didn´t work properly, the water stayed, the window shutters don´t close properly so it´s relatively bright at night - if you can´t sleep well when it isn´t dark, don´t come here. My next stay in Oxford will not be here. It´s ok without a car and if you find your breakfast somewhere else.
Jens, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

DO NOT BOOK HERE. This is one step up from a hostel, other than the food. Photos do NOT reflect what you get!! I booked a Delux Quadruple that was advertised as spacious. I got a ground floor room that stepped immediately onto the sidewalk with two beds, NO DRAWERS AND THE CLOSETS WERE STUFFED WITH SHEETS AND COMFORTERS. I discussed the discrepancies with the front desk person and her reply was, yes the photos are misleading on Expedia, but then I showed her the same photos on there website - no comment. When I asked about why I was paying the same amount for a cramped room the reply was “That is what you get today for that charge, the charges change daily” This is a place that misleads you and smiles while doing it. Three other guests were making the same comments as they had nowhere to place their luggage in their room as the beds left no space around them. BOOK HERE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
Graham, 1-night trip