Ethos Hotel

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

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Reception
Cafe
Lobby
Deluxe Double Room
Executive Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
59 Western Road, Oxford, England, OX1 4LG
  • University of Oxford
    8 min walk
  • Christ Church College
    8 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    10 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF)
    23 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Apartment

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Suite

  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Christ Church College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oxford Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bodleian Library - 20 min walk - 1.7 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. 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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 24
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 5 stairs to reach property
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 47-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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
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. 300 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 664 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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gennadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was in the basement, underground
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely lovely stay!
The staff was so unbelievably kind - I cannot say enough good things about them! From the free snacks in the cafe through to putting the Olympics on during meals, we were really treated like family. Someone even helped me get my rental car out of the parking lot (which absolutely terrified me as an American). The location is great - right near the folly bridge, a convenient walk to everything while still being quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying here was delightful. The area was quiet and very close to great things to see in Oxford. We had a lovely dinner and continental breakfast while we stayed. The manager was lovely and accommodating. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Oxford!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david, Weston super mare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
xxx
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Close to downtown. Would go again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael, Indio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was over—rated and very expensive, probably due to surge pricing. The cafe staff were incredibly helpful and that was the saving grace.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff lovely breakfast. Close to all amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

E

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Cornelia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tashon, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely and the waitress at diner provided amazing service. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really nice and it has a nice little restaurant/cafe. The staff was also really nice and accommodating as well. The only issue is that the bed wasnt as soft as we like
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly however this is not a four star hotel and the price did not reflect the accommodation. More like a clean two star hotel with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Judith, Corvallis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and accommodating, great location and would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent little hotel
Good location, close to the centre of Oxforf. Our room was well equipped and comfortable, and the staff very friendly. We would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aadithya

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Nyon Kam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We didn’t have a comfortable stay. Our booking of a deluxe quadruple room surprisingly, was actually at the basement of the property with no view. The floor was really damp & cold. Only one thin pillow for each person. One of the cups was stained and the bathroom door was faulty, couldn’t be closed properly. We were served continental breakfast (not full English breakfast), and free snacks & fruits during the stay. The hotel is situated in the residential area, about 7-8 minutes walk to the city centre. On site paid parking available. For £220 per night for 3 pax, on a weeknight, it is overpriced for a basement room :((
Stayed 1 night in May 2024