Ethos Hotel in Oxford
✅ Spacious and spotless rooms noted by several guests ✅ Friendly and helpful staff praised for excellent customer service ✅ Quiet location in a residential area with pleasant surroundings including a nearby river ✅ Good facilities such as free bike rentals, games room, and comfortable beds ✅ Hotel restaurant offers good pizza with discount options available ❌ Breakfast quality received mixed reviews, some found it not very filling or average ❌ Some guests reported noisy rooms and insufficient soundproofing near corridors ❌ Instances of service issues including check-in delays and unclear heating instructions ❌ One guest reported receiving a smaller room than booked and dissatisfaction with hotel integrity ❌ Parking is limited, requires advance booking with a fee, which may inconvenience some travelers
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Description
Ethos Hotel is a 4-star property built in 2008, offering a wide range of room types from Standard Single rooms to Deluxe Sextuple rooms and Apartments, including options with city or street views. The hotel maintains an overall rating of 8/10, with particular strengths in cleanliness, amenities, location, and service—all rated 8/10 by guests. Facilities include air conditioning, free parking, a restaurant and bar, a tennis court, and a golf course within 3 km. The hotel also provides family rooms, disabled guest facilities, a business center, and free bike rentals. Guests can expect modern comforts like 24-hour security, express check-in/out, concierge service, and laundry options. The presence of a shared lounge, terrace, and games room adds to the communal spaces. Despite some criticisms regarding breakfast quality and occasional service issues, many guests praise the spacious rooms, friendly staff, and quiet environment. Parking requires advance booking at £10 per car, and pets are allowed on request with fees.
Location
Ethos Hotel is located at 59 Western Road in Oxford, about a 20-minute walk from the nearest public transport station. It is situated in a quiet residential area near a river where kayaking is popular. The hotel is approximately 752 meters from the Museum of Oxford, which features exhibits on the city's history and culture and is open Monday through Saturday. Dining options nearby include the hotel's own Caffè Ethos just 11 meters away and The White House restaurant 217 meters from the hotel. The hotel lies about 64 km from Heathrow Airport (LHR). While not in the city center, it is a short walk from popular spots like the Head of the River pub and the Westgate shopping center.
Tips
- Book parking in advance to ensure a spot, as availability is limited and costs £10 per car.
- If you plan to have breakfast at the hotel, remember it is not included in the room price and requires an additional fee.
- Request rooms away from the street if you are sensitive to noise, as some guests have noted soundproofing issues on road-facing rooms.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds can be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Full English/Irish [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Fee: Contact the property for details
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, AmericanExpress, JSB, Visa
- Check in time: 16:00-22:00. Check out time: 06:30-10:00.
Services and facilities
- Computer
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Express check-in/check-out
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Private check-in/check-out
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Interconnecting rooms available
- Family room
- VIP room amenities
- Cable TV
- DVD Player
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Iron
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Kitchen
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Taxi booking
- Spanish
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Bike rental
- Hiking
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Beach/pool towels
- Business center
- Fax and copy machine
- Conference Hall
- Tennis court
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Doctor
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Pets allowed
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Reviews
Great hotel cafe with lovely staff
Big yummy breakfast
Super location very close to main sights
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Frequently asked questions about Ethos Hotel
What types of rooms are available at Ethos Hotel?
Room types include Run of House, Standard Single, Standard Double, Deluxe rooms with city or street views, Executive rooms, Suites, and various Apartments including 2 Bedrooms and Quadruple options.
Does Ethos Hotel allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed on request. Contact the property directly for details about fees.
Is breakfast included in the room price?
Breakfast is available for an additional fee and is served Monday through Sunday from 07:00 to 10:30.
How far is Ethos Hotel from the city center and airport?
The hotel is about a 20-minute walk from the nearest public transport station and roughly 752 meters from the Museum of Oxford. It is located 64 km from Heathrow Airport (LHR).
What parking options does Ethos Hotel offer?
Free parking is available but must be booked in advance at a cost of £10 per car.






































































