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About this property
Walking distance to the city centre, yet located in a quiet residential neighbourhood, Ethos Hotel provides guests with convenient accessibility to Oxford. This boutique hotel features a fully licensed bar and restaurant that serves daily breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner as well as complimentary snacks for hotel guests. The hotel offers Suites with super king-size beds and a separate living space with sofabeds. Free WiFi, mini kitchens, air-conditioning, under floor heating, heated towel rails, large screen TVs, and Cole & Lewis toiletries are standard in all rooms. Caffè Ethos also provides complimentary snacks to hotel guests throughout the day. Every evening from 18:00 until 20.00 complimentary bruschetta is served. Limited parking is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance online via the hotel website. This Victorian hotel is less than a 15-minute walk from Oxford city centre, and 1-mile from Oxford Rail Station. Christ Church, one of the larger colleges of the University of Oxford, is less than a 10-minute walk away. Hinksey Heights Golf Club is less than a 10-minute drive from the Ethos Hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lorraine
United Kingdom
“Good location, 10 min walk to centre. Friendly staff, room was a good size and quiet. Breakfast was Full English, as well as continental and Pancakes/waffles also available. Parking available to book.” - Pere
Ireland
“- Location - 10 min walk to Christ Church and 15 min to city centre. - Staff was very nice and quick to resolve problems - the electrical box powering the oven and a bulb in the living room didn't work, and they fixed it very quickly. -...” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Easy access and lovely breakfast and a lot of attention to details.” - Jon
South Africa
“The hotel is ideally situated to central Oxford. The walk into town takes you past some iconic Oxford sites. The hotel staff were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Additionally, the rooms are very comfortable and well appointed. A very good...” - Pm1984
United Kingdom
“Welcoming staff and great location. Very nice breakfast and decent cocktails. Walking distance from the centre, in an attractive residential location. Parking charges came with a restaurant credit.” - Tracy
United Kingdom
“Very modern decor, a great size room with a fridge filled with water and the bathroom had a modern decor.” - Jason
United Kingdom
“Lovely independent hotel in quiet residential area a pleasant 15 min walk to centre. Great staff, good breakfast included. Room was clean and well appointed with own door to street. The cafe/bar part of the hotel (across street) was very nice....” - Mandy
United Kingdom
“Liked the location and distance walkable to town. Restaurants convenient nearby. Choice of breakfast good. Room nice and clean some things needed fixing better door handle not fixed properly and few signs wear and table on bathroom shower fitting...” - Irene
Norway
“We stayed 2 nights at Ethos and got two interconnected rooms as a family of 4. We originally booked the apartment, but the hotel called to let me know that this was undergoing some refurbishment and would we be ok with the interconnected rooms. Of...” - Ronquillo
United Kingdom
“The place is very clean, comfortable too! We slept very comfortably. The free breakfast is sooooo good, too! Staff is nice :)”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Caffè Ethos
- CuisineBritish • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.






The fine print
Please note that parking spaces are limited and and must be reserved before arrival.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Ethos Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.