Luxury Hotels in Oxford: Top 4 & 5-Star Stays
Updated 3 July 2026 · 17 real hotels
Oxford's luxury hotel scene is concentrated in the city centre, steps from the university's iconic colleges and landmark buildings. Guests can choose from storied five-star addresses like The Randolph Hotel and The Store to intimate four-star boutique properties such as the Old Parsonage and Old Bank Hotel. Rates range from around 210 euros per night to over 700 euros, reflecting the character, position and standing of each property.
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Oxford is one of Britain's most storied cities, and its luxury hotels match the grandeur of the setting. The city centre places guests within walking distance of the Bodleian Library, the Ashmolean Museum, the covered market and the ancient collegiate courts that have defined Oxford for centuries. Staying in a premium property here means more than a comfortable room: it means waking up inside a cityscape that few destinations in the world can rival.
The selection of four and five-star hotels in Oxford spans several distinct personalities. The Randolph Hotel, a Graduate by Hilton, occupies a Victorian Gothic building on Beaumont Street and stands as one of the city's most recognisable addresses. The Store, rated 4.7 out of 5, brings a contemporary five-star sensibility to a beautifully converted historic space. For those seeking a more intimate atmosphere, the Old Parsonage Hotel, rated 4.8 out of 5 and positioned among the highest-priced options in the city, offers refined boutique luxury in a seventeenth-century building on Banbury Road. The Old Bank Hotel, also rated 4.8 out of 5, occupies a former bank on the High Street, combining Georgian architecture with polished modern interiors. Whether the priority is history, design, riverside position, or proximity to the university's most celebrated streets, Oxford's premium hotel offering delivers a genuinely distinctive experience.
Our selection in Oxford
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank Hotel ★★★★ | Centre-ville d'Oxford | ★ 4.8 | 456 €/nuit |
| Henry's ★★★★ | Centre-ville d'Oxford | ★ 4.4 | 373 €/nuit |
| The Store ★★★★★ | Centre-ville d'Oxford | ★ 4.7 | 340 €/nuit |
| Old Parsonage Hotel ★★★★ | Centre-ville d'Oxford | ★ 4.8 | 330 €/nuit |
| The Head of the River ★★★★ | Centre-ville d'Oxford | ★ 4.4 | 329 €/nuit |
| The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton ★★★★★ | Centre-ville d'Oxford | ★ 4.4 | 299 €/nuit |
| George Street Hotel ★★★★★ | Centre-ville d'Oxford | ★ 4.2 | 265 €/nuit |
| Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre ★★★★ | Centre-ville d'Oxford | ★ 4.5 | 250 €/nuit |
| Malmaison Oxford ★★★★ | Centre-ville d'Oxford | ★ 4.5 | 230 €/nuit |
| Cotswold Lodge Hotel ★★★★ | North Oxford | ★ 4.4 | 222 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which neighbourhood is best for luxury hotels in Oxford?+
The city centre is overwhelmingly the prime location for luxury stays in Oxford. Properties like the Old Parsonage Hotel, Old Bank Hotel, The Randolph Hotel, The Store, Henry's and The Head of the River are all situated here, placing guests within easy reach of the university colleges, top restaurants, and cultural landmarks. North Oxford, where the Remont Oxford Hotel is located, offers a quieter residential alternative a short distance from the centre.
What is the most prestigious hotel in Oxford?+
Prestige in Oxford can be measured by rating, price or historic standing. The Old Parsonage Hotel and the Old Bank Hotel both achieve a 4.8 out of 5 guest rating, making them the highest-rated options in the city. The Old Parsonage also commands the highest nightly rate in this selection, at around 716 euros, reflecting its boutique standing and storied seventeenth-century building. The Randolph Hotel carries the symbolic weight of being one of Oxford's most iconic five-star addresses.
What is the price range for luxury hotels in Oxford?+
Among the four and five-star hotels featured here, nightly rates start at around 210 euros at the Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre and the Remont Oxford Hotel in North Oxford. Mid-range luxury options such as The Head of the River, Henry's, The Store and The Randolph Hotel sit between roughly 245 and 294 euros per night. At the top of the range, the Old Bank Hotel is priced at approximately 309 euros and the Old Parsonage Hotel reaches around 716 euros per night.
Are Oxford's luxury hotels suitable for both leisure and business travellers?+
Yes. Properties like the Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre cater well to business guests with a recognised international brand and central position. The boutique hotels, including the Old Parsonage and Old Bank Hotel, are particularly well suited to leisure travellers seeking atmosphere and character. The Randolph Hotel, with its grand Victorian interiors and central location on Beaumont Street, appeals to both audiences and has long been a venue for visiting academics, cultural figures and tourists exploring the city.