Reviews
Bath Place is unlike anything else you are every likely to come across. It's a mad, wonderful, rambling place; one staircase is for mountaineers only. Bedrooms may not be grand, or that large, but you wouldn't want them to be. It's all overseen by delightful staff.
From Alistair Sawday's, Special Places to Stay
"Just to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay with you last week. The booking, Reception, and breakfast arrangements, and room, were all excellent and helped us to enjoy a very memorable few days in the City. The location you have, as you know, is absolutely superb. We look forward very much to coming back. Many thanks."
Simon Spence, 19th February 2007
'Full of character' "My wife and I stayed here in Jan 07. The hotel is over 300 years old and is full of character. It is in a great location and we really enjoyed our one night stay. Others have commented on the pub below - there is some noise from that - but its a really interesting pub as well. We found the owner helpful, the room clean and tidy and by English standards, the cost reasonable."
Melbourne, Australia, 20th January 2007
'High quality, for the price' "I stayedin the hotel for 6 nights mid-May and the level of service was good and the reception staff professional. Martino in reception helped me out with the wireless connection and recommended me where to go sightseeing and where to eat. I do want to mention that 
the housekeeping needs to improve on the dusting. The tv's are old but Martino in reception said that they are due to be replaced as the refurb comes along. I loved the hotel and will come back again. I higlhy recommend people to stay here in this chaming "old school" hotel. Lovely breakfast buffet with authentic Italian salami, freshly baked croissants, etc."
J.E, Richmond, USA
'We liked it' "We stayed at the Bath Place in late February, and found it to be great. Fabulous location, very close to just about everything you want to see. Our room was up a very steep staircase (but we knew that from the website); it was very clean, had everything we needed, was quiet, was warm (and we were able to regulate the heating), and in summary was lovely. There was no noise from the Turf Tavern, but there might have been if it had been summer, because our room overlooked the garden. Incidentally, the view was nice as well, of the church. The young man at reception on Friday afternoon was very welcoming and friendly. We didn't have breakfast because we were there torelax and sleep in, so didn't experience what was on offer food-wise. Altogether we had a lovely stay, and the Bath Place Hotel contributed a lot towards it. I would highly recommend the hotel - full of atmosphere, very comfortable, nothing lacking."
Heather, Leicestershire
Dear staff, etc. My friend, Genie, (Frances) and I had a wonderful visit in Oxford, and the hotel was quite special, and comfortable. Also I want to thank you for such wonderful service. We would recommend the B & B to others. Thanks again, Betty.
Betty Keel, California, September 2008
Dear Ewan, My boss recently stayed at the hotel & I'd just like to thank you. He very much enjoyed his stay, thought the room was very nice and that the hotel was in the perfect location for his meetings in Oxford. We look forward to booking with you again. Kind regards Claire
RSPB, Sandy, Bedfordshire, January 2009
Thank you for recommending Fishers Restaurant; we had a really nice meal there for our daughter's birthday. Everything about it was good. Liked our room; clean, smooth bedlinen, comfy mattress - the bathroom also full of character and very homely. Like staying in someone's house opposed to an impersonal chain hotel! Friendly staff, breakfast fine. Didn't use lounge but looked lovely. Thank you!
Paula Edwards, UK, March 2008
We would certainly return and recommend it to others. This is a tight cluster of tiny cottages in an incredibly convenient location and full of character. The adjacent Turf Tavern is tucked away through alleyways and is one of the best pubs in Oxford serving an excellent pint. (It also closed at 11pm, so when we returned to the hotel at 11.30pm it was deserted). Sunday morning was incredibly peaceful despite being a few steps from Broad St. The staff were all friendly & we had no issues with the free parking which felt very secure behind a barrier in a quiet area of a college sports ground. Breakfast was perfectly adequate and if you like a fry-up it is available. It is fair to say that there is an element of slightly tired charm about this hotel but everything was very clean and comfortable. Mal Maison is smarter and The Randolph grander (I've stayed in both) but if you're seeking a genuine Oxford experience you won't go far wrong.
Guest from Nottingham, August 2009
Hey folks, if you want a 5 star international hotel experience, don't stay here. But if you want to dive into an authentic centuries old inn 
experience, The Bath Place is great! Sure, it's down a narrow little cobblestone alley against the old city wall of Oxford. Sure it's right next to the oldest pub in Oxford. But that's the point. The Bath Place is the real deal. The steps to the upper floor rooms are narrow and crooked. The ceilings and walls are off center. The inn keepers are the proprietors, both very personal and very idiosyncratic in their demeanor. We thought it all added to the charm. To be sure, we were there during a heat wave and so had to keep our room fan on high most of the time. But that's 16th century air conditioning. Besides it helped obscure the sound of the pub next door. Speaking of the pub, they do stop serving at 11:00. And, besides, what do you think the English Inns were like? Just as at The Bath Place, travellers would straggle in and gather throughout the evening in the courtyard for food and refreshment before retiring for the night. And I guarantee you, those travellers didn't have the en suite amenities that The Bath Place now provides -- and free internet wireless to boot! In short, we found this to be an authentic experience (and highlight of our trip that did include two five star hotels). From our point of view, if you're prepared to enjoy your stay at The Bath Place, you probably will.
Guests from Iowa, July 2009
It seemed that people were either very enthusiastic or very negative about this hotel, which was a bit off-putting. However, after two nights we can report that our experience was overall very good. Of course, it's a 17th century hotel. So there is a gap under the door because the walls are not quite straight, our bathroom was tiny and the staircase is narrow. The stairs and the floor above creak. Parking is inconvenient. If you don't like all that you'd be better going to a modern hotel. But we like 17th century hotels and very much enjoyed our stay. The room was comfortable, cosy, clean and warm. The staff were very helpful (we were allowed to inspect a couple of rooms before making our choice). The free internet worked. The continental breakfast was good and included in the price. The breakfast room itself is tastefully decorated. A particular plus was the ideally central position just around the corner from the Sheldonian. We paid 94 GBP/night for a Monday and Tuesday in November, not exactly cheap but – hey - this is Oxford! (The reviewer who suggested the Old Bank as an alternative did not mention that this would be nearly twice as expensive.) We experienced no noise problems coming from the historic Turf Tavern next door. We had absolutely no complaints and would happily come again. Liked — Location, ambience and charm
Guest from Germany, November 2008
Please contact us for possible discounts for long stays.