Oxford London Hotel

Located a fair distance from the Paddington Station hotel cluster, the three-star Oxford London Hotel sits on the very attractive Craven Terrace, a cozy commercial street that feels gently upscale.

Quick read

Pros: Clean rooms. Brilliant location near Hyde Park. Helpful staff. Mini-fridge and microwave in rooms.

Cons: Small rooms. A little pricey. No elevator.

Rooms

The Oxford London’s 21 rooms are playful. Miniature Tiffany-inspired bedside lamps and framed prints of a gentleman in a top hat keep things fun. Yellow walls maintain brightness. Duvets and pillows match, in a dainty blue-and-white pattern. The décor struck us, frankly, as a bit odd at first, but it’s nonetheless pleasing and welcoming—cheeky even.

Of great use to independent travelers are the mini-fridge and microwave hiding in the extensive closet and cupboard space. Rooms are also equipped with a phone, satellite TV and coffee maker.

Bathrooms

The private bathrooms are small but adequate and outfitted with a hair dryer (no toiletries).

Hotel

Rates at the Oxford London Hotel fall just outside of the EuroCheapo range for London, but for the facilities and location, we consider this hotel a good value for those looking to spend a little extra for extra conveniences. The hotel can also be a good value for those traveling in January and February, when lower rates are available.

Breakfast is included in the room rate. Note that the hotel does not have an elevator.

Reserving at the Oxford London Hotel

As we point out above, the hotel does not offer online reservations. You will need to call the hotel directly to reserve a room (click the “more information” link below for the phone number).

If you’d like recommendations of hotels nearby that can be booked online, check out our reviews of the sleek Stylotel or the “cheap-as-chips” Caring Hotel.