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Old Bank Hotel
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Jeremy Mogford's conversion of the old Barclays Bank gets credit from a Guide insider for its 'brilliant location, right in the city centre'.
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Jeremy Mogford's conversion of the old Barclays Bank gets credit from a Guide insider for its 'brilliant location, right in the city centre'. It occupies two Georgian buildings and a former Tudor apothecary. Food is served all day in 'busy, bistro-like' Quod in the old banking hall, hung with art from Mr Mogford's collection, and on the Italian-style terrace. An all-day menu mixes staples such as burgers, steaks and pizzas with imaginative dishes including spring vegetable cassoulet or rabbit and bacon roulade. 'The vibe in the hotel is calmer and more sophisticated' with art 'adding to the character of the place' with its 'slight corporate feel'. 'There are amazing views of the dreaming spires from some of the light-filled rooms.' Those at the rear overlook Merton College. Each has contemporary furniture, a bespoke writing desk, treats and milk in a minibar, a marble bathroom with underfloor heating, Noble Isle toiletries. The height of luxury, a penthouse suite atop the Tudor building has glass doors to a rooftop terrace garden. Take one of the complimentary Oxford bikes and explore the city. 'A lovely hotel. We had a great stay and we'll be back.' (See also The Old Parsonage, Oxford.)
Hotel Details
Address
92-94 high street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4BJ, England
Telephone
01865799599
Bedroom
43. 1 suitable for disabled.
Openings
all year.
Background Music
in restaurant and reception area.
Children
all ages welcomed, no charge for extra bed, children's menu.
Dogs
allowed on terrace only.
Credit Cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £320. À la carte £38. 1-night bookings refused at weekends in peak season.
Facilities
lift, residents' library/bar, restaurant/bar, dining terrace, 2 meeting/private dining rooms, in-room TV (Freeview), in-room spa treatments, civil wedding licence, small garden, use of bicycles, parking, EV charging, restaurant, bar wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Location
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