Oxford hotel

Walk down the streets of Oxford and there's every chance you'll be walking past future politicians, bestselling authors and other very important people. The city revolves around the historic university and it's worth visiting just for this reason. But stay in one of our Oxford hotels and you'll see there's more to this charming place than a 750 year old institute of education.

Oxford University is world famous and it deserves this reputation after graduating countless students who have impacted history for better or worse. These include physicist Steven Hawking to legendary marijuana smuggler, Howard Marks. Many of the 39 colleges can be toured and who knows, maybe walking around them will inspire you, but hopefully not down the same route as Mr. Marks. The best known colleges are Christ Church and Magdalen, both noted for their stunning architecture and manicured lawns. Harry Potter's luxurious banquets were also filmed at the University and paying a visit might fulfil the fantasies of fans of the books. Roam the various colleges, breathe in the sophisticated and intellectual atmosphere and appreciate this celebrated town and institution.

From your Oxford hotel you'll soon realise there is more to enjoy and punting on the river is a classic pastime. Punting around Magdalen Bridge is often busy and fun but for a more rural experience heading down the River Cherwell is much more tranquil. Another way to spend an afternoon is in the Ashmolean Museum. With priceless antiquities, eastern art and western art, it houses a fascinating collection which might help fill your brain with that extra knowledge to get a place in the University. Similarly the Pitt Rivers Anthropology Museum is equally important with over 300,000 objects from across the world.

Take advantage of our hotels in Oxford and experience one of the best highlights of England.