Old Bank Hotel Oxford
Star Rating:
Address:
92-94 High St<br /> Oxford<br /> England OX1 4BN
Telephone:
+44 1865-799599
Fax:
+44 1865-799598
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Hotel Description
General Description
-OLD BANK HOTEL SETS THE STANDARD FOR MODERN - COMFORTABLE
AND STYLISH ACCOMMODATION IN OXFORD - CENTRALLY LOCATED ON
THE HIGH STREET IT IS AN IDEAL BASE FOR EXPLORING THIS
DELIGHTFUL CITY - WITH THE ADDED BONUS OF EXTENSIVE FREE CAR
PARKING FOR GUESTS - A RARITY IN OXFORD THESE DAYS.
GUESTS ARE DELIGHTED BY THE EXCEPTIONAL LEVELS OF PERSONAL
SERVICE AND THE LITTLE TOUCHES THAT MAKE STAYING HERE SUCH A
TREAT - LIKE THE COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE OFFERED TO
EVERY GUEST - FREE USE OF THE HOUSE PUNT IN THE SUMMER AND
THE IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION OF 20TH CENTURY BRITISH ART IN ALL
ROOMS AND PUBLIC AREAS - MANY GUESTS REMEMBER THE ROOM THEY
STAYED IN BY THE ORIGINAL SKETCHES.
EACH OF THE 42 ROOMS IS NON-SMOKING AND HAS ITS OWN
PERSONALITY AND CHOICE OF VIEWS - FROM THE SPECTACULAR
OXFORD SKYLINE OF TOWERS AND SPIRES TO THE TRANQUIL COLLEGE
GROUNDS - THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE HIGH STREET OR THE
SUN TERRACE OF QUOD RESTAURANT - ALL ROOMS ARE
AIR-CONDITIONED AND OFFER FLAT SCREEN TV - CD PLAYER -
COMPLIMENTARY HIGH SPEED BROADBAND CONNECTION - SAFE AND
HAIRDRYER - THE MODERN ENSUITE BATHROOMS HAVE A BATH AND
SHOWER - BATHROBES - SLIPPERS AND MOLTON BROWN TOILETRIES.
THE POPULAR QUOD BRASSERIE LIES AT THE HEART OF THE HOTEL -
A VIBRANT RESTAURANT OCCUPYING A FORMER BANKING HALL ON THE
GROUND FLOOR AND FEATURING CONTEMPORARY DESIGN - GREAT VIEWS
ONTO THE UNIVERSITY CHURCH AND FRESH - MODERN CUISINE USING
QUALITY SEASONAL PRODUCE - THIS IS WHERE GUESTS CAN ENJOY A
CONTINENTAL OR FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST OVER THE MORNING
PAPERS - THE SOUTH-FACING TERRACE TO THE REAR IS IDEAL FOR
DINING AL FRESCO - PRIVATE DINING FACILITIES FOR UP TO 24
PEOPLE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE RED ROOM. CONFERENCE FACILITIES
AT THE HOTEL OFFER NATURAL LIGHT - A PRIVATE BAR AREA -
GROUND FLOOR ACCESS - WI-FI AND STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT - WHATEVER THE
REASON FOR YOUR VISIT - BUSINESS OR LEISURE - YOU CAN BE
SURE OF A SPECIAL AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.
Overview
NO CHARGE
DISABLED PARKING / OUTDOOR PARKING / CORRIDORS ARE INTERIOR
/ HANDICAP FACILITIES PUBLIC SPACES/ 100PCT AIR CONDITIONED
.
CHARGE
BAR / BUSINESS CENTER / CURRENCY EXCHANGE
ROOM AMENITIES
NO CHARGE
CONNECTING ROOMS AVAILABLE / NONSMOKING ROOMS AVAILABLE /
INTERNET ACCESS / HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / PRIVATE BATHROOM /
HAIRDRYER / SAFE / SATELLITE TV/ 100PCT AIR CONDITIONED/
SEPARATE BATHTUB
-OLD BANK HOTEL SETS THE STANDARD FOR MODERN - COMFORTABLE
AND STYLISH ACCOMMODATION IN OXFORD - CENTRALLY LOCATED ON
THE HIGH STREET IT IS AN IDEAL BASE FOR EXPLORING THIS
DELIGHTFUL CITY - WITH THE ADDED BONUS OF EXTENSIVE FREE CAR
PARKING FOR GUESTS - A RARITY IN OXFORD THESE DAYS.
GUESTS ARE DELIGHTED BY THE EXCEPTIONAL LEVELS OF PERSONAL
SERVICE AND THE LITTLE TOUCHES THAT MAKE STAYING HERE SUCH A
TREAT - LIKE THE COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE OFFERED TO
EVERY GUEST - FREE USE OF THE HOUSE PUNT IN THE SUMMER AND
THE IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION OF 20TH CENTURY BRITISH ART IN ALL
ROOMS AND PUBLIC AREAS - MANY GUESTS REMEMBER THE ROOM THEY
STAYED IN BY THE ORIGINAL SKETCHES.
EACH OF THE 42 ROOMS IS NON-SMOKING AND HAS ITS OWN
PERSONALITY AND CHOICE OF VIEWS - FROM THE SPECTACULAR
OXFORD SKYLINE OF TOWERS AND SPIRES TO THE TRANQUIL COLLEGE
GROUNDS - THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE HIGH STREET OR THE
SUN TERRACE OF QUOD RESTAURANT - ALL ROOMS ARE
AIR-CONDITIONED AND OFFER FLAT SCREEN TV - CD PLAYER -
COMPLIMENTARY HIGH SPEED BROADBAND CONNECTION - SAFE AND
HAIRDRYER - THE MODERN ENSUITE BATHROOMS HAVE A BATH AND
SHOWER - BATHROBES - SLIPPERS AND MOLTON BROWN TOILETRIES.
THE POPULAR QUOD BRASSERIE LIES AT THE HEART OF THE HOTEL -
A VIBRANT RESTAURANT OCCUPYING A FORMER BANKING HALL ON THE
GROUND FLOOR AND FEATURING CONTEMPORARY DESIGN - GREAT VIEWS
ONTO THE UNIVERSITY CHURCH AND FRESH - MODERN CUISINE USING
QUALITY SEASONAL PRODUCE - THIS IS WHERE GUESTS CAN ENJOY A
CONTINENTAL OR FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST OVER THE MORNING
PAPERS - THE SOUTH-FACING TERRACE TO THE REAR IS IDEAL FOR
DINING AL FRESCO - PRIVATE DINING FACILITIES FOR UP TO 24
PEOPLE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE RED ROOM. CONFERENCE FACILITIES
AT THE HOTEL OFFER NATURAL LIGHT - A PRIVATE BAR AREA -
GROUND FLOOR ACCESS - WI-FI AND STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT - WHATEVER THE
REASON FOR YOUR VISIT - BUSINESS OR LEISURE - YOU CAN BE
SURE OF A SPECIAL AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.
Overview
NO CHARGE
DISABLED PARKING / OUTDOOR PARKING / CORRIDORS ARE INTERIOR
/ HANDICAP FACILITIES PUBLIC SPACES/ 100PCT AIR CONDITIONED
.
CHARGE
BAR / BUSINESS CENTER / CURRENCY EXCHANGE
ROOM AMENITIES
NO CHARGE
CONNECTING ROOMS AVAILABLE / NONSMOKING ROOMS AVAILABLE /
INTERNET ACCESS / HIGH-SPEED INTERNET / PRIVATE BATHROOM /
HAIRDRYER / SAFE / SATELLITE TV/ 100PCT AIR CONDITIONED/
SEPARATE BATHTUB
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Rooms
DELUXE DOUBLE-A1D
DELUXE DOUBLE HAS ONE DOUBLE BED AND ENSUITE - CONTEMPORARY
AND STYLISH DECOR WITH SUPERIOR FIXTURES AND FITTINGS -
LOVELY VIEWS - SPACIOUS ROOMS WITH EXCELLENT FACILITIES FOR
DISCERNING GUESTS WITH COMPLIMENTARY HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND -
FLAT SCREEN TV - CD PLAYER - AIR-CONDITIONING - SAFE AND
HAIRDRYER - BATHROOM HAS A BATH AND SHOWER - MOST WITH A
SEPARATE SHOWER CUBICLE - BATHROBES - SLIPPERS AND
TOILETRIES - 205 SQ FT - TWIN BED AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY - MAX OCC 3
DOUBLE-B1D
DOUBLE ROOM HAS ONE DOUBLE BED AND ENSUITE - CONTEMPORARY
AND STYLISH DECOR - LOVELY VIEWS - EXCELLENT FACILITIES FOR
DISCERNING GUESTS WITH COMPLIMENTARY HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND -
FLAT SCREEN TV - CD PLAYER - AIR-CONDITIONING - SAFE AND
HAIRDRYER - BATHROOM HAS A BATH AND SHOWER - BATHROBES -
SLIPPERS AND TOILETRIES - 150 SQ FT - TWIN BED AVAILABLE ON
REQUEST SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY - MAX OCC 2
SUITE-P1K
SUITE HAS ONE KING BED - SEPARATE LOUNGE - SOFABED AND
ENSUITE - CONTEMPORARY AND STYLISH DECOR WITH SUPERIOR
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS - SUPERB VIEW OF COLLEGES AND OXFORD
SPIRES ACROSS THE SKYLINE - EXCELLENT FACILITIES FOR
DISCERNING GUESTS WITH COMPLIMENTARY HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND -
FLAT SCREEN TV - CD PLAYER - AIR-CONDITIONING - SAFE AND
HAIRDRYER - BATHROOM HAS A BATH AND SEPARATE SHOWER -
BATHROBES - SLIPPERS AND TOILETRIES - 305 SQ FT MAX OCC 4
Check-in Time
3:00 PM
Check-out Time
11:00 AM
DELUXE DOUBLE-A1D
DELUXE DOUBLE HAS ONE DOUBLE BED AND ENSUITE - CONTEMPORARY
AND STYLISH DECOR WITH SUPERIOR FIXTURES AND FITTINGS -
LOVELY VIEWS - SPACIOUS ROOMS WITH EXCELLENT FACILITIES FOR
DISCERNING GUESTS WITH COMPLIMENTARY HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND -
FLAT SCREEN TV - CD PLAYER - AIR-CONDITIONING - SAFE AND
HAIRDRYER - BATHROOM HAS A BATH AND SHOWER - MOST WITH A
SEPARATE SHOWER CUBICLE - BATHROBES - SLIPPERS AND
TOILETRIES - 205 SQ FT - TWIN BED AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY - MAX OCC 3
DOUBLE-B1D
DOUBLE ROOM HAS ONE DOUBLE BED AND ENSUITE - CONTEMPORARY
AND STYLISH DECOR - LOVELY VIEWS - EXCELLENT FACILITIES FOR
DISCERNING GUESTS WITH COMPLIMENTARY HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND -
FLAT SCREEN TV - CD PLAYER - AIR-CONDITIONING - SAFE AND
HAIRDRYER - BATHROOM HAS A BATH AND SHOWER - BATHROBES -
SLIPPERS AND TOILETRIES - 150 SQ FT - TWIN BED AVAILABLE ON
REQUEST SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY - MAX OCC 2
SUITE-P1K
SUITE HAS ONE KING BED - SEPARATE LOUNGE - SOFABED AND
ENSUITE - CONTEMPORARY AND STYLISH DECOR WITH SUPERIOR
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS - SUPERB VIEW OF COLLEGES AND OXFORD
SPIRES ACROSS THE SKYLINE - EXCELLENT FACILITIES FOR
DISCERNING GUESTS WITH COMPLIMENTARY HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND -
FLAT SCREEN TV - CD PLAYER - AIR-CONDITIONING - SAFE AND
HAIRDRYER - BATHROOM HAS A BATH AND SEPARATE SHOWER -
BATHROBES - SLIPPERS AND TOILETRIES - 305 SQ FT MAX OCC 4
Check-in Time
3:00 PM
Check-out Time
11:00 AM
Facilities
Dining
-On Site Restaurant
Quod Brasserie
Type- Brasserie
Cuisine- Mediterranean
Hours of Operation 7am To 11.30pm
Transformed from Two Georgian Buildings - Quod
Brasserie Occupies a Former Banking Hall On the
Ground Floor of the Hotel and is a Firm Favorite
For Business Visitors - Students and Tourists
Alike - The Perennially Vibrant Atmosphere
Combined With a Modern British Menu Gives the
Restaurant a Unique Feel - Open from 7am Until
11.30pm - Menu Served 1200-2300 - Breakfast
0715-1030 - Afternoon Tea 1500-1730
-Off Site Restaurant
-On Site Restaurant
Quod Brasserie
Type- Brasserie
Cuisine- Mediterranean
Hours of Operation 7am To 11.30pm
Transformed from Two Georgian Buildings - Quod
Brasserie Occupies a Former Banking Hall On the
Ground Floor of the Hotel and is a Firm Favorite
For Business Visitors - Students and Tourists
Alike - The Perennially Vibrant Atmosphere
Combined With a Modern British Menu Gives the
Restaurant a Unique Feel - Open from 7am Until
11.30pm - Menu Served 1200-2300 - Breakfast
0715-1030 - Afternoon Tea 1500-1730
-Off Site Restaurant
Location
Transportation
Map Directions From the city centre the hotel is situated half way down the High Street opposite St Marys Church (the University Church) and Catte Street. The hotel is surrounded by some of Oxfords oldest University colleges, good shops, museums and pubs and directly across the road from the famous Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library.To locate the Old Banks car park, drive into the city centre via Magdalen Bridge. Once in the High Street, turn left at the Eastgate Hotel into Merton Street. Proceed along the cobbled road, past Merton College and take the next turning to the right, which is Magpie Lane. Drive up to the old-fashioned lamp post and the parking is on your right. Please note that parking is free for hotel residents.Directions:Directions from LondonM40 Exit M40 at junction 8 (A40 Oxford).After 5 miles go straight on at the Headington roundabout (where McDonalds will be on your left) following signs to the City Centre. Follow this road all the way through Headington until you reach a roundabout (approximately 3 miles). Turn right at the roundabout following signs to the City Centre. Go over the Magdalen Bridge , stay in the left hand lane, go through the traffic lights and turn left into Merton Street immediately after the Eastgate HotelMerton Bar.Follow Merton Street around until you reach the end of the cobbled stones.Turn right into Magpie Lane.Go right to the top and turn right into the hotel car park through some black gates.The barrier will rise automatically.Directions from the WestA420 You will reach oxford at the Botley interchange. To avoid the city centres traffic restrictions turn right onto to the dual carriageway A34 south.Exit the A34 after 2.5 miles following signs to CowleyIffley and FootballCarry straight over the first roundabout ignoring signs to City Centre.Take first exit at next roundabout where Sainsburys is across the road on the right.Take the first left off the next roundabout onto the Iffley Road signposted City Centre.Follow this road into Oxford.When you reach a roundabout follow the signs for the City Centre.Go over the Magdalen Bridge , stay in the left hand lane, go through the traffic lights and turn left into Merton Street immediately after the Eastgate HotelMerton Bar.Follow Merton Street around until you reach the end of the cobbled stones.Turn right into Magpie Lane.Go right to the top and turn right into the hotel car park through some black gates.The barrier will rise automatically.Directions from the Magdalen BridgeHaving crossed Magdalen Bridge from St Clements, stay in the left hand lane, go through the traffic lights and turn left into Merton Street immediately after the Eastgate HotelMerton bar.Follow Merton Street around until you reach the end of the cobbled stones.Turn right into Magpie Lane.Go right to the top and turn right into the hotel car park through some black gates.The barrier will rise automatically.Directions from the North M40A34A44 You will reach Oxford at the Peartree interchange to avoid traffic restrictions in the City Centre join the ringroad (A40) and follow signs to London.At the Headington roundabout, with McDonalds on the opposite side of the roundabout, take the third exit following signs to Headington and City CentreFollow this road all the way through Headington until you reach a roundabout (approximately 3 miles)Turn right at the roundabout following signs to the City Centre.Go over the Magdalen Bridge, stay in the left hand lane, go through the traffic lights and turn left into Merton Street immediately after the Eastgate HotelMerton barFollow Merton Street around until you reach the end of the cobbled stones.Turn right into Magpie Lane.Go right to the top and turn right into the hotel car park through some black gates.The barrier will rise automatically.Directions from the SouthA34 When approaching Oxford on the A34, take the first exit off the A34 onto the ringroad (A4142) towards CowleyIiffley, signposted Football.Carry straight over the first roundabout ignoring signs to City Centre.Take first exit at next roundabout where sainsburys is across the road on the right.Take the first left off the next roundabout onto the Iffley road signposted City Centre.Follow this road into Oxford. When you reach a roundabout follow the signs for the City Centre.Go over the Magdalen Bridge, stay in the left hand lane, go through the traffic lights and turn left into Merton Street immediately after the Eastgate HotelMerton bar.Follow Merton Street around until you reach the end of the cobbled stones.Turn right into Magpie Lane.Go right to the top and turn right into the hotel car park through some black gates.The barrier will rise automatically.Connections:By Train FROM FREQUENCY DURATION London Paddington 1-2 per hour approx 1 hour Manchester Piccadilly hourly approx 3 hours Birmingham New St hourly approx 1 hour Edinburgh 7 times per day 6 hours 30 mins By Plane FROM FREQUENCY DURATION London Heathrow every 30 mins approx 1 hour 10 mins London Gatwick every 2 hours approx 2 hours London Stansted every 2 hours approx 2 hours 45 mins Birmingham every 2 hours 1 hour 30 mins Luton every 2 hours approx 3 hours By Bus from LondonOxford Tube from Shepherds Bush, Notting Hill Gate, Victoria and Marble Arch Monday Saturday daytime Every 12 minutes Sunday daytime Every 15 minutes Nights Every 30 to 60 minutes National Express from London Victoria Every 30 mins from 6:30am until 8:20am Every 20 mins from 8:50am until 9:10pm Every 30 mins from 9:40pm until 12:40am Every hour from 1:40am until 2:40am Duration 1 hour 40 mins depending on traffic
Map Directions From the city centre the hotel is situated half way down the High Street opposite St Marys Church (the University Church) and Catte Street. The hotel is surrounded by some of Oxfords oldest University colleges, good shops, museums and pubs and directly across the road from the famous Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library.To locate the Old Banks car park, drive into the city centre via Magdalen Bridge. Once in the High Street, turn left at the Eastgate Hotel into Merton Street. Proceed along the cobbled road, past Merton College and take the next turning to the right, which is Magpie Lane. Drive up to the old-fashioned lamp post and the parking is on your right. Please note that parking is free for hotel residents.Directions:Directions from LondonM40 Exit M40 at junction 8 (A40 Oxford).After 5 miles go straight on at the Headington roundabout (where McDonalds will be on your left) following signs to the City Centre. Follow this road all the way through Headington until you reach a roundabout (approximately 3 miles). Turn right at the roundabout following signs to the City Centre. Go over the Magdalen Bridge , stay in the left hand lane, go through the traffic lights and turn left into Merton Street immediately after the Eastgate HotelMerton Bar.Follow Merton Street around until you reach the end of the cobbled stones.Turn right into Magpie Lane.Go right to the top and turn right into the hotel car park through some black gates.The barrier will rise automatically.Directions from the WestA420 You will reach oxford at the Botley interchange. To avoid the city centres traffic restrictions turn right onto to the dual carriageway A34 south.Exit the A34 after 2.5 miles following signs to CowleyIffley and FootballCarry straight over the first roundabout ignoring signs to City Centre.Take first exit at next roundabout where Sainsburys is across the road on the right.Take the first left off the next roundabout onto the Iffley Road signposted City Centre.Follow this road into Oxford.When you reach a roundabout follow the signs for the City Centre.Go over the Magdalen Bridge , stay in the left hand lane, go through the traffic lights and turn left into Merton Street immediately after the Eastgate HotelMerton Bar.Follow Merton Street around until you reach the end of the cobbled stones.Turn right into Magpie Lane.Go right to the top and turn right into the hotel car park through some black gates.The barrier will rise automatically.Directions from the Magdalen BridgeHaving crossed Magdalen Bridge from St Clements, stay in the left hand lane, go through the traffic lights and turn left into Merton Street immediately after the Eastgate HotelMerton bar.Follow Merton Street around until you reach the end of the cobbled stones.Turn right into Magpie Lane.Go right to the top and turn right into the hotel car park through some black gates.The barrier will rise automatically.Directions from the North M40A34A44 You will reach Oxford at the Peartree interchange to avoid traffic restrictions in the City Centre join the ringroad (A40) and follow signs to London.At the Headington roundabout, with McDonalds on the opposite side of the roundabout, take the third exit following signs to Headington and City CentreFollow this road all the way through Headington until you reach a roundabout (approximately 3 miles)Turn right at the roundabout following signs to the City Centre.Go over the Magdalen Bridge, stay in the left hand lane, go through the traffic lights and turn left into Merton Street immediately after the Eastgate HotelMerton barFollow Merton Street around until you reach the end of the cobbled stones.Turn right into Magpie Lane.Go right to the top and turn right into the hotel car park through some black gates.The barrier will rise automatically.Directions from the SouthA34 When approaching Oxford on the A34, take the first exit off the A34 onto the ringroad (A4142) towards CowleyIiffley, signposted Football.Carry straight over the first roundabout ignoring signs to City Centre.Take first exit at next roundabout where sainsburys is across the road on the right.Take the first left off the next roundabout onto the Iffley road signposted City Centre.Follow this road into Oxford. When you reach a roundabout follow the signs for the City Centre.Go over the Magdalen Bridge, stay in the left hand lane, go through the traffic lights and turn left into Merton Street immediately after the Eastgate HotelMerton bar.Follow Merton Street around until you reach the end of the cobbled stones.Turn right into Magpie Lane.Go right to the top and turn right into the hotel car park through some black gates.The barrier will rise automatically.Connections:By Train FROM FREQUENCY DURATION London Paddington 1-2 per hour approx 1 hour Manchester Piccadilly hourly approx 3 hours Birmingham New St hourly approx 1 hour Edinburgh 7 times per day 6 hours 30 mins By Plane FROM FREQUENCY DURATION London Heathrow every 30 mins approx 1 hour 10 mins London Gatwick every 2 hours approx 2 hours London Stansted every 2 hours approx 2 hours 45 mins Birmingham every 2 hours 1 hour 30 mins Luton every 2 hours approx 3 hours By Bus from LondonOxford Tube from Shepherds Bush, Notting Hill Gate, Victoria and Marble Arch Monday Saturday daytime Every 12 minutes Sunday daytime Every 15 minutes Nights Every 30 to 60 minutes National Express from London Victoria Every 30 mins from 6:30am until 8:20am Every 20 mins from 8:50am until 9:10pm Every 30 mins from 9:40pm until 12:40am Every hour from 1:40am until 2:40am Duration 1 hour 40 mins depending on traffic