voco Oxford Spires by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Room | Room amenity
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Abingdon Road, Oxford, England, OX14PS
  • University of Oxford
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Christ Church College
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oxford Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Grand Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Oxford

With a stay at voco Oxford Spires by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, a 9-minute walk from Thames River and 14 minutes by foot from Christ Church College. .This spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Oxford Castle and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from New Theatre Oxford.

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Christ Church College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oxford Castle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bodleian Library - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 13 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Place to Eat - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sticks'n'Sushi - Oxford - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Old Tom - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Oxford - ‬17 min walk

About this property

voco Oxford Spires by IHG

Riverwalk hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Voco Oxford Spires by IHG offers 181 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Spires Leisure Club and Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 181 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Deacons, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 10 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Deacons - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 25 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 21.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Deacons

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 21.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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voco Oxford Spires by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great experience

Easy check in, great staff, wonderful food. Great view of the horses in the pasture, the geese, and birds. 3 minute walk to the Thames with a path that goes into Oxford. Fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in great location

Lovely hotel in a great location just a short walk in to the centre of Oxford we walked along the river and got to see the students. The breakfast was excellent, staff were all helpful would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie, Rice Lake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband enjoyed the gym. The common areas were comfortable and there was enough room to enjoy visiting with family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Mixed experience

Good location, parking and breakfast. Poor evening bar and restaurant service. Average pool sauna facilities. Rooms nice. Wasn't worth the money for a weekend away, probably ok for midweek on a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely stay at the hotel, with a comfortable room, good food and drinks and friendly, efficient service. Particularly impressed with Marley, who remembered our names all weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constantin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Room (twin) lovely, clean and spacious. Perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family

Lovely break in Oxford

We booked a last minute stay at this hotel and we are really glad we did. The staff were all absolutely amazing, they really made the stay. Everyone was helpful, friendly and polite. The rooms were great- large, comfortable and quiet. We ate at the hotel restaurant which was nice but a bit pricey. However the breakfast is great value for money and there’s a great choice at the buffet. The location is also a highlight- central Oxford is a ten minute walk away and is reached by a very pleasant stroll along the Thames. On a (very slight) negative note: I thought it was a little bit off to charge £20 for parking; and the pool was a bit crowded with nowhere to relax properly. Overall though it was a brilliant stay and I’d recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay

A nice relaxing stay. Good choices for breakfast. Very comfortable bed and linen lovely and clean room too, with great facilities , iron, ironing board. Full tea and coffee making facilities and water available in room. Would have appreciated a mirror on the desk/ dressing table. Used the pool etc. changing rooms were not as clean as I would have hoped. But would most definitely return to The Spires! Well placed out of the city centre, set back from the road, handy for the river and very walkable into the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel for family

The staff were friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful time there. We were happy with the size of the swimming pool,(changing room was very cold) location, beds. We would be happy to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness was evident everywhere, Staff all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEEWOON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved staying here. Family trip with a car. Friendly staff and clean comfortable room. One bus away from the city. Great time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ikra Kiran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for any stay in Oxford. We came for a long weekend over and just wanted to explore the city centre area and relax. We especially enjoyed breakfast, wish there was a vegetarian meat option but wasn’t a huge deal as there’s so many other options. The staff/ service was really good. We had treatments and used the pool & jacuzzi which were great and easy to use - just wish that the changing areas/ showers were cleaner. We had dinner one day at Deacons and the staff were great but the food was expensive for what it was, I’d pass and go to the city centre instead next time. It was easy to take the buses into the city or just walk, took around 15 minutes and it would be lovely in the summer. Overall, would definitely visit again and recommend to others! Thanks to the whole team for looking after us so well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful hotel inside and out. Ayesha was great, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel in a great location, a 20 minute walk to the centre. Easy to find and on site parking. Gym and other facilities also available (but I wasn’t able to make use of them). The room was fantastic, clean and tidy, good soundproofing. All the amenities were available- including an iron! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

enjoyable

very warm welcome on arrival. good clean rooms well decorated and modern breakfast excellent matched by the service thanks Mr J H
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025