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voco Oxford Spires by IHG

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with spa, near Thames River

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
By the Thames River, voco Oxford Spires offers an upscale eco-certified retreat. Unwind with a deep-tissue massage at the onsite spa, take aim at archery activities or simply enjoy garden views from Deacons restaurant. With in-room WiFi and a helpful staff that guests rave about.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre
  • 10 meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

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

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  • Sleeps 3
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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Sleeps 3
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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voco Oxford Thames by IHG

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  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
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The price is AU$233
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20 Apr - 21 Apr
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About the area

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Abingdon Road, Oxford, England, OX14PS

What's nearby

  • Christ Church College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Oxford - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Oxford Castle - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bodleian Library - 8 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 25 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 70 min drive
  • Abingdon Culham Station - 13 min drive
  • Appleford Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford Station - 26 min walk

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

When you stay at voco Oxford Spires by IHG, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and University of Oxford. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or body scrubs, and local and international cuisine is served at Deacons, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre are other features. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 181 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Secured uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 25 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Archery
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 10 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Bike parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 1270
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Deacons – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 25 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does voco Oxford Spires by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, voco Oxford Spires by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at voco Oxford Spires by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at voco Oxford Spires by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at voco Oxford Spires by IHG?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 25 per day. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at voco Oxford Spires by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at voco Oxford Spires by IHG and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Voco Oxford Spires by IHG also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near voco Oxford Spires by IHG?

Yes, Deacons offers al fresco dining, local and international cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around voco Oxford Spires by IHG like?

Voco Oxford Spires by IHG is located by the river in South Oxford, a short 9-minute walk from Thames River and 19 minutes' walk from University of Oxford. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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voco Oxford Spires by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great selection and good value for money. (33 reviews)
  • The spa facilities, including pool, steam room, and sauna, were a nice treat and well-maintained. (9 reviews)
  • The pool and spa facilities were a nice treat, offering a relaxing experience for guests. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great loaction and service for family stay
Stefanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel, parking on site

Short midweek stay 2 nights. Staff very helpful and nice.
gary, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved staying here. Family trip with a car. Friendly staff and clean comfortable room. One bus away from the city. Great time.
KEEWOON, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel. A small issue finding my reservation on check in but swifty sorted. Very comfortable stay
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Deborah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

enjoyable

very warm welcome on arrival. good clean rooms well decorated and modern breakfast excellent matched by the service thanks Mr J H
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, safe place and cozy for stay
Supagorn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay at Voco Spires. Staff were excellent, room was lovely and convenient location to walk, bus or take a taxi into Oxford. Relaxing and would stay again.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful stay, great service and loads of lovely little touches that made our stay more enjoyable
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Voco Spires - excellent stay.

Lovely hotel, comfortable beds, staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was buffet style and one of the nicest buffet breakfasts we have had, with a very good range of options. We also used the pool, poolside jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. There are towels in the spa area for you to use and shampoo, conditioner and shower wash in the changing room showers. There are also lockers which you use a PIN code to lock, so no change needed. We walked into Oxford along the Thames river path and enjoyed not being right in the centre. It took us around 15 minutes to get into Oxford and probably only 10 minutes to get the Christ College from the hotel. We really enjoyed our stay and the hotel had everything we needed, as well as enabling us to relax after a long day of sightseeing. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place.
Dorota, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and nice facilities
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Yvonne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super location, a short walk from the city, and great facilities.
Helen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and beautiful grounds
Charles, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Give it a miss. For the money you can do better.

The hotel itself is fine. Room is clean, comfortable and staff are friendly. The price of the room and the way they try and suck money from you is why you should consider somewhere else. Parking for example. Hotel guest - you are still paying 20 pounds a day for the onsite car park.
william, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In a really convenient walking distance to the centre of Oxford Westgate, and all the staff are incredibly nice. Bonus points for a great breakfast
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were welcoming and friendly at all times, from receptionists to cleaners. We use this hotel as a base for visiting granddaughter at the University, it is convenient for that, for shopping in the Westgate Centre and for some beautiful walks along the river.
Martyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

You must stay here.

This is one of the best stays we have enjoyed in a hotel. Everything was amazing and we felt so relaxed. The staff are helpful and friendly and the food was delicious. We had intended to eat out but ended up enjoying our meals in the hotel. It is exceptionally clean and well presented with attention to detail. The riverside walk into Oxford is a bonus. Thanks for a lovely special birthday treat.
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay, everything was excellent!