Business Details
Your Home Away From Home in Oxford
Westgate Hotel in Oxford is a family-run establishment with over four decades of hospitality experience, offering comfortable stays for business and leisure guests. Located near Oxford Railway Station, the hotel provides easy access to the city centre while maintaining proximity to tranquil riverside settings and Oxford's iconic architecture. The property comprises a main building with en-suite rooms and an annexe with shared facilities across three floors.While the historic building's design includes narrow staircases unsuitable for guests with accessibility needs, the team prioritises guest comfort through attentive service and complimentary amenities. The hotel has navigated temporary railway bridge closures and construction noise, maintaining transparency with guests about these temporary challenges while continuing to deliver quality accommodation.
Services
En-Suite Rooms
Family Accommodation
Shared Bathroom Rooms
Continental Breakfast
Luggage Storage
Highlights and features
- Family-run with over 40 years of hospitality experience
- Strategically located near Oxford Railway Station and city centre
- Offer complimentary WiFi, daily housekeeping, and continental breakfasts
- Provide flexible check-in options for luggage storage
- Maintain transparent communication about local construction impacts
What people say
Good quality for money
Comfortable and enjoyable stay
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Lovely breakfast
Services
En-Suite Rooms
Our main hotel offers 12 en-suite rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and television. Each room features comfortable bedding with linen included, tea/coffee facilities, and USB charging points. Located upstairs with no lift access, these rooms provide direct access to hotel facilities while maintaining proximity to Oxford's attractions.
Family Rooms
Family-friendly options include rooms with double and single bed configurations suitable for 2-4 guests. All family rooms include continental breakfast and standard amenities like free WiFi and television. Located in the main hotel building, these rooms offer convenient access to shared facilities while maintaining comfortable sleeping arrangements for multi-person groups.
Shared Bathroom Rooms
The annexe building provides 7 budget-friendly rooms with shared bathroom facilities across three floors. These rooms include basic amenities like free WiFi and daily housekeeping, with separate toilet and shower facilities on each floor. Ideal for guests prioritising affordability while maintaining proximity to Oxford's main attractions.
Continental Breakfast
All room bookings include continental breakfast with standard provisions. This service ensures guests start their day with essential refreshments before exploring Oxford's historic sites. Breakfast provisions are included in room rates without additional charges, forming part of our commitment to transparent pricing and guest satisfaction.
Luggage Storage
We offer complimentary luggage storage for early arrivals, allowing guests to explore Oxford while awaiting room availability. This service operates during standard check-in hours (8:00am-11:00pm) and forms part of our flexible approach to guest convenience, particularly valuable during temporary local infrastructure works.
Questions
Is the hotel accessible for guests with mobility needs?
Our historic building has narrow staircases and no ground floor accommodation, making it unsuitable for guests with accessibility requirements.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Standard check-in is from 1:00pm, with early luggage storage available from 8:00am. Check-out time is 10:30am.
Are there payment options available?
We accept credit card payments and provide free WiFi access to all guests as part of our standard amenities.
How close is the hotel to Oxford attractions?
We're a 10-minute walk to the city centre and 2 minutes from the River Thames, with Oxford Railway Station located nearby.
What about the railway bridge closure?
The Botley Road railway bridge will be closed to vehicles until August 2026, reducing traffic outside our hotel while pedestrians can still pass under normally.
Are there noise concerns during construction?
While Network Rail limits noisy works overnight, we're addressing guest concerns about disturbances through ongoing council discussions and updated information provision.
