91 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9HT, United Kingdom
#13 of 79 B&Bs and inns in Oxford
Guests' ChoiceBased on 424 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Free Wifi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 24, 2024
Sarah
United KingdomStaff & ambience
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Janet
United KingdomWe would have preferred a buffet style breakfast. It is difficult to chose from a menu when you don't know portion sizes. Breakfast portions are large & it was good.
We liked that The Black Boy was in a residential area, with a shirt bus ride into Oxford. We prefer somewhere quieter than a busy city. The Staff were great. Both friendly & helpful. We dined in the restaurant one night & the food was delicious. The rooms are clean & comfy with a good shower.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 17, 2024
James
United KingdomLovely location, nice clean room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 16, 2024
June
United KingdomExpensive room for it's location, and no staff overnight. Bar closed at 10 pm ... early for residents and the parking wasn't great
The staff were amazing and the food was good, room was lovely and clean, bed very comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Joanna
United Kingdomnothing travelling for work a meeting at the hospital perfect for this purpsoe
Great breakfast, really nice shower, nice stuff in the shower to get clean with.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Morgan
United KingdomBedroom a little dark.
Excellent food quality, staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Lynne
United KingdomNothing to dislike!
Quirky, very friendly and stylish. The mattress and feather bedding was so comfortable. Katie and Fitz were lovely, friendly and so personable. Breakfast was delicious. Thank you! 🙏🏼
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Helen
United KingdomIt was all great!
Amazing food, really lovely and attentive staff and the bed was SO comfy! Parked the car and got a taxi into Oxford for less than £10 (a lot cheaper than parking at Oxford!) Will definitely go again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Gorka
SpainExcellent rooms and superb breakfast, very attentive staff. Our recommendation for Oxford.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Helen
AustraliaGreat friendly staff, excellent meals and comfy room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Monica
United KingdomBreakfast was good with lots of choice but there could have been a ‘and’ for yogurt / fruit / granola plus English breakfast / eggs etc rather than an ‘or’. Fresh orange juice would also have been good
The staff were friendly and very helpful with taxis. The room was clean and comfortable. The Black Boy is an easy bus ride from the centre of Oxford from the bus stop on the main road costing just £2. Don’t miss the Malmaison Hotel converted prison where you can see what the cells were like. Open to the public without staying at the hotel (as in the photo)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
David
United KingdomNothing - all was great
Great place and perfectly located to enjoy Oxford. The staff were amazing and helped to make our stay really enjoyable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Ian
United KingdomI liked everything
Breakfast was superb
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Michael
United KingdomNothing
A very friendly welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Comfortable rooms and excellent food.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Rosi
United KingdomI stayed for two nights and choose the hotel as it is only on foot 7 mins from the Radcliffe Hospital where my husband was. Very welcoming staff ! A great range of breakfast, lunch and delicious dinner. I would stay there any time again !
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Sally
United KingdomA mirror in the bedroom near a powerpoint would help with hair drying please
Food great, well cooked and presented. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Sandra
New ZealandSome road noise as older windows didn't close properly but still warm.
Warm and nice to have sparkling water and biscuits provided in ⁶ the room. Easy parking at front. Quick drive to Oxford. Breakfast was good and they accommodated an earlier breakfast by taking the order the night before as we had an earlier start. Nice restaurant for dinner. Could not hear any noise from bar below.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Yolijn
NetherlandsNice location, easy parking right in front of the property. Hadn’t reserved for dinner, but although it was very busy, they managed to squeeze us in. Food was very nice, both for dinner and for breakfast the morning after.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Donna
United KingdomNothing
The ambience, the staff, the food, shower, bed. The breakfast is possibly the best full English I’ve ever had. We had dinner there too-just perfect
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Rory
United KingdomNothing everything was excellent.
Lovely room, one of the best meals and breakfast I ever had, highly recommended the beef brisket, everything about the breakfast was perfect. great night's sleep due to how comfortable and cosy the bed was. Easy access into the centre of Oxford. Lovely lady host. I would certainly stay again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Holly
United KingdomGreat location, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 8, 2024
Matteo
United KingdomEverything good maybe a little far from the city centre but ok with taxi
Great place with very cosy room and good food
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Paul
United KingdomThe food was excellent. The walk into town was lengthy and not suitable for those who would struggle. The actual location for us was fine.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 21, 2023
Geoffrey
United KingdomThe breakfast meals were great quality but sadly a lack of the basics ,juice, cereals and or yogurt slightly took the shine off ,
Great bed excellent night's sleep, quality of food at breakfast was very good and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
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