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The Old Black Horse - Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from University of Oxford

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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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St. Clements Street, 102, Oxford, ENG, OX4 1AR
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church College
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bodleian Library
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oxford

Located in East Oxford, The Old Black Horse - Inn is adjacent to University of Oxford and within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights like Thames River. This 3-star hotel has 10 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christ Church College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 10 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cape of Good Hope - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Oranges And Lemons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jericho Coffee Traders - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shiraz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Black Horse - Inn

Hotel with free parking, steps from University of Oxford
The Old Black Horse - Inn features free WiFi in public areas and a picnic area. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This smoke-free hotel also has barbecue grills.
Guests can expect to find TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Hair dryers, safes, and ironing boards are also available. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; GBP 8.75 for adults and GBP 8.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 8.75 for adults and GBP 8.75 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Old Black Horse - Inn?

The Old Black Horse - Inn provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Old Black Horse - Inn?

This hotel is situated in East Oxford within a 10-minute walk of Cowley Road, South Park, and University Botanic Gardens. You'll also find Bodleian Library and Carfax Tower less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Old Black Horse - Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Old Black Horse - Inn have a casino at the property?

No, The Old Black Horse - Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Old Black Horse - Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Old Black Horse - Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Old Black Horse - Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Old Black Horse - Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Old Black Horse - Inn serves buffet breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Old Black Horse - Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Old Black Horse - Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at The Old Black Horse - Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The Old Black Horse - Inn?

The closest major airport to The Old Black Horse - Inn is Oxford (OXF), which is 8.6 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Old Black Horse - Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Old Black Horse - Inn.

Reviews

The Old Black Horse - Inn Reviews

6.4

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 276 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Allison

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

denise

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

Great location for city centre

Good location for city centre Friendly helpful host
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

David, Redondo Beach

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Vaughan

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

Noisy but good

Only issue is noise at night. Although expected worst than normal. Convenient location to walk into centre and good bus service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not the most comfortable room, no chair and the beds very firm but the room was clean and in good décor. room has a kettle and a small fridge and met all our needs for the short stay. The inn was very close to the town centre and five minutes to walk. We would stay there again if we return to Oxford shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

michael

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

Disappointed

Room lacked finishing touches Have stayed in much better rooms for less money .Overall disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice but way to noisy

The hotel is really well placed, with free parking on site. The room (n°5) on the second floor was spacious, cute and clean. But, the noise during the night was unbearable, we could not sleep for the 2 nights we stayed in. So if you come to Oxford to party that's perfect, but if you want to visit and sleep at night, avoid it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Terrible mattress

The bed was incredibly uncomfortable, I could feel the metal from the mattress protruding through and only managed to sleep when I slept on half my duvet and wrapped myself in the other half. If there had been two of us this would have been difficult. Never come across such a bad mattress. But the staff were kind and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Location was superb. Parking facilities great. Large flat screen TV which was good. Main grouse was the hot shower. Miserable trickle. Takes a good 30 mins to wash my hair. Temp fluctuates between cold as ice and boiling hot with very little in between. It’s a pub so nothing much of customer service to speak of
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very basic, the toilet was full of brown water and the bathroom smelt of sewage initially until we run the tap for a few minutes. The room was basic, the initial welcome/greeting was poor but the breakfast and breakfast staff were excellent. Ideal location for Oxford.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

feng

too expensive for its quality

luckily we only need to stay one night here: very small room and low roof; very noisy till the late night (room is on the high traffic street); shower with very low pressure and flow rate, no hot water; breakfast just passable. In total, too expensive for its quality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean room. In room 5 on front. Sleep disturbed from shouting from people passing by and constant traffic. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Our stay in Oxford

The location was excellent being a short walk into Oxford, with a choice of amazing restaurants around the corner on Cowley Road. The traffic noise at night was very loud but we expected that. The room had been recently refurbished and was clean and comfortable. The dining room was gloomy and the breakfast was passable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

No longer a traditional pub

Good price and location. Sad bit is they redid pub and lost all world look. No real ales. I’ve stayed before and miss the pub. Two good pubs near by. Great full English breakfast but only available for 1 hr 7:30-8:30
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Tracey

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

Quirky but great place to stay in Oxford.

Great location with parking, breakfasts were really good. Room was quirky but comfortable and as its an 18th century coaching inn to be expected. One niggle water pressure was not great for shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

ZAAB

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, and the almost ancient feel of this old carriage house is just neat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super convenient for taking buses to and from London’s airports! Easy walk to city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The Old Black Horse Inn

Have stayed here before cannot fault. Close to all amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

You get what you pay for

The hotel is recently refurbished, but clearly on a budget. It is an old building with the ground floor being an old and also refurbished pub. Th bathroom in room 4 was new, but the plumbing looked a little circumspect. The shower was either boiling hot or freezing cold. The new thermostat was suspect. That apart the room which contained a king size and single beds was nicely decorated and furnished. The hotel is inexpensive, and I would stay there again. My wife would not.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A building site, no staff. This is a poor hotel for £100
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

The Old Black Horse is getting a young facelift

Although the renovation work is being undertaken at this moment in time we were not disturbed by it. A hearty welcome greeted us, and our room (already renovated) was perfect for the three nights of our stay. Although facing the busy main road we were relatively undisturbed by traffic and pedestrian late night chit chat; although over the busy main bar we heard nothing from below at all. The breakfast was more than adequate, with polite and quick service, and fairly decent food. The main reason for our choosing The Old Black Horse was its proximity to the Oxford town centre, and the provision of parking. Both were big pluses towards our stay. We also like the more quirky Cowley Road which we have visited in the past; again it was just around the corner...literally. To summarise: good location, pleasant staff, refurbished room. Thank you to all concerned.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018