Macdonald Randolph Hotel

Always a treat and breakfast was offered for just £10 - very much appreciated.

Visited the Randolph just before Xmas. Lovely hotel but was disappointed that a) the restaurant was fully booked on both nights and b) the Spa treatments were also fully booked for the whole weekend; in heinsite we should have prebooked. Would be better if the hotel gave priority to guests before allowing other clients to use the facilities. Also the […] bed was very uncomfortable, only two thin pillows; had to request for more pillows on three separate occassions before they were finally taken to the room. Conceige service excellent re: luggage and car handling; also excellent location. Overall we did enjoy our stay and would return (but prebook a meal and spa treatments). Leer más

The MacDonald was even more enchanting than we had hoped for. It is the perfect base for exploring the city. Service was exceptional and the dining experience superb!!

We stayed there for 1 night and when we first checked in our room it smells of cigarettes so we had to ask to change room which they did. But then our second room was in the newer part of the hotel and it was MILES AWAY which sign posted at every corners and it was on and on up and down the stairs! The room was comfy and clean but the air con was either […] too hot or too cold all night. Over all a very good central location but the room took a while to get it sorted. Leer más

Where do I start? Perhaps at being told there was a ramp into the hotel and when \i got there finding a temporary ramp that was so steep that not even Superman could roll up it. Then, when the hotel employee found no handles on my sport wheel chair, I was told that it was stupid to have a wheel chair with no handles to push. Perhaps | should start […] with the tiny elevators that had no room for a wheelchair to fit in. | had to lift my legs into the seat to get in the hotel. Or should it be with the bathroom that was not of the same level as the room floor. The final indignity was when we left asking to have someone call a local shop that my wife had always wanted to shop at. They refused and told us no shops were open and it would be a waste of their time to call the shop. Of course, when we had the taxi drive drive by the shop, it was open and I spent 20 pounds in taxi fees having the cab wait while my wife shopped. This is a horrible hotel, badly in need of r3enovations that bring it into compliance wit the UK's laws on accessibility and some of the employees badly need training in that the customer is always right and they really should make a phone call when asked. If you want an old run down hotel ran by rudfe people. This is the place to go. Leer más

The hotel is in a great location. The rooms were very comfortable and staff friendly. We paid a little extra to have breakfast included and was well worth it. We had a cocktail in the Morse Bar which was a little expensive. Would recommend!

A wet weekend in Oxford... Truly tiny room. Public areas are pretty, location great, nothing wrong with breakfast. Bar is an alcove off the lobby and is priced like a real bar in a real five star. Sheets and blankets; but maybe you like that kind of thing.

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Great location, helpfull staff able to store luggage until roon was ready to occupy. Lovely tea room near lobby which was great after a long day sightseeing. Don't miss museum just across the road, free entry and well worth a look.

A smart hotel at the heart of Oxford. The hotel has everything you could wish for and more. Typically British comfort and style. Excellent food. Marvellously appointed bedroom and spacious bathroom. A home from home!

Poor, small sized room, very hot and stuffy. Overpriced parking. The Spa is not complimentary to hotel guests...so add at least another £60 to the already overpriced rates if you require parking and Spa access for two. Disgraceful! Afternoon tea was decent but the service and attention to detail during our stay was lacking for a supposed 5* establishment. Evening […] dinner menu was elusive, and when we did finally get sight of it we had to cancel our reservation as the choice for each course on offer was poor with all dishes containing ingredients unsuitable for pregnant women .We were really disappointed as we have stayed in other Macdonald Hotels...particularly the Bath Spa which is far superior in every way to here. Save your money and book elsewhere! Leer más

I was very comfortable and well looked after. The bed was just right and I slept really well. I would definitely return again. The hotel had a very old fashioned charm to it and the service excellent. There were just 2 small negatives. My room and the hotel generally were slightly worn looking and although I got the little extras you would expect with […] 5* such as bathrobes and minibar, the complimentary coffee in the room was bad. (Bring your own). Leer más

This was a delight. The servive was wonderful as the staff were so well trained-smiles all round, and nothing was too much trouble. A most pleasurable stay. I only wish they would have had a few 'bits'-crisps etc when having a drink in the bar, but the staff were again superb. Thank you all the staff. Elaine

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Nice hotel, room service expensive, and not sure the accommodation is worth the high tariff but a nice place to stay and not impersonal. Wifi was free (included in price).

Beautiful hotel in a superb location. But we stayed in room 31, we could hear every footstep in the corridor, and people coming in at 2am, having a party in the next room, was rather annoying.

It does what the tin promises-confirm the spa charge before you book

Excellent example of a 5 star hotel

very comfortable and clean. I loved that bathroom. I had breakfast once, and it was a treat. I was visiting for business, but the hotel was appropriate for families and couples. I would describe it as "old school" but it was not run down or stuffy.

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The room is definitely no 5-star. It's small, cramped and the items are basic. I stayed in other locations in Oxford, Cambridge and London, paid much less and had better rooms and better facilities. If you wish to have a photograph of my room in Macdonald Randolph, pls email me.

Beautiful old hotel - pity about no cold water first morning! However hotel did respond quite quickly. Close to colleges, churches and wonderful shopping in close walking distance. Fantastic choice at discount rate - maybe a few questions if you are paying full price.

I will definitely be going back. this hotel was everything I expected. Comfortable, central to oxford, beautiful, and had great service. Loved it

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A very pleasureable stay. Staff very attentive and courteous. Very well appointed and spacious room . Perfect location.

Super central location, very helpful and accommodating staff. Even though we arrived well before check in time they gladly stored our luggage until later and then did the same on check out day. Car parking was good value. Room very clean and high speck. Food rather overpriced in the restaurant but there are loads of good eating establishmnets around […] and about. Breakfast was excellent! Leer más

Sadly this Hotel was once probably very Grand but it is exceptionally tired now. As you walk in to reception The carpet looked like it should be in an olds folks home. Actually I have seen smarter old folkes homes. I would hate the many foreign visiters to Oxford to think that was the British standard. Our 'executive room' was not square so although […] there was space at the top side of bed it was difficult to get through between bed and wall at the bottom end of the bed. no good for the elderly or disabled. I do alot of travelling for business so I do know what 5* standards should be. and sadly the Randolf does not have the standard. The staff however were extremely helpful. could not fault them at all. Well done. Leer más

Having been to university there I know and love the city of Oxford, and my husband and I love to go back every year for a bit of Christmas shopping. We've stayed in a few of the hotels and B&Bs in the area, but the Randolph is definitely the best we've seen and completely lived up to all of its 5 stars. We turned up over an hour early but the receptionist […] didn't bat an eyelid and gave us the keys to our room, which was spacious and beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you could need... The hotel was decorated with really luxurious Christmas decorations which added to the overall ambiance. The staff were all incredibly polite and friendly, and insisted we take a lift when it arrived even when they had been there waiting for it before us. Although we didn't dine in the restaurant, we had a couple of cocktails in the Morse Bar in the evening which were delicious! When we went for breakfast in the morning we were told there would be a bit of a wait, but were shown to a table within a minute or two and were very pleased with the variety of options on offer to eat and drink. I can absolutely guarantee that we'll be going back there again! Leer más

Lovely traditional English hotel full of history, with really helpful staff/friendly concierge. Only complaint was that the room was very small and extremely stuffy - the heating was on full blast throughout the hotel which made the small room seem really claustrophobic.

How can a 5star hotel in the UK not have central heating in all of the rooms? We were so surprised that the only way of heating our room was with the small space heater that we found in the closet. There was still no heat souce in the bathroom so obviously didn't spend a lot of time there! Did love the great proximity to Oxford University.

Elegant old hotel in a perfect location; small but comfortable room; the bathroom was almost as large, and very modern. Pleasant experience from beginning to end,

Our stay in the Randolph was most enjoyable. Would definitely recommend the hotel to others.

Great hotel in perfect location. Parking and breakfast rather expensive but set or pre theatre dinner prices not too bad and food (as with service and everything else about the hotel) was great. Also the fact that they upgraded us to a suite at check in was great. My wife said it was our first visit to Oxford and we had visited a MacDonald hotel in […] Edinburgh but did not suggest or request an upgrade. Leer más

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Hotel offered us a US type plug for our computer. Then the next day we were charged 15 pounds for one night's use! They also charge for the internet. Very inconvenient and hard to find if using the train.

You more than pay for the five star status at the Randolph, but to be right in the centre of everything makes for a wonderful base for a weekend in Oxford. We walked everywhere. Go to the Spa (a one off £15 payment for your stay, but well worth it) it is small but wonderful.

The hotel was generally ok, it is a a terrific location for all the sites and attractions. The rooms were disappointingly small for a 5* Hotel. The attitude of some of the staff could have been better, they appeared to think that we were privileged to be staying at their hotel and we were suffered as a mild inconvenience in their busy day.

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Overall an excellent option for downtown Oxford. Beautiful historic building, nice rooms, decent service.

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The Macdonald Randolph Hotel in Oxford is centrally located, directly across from one of the world's great and beautiful museums, the newly renovated Ashmolean. You are within short walking distance to the colleges, shops, restaurants. The Randolph is a completely pleasant place to stay, take tea, and use the famous lounge, with a lovely view of the […] museum. The service was excellent and staff were gracious. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Oxford. Great value, too. Leer más

Extremely courteous behavior that was well beyond the standard of most quality hotels-- pure graciousness

Pros: Great curb appeal and friendly staff as the concierge was very helpful and eager to entertain options. Great location, near everything in Oxford. Room decor lovely. Cons: The clientele is a bit stuffy, but that is not necessarily the hotel's fault. The hotel is classic and beautiful; however, due to its age some of the rooms are tucked far away […] and are difficult to get to so take that into account for those who need handicap acesss. Leer más

Very enjoyable break, relaxing hotel, top quality. V. nice meal in the restaurant.

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This is a high end hotel and this is reflected in the moment you arrive by the highly attentive doormen and concierge who ensure that you are check in swiftly. We had a lovely room and which we well appointed, good size and a great view of the Ashmolean Museum. The hotel is right in the centre of Oxford and ideal for a weekend visit. Cant wait to return. […] Also great price from Hotel.co.uk which could not be matched. Leer más

The hotel was magnificent. Superbly located, only 2 minute walk to the centre of Oxford. The only downside was, we were advised we could check in at 2pm but after arriving at 3pm we still had to wait for an hour before we could get our room. The receptionist was very dismissive and full of a snobby attitude.

Highly recommended - it's been refurbished and lost some of its dated feel. Location in central Oxford can't be beaten.