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Holiday Inn Express Oxford

2.0 of 5
Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP, England
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Holiday Inn Express Oxford
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Fos, Midi-Pyrenees, France
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Nothing much to add to some of the previous write ups. There is no denying that this is a bit of a hike from town; even a bit of a walk to the park&ride but to be fair, they have negociated a flat £10 taxi rate as long as you are only going to 'the centre' (Carfax Towers) and not... More

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Larnaca, Cyprus
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45 reviews 45 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This hotel is ideally placed if you need to stay in the Oxford area but want to avoid the traffic jams. The rooms are clean and have all the usual tea / coffee making facilities etc. Breakfast is standard HI Express fare and there are a number of food options on the leisure park next door. Staff are very efficient... More

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Edinburgh, Scotland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

I stayed here for a week while on business and was happy with the level of accommodation. The room was kept very clean. It was comfortable for the week and the rooms were a good size. It's on the outskirts of Oxford so I wouldn't recommend it if you're travelling into the city every day but if you're based at... More

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WI
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19 reviews 19 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

After my title comments I have to sit back and think what I liked about this place....great location is about all I can say unless you want fast access to downtown. Now back to the other side. You can feel every bed spring, the breakfast is not up to the level of the many other UK and EU hotels I've... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express Oxford, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Dear m t, Thank you very much for your recent review of our property. I am glad you like our location. Our hotel is very proud of its level of service, cleanliness and quality of its product and we strive to provide competitive rates within the area. I'm deeply sorry that we fell below your expectations and apologize for the... More

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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Clean rooms. Hot water. Quiet. Easy to find. Good breakfast, friendly staff, good value for money. The matress was very springy and had a plastic cover on it that was hot, but was ok for one night. The hotel is not a direct bus route and we had to walk through an estate to get the bus. Ok in day... More

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Somerset
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Stayed for one night, location quite good - 2 miles from the park & ride into Oxford which we used, but not really within walking distance of anything apart from cinema complex next to the football ground (which is right next to the hotel). Alongside the cinema was a Frankie & Bennys, a chinese and an indian but we didn't... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

We actually intended to stay at the main Holiday Inn but chanced the Express one because of the price, thinking there can't be much diffence surely.... We ended up in a disabled room which had all the basics required. Unfortunately we found the lady on reception didn't. We only asked a couple of general questions about transport to and from... More

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Cmason, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Oxford, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Dear Guest I am sorry that you didn't enjoy your recent stay with us. Being greeted with a smile is important and that is something that we will improve on. The hotel is completely non-smoking and therefore any smokers are expected to smoke outside. The smoking area is outside to the right of the front doors. For a non-smoker, the... More

Scotland
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Average hotel with poor facilities in a poor location. No evening meal facility. The reception inform you on check in that you can order takeaway but there are signs telling you that you cannot eat a takeaway in your room. SORRY but if I order takeaway in a hotel with no restaurant I will eat in my room. The local... More

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Cmason, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Oxford, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Dear Guest I am sorry that you were disappointed by the lack of quality restaurants. There are three restaurants 4 minutes walk from the hotel: Frankie & Benny's, Oxy Oriental and Aziz Indian restaurant. The Kings Arms pub at Sandford Lock is also very popular. if guests prefer more choice, then the Cowley road offers a very large choice of... More

Midlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

I mean, no bacon at breakfast in an English hotel ...really? This is fine for a crash over for the footie or a night out in the town - although it's a bit of a trek. Rooms are comfortable enough and are basic. Slight niggles: 1. No bacon at breakfast (I may have mentioned this before). 2. No bedding for... More

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Cmason, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Oxford, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Dear Guest Thank for sending in your feedback. I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed by the lack of bacon. The comments that you have made are very important to us because clearly we have to provide what the customers would like. Unlike most of our competitors, Holiday Inn Express Hotels offer a complimentary breakfast. Three hot items... More

Crossford, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Lovely & clean, friendly staff, great fresh food at self serve breakfast. Rooms are basic but sparkling, coffee/tea making facilities, basic toiletries. Loads of fresh towels, choice of pillow firmness, good tv, & joy! Windows that can open for a little fresh air (not all hotels have this). Good location, 10 mins from Oxford city centre driving, breakfast room quiet... More

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Cmason, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Oxford, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for sending in your feedback. I am very pleased to see that you and your family enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Chris Mason More

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  • Good value(6)
  • City Centre(6)
  • Football stadium(4)
  • FREE parking(3)
  • Kassam stadium(3)
  • Breakfast area(3)

Additional Information about Holiday Inn Express Oxford

Address: Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Oxfordshire > Oxford
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #23 of 50 hotels in Oxford
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Express by Holiday Inn Hotel, Kassam Stadium-Oxford is ideally situated for business or pleasure. By car only 14 minutes from Oxford city centre, one hour from Heathrow Airport and an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds or visiting one of the Oxford theatres, BMW Mini or the John Radcliffe Hospital . Popular local attractions include: Ashmolean Museum, Botanic Gardens, Pitt Rivers Museum, Blenheim Palace, Bicester Village, Oxford University, walking tours, punting on the river and many more.The Express is next door to the Quadrangle Conference Centre & Kassam Stadium and a few minutes walk from Oxford Science Park. There are plenty of entertainment facilities within 5 minutes walk of the hotel: including two restaurants, 11 screen cinema, 10 pin bowling, Gala bingo, children's activity centre and leisure club. The Leisure Club has a 20m Swimming Pool, with a large gym with steam room, sauna spa pool and various aerobics classes (must book). Guests staying at the hotel can buy a pass for the leisure club for only 5. The Express by Holiday Inn has a Meet Smart conference room, ideal for meetings for up to 30. High speed wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel.Maximum 3 adults per room, supplement for third adult. All rooms are non-smoking. ... more   less 
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