The Bocardo Hotel

The hotel is above a row of shops on a very busy street so there was a lot of noise until about 1am. I was aware of this when booking so that was not the problem: it was a compromise for the very central location. Everything was clean and there was a basic selection of tea / coffee etc (with a nice touch in some fresh coffee filters). The double room was fine for one person, it would have been cramped for two.

The problem I did have was that when going back to the hotel mid afternoon to change, their was an awful sewerage smell that, although faded in the evening, still lingered. In the bathroom there was a tiny vanity sink that was pretty useless for anything other than washing hands or brushing teeth. Very disappointing - particularly as there was space for something larger. Be aware that there is no seating area in reception, lounge or breakfast area. This is, at best, a 3 star hotel and as such its rates were expensive in my view.

Location was very good. Walking distance from all major places.

The room was not big enough for three guests. It could hardly accommodate just two.

Helpful staff and very convenient for the city centre.

The location is central and likely to be suitable for visits to Oxford that involve coming back later in the evening but not so good for business trips as the surrounding area can be noisy during the night.