Eleven-room guest house on Cowley Road, Oxford, with free nearby parking and 24-hour reception close to the city's pubs and restaurants.
About Atlas Oxford House
Atlas Oxford House keeps things simple with just eleven rooms, making it a small, low-key base on Cowley Road rather than a large hotel operation. Each room comes with its own en-suite bathroom, and staff are on hand around the clock at the 24 hour reception, useful for anyone arriving late or needing help at odd hours.
In-room drinks are provided, and childcare can be arranged for families who need it. Free parking is available nearby, which is a genuine bonus on a busy stretch of road like this one. Beyond the front door, Cowley Road itself has a good spread of pubs, bars, restaurants and other eateries within easy walking distance, alongside entertainment options and a nearby golf course for those wanting to venture a little further afield.
It should be said plainly that this is a budget, no-frills option rather than a polished city-centre hotel, and it won't suit guests expecting a high level of finish or service. For visitors who mainly want an affordable, straightforward place to sleep while exploring Oxford's attractions, its location on Cowley Road puts the city's sights and its own lively food and drink scene within reach.
What guests say
Our stay at this property was extremely disappointing and unacceptable. When we arrived, we first went to house number 355 as instructed, entered the code, and then called to confirm our room number. The person on the phone told us that it was not the right place and that we needed to go to 255 instead. He was very rude and shouted at us over the phone. We had to walk about 6–7 minutes to reach the other location. When we finally arrived at 255, the same key didn’t work, and no one was there to help us. We had to call again, and the man continued shouting and behaving very disrespectfully. Once we managed to enter the room, it was completely different from what we booked. We reserved a double room but got a room with three beds instead. The room was dirty, unhealthy, and unhygienic. Later that night, we discovered bedbugs — we were bitten all over and could not sleep. It was around 3:00 a.m., and we were suffering with pain and itching. We have photos and videos of the bedbugs and the condition of the room as proof. This is a serious health issue, and we strongly request a full refund. We also recommend that this property be reviewed and not offered to guests until these issues are properly fixed. This experience was awful — rude communication, unclean conditions, and bedbug infestation. We never expected something like this.
10 months ago · via Google
The biggest scam in Oxford, not even worth a star. Paid for 4 nights and left after 1 night after unbearable Sting, dirty mattress, unhygienic premises. No reception or receptionist, spoken to the manager to refund, he refused.
a year ago · via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 353 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 2BP Get directions
- Property type
- Guest Accommodation
- Location
- 353 Cowley Road, Oxford
- Destination
- Oxford