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About the Hotel

180 Banbury Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

The Galaxie, a 4-star hotel in Oxford's Summertown district, offers a convenient base just 3 km from Oxford city center with proximity to key university landmarks.

Well-Equipped Rooms

Each room at The Galaxie features an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, unique artwork, and tea and coffee making facilities.

Garden View Dining

An abundant and varied buffet is served in an airy conservatory overlooking the garden with waiters available to refill tea or coffee.

Outdoor Relaxation Area

The Galaxie provides terrace space with garden furniture for guests to relax outdoors.

University Area Location

Located 2 km from University of Oxford and 1 km from St Hugh's College, the hotel offers easy access to Oxford's educational institutions.

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Single Room

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2 persons

12 m²

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1 Single bed

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Small Double Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

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Double Room

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2 persons

16 m²

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre

Oxford 2.7 km

Airports

Gloucestershire (GLO) 70.4 km

London Heathrow (LHR) 75.9 km

Train

Oxford Train Station 2.5 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

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Free Wi-Fi

Parking

GBP 10 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Lift

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

180 Banbury Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Map view

180 Banbury Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Museum

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

2.0 km

Museum

Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

2.2 km

Museum

Pitt Rivers Museum

2.3 km

Castle

Oxford Castle

2.6 km

University

Bridge of Sighs

2.4 km

Landmark

Bodleian Library

2.5 km

Market

The Covered Market Oxford

2.6 km

Museum

Museum of the History of Science

2.4 km

Church

Christ Church

2.9 km

University

University of Oxford

2.0 km

Landmark

Sheldonian Theatre

2.4 km

Botanical Garden

Oxford Botanic Garden

2.9 km

Tower

Carfax Tower

2.6 km

University

St Hugh's College

990 m

Church

Lady Margaret Hall

1.6 km

Landmark

University Church of St Mary the Virgin

2.6 km

University

Kellogg College

1.4 km

University

Balliol College

2.3 km

University

Trinity College

2.4 km

Landmark

New College

2.5 km

University

St Anne's College

1.7 km

Landmark

Martyrs' Memorial

2.3 km

Landmark

Magdalen College Deer Park

2.9 km

Church

Exeter College

2.4 km

Landmark

North Oxford Golf Club

710 m

Landmark

Gloucester Green Market

2.4 km

University

University colleges

2.6 km

University

St Anthonys College

1.4 km

University

Green College

1.8 km

Landmark

Port Meadow

3.4 km

Nearby

Gallery

The North Wall Arts Centre

440 m

Restaurants

Spice Lounge

80 m

193 Banbury Road

Xi'an Restaurant

120 m

197 Banbury Road Summertown

Starbucks

190 m

240 Banbury Road

Joe's Bar & Grill

280 m

260 Banbury Road

Thirtyeight

510 m

38 South Parade Summertown

El Rincon

500 m

38 South Parade Summertown

Pompette

510 m

7 South Parade Summertown

Cafe Puccino's

820 m

1-3 Golden Cross

Reviews and Ratings

Real comments from travelers who have already stayed

58%

said they enjoyed their stay and plan to return.

friendly staff

convenient location

noisy room

limited view

5.8/10

Guest rating

Rooms

7.8

Location

8.5

Service

9.0

Dining

7.8

Vic

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.8/10

I had a comfortable stay at the hotel; the rooms were spacious and clean, albeit a bit noisy. The service was excellent, with staff going out of their way to be helpful. The location was convenient, with easy access to local amenities. The dining experience was delightful, offering various choices for a satisfying meal.

Rooms

8.0

My room, although a bit noisy, was spacious and clean, providing a comfortable stay.

Service

9.0

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, ensuring I had a pleasant experience throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated in a vibrant area, not far from the town center and with easy access to local amenities.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent, with a variety of mouth-watering dishes to choose from.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were well-maintained, ensuring a pleasant stay for guests.

friendly staff

noisy room

Ann

United States, March 2024

9.0/10

I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at the hotel. The room had everything-and more-than I needed for an overnight stay. It was large and beautiful, with lovely oak flooring and a generous bed for two people. The service was outstanding, especially the friendly and helpful staff who made my visit enjoyable. The location was perfect in Summertown, providing easy access to local shops, Joe's cafe and bar, and a direct bus route into Oxford. The dining experience was delightful, offering delicious and plentiful choices. A great value for money overall.

Rooms

9.0

The room was large, beautiful, and very generous. I think I got one of the larger ones.

Service

10.0

The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in the heart of Summertown with easy access to local amenities and a short walk into the center of Oxford.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delicious and plentiful, offering a variety of choices.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities were top-notch, enhancing my overall stay.

James

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.8/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms, although a bit dark and small, were comfortable. The service was exceptional and really lifted my spirits. The location was convenient with easy access to the city center, but the dining, although good, had some issues with cold food. Overall, a decent stay with a few drawbacks.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, while comfortable, were a bit dark and smaller than expected.

Service

9.0

The staff went out of their way to accommodate my requests, which was outstanding.

Location

8.0

The location was amazing, with easy access to the city center and nearby amenities.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, but the food was sometimes served cold.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had all the basic facilities needed for a comfortable stay.

Francis

United States, November 2023

8.0/10

I was pleasantly surprised by the room, although it was a bit noisier than I expected. The cleanliness was great, but the room layout with the cupboard beside the bed was a bit strange and inconvenient at times.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were much nicer than I imagined, despite the noise. Cleanliness was top-notch, but the cupboard arrangement felt awkward.

Service

8.0

The staff here were really helpful and friendly without being overbearing. Although I had some difficulty with the noise, it didn't impact my sleep.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, just a five-minute bus ride to the center with a bus stop right outside the property. It was not right in the city center, which made it quieter and more peaceful.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good, with self-service options but attentive and helpful staff. The curry was a standout dish.

Facilities

The property had all the amenities of Summertown within reach, from restaurants to supermarkets, making it very convenient.

Harry

United States, September 2023

8.4/10

I had a delightful stay at the hotel. The rooms were exceptionally spacious and clean, offering a nice view of the back gardens. The service was top-notch with friendly and helpful staff. The location was convenient, allowing easy access to the city center. The dining experience was enjoyable with a nice selection of dishes. Overall, a great value for money option for my stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very spacious and clean, with good facilities like en-suite and TV.

Service

9.0

The staff was welcoming and went out of their way to be helpful throughout our stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel is within walking distance of the center of Oxford, making it easy to explore the city.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was very nice with plenty of choice.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provided all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.

spacious rooms

smoking from other rooms

Charles

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is in a great location in Summertown, an ideal area of Oxford with plenty of shops and restaurants. The rooms were a bit cold and needed brighter lights, but considering the price, the free breakfast was a nice touch and reasonably priced.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms could be a bit cold and needed brighter lights, but for the price, the free breakfast was a nice addition and not too pricey.

Service

9.0

The service put me at ease, I couldn't have asked for anything better from the front of house staff. Housekeeping was efficient too.

Location

8.0

The hotel is located on one of Oxford's main arteries, great for cyclists and conveniently close to pubs, restaurants, and the main bus route to the city center.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, though early on weekends, could be improved by adding more fresh vegetables. The dining room was pleasant, and I liked the traditional Greek dishes.

Facilities

8.0

The parking area was convenient, and the overall facilities were modern, light, and spacious.