The Black Boy Oxford, Oxford ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

91 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX3 9HT

The Black Boy, a 4-star Oxford hotel, features a restaurant, bar, and a garden. It offers convenient amenities, including free WiFi and en suite rooms, tailored for both leisure and business travelers.

Rooms & Amenities

All units at The Black Boy include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, and a private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily.

Dining & Nearby Options

The on-site restaurant at The Black Boy serves a variety of meals, while nearby dining options like The White Hart (0.1 miles) and Jacobs and Field (0.2 miles) offer additional choices. The hotel is close to the hustle and bustle of local shops.

Leisure & Accessibility

Leisure activities in the area include cycling, along with visits to landmarks such as Bury Knowle Park (0.5 miles) and the Sheldonian Theatre (2 miles). Guests can access public transport at bus stops like Osler Road, only a 6-minute walk away.

Services & Local Area

The Black Boy provides convenience with its 24-hour front desk and nearby transportation options. It is situated approximately 3.5 miles from Oxford, providing access to attractions such as Oxford Brookes University (1 miles) and the Bridge of Sighs (2 miles).

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Oxford 2.1 mi

Airports

London Heathrow (LHR) 43.4 mi

Gloucestershire (GLO) 46.6 mi

Train

Oxford Train Station 2.7 mi

Bus

Bus stop1400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Dinner!

“The three-course dinner we enjoyed was superb, with each dish being incredibly tasty and served promptly.” view full review

Excellent Shower!

“The bathroom was spacious and featured one of the best showers I've ever experienced in a hotel - truly refreshing!” view full review

Comfortable Room

“My room was not only comfortable but also nicely decorated, with a bed that provided an excellent night's sleep.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security

Sports & Fitness

Cycling

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

91 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX3 9HT

Map view

91 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX3 9HT

City landmarks

Museums

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

2.0 mi

No 2 New High Street Headington

Headington Shark

2300 ft

School

Oxford Brookes University

1.1 mi

Museums

Pitt Rivers Museum

1.9 mi

Church

Holy Trinity Church Headington Quarry

3800 ft

Church

Christ Church

2.1 mi

University

Bridge of Sighs

2.0 mi

Oxford OX1 4AU

Magdalen College Deer Park

1.7 mi

Market

The Covered Market Oxford

2.1 mi

Botanical Garden

Oxford Botanic Garden

1.8 mi

Barton

4600 ft

High St

University Church of St Mary the Virgin

2.0 mi

Museums

History of Science Museum

2.0 mi

Bodleian Library Broad Street

Bodleian Library

2.0 mi

Broad Street

Sheldonian Theatre

2.0 mi

The Kilns

C. S. Lewis House

1.0 mi

Parks

Shotover Country Park

5100 ft

Libraries

Radcliffe Camera

2.0 mi

Museums

Museum of Oxford

2.2 mi

Oxford OX4 1NG

South Park

1.2 mi

Nature reserve

CS Lewis Community Nature Reserve

1.0 mi

Holywell Street

New College

1.9 mi

University

St Peter-in-the-East

1.9 mi

University

The Queen's College

1.9 mi

Museums

Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

2.2 mi

University

Merton College

2.0 mi

University

St Catherines College Oxford

1.6 mi

Headington Road Abercrombie Building

The Glass Tank

4600 ft

South Park Cheney Lane Old Depot

The Oxford Artisan Distillery

1.2 mi

Nearby

Parks

Bury Knowle Park

2000 ft

Restaurants

The Black Boy Pub and Restaurant

200 ft

91 Old High Street

The White Hart

300 ft

12 St. Andrews Road Headington

Acropolis Greek Tavern

1600 ft

146 London Road

Asian Mama

1600 ft

148 London Road Headington

C.R.A.F.T Burger

1700 ft

1 The Parade Windmill Road Windmill Road

Il Botanico Oxford

1700 ft

9 Windmill Road Flower shop / cafe'

Heavenly Desserts

2100 ft

73-75 London Road Headington

Beirut

2200 ft

6 Osler Road

The Britannia Inn

2300 ft

London Road Headington

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

88%

liked the hotel and would stay again

individual touches

excellent customer service

additional Wi-Fi cost

slightly pricey

8.8/10

Great

Rooms

8.5

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.8

Dennis

United States of America, April 2024

8.8/10

The hotel offers a cozy stay with individual room touches and a truly comfortable bed. The service is top-notch with impressive customer care. Its recent refurbishment adds charm to the already great location near the center. The dining experience, featuring lovely fresh ingredients, exceeds expectations. However, Wi-Fi comes at an additional cost, slightly affecting the overall value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The room was cozy with individual touches and an incredibly comfortable bed.

Service

9.0

I experienced excellent customer service throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel is ideally located in a charming neighborhood near the center after a recent refurbishment.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was exceptional, with dishes made from lovely fresh ingredients.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and added to the overall enjoyment of the stay.

individual touches

additional Wi-Fi cost

Christine

United Kingdom, January 2024

9.0/10

This hotel is fantastic! The rooms are clean and comfortable with a great bed, and the modern bathrooms have individual touches. The service is top-notch with very good customer service and excellent housekeeping. The location is perfect, close to shops on the high street and not far from the city centre, set in a lovely garden setting from a recent refurbishment. The dining experience is delightful, with good quality ingredients used. The facilities are superb, catering to all needs.

Rooms

9.0

I loved my room; the bed was incredibly comfortable, and the modern bathroom had unique touches.

Service

9.0

The customer service here is wonderful, and the housekeeping is attentive.

Location

10.0

The location was just what I needed, close to shops and the city centre in a lovely garden setting.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was a highlight with lovely fresh ingredients used.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were excellent, making my stay even more enjoyable.

Clive

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.0/10

Located in a charming neighborhood, this hotel offers cozy rooms with individual touches and modern bathrooms. The customer service is exceptional, but the dining experience could use some improvement. The garden setting adds to its appeal, although it is not far from the city center. Overall, a comfortable stay with good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms had good facilities, a comfortable bed, and modern bathrooms.

Service

9.0

The customer service was top-notch.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in a charming neighborhood not far from the city center.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience with lovely fresh ingredients was a highlight.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers great facilities for a comfortable stay.

Phil

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is nestled in a lovely area of Oxford, close enough to shops on the high street and offers a great bed for a comfy stay. However, some improvements are needed in the dining experience with limited choices and the facilities could use a boost. Overall, a pleasant stay with friendly service and a convenient location.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are equipped with a great bed for a cozy sleep.

Service

9.0

The service was fantastic with very friendly staff providing excellent customer service.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated in a lovely area of Oxford, and the staff were helpful in directing us to the right buses for easy exploration.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory with good quality ingredients, but more variety would enhance the overall experience.