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St Benet's Hall, Oxford: Exterior on St Giles

St Benet's Hall, Oxford

St Benet's, founded in 1897, offers B&B rooms in the heart of Oxford.

Summary

  • 19th century buildings
  • Breakfast included
  • No car parking

Facilities

  • Shared gardens
  • No luggage storage
  • Towels included

Food and Drinks

  • Continental breakfast (included)

Nearby recreations

  • Recommended walks
  • Pub (walking distance)
  • Museums (walking distance)
  • Historic houses
  • Gardens
  • Golf course (a short drive)
  • Tennis courts (walking distance)
  • Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
  • Theatre (walking distance)

Welcome to St Benet’s Hall, a hidden gem in the heart of Oxford. The Hall is located in handsome Georgian buildings on St Giles, and provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our guests.  We are situated in an excellent central city location from which to explore the city of Oxford.

B&B accommodation is offered in both Standard (with shared unisex bathrooms) and Ensuite Single and Twin rooms (not Double).  Many rooms have superb views of Oxford and the surrounding countryside.  With the exception of the Hall Guest Room, please be aware that you will be staying in undergraduate student accommodation, and as such, the rooms are not to hotel standards.  Please note that unfortunately we are unable to provide internet access to B&B guests.
 

Unlike most Oxford colleges, St Benet's Hall does not have a Reception or a 24hr Porter's Lodge, so check-in is from 2pm-5pm only and check-out is by 10am.  We regret that we do not have disabled access, and the Hall does not have a car park. 

History to the present day

St Benet’s Hall is owned and run by the monastic community of St Lawrence at Ampleforth Abbey in Yorkshire – currently the largest monastery in the UK.

In its earliest, medieval, form, the University of Oxford comprised a few Houses of study, with students gathered around a Master. St Benet’s, founded in 1897, stands proud as the closest institution in Oxford to these medieval Halls. The maintenance of these traditions means that St Benet’s preserves the best of Old Oxford and a wonderful family atmosphere.

Food and Drinks

A help-yourself continental breakfast is available in the unique ground floor Georgian Refectory, facing St Giles, 8.00am-9.30am every morning. 

Stepping outside the Hall, you will find many good restaurants, cafes and delicatessens in St Giles itself. 

Grounds and gardens

Guests are welcome to spend time in the charming walled garden - an oasis of peace in the heart of Oxford.

Other facilities

A large sitting room (the 'Calefactory') on the first floor stocks current newspapers and magazines for perusal and is a good place for quiet reading or a chat.

Coffee and tea making facilities, as well as a large flat screen television, are available in the comfortable basement Junior Common Room, an ideal place for relaxing after a busy day exploring Oxford. 

Laundry facilities are available free of charge in the basement.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: St Benet's Hall, 38 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LN, United Kingdom

Check In: From 2pm-5pm only (office hours). Please note that we do not have a Porter's Lodge or a Reception.

Check Out: By 10am at the latest

It is very important that you are aware that St Benet's Hall does not have a Porter's Lodge, so once your booking has been received, you will be emailed directly with arrangements for access and arrival at the Hall. Please ensure you read and bring this information with you, as you may be responsible for accessing the Hall building yourself, and collecting your room key. There is no Reception/Receptionist on arrival.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, this should be done through the "My Booking" section of this website, who will then in turn notify the Hall.
There are currently no disabled accessible rooms at the Hall. Smoking is not allowed within the Hall buildings, but smoking is permitted in the garden.
Car parking is not available.
 

More photos of St Benet's Hall, Oxford

Calefactory

IT Centre

Junior Common Room

Chapel

Customer feedback

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, April 2012: A warm welcome and a very comfortable, pleasant room.

, April 2012: Great service and very friendly staff. Extremely clean. Nice living and study area. But no room service on the second day which was unexpected.

, January 2012: We enjoyed our stay very much. The room was large, comfortable, clean and quiet. The college is conveniently situated for the city centre. Would be happy to return.

, October 2011: My week in Oxford was a memorable experience. The accommodation and friendly service at St Benet's was top class.

, October 2011: Excellent and relaxing, really enjoyed our stay.

, October 2011: Had a very good stay and hope to return again. Staff was friendly. Furnishings were a bit tatty but the room was mostly quiet and cozy. Preferred to have breakfast out. A number of good bakeries are just around the corner. Great pubs and restaurants too. The Bodleian library and city centre are just five minutes away. Train station is walking distance. Neighborhood is off the tourist circuit, though. So an excellent location!

, September 2011: We enjoyed our stay at St. Benet's. The room was basic but adequate (as is to be expected in a college dorm room) with en suite shower, toilet was shared with one other room. The staff was very pleasant and helpful both before and during our stay. All in all, a very good experience.

, September 2011: St Benet's Hall is a very good option for a short stay in Oxford - great location, cute rooms and friendly staff. It's also wonderful to have access to a nice piano and a great library.

, September 2011: Really welcoming and helpful upon arrival. Perfect location for the centre of Oxford, would definitely stay again.

, September 2011: I would definitely stay here again -great location and you are made to feel very welcome

, September 2011: Great! Really feels like you're staying at a college.

, September 2011: I really enjoyed my experience staying at St. Benet's Hall, thank you!

, April 2011: We had a wonderful stay at St Benets. I recommend it to anyone. The location is wonderful, 2 mins from Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers museums. Supermarkets 5 mins walk. The Eagle and Child pub just a few doors down the road. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

, April 2011: We'll be back; an excellent place to stay, and thoroughly welcoming. Cannot be faulted. Thoughtful, peaceful, and serene!

, April 2011: Though accommodation is basic it is clean and neat. Thank you for the hard work in keeping room clean and neat.

, April 2011: Excellent location, right in the centre of Oxford. The room I stayed in was a bit spartan and tired, but clean and perfectly comfortable. The hike to the fourth floor might be off-putting for some. Breakfast was simple but plentiful: toast and condiments, croissants, several types of cereal, yoghurt, fruit, boiled eggs (only on one of the days). The college secretary and deputy master (responsible for welcoming guests and distributing keys) were extremely helpful and nice: they were able to accomodate my late (10:30PM) arrival without a problem.

, April 2011: We had a great experience at St. Benet's.

, March 2011: Thank you for all your help! I had a nice stay.

, January 2011: An extremely quiet, peaceful, and clean place, in an excellent location in Oxford, and very good value for money.

, November 2010: Very pleasant stay: fantastic location, comfortable beds and exceptionally helpful staff.

, October 2010: The room was very nice, breakfast was wonderful, and Wendy Bunning was exceptionally kind, friendly, and helpful. Wendy welcomed us warmly and took the time to familiarize us with St. Benet's. Our brief stay was wonderful. Thank you!

, October 2010: A really delightful place to stay. In the middle of town, but quiet, with an attractive garden view. We shall definitely be returning.

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