The Black Boy

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Black Boy in Oxford offers four-star comfort with free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Guests enjoy amenities such as a work desk, private bathroom, and streaming services. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with a modern and romantic ambiance. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Lunch and dinner are also available. Convenient Location: Located 3.1 mi from the University of Oxford and 43 mi from London Heathrow Airport, the inn is near attractions like Blenheim Palace (9.3 mi) and Cliveden House (30 mi). Activities include pub crawls and cycling. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent breakfast, The Black Boy provides express check-in and check-out, housekeeping, and meals for kids.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Wendy
New Zealand New Zealand
“The hotel is a short taxi/uber ride into the centre of Oxford. There was parking outside, so you could leave your car there while you explored the area. We had a room out the back and over looking the garden bar, which luckily was quiet the...”
Laura
United States United States
“Kathleen was very welcoming when we arrived! Very nice B&B, nice room, extremely comfortable bed,, clean, quiet and the breakfast was fantastic!! Also, thanks to Kathleen for giving us such good advice about the bus to downtown Oxford!! Highly...”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our time at the Black Boy was the perfect overnight stay at a traditional inn. Our room was very warm and comfortable, with a modern en suite bathroom. We also enjoyed drinks and dinner in the bar downstairs in the evening, plus breakfast the...”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff very pleasant, room clean and spacious and food was good.”
Francisco
Uruguay Uruguay
“We truly felt at home. The room was very comfortable, nice location, having a pub downstairs was very convenient and, above all, the staff was very friendly, kind, polite and professional. Thank you!”
Robin
United States United States
“The staff were fabulous! Really felt comfortable there, almost like home.”
Hannah
United States United States
“It was an adorable B&B like place, the food was amazing and some of the best we had in England!”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“the staff and the venue - very well appointed bathroom.”
Ginger
United States United States
“Awesome pub with great rooms and fabulous food and drink. Sarah and the team were wonderful and we even got to pet the super German Shepherd in the snug!”
Bernadette
Canada Canada
“Great location in a lovely town close to Oxford. Parking in front. Quiet old area to walk. Charming staff and lovely, quiet room with a beautifully made bed. The pub and restaurant are excellent! Special thanks to Kathleen serving breakfast. So...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Black Boy Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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