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The Black Boy

91 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9HT, United Kingdom – Very good location – show map
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The Black Boy
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Free parking Restaurant Private bathroom Free WiFi Shower Flat-screen TV Room service Non-smoking rooms Garden Daily housekeeping

About this property

Elegant Accommodation

The Black Boy in Oxford offers a 5-star inn experience with a restaurant and bar. Guests enjoy private bathrooms, modern amenities, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Dining Experience

The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and vegetarian selections, complemented by juice.

Comfortable Amenities

The inn features a garden, bicycle parking, room service, luggage storage, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include streaming services, a work desk, and a TV.

Prime Location

Located 5 km from the University of Oxford and near attractions such as Blenheim Palace (15 km) and St Hilda's College (3.3 km). London Heathrow Airport is 69 km away. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and excellent breakfast.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Please inform The Black Boy in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• Please inform The Black Boy in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

• Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

• Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

• This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by The Black Boy.

Located in Oxford, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Black Boy

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Black Boy is 3.5 km from the center of Oxford.
Room options at The Black Boy include:
  • King Room
  • Deluxe King Room
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.8

Very good

504 reviews

L

Loraine

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 week ago
8.0
+ Very nice place, room warm & comfortable, bathroom well equipped. Very nice place, room warm & comfortable, bathroom well equipped.
- There was no one around when I checked out in the morning and no instructions on where to leave keys. There was no one around when I checked out in the morning and no instructions on where to leave keys.

solo traveller · Standard Double Room

A

Amelia

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 weeks ago
9.0
+ Lovely staff room had everything we needed excellent dinner and we were able to leave the car and get a bus into centre of town. Lovely staff room had everything we needed excellent dinner and we were able to leave the car and get a bus into cent...
- Nothing Nothing

solo traveller · King Room

Facilities of The Black Boy

Non-smoking rooms Room service Restaurant Internet services Parking Bar Tea/Coffee maker

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet

  • Internet services

Safety & Security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Activities

  • Themed dinner nights
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Cycling

Media & Technology

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Room service

Health & Safety

  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Guest reviews for The Black Boy

8.8

Very good

504 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.3
Facilities 8.4
Cleanliness 9.0
Comfort 9.1
Value for money 8.2
Location 8.7
Free Wifi 9.6

Score distribution

Superb
296
Good
170
Okay
23
Poor
9
Very poor
6

Scores by traveler type

Families 8.8
Solo travelers 9.0
Business travelers 9.1
Couples 8.5
With friends 7.9

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Guest reviews

L

Loraine

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Standard Double Room Standard Double Room 1 week ago solo traveller
+ Very nice place, room warm & comfortable, bathroom well equipped.
− There was no one around when I checked out in the morning and no instructions on where to leave keys.
A

Amelia

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
King Room King Room 3 weeks ago solo traveller
+ Lovely staff room had everything we needed excellent dinner and we were able to leave the car and get a bus into centre of town.
− Nothing
P

Paul

🇨🇭 Switzerland

9.0
King Room King Room 1 month ago review category group of friends
+ Breakfast great. Location excellent. Parking very easy and convenient. Staff could not do enough for us.
− Rooms on the small side. Bathrooms on the small side
B

Barry

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
King Room King Room 1 month ago young couple
+ Good pub/location to John Radcliffe hospital and friendly staff, food was also good
− Later opening times at the bar
R

Rupert

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
King Room King Room 2 months ago solo traveller
+ Excellent food and beer