🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom
The Jericho Hotel
📍 25, Walton Crescent, Oxford, OX1 2JG
Your stay — The Jericho Hotel
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The Property — The Jericho Hotel
The Jericho Hotel is a basic, budget one-star in central Oxford. Its lobby feels like a corridor with a front desk — small, functional, no frills. It suits backpackers and students who just need a bed near the city centre; don't expect charm or service beyond check-in. You're paying for location, not comfort.
Chronicles of Oxford
Oxford grew around the university, which dates from the 12th century. The city’s stone colleges, with their quadrangles and spires, were built over 800 years. Today, Oxford mixes medieval lanes with modern shops and a buzzing student population. It’s a world centre for scholarship but also a tourist magnet for its dreaming spires.
Best Time to Visit
Full Oxford guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm weather, long daylight, and term has ended so fewer students but still lively. July and August are hotter but packed with tourists.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak: tourists flood in, punting on the Cherwell, summer graduation ceremonies. Hotel prices double; book early. The St Giles' Fair (early September) also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are good shoulder months: cooler weather, cheaper rooms, fewer queues at colleges and museums. January, February, November: coldest, wettest, cheapest of all.
Weather & packing
Oxford weather is famously changeable — sunny one hour, raining the next. Pack a waterproof jacket and layers; an umbrella is not optional in July.
Live City Briefing — Oxford
- From 2026, Oxford is trialling a traffic filter on Broad Street to cut car access in the city centre; check if your route is affected.
- The Ashmolean Museum has a new exhibition on Saxon Oxford, free entry, running through summer 2026.
- Major roadworks on the A34 near the city may cause delays entering Oxford from the south; allow extra travel time.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Jericho Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) facing the rear garden or courtyard. The ground floor rooms at the front are closest to Walton Crescent, which can have traffic noise. First-floor rooms also tend to be slightly quieter and get better natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those directly overlooking the street (front-facing). Walton Crescent is a residential road but still carries local traffic, delivery vans, and early-morning bin collections. Rooms above the small entrance lobby may also hear door slamming and guest chatter.
Best views
The rear rooms look over the garden or terraced houses behind, offering a calmer view than the street. Front rooms face Walton Crescent and the residential terrace opposite. There’s no notable landmark view at this address.
Quietest floors
First floor is the quietest choice given the limited vertical layout of a typical small 1-star guesthouse. The upper floor (second floor) may have slope-ceiling rooms with less soundproofing.
🔊 Noise notes
Walton Crescent is a quiet residential street off Walton Street, but traffic from Walton Street or the nearby Botley Road can sometimes be heard. Early morning deliveries to local businesses (cafes, shops) on Walton Street may pass by from 6am. The hotel’s own breakfast set-up (usually ground floor) can create clatter from 7am.
Insider tips
1. Park on Walton Crescent itself (check for resident permits or pay-and-display bays – Oxford has strict parking zones). 2. Request a rear-facing room when booking – the desk can usually accommodate if asked 24 hours before arrival. 3. Check-in is often from 2pm; aim to arrive after 3pm to avoid waiting if the receptionist is covering breakfast/cleaning duties.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — The Jericho Hotel
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps); paid upgrade to 10 Mbps for £5/day; no login constraints except password at front desk
No lift; all rooms accessed via stairs (three floors, no ground-floor room)
Complimentary digital access to FT via QR code at reception; no physical papers. Building is a Victorian townhouse with original fireplaces in common areas
Check-in 14:00–22:00; bag drop from 10:00; late check-out to 12:00 for £15
Free baggage storage available on request; collect by 18:00
No step-free access; two steps at main entrance, no wheelchair entry; no adapted rooms or lifts
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Worcester Street Car Park (£22/night, 5 min walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; £50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Synagogue: Oxford Jewish Centre (46 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Oxford Baptist Chapel (239 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St Barnabas Church (349 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Worcester College Chapel (386 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Westgate Centre — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Wellington Square Gardens — 348 m · ~4 min walk
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments — 507 m · ~6 min walk
Sohmen Concert Hall — 479 m · ~6 min walk
Phil & Jim's Playground — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 345 m · ~4 min walk
Jericho Pharmacy — 484 m · ~6 min walk
The Co-operative Food — 275 m · ~3 min walk
Gloucester Green Bus Station — 539 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →British Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices for better rates than airport/tourist bureaux; avoid airport exchanges which charge poor rates and high fees.
Card and contactless payments are standard everywhere; most venues accept all major cards; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) widely accepted.
Restaurant tipping is optional but 10-15% is customary for good service; taxi drivers expect rounding up or 10%; hotel staff tips appreciated but not mandatory (£1-2).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Buy a reusable water bottle; tap water is free and excellent. Walk or cycle—Oxford is compact and car-free in the centre. Use supermarket meal deals and picnic in the many parks (Port Meadow, Christ Church Meadow) rather than tourist-area restaurants.
Good to know — Oxford
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.74 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Oxford, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Jericho Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 345 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Jericho Pharmacy — 484 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →City Centre / Train Station → Bath Place Hotel vicinity (High Street area)
💡 Day Rover ticket (£4.30) covers unlimited local buses. Hotel is walking distance from most central routes.
London Stansted / Gatwick Airport → Bath Place Hotel, Oxford
💡 Pre-book through hotel concierge for best rates. Significantly cheaper than ride-hailing apps during peak hours.
Oxford Train Station / City Centre → Bath Place Hotel, Holywell Street
💡 Short rides within Oxford. Local minicabs often cheaper than Uber. Hotel concierge can arrange reliable local operators.
London Paddington / Marylebone Station → Oxford Railway Station
💡 Most convenient airport access via London terminals. Bath Place Hotel is 10-minute walk from station. Book advance tickets for savings.
About Oxford
Wikipedia ↗
Oxford ( ) is a cathedral city and non-metropolitan district in Oxfordshire, England, of which it is the county town. The city is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world; it has buildings in every style of English architecture since late Anglo-Saxon. Oxf...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at The Jericho Hotel?
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) facing the rear garden or courtyard. The ground floor rooms at the front are closest to Walton Crescent, which can have traffic noise. First-floor rooms also tend to be slightly quieter and get better natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Jericho Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those directly overlooking the street (front-facing). Walton Crescent is a residential road but still carries local traffic, delivery vans, and early-morning bin collections. Rooms above the small entrance lobby may also hear door slamming and guest chatter.
Is The Jericho Hotel noisy?
Walton Crescent is a quiet residential street off Walton Street, but traffic from Walton Street or the nearby Botley Road can sometimes be heard. Early morning deliveries to local businesses (cafes, shops) on Walton Street may pass by from 6am. The hotel’s own breakfast set-up (usually ground floor) can create clatter from 7am.
Which rooms have the best views at The Jericho Hotel?
The rear rooms look over the garden or terraced houses behind, offering a calmer view than the street. Front rooms face Walton Crescent and the residential terrace opposite. There’s no notable landmark view at this address.
What are insider tips for staying at The Jericho Hotel?
1. Park on Walton Crescent itself (check for resident permits or pay-and-display bays – Oxford has strict parking zones). 2. Request a rear-facing room when booking – the desk can usually accommodate if asked 24 hours before arrival. 3. Check-in is often from 2pm; aim to arrive after 3pm to avoid waiting if the receptionist is covering breakfast/cleaning duties.
What time is check-in at The Jericho Hotel?
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Does The Jericho Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps); paid upgrade to 10 Mbps for £5/day; no login constraints except password at front desk
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Jericho Hotel?
None
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
May, June, September — warm weather, long daylight, and term has ended so fewer students but still lively. July and August are hotter but packed with tourists.
Top Attractions in Oxford
💡 The free walking tour of the Divinity School (part of the Bodleian) runs on certain days, but you need to book online in advance. Otherwise, just enjoy the square's architecture.
💡 Head to the rooftop cafe for a coffee with views over the city spires. It's often overlooked and much quieter than the main galleries.
💡 Check the live insect display (the 'bug wall') in the Pitt Rivers section attached. Kids love it. No booking needed, but go after 11am to skip school groups.
💡 Entry costs a few pounds, but if you walk through the college grounds to the water meadows at the back, you can access the meadow path for free from the side gate off Longwall Street.
💡 Entry is cheap (£6-7) but free for students with an Oxford University card. Go early on a weekday morning to have the rose garden almost to yourself.