Oxford's top 5-star hotels place you within walking distance of the University Colleges, the Bodleian Library, and the Ashmolean Museum. For a central stay with period features, The Randolph Hotel, by Graduate Hotels sits opposite the Ashmolean and offers a wellness centre, two on-site restaurants, and rooms with high ceilings. Budget around £200-£400 per night for a double room in these central properties; rates rise during graduation weeks and summer.
For a more intimate option, the Old Bank Hotel on the High Street combines marble bathrooms, modern art, and views of Merton and All Souls Colleges-rooms start near £250 per night. Those arriving by car should consider Burlington House Boutique, a Victorian bed-and-breakfast 3 km from the centre with free private parking and a two-bedroom apartment. Both central hotels provide free WiFi, spa or fitness facilities, and family-friendly rooms; the Randolph also offers facilities for disabled guests. Book early for May and June, when occupancy peaks.