This is a really good hotel, tons of character, great location and I really wanted to love it but to be honest, for the money .........nope! Not for me. I stayed for one night when on a business trip and was allocated a room overlooking the main street in Woodstock (room45). Some people might say it was 'quaint' but to... More

On check-in we found we had been upgraded to a 'Feature' room, which was nice. The room itself was well proportioned and furnished to a fairly high standard. The cleanliness left a wee bit to be desired - the dust on one of the bedside tables was thick, and obviously hadn't been attended to in days. The previous occupant's used... More

Stayed here over new year as a treat after spending christmas in london and had a very disappointing experience. The staff did not seem interested in what they were doing or addressing any concerns we had, they said that the manager had gone on holiday and left them to it. We ate in the restaurant which had run out of... More

Very efficient & friendly staff but bit formal , but then it is a large chain hotel . Beautiful building , very old & all refurbed to high standard . Room was large overlooking the front with fridge which is useful . We didn't eat in the hotel but excellent restaurants / pubs around & great place for breakfast virtually... More

We stayed on a Saturday night in February and had booked a package that included breakfast and admission to Blenhim Palace. Staff were polite but had a bit of a wait to check in. Room was clean with good facilities and information. Dressing gowns were soft and snug, bed comfortable and bathroom clean. The carpet was a little tired with... More

For a bank holiday getaway we decided to treat ourselves to a 2 night break in the beautiful town of Woodstock. We also decided to push the boat out and book a 4* hotel. When we arrived we were greeted by a very friendly member of staff who directed us to our room. This is where things went downhill, the... More

We found The Bear to be a great base for our weekend away. The room, whilst tucked away, was lovely light and airy and nicely appointed. The only disappointment for us was trying to find a nice place to sit in the afternoon - there was only one chair in our room, the seating area on the first floor was... More

What a wonderful hotel, full of character and atmosphere, impeccable service, lovely rooms, and very welcoming. The Churchill lounge is beautiful and a calm space to relax. The breakfasts are freshly prepared to order and its a 'must' to stay in this hotel - highly recommended. The 'feel good factor' is ten out of ten! More

Stayed here for 2 night anniversary weekend at end of April. Gorgeous room in a hotel full of character. Staff were very efficient. However, two major let downs for us (which we wouldn't comment on if had been a three star) as it purports to be a four star and is priced accordingly. 1. Charging £10 per day for wifi... More