Charming little hotel in Summertown, just a short bus ride from Oxford city centre (the buses you can just tap on with a credit card which is very handy!) with some excellent (even starred) restaurants in the area, plus some cheaper ones, plus a good supermarket and other shops just up the road from the hotel. So, a very nice area to stay in and away from tourist hustle and bustle. We had a twin room with a clean, spacious modern bathroom, and the room itself was very nicely furnished and decorated, with comfortable beds with good linen etc. Friendly and helpful staff, the reception areas were decorated with good taste and quirky interesting pieces, breakfast in the large conservatory (with views of the garden) was good, lots of fresh fruit and a hot English breakfast etc, and only one thing - probably time to get one of those auto-coffee machine where guests can press an option and make a cappuccino or espresso etc. Lots of hotels have them now in their breakfast areas. Other than that one small thing (I'm a coffee person) it was a charming hotel and I would very happily stay at again if visiting Oxford.

Location good for both Oxford and Bicester. Oxford walkable in half an hour or a bus every 10 mins from outside the hotel. Bicester 20 mins drive. Had a single room which was small but had what I needed. Try booking direct it may be cheaper.

It was quite expensive for basically a posh B&B. Check around for best rates.

A second visit and won't be the last. Lovely spacious rooms with very comfortable beds and luxurious linen. The shower woked well. Exceptionally helpful staff. The outdoor space and breakfast area is lovely. Location: a short bus trip into central Oxford with the bus stop right outside (car park is £10 per day). For those seeking real quiet, book a room at the back of the building.

Small details in the bathroom could have been improved, like having a loo roll holder, having a toilet flush that isn't immediately behind the raised toilet lid, and having a little ledge in the shower for soap/shampoo.

A lovely spacious double room overlooking the attractive back garden. Very comfortable bed and bedding, excellent lighting and a good shower. Everything we could need including hairdryer, use of iron, overhead fan, tea and coffee, fridge, plenty of sockets, good wifi, lots of storage space and a nice TV. The staff were helpful. The hotel has a unique style and a beautiful garden with lots of seats and a little waterlily pool. There is a bus stop right outside the hotel for short trips into Oxford and a spacious car park. An excellent experience and we look forward to our next stay.

Easy to drive to/find the hotel where there is a good size car park. Location also ideal as we could catch the bus to the city centre from the bus stop outside the hotel - a 7 minute ride. Very good buffet breakfast with (hot choices for English breakfast, fresh fruit, yoghurt, bread and pastries, lovely coffee) and staff very helpful and welcoming. It was a busy weekend for the hotel which was full - when we booked there was little choice but a small double room - not as comfortable as we like but adequate and good size bathroom with a nice long shelf for our toiletries and big mirror. We ate in the city centre but there are plenty of shops and restaurants in Summertown where the hotel is located.

Size of the room but we knew when we booked.

We spent three nights here. Location great, just outside the city centre with excellent bus service outside the front door. Staff were amazing, couldn’t do enough for you. Wonderful aesthetic to the property, a complete one off, everyday you find something new to marvel at. Gorgeous garden, perfect for a cup of tea after breakfast. Breakfast itself was delicious and very reasonable considering the size of the spread, served in a beautiful setting. With Oxford being quite expensive for accommodation, The Galaxie is the perfect balance between comfortable luxury and price. Look forward to returning.

Missing a few amenities in the room. Hand wash/shower gel/bathroom bin. Nothing major and I’m sure if we had asked it would have been sorted. More of an oversight than fault.

The decor and atmosphere was lovely as was the garden and conservatory where breakfast was served. Location with car parking was perfect for us. Bed was comfortable and shower worked well. I liked that the windows opened.

Room was too warm. Although we slept with window open, still not possible to be under bed clothes. Needs at least a fan in summer. There was nowhere to hang any clothes. A couple of hooks on or behind the door (and in the bathroom) would be really useful. Most people travel with one thing that needs hanging rather than going in a drawer.

Check-in was flawless and the Night Porter in particular couldn't be faulted, he was so friendly, and then was still on shift in the morning and gave great service over Breakfast.

The controls for a/c and heating in the room were either broken or so completely confusing that I ended up not being able to get a comfortable temperature (too hot), but I opened a window (not ideal due to road noise) and then closed it again and turned the fan on (finally allowing me to get to sleep). I have a PhD in science and the controls were still baffling to me...

Small characterful hotel just 10 mins bus ride from Oxford centre. Good choice of rooms, quirky decor, room clean with comfortable bed. Friendly and welcoming staff who are so happy to help, especially Andrew who is just a delight and a great source of local knowledge. The hotel has a small bar, reasonably priced, and offers a really excellent breakfast for £12 pp. Do not miss out on the breakfast! Also free pick & mix sweets for residents on the landing. Lovely stay and would definitely book again when visiting Oxford.

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Cosy environment with friendly reception. Room was clean and had a an interesting style mix between Victorian, but modern decoradtion. Well illuminated bathroom. Bed was comfortable, but a bit too soft for my personal preference.

The room was a bit noisy, you could hear when cars would pass by, people in the corridor and other rooms. The shower floor and shower head need some improvements. The shower floor was feeling a bit awkward, like as it was getting air inside and feeling stuffed. And the showers head needed to have lime scale removed.