The Porterhouse Grill Rooms

United Kingdom , Oxford
OXFORD, 68 69 Mill Street
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6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2026

Nicola

Easy and quick check in (dropped bags off at the hotel before going to park elsewhere). The room was very warm (the bathroom was so hot) and we had to ask someone to help us turn down the temperature as we tried and it didn't seem to be making a difference. This was done by a staff member but the rooms definitely retain a lot of heat. Breakfast was very good quality but I asked for poached eggs to be subbed for fried or scrambled and this was not possible. I wasn't offered an alternate option either. Given there were only 3 other people in the restaurant (aside from me and my partner) and the nights stay cost just under £200 I did think the hotel could've been more accommodating. Good location but cost is probably too high for what you get at the hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Danielle

Lovely room, exactly as advertised. Clean, spacious, lovely shower room. Breakfast was absolutely exceptional: perfectly poached eggs accompanied by 4 types of meat, tomatoes & mushrooms. Kind helpful staff. I will definitely return.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

louise

very picturesque inn, rooms over the dining hall.
The place was clean, the bed comfortable, the bathroom recently renovated.
the room was very quiet at night.
The staff was amenable, the breakfast plentiful. This place is well situated close to the train station

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

MIKE

Brilliant little hotel with equally brilliant staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Aaron

The staff are fantastic, along with the property and restaurant. Everyone was welcoming and really took the time to connect with the guests. Dinner in the restaurant was also 11 out of 10.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Reza

We had two rooms at this boutique hotel for one night. We decided to have dinner at the restaurant and that was an excellent decision. The cleanest hotel that we have stayed at and everything about this property and the food was exceptional.

Thank you to all the staff who made us feel at home, especially Mariana who made sure all went well.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Adam

Amazing, welcoming, friendly staff. Large, well-appointed room. Great food in the pub. Two minutes from the train station and busses on a quiet, residential street, and just about a 10-15 minute walk to the main area of Oxford. Great experience all around.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Sandra

The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the room was as clean & charming

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Matthew

Very nice property which located just outside town so very quiet, still less than a 5 minute walk from the station though. Staff were very friendly and room was very pleasant. Breakfast options were different from a usual hotel which made a nice change, the only place in England I’ve seen that gives you a piece of steak with your cooked breakfast. Would definitely stay again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Chuanjin

A little far from the central town, but close to the train station. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is good.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Amr

Great staff, very helpful and pleasant. Loved the spacious room. Really enjoyed the breakfast. Very close to the train station. Would definitely stay there next time in Oxford.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Peter

A really nice stay. Very friendly staff superb breakfast. Excellent all round would saty there again

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Okonokino**

Lovely pub with rooms - we had an amazing dinner, a lovely stay and a great breakfast and all super close to Oxford's railway station. We recommend .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Frank

The staff was very helpful and accommodating! Room was very comfortable. The breakfast were outstanding! We ate in restaurant one evening as well. Truly enjoyed the meal! Parking situation is not ideal, but

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

ROBERT

Excellent two night stay at the Porterhouse Grill & Rooms! The staff were all so lovely and helpful! We didn’t eat there but had a nice drinks evening. Room was a good size & very open & bright. Would highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Brittany

Lovely staff and good room. Breakfast was amazing. Good location if you don’t mind a few minutes walk into the centre

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

David

Great staff, lovely breakfast. Easy flat walk to park & ride.
Unfortunately lots of road and building work right outside.
Highly recommend. Thankyou for a great stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Karen

Construction everywhere but the property is what we wanted just a challenge with all the stair s

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Karen

Dry nice helpful staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Claire

Great stay

What a wonderful little place! Lovely decor, clean rooms, comfy bed, super friendly staff. The breakfast was delicious. Short walk into city centre. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2025

Robert

Really nice place, friendly staff and delicious breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2025

Renata

Very clean and quiet property. Would book this as accommodation again. Good location!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Gilles

Very clean.
Fantastic location. The staff are very helpful.
I love it!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

Glynn

Very handy location for exploring Oxford. Staff were great and the breakfast superb.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Emily Catherine

It's a lovely place to stay. Comfortable rooms. Kind and welcoming staff. The location is very central to public transportation, close to downtown, and a few minutes from the Said Business School.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2025

Jiaqi

The staff was super nice! The room is very clean! I love the bathroom!
Excellent experience!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2025

Caroline

The room was lovely apart from the lighting which was terrible! Couldn’t read in bed as the light wasn’t close enough but too dim anyway. The rest of the room was too dark, I had to use the torch on my phone to see to read the coffee machine’s instructions. Bathroom light, however, was great, I should have read in there. It would have been nice just to have black coffee pods, only crème ones available but it was a nice touch to have water and milk in the fridge on the landing

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2024

Kristy

Our stay was lovely. Staff really friendly and close to the centre.
Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2024

Lucie

Perfect

Great peaceful location. Comfortable and delicious breakfast - will definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2024

Lois

The staff and people were very friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2024

Mykal

A super little place, very convenient to the station. An excellent-sized room with a wonderfully comfy bed and delicious food.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2024

Nikki

Oxford luxury

Good food, beautiful rooms. Great location, near city centre and railway station, but quiet.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2024

Brad

I really enjoyed my one night stay here. The staff was extremely helpful and took great care of me.

Nice room, good breakfast, and VERY close to the train station. If you are arriving from London you can exit on the platform you arrive on and save a few minutes walk.

Lots of construction at the station itself but this did not cause any noise problems while I was there.

Very nice stay!

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2024

Very welcoming, excellent staff. Room was spacious, clean and nicely decorated.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2024

Mrs R M M

Lovely hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Chantal

Excellent rooms in central location. The staff is somewhat less available than at other locations (no overnight person) but otherwise fantastic stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2024

Kevin

The place was located right near the train station. Amazing food clean spacious rooms and great hospitality.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Tim

Really lovely room above restaurant/bar but no disruptive noise as closed by 10pm. Breakfast not till 8 but were prepared to leave a snack if need to get out early.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2024

William

The Porterhouse is in walking distance to the train station, but on the other side of the tracks getting it away from the main tourist area. The Hop On/Hop Off buss is at the train station. It was absolutely silent at night. We were able to use that or just walk to any place we wanted to see. We slept with the windows open during out visit and at night time there wasn't a peep to be heard. We ate at the restaurant for breakfast, and once for dinner and the food preparations were exceptionally good, especially the aged steak. The staff were very accommodating, assisting with getting our luggage up the stairs to our room. This is an old classic building that has been well updated and within those constraints I would rate the hotel as exceptional and worth a revisit the next time I find myself in the area.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Overpriced

Overpriced for what it is which is a converted pub / house down a residential suite with our room overlooking a building site with noise and dusk at the premium. The restaurant downstairs was nicely decorated but lacked atmosphere and the food was average. The rest of the building needed some tlc and the room was ok but not £250 ok!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Kerri

Great stay, friendly and welcoming staff. The food was also very nice, we had dinner and breakfast and enjoyed both meals very much. The room was spacious and clean and had everything we needed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2024

Mark

Really enjoyed the amazing warm breakfast included with the room. The restaurant is a must, to have some amazing food in the evening. The hotel was quiet, and the bed comfy. The location of the property is in easy walking distance from the train station, a car rental store and also the amazing Oxford city centre.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

Sandra

Awesome

The Porterhouse was fantastic! The room was perfect with beautiful decor and a terrific bathroom and comfy bed. The staff were always very upbeat and friendly to us, answering all of our questions with a smile. We ate there several times for breakfast and dinner. We were not disappointed! I have to say, we come from an area with a nationally renowned beef restaurant and the Porterhouse steak was better. Sorry Angus Barn! You will not be disappointed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

David

An upgrade to the rooms above the restaurant model. Though not luxurious, our room 4 at the back of the top floor was great for us: comfortable, clean, nicely decorated and quiet. The restaurant part was more a charming steakhouse than a pub. Breakfast was top notch with one meaty option including steak. Dinner there too a great experience, though not inexpensive. The option though for just a pint before closing was enjoyable. Location was also good for us: close but not too close to the crazy of Oxford, in a walkable residential area with pub and eating options downstairs and right nearby. All staff encountered were pleasant and effective.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2024

Melissa

Stayed for one night in Oxford- Room was clean and comfortable - no air conditioning - we had a comfortable night but may be unbearable in warmer weather. Staff was very accommodating - let us store our luggage both before checkin and after. Stairs leading up to room are very steep- but overall an excellent place to stay .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2024

Sharon

Excellent all around!

We stayed in a room and had breakfast and dinner. Great room! Comfortable, roomy, beautiful.
Fantastic meal! My husband got the sirloin and thought it was the best steak he’s ever had. Lovely staff, great atmosphere. I’m a vegetarian and also had a wonderful dinner. The breakfast was also delicious. Will always stay here when visiting Oxford.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2024

liz

Lovely place. Hot shower, nice bed, great breakfast. Room needs more lighting & another chair.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2024

Michael

Great property in a good location close to Oxford Station. Great breakfast and great service from the front desk

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2023

Donna

Breakfast was amazing cooked to perfection in my opinion, nice staff,our coffee machine was a bit dirty but apart from that all clean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2023

Nona

Great meals-lovely large room

This is a lovely historic building with beautifully appointed rooms and a Five Star Steakhouse. We had the best meal of our entire 16 day trip to the UK-the steak was the most flavorful of any I have ever eaten. An absolute MUST VISIT if you eat red meat.
The only issue we had was the staircase to our room. They did assist us with our heavy bag but it was a chore. Hotels.com should insist on knowing #of stair steps required for those of us who need to know.
Breakfast was delicious-a lovely pub, with beautiful rooms, but being young and healthy is recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2023

Alexander

Quaint, Quiet & Cosy

This is a nice little high-end pub/inn. We stayed two nights and though the building is old, with wonky floors and tight staircases, it's very warm, cosy and relaxing to stay in.

I would recommend it and stay again next time I'm visiting in Oxford :D Not too far from the city centre either, ~ 20min walk if you're leisurely.

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2023

Jeffrey

Disappointing.

Hotel/Inn and restaurant were both disappointing. Room - no extra amenities, door very difficult to open from inside the room, coffee maker broken, shower very difficult to adjust. Steak at steak restaurant mediocre…difficult to cut. My butter sauce tipped and it took so long for them to bring another that I was finished eating. Only plus was close in proximity to train station and gentleman who was there when we arrived to hold our bags was pleasant and breakfast person tried to get our coffee pot to work for us and concluded that yes indeed it was broken.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2023

Eleanor

Great stay

We’ve just got back from a very enjoyable stay in Oxford. The staff at The Porterhouse were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble for them. Their friendly welcoming attitude was really appreciated. They even nipped out to buy Amaretto for me when they ran out! Our room was nice and the food was incredible. I had the best fillet steak I’ve ever eaten. We parked at the Seagate Park and Ride which was only a 5 minute bus ride away and so much cheaper than using one of the car parks in the city. We would definitely recommend The Porterhouse 🙂

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2023

Michael

comfortable small hotel

comfortable beds. quiet small hotel within walking distance to oxford city center and train station.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2023

Scott

This is our second visit to the Porterhouse and it was just as great this time as our visit last year. The staff are helpful and friendly, the rooms are adorable and spacious for two people! The dining at the restaurant in the property is first class, perhaps one of the best steakhouses I have been to. An easy walk to the heart of Oxford and the train station, this is a gem!!!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Aida

Wonderful staff. Superb restaurant on premises. Intimate and friendly but not intrusively so, like BnBs.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2023

Alun j

couple of days away.

We thought the hotel was lovely. The room was large. The hanging space for clothes was short, which wasn't good for hanging dresses. We felt the room could have benefited from a comfortable chair there is room. The curtains were difficult to close in the bay window because of the desk, they needed to be closed as the blinds were not black out blinds.
The hotel was within easy walking distance to the town, but it was a nuisance parking.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Room was spotless.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2023

Alice

The room and property in general was really lovely, as well as clean. The food and drinks were very good and the staff were faultless, friendly and helpful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2023

Helen

Lovely friendly place very close to the station an

Lovely friendly service, delicious breakfast and perfect for our family get together. Thanks!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2023

Ben

Porterhouse staff were extremely accommodating. Upon notifying them of our late arrival they willingly stayed later to make sure we could get into our room. Everyone was very kind, the service was excellent, and the breakfast was delicious. It’s a reasonable walk to the city center and right next to the train station. I highly recommend anyone stay here if visiting Oxford.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2023

Stephanie

Lovely old property with age appropriate quirks. Near to train station. However seem unprepared for when guests arrive - rooms unheated. Seemed surprised I was not willing to accept this. Evening meal beautiful - particularly if you are a steak fan. Breakfast less so - if you don't want a poached egg and orange juice, forget it..... Very poor options or the ability to simply adapt an option

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2023

Sarah

Delightful boutique hotel 5 minutes walk away from the station. Staff are so friendly and helpful, food is delicious (book a table as it gets very busy!), rooms are delightful and very comfortable. This is our third visit and won’t be our last!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2023

Verified traveler

Superb

Lovely pub in a quiet residential road. Easy 10 minutes walk into centre of town. Breakfast top notch!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2022

Caroline

A Little Gem

A visit to Oxford. The porterhouse Property is within easy reach of the city centre, we parked at the seacroft park and ride 5minutes up the road and paid £15 for 48hrs parking and return bus to use within 72hours.
Lovely large rooms with beautiful rain shower and nicely decorated. Water and milk held in bottles in a fridge on the first floor so keeps it cold and fresh.
As there are only 7 rooms we weren’t disturbed at all during the night with people banging doors etc.
we had our evening meal there and can thoroughly recommend it was superb and then breakfast the next morning was fabulous and included in the price. I had Eggs Benedict and my partner a vegetarian grill which set us up for the next day.
Overall a lovely stay and we would definitely return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2022

Peter

Loved the steakhouse and the room!! Great service from the staff for our 3 days in Oxford!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2022

Myles

Really nice room with nice additions

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2022

Lee

Great stay

Great stay, very friendly and helpful staff. Didn’t get to try the steaks unfortunately but will definitely be back!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2022

David

Great pub with large, comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms. Excellent breakfast.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2022

Lillian

Porterhouse

The porterhouse had good food. It was odd to walk through the pub to get through the rooms. The rooms were spacious and gad great bedding.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2022

Nhuong

I wish there is air condition.

Very clean and good location. Very nice services from staffs with cooked ordered breakfast. Only issue that no air condition, the fans can't beat the August heat.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2022

Deborah

This is

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2022

Mary Grace

Very clean comfortable staff helpful and we had dinner was exceptional as was breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2022

ChingChing

The room is spacious and the bathroom is very clean. We did enjoy the stay!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2022

Scott

The Porterhouse is a fantastic mix of a classic inn / pub, best in class steakhouse and wonderfully pleasant boutique hotel, if you stay in one of their seven rooms. The staff is super friendly, helpful and attentive! We had a fantastic stay and meal here and highly recommend this property for a meal and stay while in Oxford.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2022

Michael

Great room and it was nice to have a restaurant in the lobby!

Leisure Family