Oxford House

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Oxford House? It’s got that perfect Paddington vibe where you’re close enough to everything but not drowning in tourist chaos. The location on Oxford Street is honestly brilliant – you’re literally a two-minute walk from Paddington Station, which I mean, if you’re doing day trips or heading to the airport, it doesn’t get much easier than that.

The hotel itself has this understated elegance that feels very Sydney somehow. It’s not trying to be flashy or over-the-top, just solid and comfortable with attention to the details that actually matter. The rooms are well-appointed (I stayed in one of the standard doubles) and while they’re not huge, they’re thoughtfully designed with proper storage and a desk that’s actually usable if you need to get work done. The beds are genuinely comfortable – none of that rock-hard mattress nonsense you sometimes get. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night, even being right on Oxford Street. They’ve clearly invested in proper windows because the street noise just… disappears.

The staff here actually know their stuff about the neighborhood, which is refreshing. When I asked about good coffee that wasn’t Starbucks, the front desk guy immediately pointed me toward this little place on Greens Road that honestly became my morning ritual. That kind of local knowledge makes a difference, you know? The whole check-in process was smooth – no unnecessary upselling or complicated explanations, just straightforward and friendly. I noticed they seem to attract a mix of business travelers and tourists, which usually means a place has found that sweet spot between professional and welcoming.

Paddington itself is such a gem for exploring Sydney. You’ve got the Saturday markets at Paddington Markets (definitely worth the early morning if you’re there on weekend), and you’re walking distance to Centennial Park if you need some green space. The neighborhood has this great mix of Victorian terraces and modern spots, plus you’re perfectly positioned to duck into the city center or head toward Bondi when the mood strikes. Honestly, the 7.7 rating feels about right – it’s not groundbreaking, but it’s exactly what you want: reliable, comfortable, and smart about location. The kind of place where you sleep well, start your day properly, and don’t spend half your trip figuring out transportation logistics.

Rooms

• Standard Iona Room with 1 queen bed for 2 adults
• Standard Courtyard Room with 1 queen bed for 2 adults
• The 01 with 1 queen bed for 2 adults
• Oxford Deluxe with 1 queen bed for 2 adults
• Junior Suite with 1 queen bed for 2 adults
• Arts Suite with 1 queen bed for 2 adults
• Family Suite with 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed for 4 adults
• Oxford Terrace Suite with 1 queen bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Exceptional – Tarsha from Australia (8/10)

  Trendy, great atmosphere & easy walk to Hordern Pavilion

• Pleasantly surprised! Great stylish hotel with everything you need nearby. Highly recommend! – Leah from Australia (9/10)

  Oxford House is in a great location, close to plenty of restaurants/bars and shopping and super easy to get into the city. The rooms were clean and styled nicely, very modern and comfortable. The pool area looked amazing but the weather wasn’t great so we didn’t get to experience it.

• Wonderful – Jody from Australia (9/10)

  Great location. Had all we needed for our quick overnight stay. Staff were so friendly and super helpful

• Good – Lauren from Australia (7/10)

  Little noisy but otherwise good and convenient

• Great location , beautiful friendly staff – Erin from Australia (7/10)

  Great location !!!! Super friendly helpful staff , great spritz’

• Good – Matthew from Australia (7/10)

  Great location

• Great little sanctuary in Paddington! – Sophie from Australia (9/10)

  Pool and pool bar were great for a Friday afternoon relaxing in the sun! Rooms are small but very comfortable.

• Very Good – Sian from Australia (8/10)

  The room was so nice and neat with super cosy lighting at night! I really liked the decor of the whole hotel and it was walking distance to some really cool areas.

• Overall stay was really good , the room at night though is very dark with no ceiling lighting , I did find the property – Geoff from Australia (7/10)

  Very clean and good location

• Very pretty but basic – Sarah from Australia (8/10)

  Very pretty, pool bar is stunning and nice to sit at with a drink. Very new and modern.
  Good for a short stay if you are busy in the city – especially in winter you can't sit around at the hotel during the day.

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