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Reviews of Ali Inn

3 out of 5
Ali Inn
6 GLOUCESTER STREET, Oxford, England

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 92 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Comfortable, simple, clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had not been cleaned. It’s an old property with no double glazing and opposite a pub and next to a theatre so it was very noisy all night. The tv has not been working for a long time - maybe years looking at other reviews.No Wi-Fi too. Very poor effort for such a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good location near to railway station and round the corner from bus station…..a five minute walk brings you to city centre.felt comfortable and safe for a solo traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super warm, coming in to that after a night out was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Sophie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good Location
The receptionist was nice and the location is very good but the wifi did not work. The main issue was that my room and the bathroom were not very clean. The bathroom also had a strong odour so I needed to keep the bathroom door closed as it made me feel sick.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Well located city centre hotel within walking distance of city centre. Will definately stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from abdul on Nov 29, 2023
thanks for your stayed and nice comments

6/10 Okay

Kristin Greve-Isdahl

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Daniela

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely disgraceful to list rooms at this property as £138 pounds per night for a double. The entrance looked like the back of a restaurant, manager on front desk gave poor greeting and just gave us a key no other information. Room was filthy, dust everywhere, dirty teacups, hair on linen. The fan was caked in dust. The bathroom had black mould, faeces in the toilet and all over toilet brush. Spoke to manager who said he had a cleaner clean it! He offered a second room, we accepted as didn’t want to ruin our trip but after 5 minutes in room it was only slightly better. Broken toilet seat, dirty fan, window wouldn’t open, smears on glass and dirty water in tooth brush holder..faeces in toilet and in brush. Stains on mattress absolutely gross. We decided despite it ruining our evening and trip we couldn’t stay. Went to speak to manager no staff anywhere to be found. Left key at front desk and text manager on number we had. No reply to request for refund no reply at all. Great location, good pictures on Expedia but don’t be fooled this is false this was worse then a hostel and absolutely filthy how they can get away with charging £140 for this is disgraceful. Awful customer service. Avoid at all costs!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from a on Sep 27, 2023
100% not true???????

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Ali Inn - pluses and minuses.
The directions to the hotel sent me all over Oxford where even the natives couldn’t point out the inn - or had ever heard of it. When the description says the hotel has TV, they mean that literally - there is a TV, but it has no channels and when I asked why it won’t work, the answer was “the rain.” The towel warmer in the bathroom also didn’t work. I am traveling for 3 months, and being able to dry a bit of laundry becomes important. The room was cleaned once during a 4-night stay. On the plus side, the man at reception carried my heavy suitcase up and down the stairs, something I would have had trouble with on my own. Another plus- it’s perfectly located.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from a on Aug 15, 2023
thanks for stay and nice comments

2/10 Terrible

Charlene, Devonshire

Massive building works around property at the moment. Room cleanliness way below par - mold and dirty shower. Carpet poorly vacuumed and sheet stains. Towels old and ragged. Very budget hostel like accommodation for not hostel prices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from a on Jun 27, 2023
Hi thanks for stay , the building work is nont in our hand, but we clean all the room daily no one complain regarding cleaning , any way thanks

4/10 Poor

joao

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t recommend it
The room and bathroom was not cleaned properly. The bathroom was covered in dust, no face towel provided. The carpet in the room had long hair spread out in the room, was just not a nice clean environment to be in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from a on Jun 4, 2023
thanks

2/10 Terrible

Seema

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got bed bugs. beware.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from a on Jun 4, 2023
sorry we didn't find any bed bugs in your room maby you have alrergi with some thangs

8/10 Good

Jaka

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from abdu on Feb 13, 2023
hi thanks for your stay and nice comments

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly awful hotel!
We arrived late so had clear instructions how to open key box which was fine. As soon as you step in and make your way to your room you are greeted by a plumber in limescale ridden sink which probably belongs to the room on the ground floor. The stairs really needed some TLC, marks all up the walls with dirty carpet. When we reached our room and went in, there was so many different patches on the wall from plaster falling off it was horrible. 4 raw plugs in the wall whilst the mirror was just leant against the wall. TV hanging with a broken aieral. After seeing the sink downstairs I guessed what the bathroom would be like and I was correct, limescale all around the plug and mould in the shower. Shower head fitting was broken so I couldn’t adjust the height, drainage not the best as it slowly filled up mid shower. Wet mud splash marks up the back off the door. Also the windows were single glazed so we was awoken by someone throwing up at 3am and then road works beginning at 8. I would’ve thought on the 3rd floor you shouldn’t be hearing these things. Silver lining was we only had 1 night here, went to the George Oxford hotel after. Was 10 times better!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from a on Dec 26, 2022
hi thanks for your comments we'll do some referbush in the next week

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cosy, central, extremely friendly little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from abdul on Dec 26, 2022
thanks for yor stayed and nice comments

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to restaurants and campus. But it was not well kept, very thin walls (noisy), and you enter from an alley.
Response from abdul on Dec 26, 2022
thanks for your stay with Ali Inn, sorry, we can't control outside noise because its city center

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overpriced stay
In need of desperate redecorating all over, new carpets, tele that works full clean and dust, shower door hanging off
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from abdul on Nov 1, 2022
hi thanks for stay with Ali Inn, we'll do action for your nice comments thanks

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from abdul on Aug 26, 2022
Hi thanks for stay and nice comments

8/10 Good

Bartosz

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Abdul on Jul 30, 2022
Hi thanks for your stayed & nice comments

2/10 Terrible

Hyung Shin, Yongin

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aha…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location but...
Very noise at night & hard to sleep...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from abdul on Jul 16, 2022
Hi thanks for stayed Ali Inn, we are sorry for the noise, its not our control, because all noise coming from outsid of the hotle, thanks

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was perfect for our hotel stay for a night before an early morning flight. When our flight was cancelled and we had to catch a flight going out late in the day they extended a late checkout until noon and then for 20 p they extended us until 2pm. Love the mobile check-in and access when we arrived which made it so easy when you are dragging a lot of luggage. We had a small room, but it was very clean and had all the amenities needed. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from abdul on Jul 13, 2022
thanks for your nice comments

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Must stay and will return.
It would be difficult to find a better location. For those not familiar with Oxford, The Ali Inn in just moments from the Ashmolean. Easy walk to Jericho. Great spot for Morse fans. Warm welcome from owner and felt very welcome.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from abdul on Jul 3, 2022
thanks for your nice comments and stay with Ali Inn,

8/10 Good

alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ali Inn is a good family-run hotel very conveniently located in Oxford. I chose the Ali Inn for its location and price. I was not disappointed. I did not expect Ritz accommodations for the price. The staff were friendly and brought my bags up to my room which was acceptably clean as was the shower. I did not experience the problems of outside noise, but maybe because I stayed on a Monday night on a bank holiday. The only minor problems were the steep stairs and the fact that no personnel were present as I exited the next day. I just dropped my room key into a bowl. That is not a great inconvenience. For the price, on a Monday night, this was a good buy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from abdul on Jun 29, 2022
hi thanks for your stay and good comments

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is only a short wall from Glouster Green central bus station. Its also very close to the centre of Oxford. Very friendly service. I recommend it highly
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from abdul on May 16, 2022
thanks for stay with Ali Inn, and nice comments

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Basic
No one to greet on check in, had to go to a shop next door to collect my keys. Corridor up to my room not clean or pleasant to view. Room very basic, not the cleanest and really noisy. Bathroom dirty, especially round the floor area by the door and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from abdul on May 4, 2022
thanks

8/10 Good

Jarad

Liked: Staff & service
Fantastic location, very easy to the bus and train station. Price is great. You are not booking a 4 star hotel here, you are getting the bare minimum for a stay at a great location. But everything worked and was in good shape so was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from abdul on Apr 14, 2022
thanks for your stay with Ali Inn, and nice comments

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a great location to centre golf Oxford. The room was warm and comfortable. The manager was fantastic in helping my mother to arrive safely and went out of his way to meet her at Gloucester Green. Couldn’t be more grateful for a lovely stay at the Ali Inn. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from abdul on Feb 11, 2022
thanks for your Mum stayed with Ali Inn, and nice comments

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from abdul on Jan 29, 2022
thanks Mr Jamie, for your stay and good reviews

6/10 Okay

Margarida

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed
I choose the option to pay in the hotel, and the guy was trying to take the money before I arrived and start calling me before I get there! The hotel (if you can call that) was dirty everywhere, smelled bad, the towel was dirty, didn’t worth the money was a really bad experience unfortunately.. that’s not a hotel it’s a motel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from abdul on Jan 29, 2022
thanks for booking and stay with Ali Inn, you have right to write any things, but its not like that, now we have right to charge all customer berour arrival, our hotel rooms are cleane , we pay for cleaning and change all sheets incloud bathsheet for new custmer , we call to our customer for arrival time because, some customer didn't write arrival time and somtime they find problem with transport, anyway thanks again

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Abdul on Dec 27, 2021
Thanks for your good score

4/10 Poor

Jon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from abdul on Dec 8, 2021
tanks for your comments

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to each venue.. friendly staff 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from abdul on Dec 6, 2021
thanks for your comments

6/10 Okay

Cat

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lousy hotel.
Location is amazing but the hotel is so run down. Bathrooms need a refit, the shower was disgusting. Beds small and uncomfortable but towels and bedding was clean. Was only staying one night so could manage for that, would not want to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from abdul on Nov 29, 2021
thanks for your nice comments

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Huge disappointment. Grubby and smelly.
I chose this hotel based on it's 8.0 rating, but this rating is defintiely misleading. The room smelled like sweaty teenager and just looked grubby. The bathroom reeked of urine and i actually considered just leaving and checking in somewhere else. Instead i went to the shop and bought some cleaning supplies and blitzed the bathroom myself. The bathroom bin was dirty, the toilet stained, toothpaste scum on the hand soap bottle. the carpet was fairly new, but still had seen some action. I couldn't bear to walk on it without my shoes on. The walls are stained as is the table in the corner. The issues could be addressed so easily with a tin of paint, a carpet cleaner and a good housekeeper. The bed itself was clean and comfortable, which is the only redeeming aspect of my stay. Th elocatio nis very central, but this can be a bit noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Stephen - Ali Inn Oxford on Oct 26, 2021
hi thanks for stay with Ali Inn , we read your rewive its not like you think it , anyway we try to do some changeing in our rooms thanks

2/10 Terrible

Abdullah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay.
There was a slight issue with noisy guests in the room below, but it was able to be resolved after calling the night manager. The staff were very apologetic and dealt with the issue accordingly. Aside from that, it was a lovely stay, clean, friendly, and well located. Check in was speedy, as was check out, and the room was a nice size. Would definitely stay here again, great value for money for a city break.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Stephen - Ali Inn Oxford on Sep 25, 2021
thanks for your stay with Ali Inn and nice comments

6/10 Okay

Hester

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They need to put wardrobes in the rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Stephen - Ali Inn Oxford on Sep 25, 2021
Hi thanks for booking with us, it's good point , we'll think about this.

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quant inn, great location. Room was clean and the young man at the desk was outstanding. This place is a good value for Oxford center.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Stephen - Ali Inn Oxford on Sep 2, 2021
thanks for your stay with Ali Inn,

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

M

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Just adequate
Good location, otherwise "adequate"
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, great location, friendly staff
The man on reception is incredibly friendly and helpful and really makes you feel welcome. You can also tell they really care about the property. Very nice room in good condition. Incredibly central so easy to get to everything. There isn't a lift which might be an issue for some people, but they man on reception did offer to carry my luggage. Only minor criticism is that it can be quite noisy first thing in the morning as it's next to a market - but obviously this can't be helped!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

L&H, Brighton

Traveled with partner
Warning. This place is definitely cheap but come 7am it becomes like a warehouse shift outside, lorries, shouting people and with the single pane windows sleep is not going to happen. The owners don’t hang around the property/reception either, so if you want to leave your bags with them either before or after you check in/out for a couple of hours that’s highly unlikely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Very friendly staff, perfect location, comfortable room. If I was being picky I'd say thr shower drain is a bit slow to drain and the curtains could be thicker to block out the light in the morning. But we had a lovely stay and would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from Stephen - Ali Inn Oxford on Sep 10, 2020
Thank you for your kind review and words Andrew. We apologise for any inconveniences with the problems stated. We appreciate your feedback and will forward this review onto management so we can make any further improvements. We are ever so glad you enjoy your stay. Again many thanks for this review and for staying with us at Ali Inn Oxford, It was a real pleasure hosting you. :)