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Reviews of Sportsview Guest House

3 out of 5
Sportsview Guest House
106-110 Abingdon Road, Oxford, England

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 349 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 349 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 349 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 349 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 349 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Prairie Village

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great property. Our room slept 4, but barely. As an American, we need to remember that the 2nd floor is actually the 3rd floor. We had mobility impaired people and the stairs were tough. Overall, the property was a advertised and the owners very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sportsview on Apr 8, 2024
Thank you so muchKind regardsAlan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The employee is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Sportsview on Apr 8, 2024
Thank you so muchKind regardsAlan and Matt

8/10 Good

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Sportsview Guest House. The location was a major plus, allowing us to walk to various destinations, but also on a bus route which was convenient when we wanted to ride. There is no lift in the hotel so we had to carry our luggage upstairs to our room, which was not an easy task. Other than that we have no complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Sportsview on Apr 8, 2024
Thank you so muchKind regardsAlan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

Liam, Northampton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent overnight stay, conveniently positioned guest house with a leisurely 15 minute walk to centre of the city. Spotlessly clean, spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Alan and Matt on Mar 24, 2024
Thank you so muchWe are delighted you enjoyed your stay with usBest regardsAlan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price and I like that they had parking :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Sportsview on Mar 15, 2024
Thank you so much, Lisa

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was fine - clean and comfortable. Hardly saw any staff so can't comment there.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Sportsview on Dec 18, 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Please be assured the staff are available at reception if needed during our opening times but we try not to impose on guests

10/10 Excellent

Janica Crissel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Sportsview on Nov 6, 2023
Thank you for the kind review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3ns stay
Excellent accommodation very clean, easy walk to town and tourist sites, great car parking and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Sportsview on Nov 6, 2023
Really glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again next time you are in Oxford

10/10 Excellent

Kathlyn

Amazing location just 15 mins walk into the center and Oxford university. Clean and comfortable room. Nice staff. Easy check in and out. I was able to check in early as well. Thank you so much! Miss Oxford!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Sportsview on Nov 6, 2023
Thanks for the kind words and we and Oxford will always be here to welcome you back

8/10 Good

Camille

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room in a safe home. A bit of a walk into Oxford and bus transportation is limited. The inn keeper has limited hours, but was at the property when we arrived. Very pleasant. Offers a continental breakfast for additional $10/day. With the cost of the room, the muffin and coffee could have been included.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Sportsview on Nov 6, 2023
Thanks for the good review. Our prices reflect the fact that Oxford is an expensive city and, we believe, provide good value versus our competitors

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic accommodation on city center bus route. Excellent service. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Sportsview on Nov 6, 2023
Thank you for the kind review

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Sportsview on Oct 6, 2023
Thank you for the great review - we are glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Sportsview on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic that served the purpose. It was a bit noisy with opened windows and for some reasons Google map didn’t bring us to the exact location which made it a little bit confusing to find.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Sportsview on Sep 13, 2023
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay overall and sorry Google didn't bring you to the right address. We have asked them to check the listing is correct.

8/10 Good

Pam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice setup for family with adult children. Staff was very helpful and the rooms nicely appointed. It was a good walk into the center of toen.
Response from Sportsview on Aug 25, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind wordsMany thanksAlan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Sportsview on Jul 31, 2023
Thank you for the great review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located with clean and warm accommodation. Highly recommend!
Response from Sportsview on Jul 11, 2023
Thank you, Simon for your kind wordsBest RegardsAlan and Matt

2/10 Terrible

Kwangmo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Sportsview on Jul 6, 2023
Unfortunately, you supplied a phone number which did not work, did not read or respond to our messages, or to those sent by Expedia. We are quite clear before you book, that we do not offer 24 hour Reception. It is the responsibility of the guest to inform the hotel, if you are going to arrive later than 9pm, when our Reception closes. You did not. As no one was able to contact you, we sent, via Expedia, instructions to self check in. Regrettably, you did not read these instructions, nor call our emergency number, nor contact Expedia. We're sorry that you have chosen to review so terribly, when the burden of responsibility lies entirely with you.We trust that the rest of your trip will be as fulfilling, and enjoyable as you deserve.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place for my stay in Oxford. The staff was friendly. The room was neat and clean and it was only a short walk to places of interest. Thank you for making my time there very pleasant and restful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Sportsview on Jul 6, 2023
Thank you so much, Kevin, for your kind wordsIt was really nice to meet you and we are delighted you enjoyed your stayBest regardsAlan and Matt

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok service, but noisy room
The guest house locates not far from Oxford city centre. The room I had is very noisy, next the busy main road, the noisy level is far too high to go to sleep even with all windows closed tightly. It doesn’t appear very clear, the kettle lid was full of dust.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Sportsview on Jun 29, 2023
We're disappointed you didn't enjoy your stay. As you have reviewed anonymously we can't comment on your room, but your scores are significantly lower than our average, so we will take them with a grain of salt.It is naive in the extreme for a traveller to come to a city, the third most visited in the country, with 10's of thousands of visitors annually and expect silence. Our windows are double glazed, and were replaced last year. So our rooms are as quiet as we can make them. We make no secret of the fact that Abingdon Rd is a main thoroughfare into Oxford, our prices reflect this.Regards

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Sportsview on Jun 16, 2023
Thank you so much, DavidIt was lovely to meet you bothWe are delighted you enjoyed your stay with usKind regardsMatt and Alan

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location! Quintessential English Guest House
We enjoyed our one-night stay in Oxford. The hotel wa conveniently located within walking distance of city center. The rooms and bathrooms were small bit well-maintained and reminded us fondly of other guest houses we stayed at in England. We were thankful for the limited parking available in the rear of the property and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Sportsview on Jun 12, 2023
Thank you so much, CharityIt was wonderful to meet you and we are delighted you have enjoyed your stayMany thanksAlan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and immaculately clean rooms, friendly staff, nice breakfasts - a very pleasant experience, we shall be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Sportsview on Jun 9, 2023
Thank you so much, JamesIt was really nice to meet you allThank you for the lovely reviewKind RegardsAlan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Sportsview on May 28, 2023
Thank you so much, CharlotteKind regardsAlan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Sportsview on May 24, 2023
Thank you for the lovely review. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay with us

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Sportsview on May 22, 2023
Thanks for your kind review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice English Guest House Experience
Very good location. Close to two very good pubs in easy walking distance. Easy walk to down town. Very nice welcome by Alan and excellent breakfast. This is not a modern hotel by any means, but a quirky guest house that gives you a taste of English culture and is a good value. I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from Sportsview on May 11, 2023
Thank you so much for a beautiful reviewKind regardsAlan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie, Orlando

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property suited our needs for the night we spent in Oxford. We got extremely lucky because our room was ready early after a long travel day in from the USA. The room had exactly what we needed, was clean, quiet enough, and just the right distance to walk into town! Thanks again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Sportsview on May 5, 2023
Thank you for such a lovely reviewWe are delighted you both enjoyed yourselvesBest regardsMatt and Alan

10/10 Excellent

Constanza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Sportsview on May 15, 2023
Thank you so muchBest regardsAlan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Alan and Matt on Apr 7, 2023
Thank you so muchKind regardsAlan and Matt

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would Stay Again
Friendly reception. Very clean. Spacious, well appointed room with excellent en suite. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Sportsview on Mar 14, 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely feedbackBest regardsAlan and Matt

4/10 Poor

Marharyta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Keep in mind that if you stay there for at least 15 minutes after 10.00 am, you will be asked to leave immediately in a rather rude manner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Sportsview on Mar 13, 2023
We're glad you liked your room so much that you felt it was okay to delay our housekeepers by over an hour. Guests are aware of our check in and check out times before they book, unfortunately for a select few, their sense of entitlement overrides their sense of decency.

8/10 Good

F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely welcome, room very nice, great location. Breakfast quite expensive considering other options in the nearby city being much cheaper. That said, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Sportsview on Feb 21, 2023
Thank you for a lovely review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location - 15 min walk to city and easy to get to and from via ring road. Free parking a big plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Sportsview on Jan 25, 2023
Thank you very much

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family room
Great place to stay with a family! Reasonably priced, great customer service, very clean. Walkable from the main areas of Oxford as well as public transit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from alan on Nov 26, 2022
Thank you for your kind review, it was a pleasure to meet you. RegardsSportsview

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay while I was in Oxford. The innkeepers were charming and helpful. It is only a few blocks from a very nice pub, and an easy walk to the center of Oxford. Terrific breakfasts!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Sportsview on Nov 21, 2022
Dear MargoThank you so much for your kind words and super reviewIt was lovely to meet youWe are delighted you enjoyed your stay with usBest regardsAlan and Matt

4/10 Poor

annette

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Sportsview on Aug 30, 2022
Thank you so muchWe are delighted that you have enjoyed your stayMany thanksAlan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay
Good location, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Sportsview on Jul 29, 2022
Thank you so much, Andrew It was lovely to meet you We are delighted you have enjoyed your stay Best regards Alan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located in a walking distance from downtown Oxford. The manager was very pleasant, kind and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Sportsview on Jul 4, 2022
Thank you for the very kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've just returned after a two-night stay at the Sportsview Guest House. We weren't sure quite what to expect given it was competitively priced, close to Oxford City Centre and offered free parking. Some of the booking partners don't make it clear that parking is on a first-come first-served basis but the information you receive after booking is comprehensive and makes that clear. We arrived late on a Wednesday and there were plenty of spaces for the duration of our stay. Check-in was a breeze and the staff helpful. We had an en-suite room and other than perhaps some minor updates everything of importance was perfect. It was clean throughout, the bed was comfy, the shower worked well and it was quiet. It was an ideal base for which to explore the area. Location couldn't have been much better, a 5 min walk to Folly Bridge where we'd booked a self-drive boat with Salter's Steamers (recommended). Then another 5 mins or so and you're in the heart of Oxford. Oxford is a beautiful and interesting city and we'd certainly recommend a visit and also this guest house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Sportsview on Jun 12, 2022
Thank you so much, Iain, For your wonderful review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay, Best Regards, Alan and Matt

8/10 Good

Ho Lun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Sportsview on Jun 8, 2022
Thank you so much, Have a good day

8/10 Good

Roy

Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Sportsview on May 17, 2022
Thank you very much

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oxford: Nice Night
Great room. Sparkling clean and comfortable beds and bath. Close to good eating and sightseeing. Wonderful choice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staying in Oxford
All very good including location to city centre the only downside was the size of the en-suite which was on the small size.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Sportsview on Apr 24, 2022
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Keona

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Sportsview on Apr 13, 2022
Thank you so much, Keona, We are really pleased you have enjoyed your stay, Kind regards, Alan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very nice with a large desk, perfect for working. The staff is very nice and considerate.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Sportsview on Apr 10, 2022
Thank you very much, Nathan, We are delighted you enjoyed your stay, Kind regards, Alan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Sportsview on Apr 10, 2022
Thank you so much, Michaela, We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay, Best regards, Alan and Matt

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Keysborough

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and so easy to walk into the city. Big rooms and lovely en-suite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Sportsview on Apr 1, 2022
Thank you so much, Kind regards, Alan and Matt