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Macdonald Bear Hotel
4 stars

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Park Street, Oxfordshire, 1, Woodstock, OX20 1SZ, United Kingdom
Woodstock, United Kingdom
See location+44 344 879 9143
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£87
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rate per night

7.7
Good
based on 2112 reviews
2,112 reviews
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King room
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Double room

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Situated in Woodstock, this 4-star property is stylish and rustic. It is conveniently positioned for guests wishing to visit the area's popular attractions.

Macdonald Bear Hotel provides an all-hours reception, plus a concierge and an express check-in and check-out feature. For added convenience, it features laundry facilities, meeting rooms and luggage storage.

Each room is equipped to make guests comfortable and has wireless internet access and a telephone. They are also fitted with a hair dryer and cable/satellite channels.

The on-site restaurant is an ideal spot to relax while enjoying a choice of British dishes. The in-house bar provides a relaxing setting for an evening drink. Guests are also able to try one of the various bars and restaurants in the local area.

Macdonald Bear Hotel Woodstock is within walking distance of Blenheim Palace. Cotswolds is also an easy drive away.

Rating
7.7
Good
Based on 2,112 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Macdonald Bear Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Board games/puzzles

General

  • Family rooms
  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Reviews of Macdonald Bear Hotel

7.7
Good
2112 verified ratings
Wonderful
825
Very good
430
Good
361
Okay
197
Fair
146
Mediocre
75
Poor
78

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's fantastic location, especially its proximity to Blenheim Palace, and many enjoyed the charming character of the hotel. However, there were consistent complaints about the cleanliness of the rooms and the professionalism of the staff, with several guests noting issues with service and slow breakfast times. Overall, while the location and ambiance were highlights, the hotel fell short in service and maintenance.
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Anonymous, Nov 2017
Pros (+) Lovely room. Very comfortable and cosy with a good bed and plenty of hot water. Friendly Head lady on at breakfast. Plenty of gluten free options.
Cons (-) Very slow breakfast. Waited along time for the breakfast to arrive. Not very comfortable restaurant or bar area. No evening menu until the restaurant opened at 1900 and then very limited choice.

Location

Park Street, Oxfordshire, 1, Woodstock, OX20 1SZ

What's nearby

  • Blenheim Palace0.4 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Macdonald Bear Hotel

Low season

February

High season

May

Average price (weeknight)

£121

Average price (weekend night)

£186
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 30% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Macdonald Bear Hotel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Macdonald Bear Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Macdonald Bear Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Macdonald Bear Hotel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Macdonald Bear Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £209, while the most expensive was £209.
  • How long should you stay at Macdonald Bear Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.
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FAQs when booking at Macdonald Bear Hotel

  • What’s the best way to get to the Macdonald Bear Hotel from the airport?

    The best way to travel to the hotel from Oxford International Airport is to take a taxi. This takes around ten minutes and is likely to cost around £25–£30.

  • What room types does the Macdonald Bear Hotel offer?

    The Macdonald Bear Hotel has 54 rooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom. Rooms range from standard to deluxe and super deluxe rooms, each sleeping up to two people. The hotel also has larger suites for up to two adults and family rooms for two adults and two children.

  • What are the room amenities like at the hotel?

    The rooms at the Macdonald Bear Hotel are elegant and individually designed, with traditional furnishings and modern amenities. Each room has its own air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Amenities include soft fluffy bathrobes, luxury bedding and complementary toiletries in the bathroom. There’s also a flat-screen TV, coffee/tea maker, safe and iron.

  • What are the special rooms to stay in at the Macdonald Bear Hotel?

    Deluxe rooms come with the same amenities as standard rooms but have more space and extra design features like oak beams, open fireplaces and exposed stone walls. A super deluxe room has even more space as well as antique furniture and either a four-poster or canopy bed.

  • What special services are there for couples staying at the hotel?

    The hotel’s deluxe suites are perfect for a romantic getaway. They include a large bed and living room space, as well as a bathroom with a shower/bathtub, luxury toiletries and “his and her” sinks. Couples booking a super deluxe suite benefit from having a four-poster bed and an open fireplace and a bit more space.

  • What are the dining options at the Macdonald Bear Hotel?

    The Macdonald Bear Hotel has an award-winning restaurant serving British dishes with a modern twist and fine wines. The menu centres around fresh, locally sourced ingredients including vegetables and dairy/meat products for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant also runs an all-day menu which includes sandwiches and snacks as well as afternoon tea. Both vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

  • What bars and lounges are there at the Macdonald Bear Hotel?

    The Churchill lounge is the hotel’s bar, offering hot and cold drinks as well as alcoholic and soft drinks and views of the market square. Open fires, traditional furniture and low wood beam ceilings add to the atmosphere. An all-day menu means you can grab a drink and a snack whenever you’re feeling peckish, while afternoon tea is served every day inside the lounge or outside in the pretty courtyard.

  • What meeting and conference facilities are available at the hotel?

    The hotel has six different meeting and function rooms with free Wi-Fi throughout. Room capacity varies from six to 30 people and all rooms feature plush drapes and antique furniture. Amenities include power points, flipcharts, telephone points and an LCD overhead screen.

  • What is accessibility like at the hotel?

    The Macdonald Bear Hotel has accessible rooms with handrails in the bathroom and a ramp leading into the bedroom. There’s also an audible emergency alarm for sight-impaired guests.

  • Where is Macdonald Bear Hotel located?

    Macdonald Bear Hotel is located at Park Street, Oxfordshire, 1, 0.1 miles from the centre of Woodstock. Blenheim Palace is the closest landmark to Macdonald Bear Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Macdonald Bear Hotel.

  • Does Macdonald Bear Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Macdonald Bear Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Macdonald Bear Hotel from the airport?

    Macdonald Bear Hotel is 1.7 miles from Oxford Kidlington. Macdonald Bear Hotel is 11.8 miles from Brize Norton.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Macdonald Bear Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Macdonald Bear Hotel in Woodstock and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Macdonald Bear Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Macdonald Bear Hotel.

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Value for money

7.3

Distance to city centre

0.1 mi

Nearest airport

Oxford Kidlington

Distance to airport

1.7 mi