Guesthouse with free parking, near University of Oxford
A microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. WiFi in public areas is free. Bathrooms are shared.
Athena Guest House offers 7 accommodations with Hot tubs and shared/communal kitchens. Digital televisions are provided.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
During your stay at Athena Guest House, you'll be within walking distance of University of Oxford. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include a shared microwave and a shared fridge
Just a 3-minute drive from University of Oxford and 6 minutes from John Radcliffe Hospital
As a guest of Athena Guest House, you'll find a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
This 3-star Oxford guest house is smoke free.
Room service is available.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
2 shared bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Room service
Shared kitchen access
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
Property is also known as
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Athena Guest House Reviews
Reviews
4.4
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Apart from the bathroom, which looks new, the property is run-down and dirty. The room was cluttered with unusable furniture and was dirty. The mirror was too low and not secured properly to the wall. The partially closed curtains would not open or close. The entrance area is overcrowded with junk. The walls are so thin I could hear people talking in other rooms.
A tiny room in a guest house with makeshift arrangements. Bed mattresses are not proper, and noise from the neighbouring rooms / street can be disturbing.
Tea/Coffee bags were available
Location has some dining options and bus stop just a road across
1. Door lock keep catching, struggling to turn the keys
2. Broken lamps
3. Unsafe socket, loose covers
4. Very old tv/dvd, looks like its going to fall off the bracket
5. Dirty windows sills & dated decors/curtains
This place is an acceptable cheapie. It's run down, nothing matches and thins are a bit crooked but it's ok. However, I got 5 insect bites there and one got infected and I was in a and e 2 days later
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Gregory
28 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Decent, very affordable stay in Cowley
As advertised, inexpensive and functional. The host was accommodating and the location is good, on Cowley Road, with a bus stop right across the street. The house is not new or recently refurbished and the furnishings are haphasard, but wvebrything was clean and functional. A good place to stay on a budget.
Judging for the outside of the property we could have guessed that the inside was terrible. All the plants are dried, there was even an abandoned cooler. The hotel sign is half falling from the post where it is attached.
The front key doesn’t work well. The room key wasn’t working and neither was the door knob. We complaint to management. they removed the door knob and didn’t fix the keys. It was difficult to open and to lock the door with the key, and they didn’t fix that.
Towels were clean but very used, some of them had holes and stains on them. Pillows were flat and uncomfortable. The fridge was very dirty. No towels racks, etc. The only positive thing was the service crew, who brought us towels and were really helpful.
Judging for the outside of the property we could have guessed that the inside was terrible. All the plants are dried, there was even an abandoned cooler. The hotel sign is half falling from the post where it is attached.
The front key doesn’t work well. The room key wasn’t working and neither was the door knob. We complaint to Jack, the owner and he removed the door knob and didn’t fix the keys. It was difficult to open and to lock the door.
Towels were clean but very used, some of them had holes and stains on them. Pillows were flat as a magazine. Fridge was very dirty. No towels racks, etc. The only positive thing was the lovely Junita, who cleaned our room and was really helpful.
Jorge
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
2/10 Terrible
Simon
20 Jun 2024
Simon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Stephen
11 Jun 2024
Shower didn't work, 2 TVs in room , neither would work
The room was clean and the bathroom had been recently remodeled. Checking in was a bit difficult with the management not on premise. The owners are making efforts to upgrade the property and could spend some time tidying up the front parking area and entry which is not very inviting.
Cheapest place to stay in Oxford, I only really needed a hotel to get ready in and sleep. The initial room they tried to give us was in a different building, and it was literally just a bedroom in someone’s grotty house - stank of smoke and not safe! Do not book the room with the shared bathroom.
The room we moved to was acceptable given the cost (albeit incredibly dated and dirty), but that is about it.
The hotel is a mess, very cheap for a reason. Went to hear a concert at the O2. Should have known better and read previous reviews. Shame as the property is in a prime location to make a killing. Needs a good scrub
I would not reccomend this facility to anyone
Apart from the dog barking all night in the adacent room the boiler came on and off all night and the bathrom extract did not time switch off
This is over and above slamming and squeaky doors and floor boards it was awful