voco Oxford Thames — Photo by IHG

voco® Oxford Spires re-branded today under IHG's newest upscale brand voco™, offering a modern, stylish and unstuffy hotel experience for guests. The 181- room refurbished hotel embodies the characteristics of voco™ with exclusive features and distinctive hallmarks, setting it apart for a memorable stay.

Located alongside the River Thames and on University College Oxford grounds, the hotel is surrounded by rural beauty whilst only being a 10-minute walk away from the historic city centre of Oxford.

Built 20 years ago, the property was designed by local builder John Ede and businessman Brian Murtyr, but buildings on the grounds such as Eastwyke Farmhouse date back as far as the 15th Century. The University College Oxford boathouse is close by, so guests might catch a glimpse of the team training for the annual boat race against Cambridge University.

Every guest will experience the voco™ signature 'come on in' warm welcome, promising a swift and simple check in, with dedicated voco™ hosts available throughout the guest's stay as resident experts and a locally inspired welcome treat - an orange marmalade chocolate tart. Unique to the hotel, the tart honours Frank Cooper's Orange Marmalade which was made in Oxford.

Inspired by its surroundings, voco® Oxford Spires blends Cotswold stone with contemporary interiors throughout to hotel to leave guests with a lasting impression. The hotel guest rooms benefit from the voco™ design concept with thoughtful comforts like cosy bedding made from 100% recycled materials, Aveda amenities in larger dispenser bottles with naturally derived ingredients, and fast Wi-Fi so guests can relax and indulge in some 'me time' when they stay at voco™.

Guests can enjoy a taste of 'voco™ life' with delicious, locally inspired dishes at Deacons Restaurant, whilst the Deacon Lounge offers guests the space to unwind or catch up with friends and family over drinks. For those looking for true escapism, the hotel health club featuring a spa, steam room, jacuzzi, pool, gym and treatment rooms is a secret haven in the city centre.

For those looking for an alternative space for meetings, voco® Oxford Spires is the ideal venue for corporate events. With 11 versatile meeting rooms, the hotel can adapt to suit your needs whether you need to host a conference or simply require a room for a team outing. A designated onsite event planner will support you from booking to event day to ensure an unstuffy and smooth-running event.

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