Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings
Henley Road, Sandford On Thames, OX4 4GX
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames
This magnificent hotel, set in 30 acres of parkland, incorporates historic buildings and river frontage. Two medieval barns and a manor house compliment extensi... more
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Barbara ( Mature couple)
from Nr burnley , GB on August 4, 2009
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on June 23, 2009
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"a generally pleasent stay. would go back. pool is beautiful." (107597703)
lovely location, ideal for exploring Oxford.
rooms although large are alittle dated. we did find a bottle of rather manky looking orange juice behind the curtains so cleaners arent so good!
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( Young couple)
from Birmingham , GB on December 18, 2008
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"We had a great weekend break and hope to return one day." (107719924)
Hotel was welcoming and friendly. Good Service and great breakfast. A real country feel to this hotel.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on November 25, 2008
A lovely old building with carefully added new parts
Would have liked to see something about the history of the building
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Michael ( Mature couple)
from London , GB on September 23, 2008
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"good" (107274275)
11am check out, too early for sunday morning. Room small... we booked exec. room. expected nicer room
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Barbara ( Mature couple)
from Teddington , GB on August 23, 2008
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Very enjoyable" (99546230)
Nice resturant. Easy for my daughter and son-in-law to dine with us
We needed access from the river, this was easily possible, but we were not informed about it.
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John ( Young couple)
from East langdon , GB on July 29, 2008
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Very happy" (107116892)
Location, Building
Restaurant staff seemed preoccupied.
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James ( Mature couple)
from Woodbridge , GB on July 28, 2008
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Poor, the foregin staff made it very difficult to communicate" (108031091)
Nice setting.
No Help getting bags and cases up to room.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 24, 2008
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Very enjoyable. " (108057851)
Clean, good room good and friendly service from staff. Excellent breakfast. Excellent location.
No Sky channels on TV
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on July 21, 2008
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent" (108010398)
Beautiful hotel & setting
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Peter ( Solo business traveller)
from Robertsbridge , GB on July 3, 2008
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Very nice hotel, very pleasant ambience. Food quality good, leisure facilities good. However room quality disapointing." (108000623)
Very nice location, lovely grounds and leisure facilities.
Although I had a deluxe room, I was disapointed with its quality and facilities. Shower not great, no toiletries. Limited TV/movie choices. High cost for internet access.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on June 3, 2008
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Adequate, met our needs as a base from which to operate." (97816923)
Nice situation, near our wedding venue. Good to have pool although we were not able to use it. Grounds good. Clean and quiet.
Accommodation fairly basic for price, and breakfast not brilliant. Felt very much part of a chain/corporate experience and in this context it lacked a more personal feel.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on February 15, 2008
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"we have stayed at the hotel before and have always been well looked after." (97146610)
very good
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on April 18, 2008
It was not worth the money. The wallpaper was coming off. There were red wine staines on the ceiling. Old television and out of date bathroom, with poor shower.
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John ( Mature couple)
from London , GB on December 24, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"The standard rooms are too small for real comfort in a hotel of this class and do not represent good value. That said, the overall experience was satisfactory." (97995699)
Beautiful building with excellent public areas. Nice leisure suite. Excellent staff
Room rather small for a four star hotel. Lighting dingy. No room bar. Shower/toilet difficult to work
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on July 28, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent hotel with good rooms and services and a good breakfast." (97362377)
Good room sizes and decor and great location!
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 12, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"The staff were all very pleasant and helpful and seemed to remain calm even during a local power cut, supplying guests with candles and being as helpful as possible. The food was very acceptable although the dinner menu was rather staid and boring by today's standards. The car park was well laid out with CCTV cameras." (99021082)
The bedroom was large and well appointed on its own floor with a balcony and suite arrangement. There were also drinks etc and the bathroom was clean.
Sadly there was no bottle opener (slightly infuriating)and it would have been nice if used bottles has been replaced on a daily basis with new ones, particularly mineral water.
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Glen ( Mature couple)
from Surrey hills , Australia;AU on October 2, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Should have been informed that room available was not up to standard" (99340964)
restaurant and gym / pool facilities good , nice grounds but a fair way from the city
Room at back that looked like it was waiting renovation Corridor carpet needed replacing Couch threadbare and very uncomfortable , Initial reception very curt and lacking information, Other staff much more helpful and obliging
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Hilary ( Solo business traveller)
from London , GB on July 7, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Food not good. Same old salads every day with lots of dressing and not looking very fresh. Fruit salad also tired - why no strawberries? Generally a lack of seasonal produce. I would have brought more of my own if I had known how poor the food was." (99192561)
Lovely big room with patio doors.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on July 4, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel offers a boat service into Oxford, this however only runs twice a day with the first sailing at 12 noon." (99152402)
Lovely location
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Linda ( Young couple)
from Southsea, hants , GB on June 1, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Hotel staff were friendly. The hotel has a wonderdful atmosphere. The pool and spa area were lovely. The grounds were beautiful, with a nice short walk to the river bank. Food in the hotel was very tasty and the bar staff were helpful. Had a fantastic stay. We arrived at the hotel in need of a unwind and a chill. We left very relaxed and content. Hotel has already been recommended to friends and family. Definately would return in the near future." (99252161)
Loved the location ie ground floor room which opened up onto beautiful gardens, with own garden bench. Room well furnished and quiet location. Bed very comfortable.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 8, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent facilities in gym and pool, excellent food" (99927020)
very clean
bit too warm
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 25, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Hotel generally very pleasant - old buildings combined with new. Lots of different lounge/public seating areas. I had not realised from on-line booking that I could have used the leisure club during my stay. Food good but not outstanding - no indication given as to locally sourced/free range/welfare friendly items on menu." (99260128)
Door out into hotel garden. Setting of hotel away from road with River running through grounds.
Bit dusty
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on May 12, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Hotel good location for a wedding as gardens are lovely and recipition area is very impressive. Front of house staff for wedding very good. Hotel was let down by poor standards of cleanilness. Would have been useful if as well as instructions about how to get to the hotel from th Oxford ring road, there were ones to get back onto it after leaving the hotel, as no road signs and cannot go back the same way. Photos of rooms shown in website did not match any of the real ones seen. Impressed with online booking service, and price compared to that advertised on the hotel's own website." (99847392)
Parking. Swimming pool was very nice. Good breakfast. Hotel had a good layout with lots of courtyards and gardens, drive up to the hotel is pretty.
The rooms were not very clean. Found a dirty plaster on floor beside the bed. Rooms of other people in the wedding party had not even started to be cleaned when they checked in. Some of the glasses and cups at breakfast not very clean, and not enough staff in room to cope with the number of guests, took 20 minutes to get a cup of tea. Staff at reception did not explain check in process very well, in particular process of pre-authorising credit cards.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on May 3, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"We had a great stay at this hotel. The spa facilities were great and the staff friendly. It was a lovley location down on the river and if you take an explore down to the Sandford Lock there is a charming pub with a greta beer garden." (99869014)
The rooms were comfortable and contained everything that we needed.
The room smelt a bit of smoke even though it was no smoking.
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Kevin ( Solo business traveller)
from Glossop , GB on April 28, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Lovely hotel with excellent facilities, a little expensive and my smoked haddock breakfast was a bit small. The staff were excellent." (99523771)
Room was modern and spacious. The gymnasium was well equipped.
Long walk from carpark to room with lots of lugguage.
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Amanda ( Young couple)
from Neath , United Kingdom;GB on March 26, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was in a excellent and quite location with lovely walks behind the hotel. The leisure facilities were excellent and the swimming pool had a lovely roman bath theme. The resteraunt was excellent and the food was fabulous and the breakfast was good as well. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful." (99494691)
The room was lovely and spacious and had a balcony which overlooked the thames river.
Everything was spot on.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 14, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was generally very good. The dinner on the first night was a different standard to the second - the latter being much better. The location was excellent and the staff very helpful. We used the hotel as we live near Tortworth Court and use their facilities sometimes including meals" (99135075)
Clean and quiet
It was rather out of the way and the area outside was cluttered with cleaning equipment and old televisions
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Christine ( Mature couple)
from Dunstable , United Kingdom;GB on April 1, 2007
comfortable and spacious rooms- hotel leisure facilities very good and very clean.
the cleanliness of the accommodation was not up to standard.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on March 8, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"We very much enjoyed our stay at the hotel. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Food was good and surroundings were excellent. Will definately return." (99371523)
All aspects were good
good have been a little cleaner
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Deborah ( Young couple)
from Reading , United Kingdom;GB on February 18, 2007
the hotel and staff were polite and efficient, excellent stay and will certainly stay again
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Max ( Mature couple)
from St albans , United Kingdom;GB on February 14, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Staff were very friendly and polite. Breakfast was very good, dinner was ok" (99765403)
Clean an tidy room
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Richard ( Young couple)
from Crosthwaite , United Kingdom;GB on January 31, 2007
It was very comfortable and we found the reception staff to very be very helpful and discreet
The facilities were very good, however, breakfast did seem a bit scatty with guests queing every where and a bit cramped
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on January 13, 2007
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"I did not feel that the hotel was as clean as I would have expected a four star hotel to be. Was on a bus route directly into Oxford." (99949081)
The Food was fantastic, The bedroom was lovely.
I felt that this was not as efficient as a four star hotel should be.
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Colette ( Young couple)
from Ware , United Kingdom;GB on December 6, 2006
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel is lovely, I would definitely recommend it. Its in a beautiful setting, with the river just behind it. The staff were really friendly and welcoming, they couldn't do enough for us. The swimming pool and spa area was very relaxing. We would certainly stay at this hotel again if we are in the Oxford area. Very good value for money." (99964553)
Our room was very spacious.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on November 25, 2006
Very quaint, with picturesque and peaceful surroundings. Each room is individual. Reception staff remembered my name.
See below.
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Martin ( Young couple)
from Market drayton , United Kingdom;GB on November 24, 2006
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was really well maintained and gave us a really relaxing time. This was the first stay away from our young daughter in three years and we were glad we chose this hotel. The staff was friendly and efficient and the facilities were excellent. I highly recommend anyone to stay here." (99086398)
The hotel was excellent we realy enjoyed our stay and found it very relaxing. The room was raly comfortable.
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Paul ( Young couple)
from Bristol , United Kingdom;GB on November 16, 2006
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"There was no acknowledgement from any of the staff. The barman never spoke a word and dinner in the restaraunt seemed to be an inconveience. The food was very average for a 4 star hotel. For breakfast there was no welcome and the service and welcome we received overall was poor." (99637792)
The Hotel is in a nice setting next to the River Thames. The room was cosy and well furnished.
The bathroom was looking tired and the shower was low so I had to stoop to use it !
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on October 28, 2006
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The facilities were excellant and the staff very helpful. Our only criticism was the delay in getting into our room but the management made us feel comfortable and retified the problem. Do take your swimming costumes, the pool is excellant and one depth throughout so ideal for children." (99251387)
A hotel full of character which is set in beautiful grounds. Rooms are spacious and of a very high stantard.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on September 1, 2006
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was very easy to find and the grounds are amazing you have the River Thames just on the doorstep which you have an amazing view of while you eat it is a nice fresh a clean hotel and nothing is out of place. Once you have been you want to go back time and again i know we do" (3305242343)
There was lots of space in the room,really nice views and nice seating areas where you could enjoy a drink both inside and out
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Mark ( Young couple)
from Luton , United Kingdom;GB on August 30, 2006
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"We only stayed overnight but will definately be returning in the future. We were very impressed with the hospitality, especially the bar staff and the happy french gentleman who greeted us at breakfast. The breakfast was superb. We cannot fault this hotel and look forward to returning with our family in the near future." (99304094)
We were very pleased with the room. The sheets were crisp and white and the room was spotless.The swimming pool was wonderful.Wish we could of stayed longer.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on August 4, 2006
large clean room
tv remote missing & replacement did not work
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Trevor ( Mature couple)
from Pinner , United Kingdom;GB on June 23, 2006
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"We had a really nice relaxing break at the Four Pillars - it's a quality 4*hotel set in spacious grounds right next to the river Thames. Bright and modern with excellent leisure facilities, it's worth coming here just for the pool, spa etc. The room was very clean and well equipped. The staff we encountered seemed very helpful and friendly. Hotel meals, drinks and snacks a bit pricey but that's a common critisism and this place is no different in that respect. The food though was fresh and tasty and the breakfast choice and quality excellent - fortunate as there appears to be no alternative eateries within easy walking distance. Just down the road is picturesque Sandford Lock on the river Thames which is well worth the stroll. There's also a family restaurant type pub place there but get there early if you're hungry as they stop serving food at 8.30 pm, they also don't serve sandwiches on Saturdays and the service is atrocious - settled on the Catherine Wheel just up the road, a good local pub!" (3304870121)
Pleasant peaceful surroundings with excellent leisure facilities.
Having to leave it behind and go back to the drudge!
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on June 16, 2006
Absolutely everything, from the location which is gorgeous to the friendliness of the staff.
Nothing to dislike apart from having the weekend come to an end.
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Peter ( Other)
from Lancing , United Kingdom;GB on June 14, 2006
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford-on-Thames - Reviews & Ratings"Nice hotel, but there are plenty just as nice that i feel would be more responsive to their guests needs, so next time I would use another hotel" (3304688504)
We stayed in a ground floor room and had a very bad nights sleep the first night because of the heat, I asked reception for another room on a higher floor or a fan for the second night and she said she would see what she could do, and that turned out to be nothing, she never even got back to me about it.
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