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Reviews of The Porterhouse Grill & Rooms

4 out of 5
The Porterhouse Grill & Rooms
68-69 Mill Street, Oxford, England

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An upgrade to the rooms above the restaurant model. Though not luxurious, our room 4 at the back of the top floor was great for us: comfortable, clean, nicely decorated and quiet. The restaurant part was more a charming steakhouse than a pub. Breakfast was top notch with one meaty option including steak. Dinner there too a great experience, though not inexpensive. The option though for just a pint before closing was enjoyable. Location was also good for us: close but not too close to the crazy of Oxford, in a walkable residential area with pub and eating options downstairs and right nearby. All staff encountered were pleasant and effective.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Nichola on 22 May 2024
Thank you for the positive review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you again in the future!

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night in Oxford- Room was clean and comfortable - no air conditioning - we had a comfortable night but may be unbearable in warmer weather. Staff was very accommodating - let us store our luggage both before checkin and after. Stairs leading up to room are very steep- but overall an excellent place to stay .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Nichola on 22 May 2024
Thank you for the review, we are please you had a comfortable stay and hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Hot shower, nice bed, great breakfast. Room needs more lighting & another chair.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Chris S on 12 May 2024
Thank you for your kind review, and your feedback, we will take this under advisement. Hope to see you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a good location close to Oxford Station. Great breakfast and great service from the front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Chris S on 12 May 2024
Thank you for your amazing review, come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing cooked to perfection in my opinion, nice staff,our coffee machine was a bit dirty but apart from that all clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Chris S on 5 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing comment, we are all so happy you enjoyed your stay at the Porterhouse. We are extremely sorry the coffee machine was slightly dirty, but thank you for bringing it to our attention we will not let it happen again. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Nona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great meals-lovely large room
This is a lovely historic building with beautifully appointed rooms and a Five Star Steakhouse. We had the best meal of our entire 16 day trip to the UK-the steak was the most flavorful of any I have ever eaten. An absolute MUST VISIT if you eat red meat. The only issue we had was the staircase to our room. They did assist us with our heavy bag but it was a chore. Hotels.com should insist on knowing #of stair steps required for those of us who need to know. Breakfast was delicious-a lovely pub, with beautiful rooms, but being young and healthy is recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Porterhouse team on 31 Oct 2023
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Porterhouse team on 28 Sept 2023
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint, Quiet & Cosy
This is a nice little high-end pub/inn. We stayed two nights and though the building is old, with wonky floors and tight staircases, it's very warm, cosy and relaxing to stay in. I would recommend it and stay again next time I'm visiting in Oxford :D Not too far from the city centre either, ~ 20min walk if you're leisurely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Nichola on 25 Sept 2023
Hi Alexander,Thank you for the lovely review! We look forward to welcoming you back!

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing.
Hotel/Inn and restaurant were both disappointing. Room - no extra amenities, door very difficult to open from inside the room, coffee maker broken, shower very difficult to adjust. Steak at steak restaurant mediocre…difficult to cut. My butter sauce tipped and it took so long for them to bring another that I was finished eating. Only plus was close in proximity to train station and gentleman who was there when we arrived to hold our bags was pleasant and breakfast person tried to get our coffee pot to work for us and concluded that yes indeed it was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Porterhouse on 22 Sept 2023
Hi - thanks for the feedback, we are looking into these above comments to get them addressed.

4/10 Poor

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Porterhouse team on 12 Sept 2023
Hi Carlos - If you could some feedback for the low score we would be grateful

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Porterhouse team on 4 Sept 2023
Thanks for the review.

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
We’ve just got back from a very enjoyable stay in Oxford. The staff at The Porterhouse were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble for them. Their friendly welcoming attitude was really appreciated. They even nipped out to buy Amaretto for me when they ran out! Our room was nice and the food was incredible. I had the best fillet steak I’ve ever eaten. We parked at the Seagate Park and Ride which was only a 5 minute bus ride away and so much cheaper than using one of the car parks in the city. We would definitely recommend The Porterhouse 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Chris S on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you so much Eleanor for your wonderful review, we are all glad at The Porterhouse that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfortable small hotel
comfortable beds. quiet small hotel within walking distance to oxford city center and train station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Porterhouse team on 1 Aug 2023
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our second visit to the Porterhouse and it was just as great this time as our visit last year. The staff are helpful and friendly, the rooms are adorable and spacious for two people! The dining at the restaurant in the property is first class, perhaps one of the best steakhouses I have been to. An easy walk to the heart of Oxford and the train station, this is a gem!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Christopher Alexander on 18 July 2023
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from The Porterhouse team on 15 July 2023
Thanks for your lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Superb restaurant on premises. Intimate and friendly but not intrusively so, like BnBs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from The Porterhouse team on 27 June 2023
thanks for the lovely review!

8/10 Good

Alun j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
couple of days away.
We thought the hotel was lovely. The room was large. The hanging space for clothes was short, which wasn't good for hanging dresses. We felt the room could have benefited from a comfortable chair there is room. The curtains were difficult to close in the bay window because of the desk, they needed to be closed as the blinds were not black out blinds. The hotel was within easy walking distance to the town, but it was a nuisance parking. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from The Porterhouse team on 16 June 2023
thanks for the feedback ill pass it on to the owner. we glad you enjoyed your stay/

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and property in general was really lovely, as well as clean. The food and drinks were very good and the staff were faultless, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Chris on 4 June 2023
Thanks for a very nice review Alice we are happy you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly place very close to the station an
Lovely friendly service, delicious breakfast and perfect for our family get together. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from The Porterhouse Team on 15 May 2023
Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from The Porterhouse team on 11 May 2023
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Porterhouse staff were extremely accommodating. Upon notifying them of our late arrival they willingly stayed later to make sure we could get into our room. Everyone was very kind, the service was excellent, and the breakfast was delicious. It’s a reasonable walk to the city center and right next to the train station. I highly recommend anyone stay here if visiting Oxford.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from The Porterhouse Team on 14 Apr 2023
Thank you for staying with us!

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old property with age appropriate quirks. Near to train station. However seem unprepared for when guests arrive - rooms unheated. Seemed surprised I was not willing to accept this. Evening meal beautiful - particularly if you are a steak fan. Breakfast less so - if you don't want a poached egg and orange juice, forget it..... Very poor options or the ability to simply adapt an option
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from The porterhouse team on 6 Apr 2023
Thanks for the feedback I will pass this on to the housekeeping and kitchen team.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful boutique hotel 5 minutes walk away from the station. Staff are so friendly and helpful, food is delicious (book a table as it gets very busy!), rooms are delightful and very comfortable. This is our third visit and won’t be our last!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from The Porterhouse team on 23 Mar 2023
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from The porterhouse team on 6 Apr 2023
thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from The Porterhouse Team on 26 Feb 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb
Lovely pub in a quiet residential road. Easy 10 minutes walk into centre of town. Breakfast top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from The Porterhouse Team on 20 Feb 2023
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Little Gem
A visit to Oxford. The porterhouse Property is within easy reach of the city centre, we parked at the seacroft park and ride 5minutes up the road and paid £15 for 48hrs parking and return bus to use within 72hours. Lovely large rooms with beautiful rain shower and nicely decorated. Water and milk held in bottles in a fridge on the first floor so keeps it cold and fresh. As there are only 7 rooms we weren’t disturbed at all during the night with people banging doors etc. we had our evening meal there and can thoroughly recommend it was superb and then breakfast the next morning was fabulous and included in the price. I had Eggs Benedict and my partner a vegetarian grill which set us up for the next day. Overall a lovely stay and we would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from The Porterhouse Team on 16 Dec 2022
Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the steakhouse and the room!! Great service from the staff for our 3 days in Oxford!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from The Porterhouse Team on 27 Nov 2022
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room with nice additions
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 26 Nov 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Blythe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from The Porterhouse Team on 26 Oct 2022
Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay, very friendly and helpful staff. Didn’t get to try the steaks unfortunately but will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 23 Oct 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub with large, comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 2 Oct 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

8/10 Good

Lillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Porterhouse
The porterhouse had good food. It was odd to walk through the pub to get through the rooms. The rooms were spacious and gad great bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 24 Sept 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Nhuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish there is air condition.
Very clean and good location. Very nice services from staffs with cooked ordered breakfast. Only issue that no air condition, the fans can't beat the August heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 8 Sept 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 23 Oct 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Mary Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean comfortable staff helpful and we had dinner was exceptional as was breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 14 Aug 2022
Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 14 Aug 2022
Thankyou!!

10/10 Excellent

ChingChing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious and the bathroom is very clean. We did enjoy the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from The Porterhouse Team on 8 Aug 2022
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 23 July 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 16 July 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Porterhouse is a fantastic mix of a classic inn / pub, best in class steakhouse and wonderfully pleasant boutique hotel, if you stay in one of their seven rooms. The staff is super friendly, helpful and attentive! We had a fantastic stay and meal here and highly recommend this property for a meal and stay while in Oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 13 July 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and it was nice to have a restaurant in the lobby!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Jeff on 16 June 2022
Hi Michael Many thanks for your nice review. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 6 June 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Petrena

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 27 Apr 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical stay
We had an absolute magical weekend in Oxford staying at the Porterhouse Grill , the breakfast, the room , the staff, the evening meal all perfect ! Nothing was too much trouble which lead to a relaxing stay! We will be back , Sarah & Phil
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from The Porterhouse Team on 12 Apr 2022
Thank you for the lovely feedback!

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 6 Apr 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, lovely well equipped rooms (very clean too) and a superb breakfast. Hope to be back soon, would recommend to all!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 12 Mar 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday break
Good location, just 15 minute easy walk into City. 2 night stay to celebrate my birthday and to walk around this fabulous City. Lovely comfortable room and great steak restaurant (other available). Most amazing breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from The Porterhouse Team on 23 Feb 2022
Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night stay
nice boutique hotel. friendly service. Brilliant restaurant. super relaxed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from The Porterhouse team on 20 Feb 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!