Located near the Sydney Cricket Ground, Oxford House offers a luxurious retreat with a poolside bar and restaurant. Enjoy breakfast or light fare at one of two on-site restaurants, unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, or take in views from the terrace. Guests have praised helpful staff.
World Square Shopping Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive
Sydney Redfern Station - 4 min drive
Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
Sydney Central Station - 19 min walk
Kings Cross Station - 15 min walk
Museum Station - 16 min walk
Central Light Rail Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Thai Nesia Restaurant - 3 min walk
TenTo - 6 min walk
The Village Inn - 4 min walk
Arthouse Kitchen - 1 min walk
Organic Bread Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
Oxford House
When you stay at Oxford House, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Sydney Cricket Ground. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Busby's, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Kings Cross Station is just 15 minutes by foot.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
55 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Pool gate
Fence around the pool
What to do
Golfing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1969
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 34
2 stairs to reach property
Area rugs in room
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Busby's - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Pool Bar - This poolside restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
El Primo Sanchez - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Arts Hotel Paddington
Arts Paddington
Arts Hotel
Oxford House Hotel
Arts Hotel Paddington
Oxford House Paddington
Oxford House Hotel Paddington
Frequently asked questions
Does Oxford House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Oxford House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Oxford House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Oxford House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Oxford House?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Oxford House.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Oxford House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Oxford House?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Oxford House and nearby?
Oxford House has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Oxford House?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring pool views and poolside dining.
What's the area around Oxford House like?
Oxford House is a short 13-minute walk from Hyde Park and 14 minutes' walk from Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
25 Mar 2025
Claire
Claire, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 Mar 2025
Hannah
Hannah, 8-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
31 Jan 2025
Disappointed
We did read the reviews and got slightly concerned, however we always like to judge for ourselves.
I was hoping this would be a new spot we'd love to stay at when in Sydney for work but we won't be returning.
Firstly it says the hotel has parking but on arrival, we got told they don't. Thankfully, the gentleman let us stay in the car park for a $50 charge which is fine - we always expect to pay for parking in Sydney.
Secondly, we read the lift was working on a review from 3 weeks ago. The lift still isn't working and they said it's going to be a while.
Thirdly, we had no towels in our room so had to request we got some from reception. When we had a shower we discovered there was a massive leak in the seal and water went all over the floor of the whole room that doesn't have a rug. We also read about this issue on a review from weeks ago. You think they wouldn't still put people in that room until the issue is fixed. The room number is 320!
And lastly, they did move us to a new room after I requested it because our floor was covered in water. We found 2 large cockroaches in the new room. The gentleman who served us was very understanding and kind and did also seem embarrassed because of these issues that I feel are ongoing problems for this hotel but have just not been looked at properly.
On check out, I did inform the new receptionist of our issue and he was quite arrogant about it all but did comp our parking. If they fix up some basic things, this hotel could be ok.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 Jan 2025
Suvi
Suvi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 Jan 2025
I have been wanting to stay at OH for quite a while. The hotel is nice & well located to Darlinghurst & Paddington. Room was huge (Terrace room - 2 bathrooms, lounge & bed) but the road noise was terrible. The lift was broken for our entire stay, being on the third floor & lugging cases up & down the stairs was not ideal. Given free cocktails at the pool but couldn’t use them as the pool bar closed quite early. Two air con systems but one was leaking & luckily not the one that had my phone under it charging! Overall I think it’s okay but the Oxford Street road noise will put me off staying again.
Harmony
Harmony, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
The upgrade was very appreciated, the staff all very pleasant and helpful and the pool perfect👍
Loretta
Loretta, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Dec 2024
julie
julie, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Dec 2024
Fiona
Fiona, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 Dec 2024
The staff were fantastic but out room was next to the exit and the door wasn’t a soft close!
Sheridan
Sheridan, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
Gabriella
Gabriella, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Dec 2024
For our one night stay, thought with the location and standard of room great value. The room was modern, loved the tiles in bathroom and how the space was used wisely. The bathrooms near pool were really great too.
The front desk staff did seem unorganised and hard to communicate with. We were told we would get a text message when room was ready, which never came. The room wasn’t ready by 2pm and we saw others check in after us, go straight to a room (gave benefit of doubt that they had different room type). On check out, I asked if parking would be charged to the card given at check in, and was confidently told yes, but not the case and charged to a different card.
The parking is terrible and definitely shouldn’t be charged $50 to use. Very tight space (there is maybe 6 parks available total and you’re down amongst the property services workers (which I have no issue with - it must be horrible for them), with no signage on how to get to the front desk.
Alissa
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2024
Room nice and clean. Large bathroom and quality bedding. Staff member helped us get netlix which wasnt working in our room. Car parking was limited but thankfully we had a disabled sticker so managed to get a bigger carpark that worked for us. Staff were friendly and helpful and we had a pleasant overnight stay.
Linda
Linda, 1-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
Nice place . Friendly staff, restaurant brekky was good. Thank you
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Dec 2024
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2024
Ivan
Ivan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
1 Dec 2024
Overpriced for what was provided:
Bathroom is tidy and with the bar the rooms are ready noisy. My room smelt like smoke the entire time
Eliza
Eliza, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Nov 2024
If I could give 10 stars for staff I would. I had to travel with my 2 kids while my husband was having surgery so needed something close to the hospital. There was an error with my booking however it was generously rectified. Facilities are excellent, really clean and food is delicious. The pool was a life saver for my autistic child for regulation.
Highly recommend staying.
Bec
Bec, 1-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
The staff were great! Very friendly and helpful. The downstairs bar/restaurant is so convenient and the food was delicious. I didn't use the pool area/bar (this seems more suitable for twenty-something year olds who are there to PARTY). A bit of a party house but it did NOT make my stay uncomfortable.The lift was not working (but staff did the heavy lifting). My room was dark and dingy and the bathroom, although clean, had septic smell. Bed comfortable and linen clean and crisp. (room needs more light). On a good bus route too.
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2024
Very friendly staff, nice rooms and good breakfast.
James
James, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 Nov 2024
I liked that it was an old building with new renovations. I like that they allowed us to change rooms when the ac unit leaked water. However in the first room there was a cockroach in it. Showers in both rooms leaked all over the floor and the door to the shower would push the rug when getting out of the shower, but overall it was a nice place to stay. Pool was gorgeous and quiet.
Lorrin
Lorrin, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
The property was well located to the allianz stadium, it took us about 7 mins to walk there which was awesome. Just down Oxford road is a plethora of restaurants. We also walked from the hotel to the Opera House stopping at the Anzac Memorial.
The rooms all have queen beds, small bathroom with shower. There are the basic coffee, tee, Nespresso, small fridge. I loved that the room was not cluttered with furniture which was not needed.
We didn’t take advantage of the pool restaurant/bar as I was travelling with a minor. I absolutely loved the hotel and the staff were amazing.