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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 of 5
Park St, OX20 1SZ, England
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Macdonald Bear Hotel
Ranked #4 of 6 hotels in Woodstock
4.0 of 5 stars 279 Reviews
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  • Very good(13)
  • Reception staff(5)
  • Car park(5)
  • First nights(5)
  • Wine list(4)
  • Really nice(3)
  • Old coaching inn(3)
  • Room service(3)
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West Yorks
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

We used the Hotel as a stopping point on our way to Southampton, on arriving our booking hadn't arrived, this was done a third party. The reception staff and duty manager were excellent and extremely helpfull, rang the third party and organised everything. The Hotel was what we expected old and quirky, sloping floors with lots of character. The room... More

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Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

My daughter has just got married, and the Bear Hotel was used for the reception and accomodation. I can honestly say that all our expectations were thoroughly exceeded, in terms of quality, customer services and - a characteristic sadly missing these days - a sensitivity to client needs. The Operations Manager, Sean Denny, deserves particular praise for ensuring everything ran... More

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Perth
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We stayed at this lovely hotel in May and had both dinner and a full English breakfast here. Staff were very helpful and the meals delightful. The room was spacious, well appointed with an entrance hall opening up off the courtyard. Beautifully decorated room,and spotlessly clean- a real treat to stay here.

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Madison, Connecticut
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We had a lovely stay in the Bear Hotel on an overnight trip to see Blenheim. The town of Woodstock is, of course, entirely charming; like the town, the hotel is just on the edge of so-cute-it's-twee, but manages to rescue itself by being genuine. It's just the sort of hotel I like: elegant without being stiff. The staff were... More

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casakidd
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is a really good hotel, tons of character, great location and I really wanted to love it but to be honest, for the money .........nope! Not for me. I stayed for one night when on a business trip and was allocated a room overlooking the main street in Woodstock (room45). Some people might say it was 'quaint' but to... More

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UK
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

On check-in we found we had been upgraded to a 'Feature' room, which was nice. The room itself was well proportioned and furnished to a fairly high standard. The cleanliness left a wee bit to be desired - the dust on one of the bedside tables was thick, and obviously hadn't been attended to in days. The previous occupant's used... More

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Nuneaton, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Stayed here over new year as a treat after spending christmas in london and had a very disappointing experience. The staff did not seem interested in what they were doing or addressing any concerns we had, they said that the manager had gone on holiday and left them to it. We ate in the restaurant which had run out of... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Very efficient & friendly staff but bit formal , but then it is a large chain hotel . Beautiful building , very old & all refurbed to high standard . Room was large overlooking the front with fridge which is useful . We didn't eat in the hotel but excellent restaurants / pubs around & great place for breakfast virtually... More

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Dear meerkatwanderer, Thank you for taking the time to write such a helpful review of The Bear Hotel following your recent stay. I was pleased to note that you enjoyed your stay with us overall – particularly your bedroom and the efficiency of the staff. I have passed your comments on to the team as I know they will be... More

London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We stayed on a Saturday night in February and had booked a package that included breakfast and admission to Blenhim Palace. Staff were polite but had a bit of a wait to check in. Room was clean with good facilities and information. Dressing gowns were soft and snug, bed comfortable and bathroom clean. The carpet was a little tired with... More

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Dear StephieH83, Thank you for taking the time to complete your review following your recent visit to The Bear Hotel, Woodstock. I was pleased to note that you enjoyed your stay overall however may I reiterate my sincere apologies for the shortfalls you experienced. At The Bear we are committed to high standards and I would like to reassure you... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012 via mobile
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For a bank holiday getaway we decided to treat ourselves to a 2 night break in the beautiful town of Woodstock. We also decided to push the boat out and book a 4* hotel. When we arrived we were greeted by a very friendly member of staff who directed us to our room. This is where things went downhill, the... More

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Dear WooWoogle, Thank you for taking the time to complete your review following your recent visit to The Bear Hotel, Woodstock. I was pleased to note that you enjoyed some aspects of your stay however may I reiterate my sincere apologies for the shortfalls you experienced. At The Bear we are committed to high standards and I would like to... More

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  • Hotel Macdonald Bear
  • Macdonald Bear Woodstock
  • Bear Hotel Woodstock
  • Bear Hotel Uk Woodstock
Address: Park St, OX20 1SZ, England
Price range (per night):* 159 AUD - 322 AUD

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