[08/01/2008] The lonely Planet Guide claims that the Randolph is Oxfords "most famous" hotel. Situated in a "glorious neo-Gothic building", opposite the Ashmolean, England's "oldest" museum, its surroundings are said to "reek" of "exquisite" good taste.
The hotel has recently been refurbished, keeping its "grand" proportions, but loosing its "frumpy" furnishings. Public rooms are "elegant", with "giant" fireplaces, a magnificent staircase, and are generally "satisfying".
The guestrooms go from being "quietly" stylish, to being "classical elegance" with features such as "extravagant" four-poster beds. The restaurant has an "incredibly high" ceiling, and is "filled" with light. The Lonely Planet Guide says that it is a "rather subdued" dinner spot, and that Morse Bar is much "livelier".
n the basement, there is a "dimly lit" spa, which is said to be a "treat".
Just down the road, the guide suggests to visit the Cornmarket for a spot of shopping, the Covered market for edible "goodies" or Little Clarendon Street for boutiques, bars and restaurants.
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