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Discover Platinum Pillows: Oxford’s Premium Serviced Apartments

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:18:00 GMT

Are you coming to Oxford for work, family time, medical visits, or simply a relaxing break? Skip the hotel queues and experience a more comfortable, private approach to short‑term stays. Platinum Pillows , based in Oxford and managed via Platinum Pillows Management Services Ltd, delivers affordable luxury in self‑catered, fully equipped apartments, perfect for guests seeking flexibility, space, and excellent service.

1. Why Choose Platinum Pillows?

Home-by‑hotel-quality : Spacious apartments feature hotel‑standard beds and linens, well‑appointed kitchens, modern bathrooms, and complimentary toiletries.
Exceptional value : With rates that can be up to 30% lower than hotels, these serviced apartments offer broad cost savings, especially for longer stays.
All-inclusive perks : Electricity, water, gas, council tax, TV licence, and Wi‑Fi are included. There's even a welcome pack to help you settle in.
Flexible and stress‑free check‑in
Simple keyless PIN codes or smart lock systems offer convenient access without the wait.

2. What to Expect in the Apartments

Beautifully furnished interiors with plush bedding and soft mattresses.
Fully equipped kitchens with utensils, washer/dryer, fridge and cooker.
Free private parking in many apartments.
A peaceful garden setting in some locations. You may even spot squirrels!
Friendliness and promptness of hosts. Guests rave about quick fixes, welcome touches, and hassle‑free check‑in.

3. Booking Tips

Cancellation policy : Free cancellations are allowed more than 14 days before arrival. Late cancel or no‑show may incur full charge.
Deposit & damages : A security deposit (£250) may be pre‑authorised. Any smoking or damage may result in further charges.
Cleaning service : Daily housekeeping isn’t included by default, but for longer stays, weekly or bi weekly cleans can be arranged. Towels and linens are provided.

If you're planning a trip to Oxford that calls for greater comfort, privacy, and flexibility than a typical hotel, Platinum Pillows is a smart, stylish, and budget-savvy choice. With glowing reviews, thoughtful design, and inclusive pricing, they combine the best of hotel-quality service and home comfort, just without the hotel price tag. Book early to secure your ideal apartment and enjoy all that Oxford has to offer.

Platinum Guide to Oxford - The Must Sees

james@jamesquayle.co.uk (James Quayle Creative Limited) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:55:14 GMT

These tourist hotspots dotted around Oxford city centre contribute to the character and feel Oxford which is said to have been nurtured from the 11th century.

1. Oxford Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours

This popular open-air tour bus rides show you truly what Oxford has to offer, with the opportunity to hop off at 20 locations around Oxford allows you to explore at a low fee.

2. Theatre

Oxford has multiple venues for performing arts. Popular ones include: New Theatre Oxford (a wide range of live drama, opera, gigs, comedy), The Sheldonian Theatre (more classical performances e.g. opera) and the Oxford Playhouse.

3. Museums

Oxford has a wide range of museums for people to visit. The world famous Ashmolean founded in 1683 the home of extraordinary art and archaeological collections...

… More include the Pitt Rivers Museum, the Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Oxford, and the Museum of the History of Science – which holds a blackboard used in a lecture by Albert Einstein.

4. Collage Buildings and Greens

Visit one of the oldest universities in the world. This is possible to do with or without a tour guide, either way you can admire the stunning architecture and perfectly maintained greens.

5. The Oxford Artisan Distillery

Offering a wide range of tours to give a behind the scenes experience in the craft distilling with sustainable approaches and their hand-built copper stills.

6. Bodleian Library & New College

This famous library hosts some great historical treasures from the Magna Carta and Jane Austen manuscripts. Also, both famously feature in many of the early Harry Potter films helping to create the iconic gothic backdrop that became the unmistakeable Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

7. 'Inspector Morse', 'Lewis' & 'Endeavour' Walking Tour

Visit the sights where popular scenes were filmed with insider tales from cast and crew members with a flexible itinerary.

Events Worth a Visit

james@jamesquayle.co.uk (James Quayle Creative Limited) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:50:15 GMT

This page highlights a few hugely popular annual festivals/events for both tourists and locals that run in Oxford. People come far and wide for some of these events and would definitely be worth

a visit!

If you want to attend one of these fantastic events to avoid disappointment visit our website for accommodation and book now!

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1. Common People Festival

Music and Arts festival with live music from The Jacksons to current DJs – 26th -27th May in 2018.

2. May Day

This great experience started 500 years ago, listen to the choristers sing from Magdalen tower to celebrate May morning which turns into a day of celebrations – 1st May

3. Foodies Festival

UKs biggest food festival! It runs over the August Bank Holiday weekend, meet celebrity chefs or listen to

popular bands – South Park, Headington Road.

4. Cowley Road Carnival

This takes place on the first Sunday of July, an award-winning cultural extravaganza that celebrates

everything special and different about the community of Oxford. – Cowley Road.

5. Literary Festival

Over 350 writers flock to the famous 8-day festival to discuss affairs literary, political, historical, environmental and culinary – Christchurch, Oxford.

Locals Information for the True Oxford Experience

james@jamesquayle.co.uk (James Quayle Creative Limited) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:24:59 GMT

This list is also built purely from what locals recommend visitors to experience that may not be as commonly recommended as the “Must-Sees”. However, according to the locals, they’re also Must-Sees!

1. Alice's Shop

Alice in Wonderland themed shop – 83 St Aldates

2. Punting on the River Cherwell

Fantastic with a picnic on a sunny day – Magdalen Bridge Boathouse or Cherwell Boathouse (Great Restaurant here too) – both available for boat hire

3. Factory Tours

If you are interested engineering or automotives, Mini Plant Oxford offer factory tours.

4. The Covered Market

A covered market with stalls offering food, gifts, fashion, flowers - Market Street, Oxford

5. Oxford Castle

Take a guided tour around the city and climb the Saxon tower for a 360-degree view of Oxford - 44-46 Oxford Castle

6. Port Meadow

Large stretch of ancient land in the city, wild flowers, grazing animals. Visit the 17th century pub 'The Perch' - Port Meadow, Walton Well Road.

Locals Food Recommendations

james@jamesquayle.co.uk (James Quayle Creative Limited) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:53:36 GMT

This is a list of some top places for food and drink in Oxford constructed from recommendations given by locals. Ranging from tourist favourites to those hidden gems only the locals know about.

1. The Coconut Tree

Sri Lankan restaurant/ cocktail bar (76 St. Clements Street)

2. Spiced Roots

Jamaican Restaurant (64 Cowley Road)

3. The Oxford Kitchen

Fine Dining (215 Banbury Road)

4. Yeti Nepalese Restaurant

Indian, Asian & Nepalese (237 Cowley Road)

5. Atomic Burger

Comic/ Marvel themed, funky milkshakes, great burgers (92 Cowley Road)

6. Home

British Pub with seasonal menu (200 Abingdon Road)

7. Happy Friday Kitchen

Vegan hotspot, serving famous burger with cheese fries - Vegan Friendly (282 Cowley Road)

8. Kazbar

Popular Spanish Tapas, great atmosphere (25-27 Cowley Road)

9. The Black Boy

Award winning gastropub, great traditional food (91 Old High Street, Headington)

10. Ben's Cookies

The first of the Ben's Cookies branches opened in Oxford, if you haven't had one Ben's Cookies it's definitely worth a try! (108 Covered Market)