Voco Oxford Thames By Ihg in Kennington (Oxfordshire), England

Voco Oxford Thames occupies a 15th-century manor house with 30 acres of manicured gardens along the River Thames. The hotel holds a Green Key certification for environmental responsibility. Guests have access to a heated indoor swimming pool, a tennis court, and a leisure club with sauna and steam room.

Guest rooms include complimentary local snacks and drinks. Many rooms offer river or garden views, and some come with a private terrace. The hotel provides family rooms, facilities for disabled guests, and pet bowls for those traveling with dogs.

On-site dining is at Napier's, a restaurant focused on the best local produce with evolving seasonal menus. The bar serves a variety of drinks and snacks, and breakfast in the room is available. The hotel also offers special diet menus and kids' meals.

The spa offers a wide range of treatments including facials, body treatments, massages, and beauty services. Wellness facilities include a fitness centre, a sauna, a steam room, and a heated indoor swimming pool. Spa/wellness packages and locker rooms are available.

The hotel is three miles from Oxford city centre, with a bus stop outside providing direct access to the Ashmolean Museum and Bodleian Library. The grounds offer direct access to scenic river walks and a footpath to the Thames. Nearby attractions include Oxford University's 38 colleges, Bicester Village for shopping, and Blenheim Palace.

Location: Historic manor on River Thames, 3 miles from Oxford

Rooms: River/garden views, complimentary local snacks

Dining: Napier's seasonal menus, bar, kids' meals

Wellness: Indoor pool, sauna, steam room, spa treatments

Grounds: 30 acres gardens, tennis court, river walks

Certification: Green Key environmental award