Cvent Supplier Network

voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel

Henley Road Sandford on Thames, Oxford, England, OX4 4GX
 |  
Venue image

About us

Experience the charm and history of voco Oxford Thames, ideally situated along the tranquil banks of the River Thames, just moments from the heart of Oxford. Our hotel, with a heritage dating back to the Middle Ages, offers a unique blend of historical elegance and modern comfort, making it an ideal venue for both business and leisure. Immerse yourself in the quintessential Oxfordshire countryside, surrounded by 30 acres of beautifully manicured gardens and fresh country air. We provide an array of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay, including a relaxing leisure club and spa, as well as exquisite dining at our onsite restaurant, Napier's. For business travellers, voco Oxford Thames offers a range of versatile meeting and event spaces, perfect for conferences, seminars, and corporate retreats. Our dedicated events team will work with you to ensure your event is seamless and successful, providing state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional service. During your stay, we recommend exploring Oxford’s rich history with visits to the Ashmolean Museum, Pitt Rivers Museum, and the Bodleian Libraries. Discover the world-renowned Oxford University, comprising 38 independent colleges, or take a guided tour of the historic Oxford Castle and Prison to delve into centuries of the city's past. Whether you're here for business or leisure, our aim is to deliver outstanding hospitality and ensure every moment of your stay is memorable. Come on in to voco Oxford Thames.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandVOCO
Built1997
Renovated2018
Total meeting space19,386 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms104
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services
Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference
Recreational activities
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa or salon
  • Tennis courts

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (2)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key (FEE)

Certification body: Keep Britain Tidy

Issued: 7/29/2025 Expires: 7/31/2026
Sustainability Certifications
BREEAM

Certification body: BRE Group

Issued: 11/5/2024 Expires: 11/5/2027

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 14, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

Seasonal Availability

Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.
High season
May 01 - Jul 31Sep 01 - Sep 30
Shoulder season
Oct 01 - Dec 12
Low season
Aug 06 - Aug 31Jan 08 - Apr 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
19,385.8 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,948.3 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,916.0 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available

Floor Plans

Download floor plans for this venue.

Menus

Download catering menus for this venue.
Explore Meeting Rooms
Explore Meeting Rooms
Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.

Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
E-Shape
Hollow square
Talk show
T-Shape
Oxford Suite
1,872.9 sq. ft.
75 x 25 sq. ft.
9.0 ft.
200
40
140
140
200
80
50
80
40
50
-
40
Headington
624.3 sq. ft.
25 x 25 sq. ft.
9.0 ft.
40
20
40
30
40
24
20
20
-
20
--
Iffley
624.3 sq. ft.
25 x 25 sq. ft.
9.0 ft.
40
20
40
30
40
24
20
20
-
20
-
20
Cowley
624.3 sq. ft.
25 x 25 sq. ft.
9.0 ft.
40
20
30
30
40
24
20
20
-
20
-
20
Little Barn
796.5 sq. ft.
20.0 x 40.0 sq. ft.
20.0 ft.
90
26
60
60
90
24
26
36
26
26
-
26
Hinksey
258.3 sq. ft.
16.0 x 16.0 sq. ft.
9.0 ft.
8
-
8
8
8
6
8
6
----
Kennington
1,948.3 sq. ft.
50 x 39.0 sq. ft.
30.0 ft.
100
30
70
70
100
48
30
42
30
30
-
30
The Conservatory
1,916.0 sq. ft.
49.0 x 39.0 sq. ft.
30.0 ft.
200
40
120
120
200
60
50
60
-
50
--
Headington/iffley
1,227.1 sq. ft.
49.2 x 24.9 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
100
30
80
80
100
48
30
50
-
30
30
30

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
104

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 68.8 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( £10.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Kassam Stadium
Kassam Stadium
Park
1 mi
Host to Oxford United Football Club – a team established back in 1893. The Boys from Up the Hill gained great recognition when they, the ‘underdog’, took the “Milk Cup” in 1986 with such energy and grace. Currently playing in 1st Division, this inspiring team will be sure to show you a great match.
Visit website
Mini Tours
Mini Tours
Business district
2 mi
Experience production and take a look behind the scenes with our experts. The products made by the BMW Group inspire with unique design, creativity and agility. It is exciting and fascinating to experience live production.
Visit website
Pitt Rivers Museum
Pitt Rivers Museum
Museum
3 mi
The Pitt Rivers is packed beautifully, and practically to the ceiling with the most wonderful array of ethnographic objects, all soothingly lit and artistically arranged.
Visit website
Ashmolean Museum
Ashmolean Museum
Museum
3 mi
The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. The world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.
Visit website
Punting
Punting
Park
3 mi
Punting is truly timeless, while slightly eccentric it's a quintessentially Oxford pleasure: sailing leisurely upstream or down river, admiring the wildlife and picnicking on a river bank. You can easily pretend to be an Oxford undergrad for the day... perhaps even feel inspired to write some poetry.
Visit website
Oxford Castle
Oxford Castle
Historical landmark
3 mi
When William the Conqueror invaded England and won the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Oxford Castle was marked by the Normans as the ideal place for a motte-and-bailey castle. Today, after almost one millennia, Oxford Castle & Prison is a visitor attraction with a past stretching far beyond your imagination.
Visit website
Sheldonian Theatre
Sheldonian Theatre
Theater
3 mi
Located in Oxford’s medieval city centre, the Sheldonian Theatre is the principal assembly room of the University, and the regular meeting place of Congregation (the body which controls the University’s affairs) This magnificent building is celebrating it’s 350th Anniversary so be sure to pop along and be wowed by the beautiful painted ceiling.
Visit website
Bicester Village
Bicester Village
Shopping
10 mi
The shopping destination is just 17-minutes away by train. If you’ve had your eye on a particular bag or a pair shoes, Bicester is the place to head- with an array of exclusive deals and discounts.
Visit website
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace
Historical landmark
10 mi
Home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture that boasts over 300 years of history to discover. Situated in Woodstock, just 8 miles from Oxford, Blenheim Palace is Britain's Greatest Palace and offers visitors a precious time with a variety of cultural and sporting event.
Visit website

Nearby vendors

EG Chauffeurs - London & UK Wide
EG Chauffeurs - London & UK Wide
multi-city
Founded in 2013, EG Chauffeurs provides professional and reliable chauffeur services to HNWI and Corporations that value professionalism. To date, we have built an amazing clientele from all over the world, won 7 awards, and are rated as the UK's #1 chauffeur company on Trustpilot. Located in the heart of London, Kensington, we travel UK-wide and also anywhere across Europe. We only use luxury chauffeur-driven cars and our fleet consists of over 60 vehicles driven by professional chauffeurs who have been in the industry for a decade, all carefully vetted by the founder of EG Chauffeurs. Our fleet consists: - Mercedes S Class (W222) S350 - New Mercedes S Class S400, S500 and S580e (only available on daily hire or, airport transfers + daily or hourly hire combined) - Mercedes V Class V220 & V250 LWB (this is known as a luxury people carrier with a capacity to carry up to 7 pax and 7 luggage) - Range Rover LWB (SUV 4 x 4) - Rolls Royce Phantom Series 2 Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, or require a discreet chauffeur for your residence on a long-term basis, please do get in touch for a no-obligation chat, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Be Driven By Professionals. Be Driven By EG Chauffeurs' Team.
Transportation
Visit Profile
ATL Cruzers
ATL Cruzers
Atlanta
In the world of travel, nothing is more valuable than local knowledge. We at ATL-Cruzers Electric Car & Segway Tours believe our tours are “The Best First Thing to Do in Atlanta” and provide guests with that local perspective. Established in 2010, ATL-Cruzers has been Atlanta’s premier tour company helping guests and locals become better equipped to experience all that Atlanta has to offer. These city tours of Atlanta give visitors and residents the “insiders’” scoop on the best places to visit and eat when visiting Atlanta. They also provide in-depth information about Atlanta’s rich social, political, and economic history.
Activity
Transportation
Visit Profile
Conrad New York Downtown
Conrad New York Downtown
New York
Located in Downtown Manhattan, our 463 all-suite luxury hotel is less than 10 minutes from the city’s most iconic attractions, including One World Trade Observatory, Tribeca, Greenwich Village, SoHo, and Wall Street. Experience panoramic views of the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty from Leonessa, our Italian rooftop bar. Business travelers can meet in our 30,000 square feet of event space spanning two floors.
Restaurant/Bar
Visit Profile
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours
multi-city
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours hosts award-winning VIP group dining experiences with visits to the top restaurants throughout the United States. Choose either a daytime activity or evening dine-around where groups are escorted immediately to the best tables in the house at the most-sought-after restaurants to enjoy a parade of signature dishes and craft cocktails at each venue, all with complete VIP service. This unique experience gives guests the opportunity to sit next to different colleagues at each venue to mix, mingle, and easily network. Each tour is led by a professional guide specializing in escorting large groups with utmost care, who personalizes each experience with fun and engaging information along the way. Lip Smacking Foodie Tours are both an entertaining activity and unique dining experience melded into one, that are sure to add new vitality to meeting events, from conferences to team building. All-Inclusive Group Dining When meeting planners book a corporate group event through Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, the entire group is assured a top-notch dining experience with three to four signature dishes at each restaurant. Our affordable tours are priced per person with tax and gratuities included. The only thing not included are drinks. However, a beverage package upgrade is available, which provides guests a signature cocktail at various stops. Build Your Network Our exclusive experiences provide the ultimate networking opportunities. At a typical sit-down dinner, you’re lucky to engage the person to the left and right of you. Because our tours take place at multiple restaurants, with walking in between, there are countless opportunities to interact with different people when you sit down at each venue and as you traverse along the way. Our experiences not only provide more ways to network, but a more convivial way to do so. Large Groups Welcome Lip Smacking Foodie Tours is ideal for groups, small or large. Our experiences can accommodate groups from as few as 1 to as many as 500 guests, making us an ideal choice for any corporate group event. Stress-Free Booking Process Booking a tour is stress-free and allows you to enjoy the company of your guests more easily. You’ll take comfort knowing that everything is taken care of from the moment the tour is booked to the minute it concludes. Since the menu is already set, you have nothing to worry about. Just remember to submit ahead of the tour date any dietary restrictions and food allergies for anyone in your group. Feel Like a VIP at Each Stop With Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, you and your group members never have to worry about waiting in line to get into a top restaurant or being shown to a less than desirable table. On our tours, everyone is treated like a VIP with immediate seating upon arrival. What’s more, your group may receive a special warm welcome personally from the restaurant chef. Menus can be printed featuring your logo, too, which can be an added bonus for all those Instagram moments you share. For added ease, we can even arrange transportation pick-up and drop-off, as well as an event photographer. And for groups that desire an extra luxe experience, we can also arrange for an evening helicopter ride over the glittering lights of The Strip. A Memorable Experience for All Lip Smacking Foodie Tours offers a way to gather and dine that few have experienced, and all are sure to remember. Our one-of-a-kind tours are special, from the first stop to the last. It’s an experience that attendees will reminisce about long after they leave. Location, Location, Location One of the best reasons to book is the convenient and efficient way the experience is designed. All restaurants are within an easy walking distance of each other. The short stroll allows your group members a chance to engage in prime networking opportunities before heading to the next place on your tour itinerary. You Get a Dinner and a Show Our tours offer an exquisite feast plus entertainment. All tours include a knowledgeable, professional guide who leads the group on a walking tour, offering engaging tidbits and fascinating stories. Several other interactive experiences are included along the way exclusively to our tours, ensuring there is never a dull moment. Different Types of Cuisine Our experiences offer the ability to enjoy several renowned restaurants in one convenient outing, including ones you and your guests might not have discovered otherwise on your own or at a typical corporate dinner. We offer a way to try some of the finest spots in the city and dive into various cuisines and dishes. All the pre-selected dishes are curated to our high standards to ensure they will delight any palate. Tours Available from Day to Night With any corporate group experience, booking flexibility is key. Whether you desire a tour during business hours or early evening right after work, we can coordinate with you to provide options that fit your needs. Go for as Long or as Short as You Like Along with flexible scheduling, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours also provides a range of tour durations. Our shortest tour is about 2.5 hours; our longest is about 5 hours, with optional add-ons and incentives.
Activity
Visit Profile
GoCar Tours / Speed Boat Adventures
GoCar Tours / Speed Boat Adventures
multi-city
Tours & Group Events Explore the birth place of California. San Diego is the perfect place to visit if you want to mix fun with history and recreation with beauty. We deliver an engaging, fun and high-tech experience. Our staff will build you a custom event from the ground up or we can modify one of our existing activities to meet your exact needs. Our programs are greatly enhanced by a live scoreboard, photo, video activities, 3D navigation, augmented reality and challenges presented on the teams’ mobile device. We can also incorporate our Speedboat Adventures into your group event plans. Check out www.speedboatadventures.com for more information on taking your group event to the water with our Speedboat Adventure.
Activity
Visit Profile
Ahoy New York Tours and Tasting
Ahoy New York Tours and Tasting
New York
Our company was founded in 2008 by Alana Hoye Barnaba. Originally from upstate New York, Alana moved to New York City and immediately began her love affair with its food, history, and culture. For years before creating her company, Alana tried every type of food the city had to offer and began specializing in the tastes of ethnic neighborhoods. Some of her first experiences with the city’s culinary adventures were fresh dumplings and homemade mozzarella — foods included on the signature tour today. Soon after, Alana started Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting and has been sharing her love for the passion, culture, and history of the city through food tours of New York neighborhoods. Ahoy New York Tours and Tasting’s goal with each tour is for customers to leave not only with the knowledge of the area and full of delicious food but also an experience to tell friends and family about long after the tour is complete
Activity
Visit Profile
Spread Love Tours
Spread Love Tours
multi-city
We know… NYC is overwhelming. So much to see, too many things to do. How do you see it all and still be surprised? How do you not get lost in New York City? That's our job. SLT comes with two decades of tourism leadership. We've shown hundreds of thousands of visitors what it means to be a New Yorker. From the perfect 4-hour highlights tour, to personalized experiences based on your interests, we create magical New York memories so that when you leave, not only will you say ”I ♥ NY!” but you will feel like a part of it all.
Activity
Preferred staff
Visit Profile
La Belle Helene
La Belle Helene
Charlotte
La Belle Helene is a refined brasserie in the heart of the Queen City serving French classics with a modern sensibility. Located in Uptown Charlotte, this restaurant is owned and operated by 5th Street Group and features a warm, inviting atmosphere, incredible service and a menu steeped in classic French culinary tradition created by Chef Partner and Top Chef Alumni Chef Jamie Lynch and Regional Culinary Director, Sherief Shawky. Experience French culture and cuisine with the 5th Street Group twist at La Belle Helene.
Restaurant/Bar
Visit Profile
Corporate Events Inc.
Corporate Events Inc.
Carlsbad
CEI has been bringing events to life for over 20 years. With main offices in the US and UK, our audiovisual and production company is equipped to manage all the technical elements for your events worldwide. We proudly provide quality equipment, skilled technicians, and experienced managers to handle every detail, so your live, hybrid, and virtual events are perfectly planned and executed. Our team collaborates with stakeholders and vendors, working to create meaningful opportunities for attendee engagement and interaction so your events leave an indelible impression.
Logistics/Decor
Visit Profile
Fogo de Chao Chicago
Fogo de Chao Chicago
Chicago
Planning your group event at Fogo de Chão, Downtown Chicago is the easiest and most productive part of the meeting planning process. Located in the heart of Chicago’s Entertainment District River North and 5 miles from McCormick Place Convention Center, we proudly offer incredible service, world class Brazilian cuisine, the most flexible meeting and event spaces and exciting bar in the Downtown Chicago Area.
Catering
Restaurant/Bar
Visit Profile
Looking for more vendor options?
Looking for more vendor options?
Browse additional vendors for AV, entertainment, transportation, and other event needs.
Learn more
Powered by
Looking for more vendor options?

Affiliated Organizations (2)

IHG Hotels & Resorts
Find the perfect space to make any meeting or event memorable at one of our 6,000+ global destinations and 19 hotel brands.
IHG Hotels and Resorts - Global
We can't create the deck, but we can definitely make meetings more fun. So come meet how you meet. We'll get your group in the right headspace.

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

To cancel or amend your reservation, please contact thamesreservations@ihg.com or call +44 (0) 1865 334472. You can modify your booking by visiting https://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/stay-mgmt/ManageYourStay

Weblinks

Follow us

voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
We recycle 4+ types of waste, this includes glass, paper, plastic and organic. We also have a food waste policy in place that includes education, food waste prevention, reduction, recycling, and disposal
Does voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Waste is internally monitored and a reduction strategy is in place

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Ready to send your inquiry?

Report an issue with this venue profile to the Cvent Supplier Network.