Macdonald Bear Hotel

Just stayed at The Bear. A first class experience. Our rooms were the Princess Elizabeth suite. Excellent service. The restaurant served out of the world food for dinner and breakfast could be either a full English breakfast, buffet, kippers or smoked haddock. This hotel is a gem and within walking distance of Blenheim Palace a must to see.

Small and poorly lit room; though comfortable enough if you’re not going to spend much time in the room itself. The common areas have quite a bit of character, but all in all… the room is really nothing special. I don’t know that I see the value for the money (and I say that without even being the one who is paying for this stay.)
On the plus side, the service and the food are great. On the down side (and this is a very big down for me), the shower doesn’t so much «shower» you with water as it does dribble a bit of water over you; if you stand really near the wall.
No way I would pay the rack rate here.