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Tower House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse within walking distance of University of Oxford

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In the heart of Oxford City Centre, Tower House offers a charming retreat. Play a round of mini golf, stay connected with public WiFi and take advantage of the computer station.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Computer station
  • Mini golf
The current price is CA $147
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24

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Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Fan
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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The Buttery Hotel

  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 1,000 reviews
The price is CA $161
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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About the area

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15 Ship Street, Oxford, England, OX1 3DA

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bodleian Library - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oxford Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 24 min drive
  • Oxford Station - 12 min walk
  • Islip Station - 16 min drive
  • Witney Hanborough Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cosmo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tower House

Tower House puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of University of Oxford and Thames River. Guests can keep active with onsite mini golf. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of John Radcliffe Hospital.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf

What to do

  • Mini golf
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Towels

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Tower House Inn Oxford
Tower House Oxford
Tower House Hotel Oxford
Tower House Inn Oxford
Tower House Oxford
Inn The Tower House Oxford
Oxford The Tower House Inn
The Tower House Oxford
Tower House
Inn The Tower House
Tower House Inn
The Tower House
Tower House Oxford
Tower House Guesthouse
Tower House Guesthouse Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Does Tower House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Tower House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Tower House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tower House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Tower House and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and return when the snow melts for cycling and fishing.

What's the area around Tower House like?

Tower House is a short 1-minute walk from University of Oxford and 12 minutes' walk from Thames River.

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Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Graham, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Robin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay, perfect location and lovely room
Clair, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Helen, 2-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Teresa, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Would definitely come back! Quaint little cosy hotel.
Quennie Deanne, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We had a 1 night stop-over at Tower House. The hotel was cosy and comfortable, and the room had all the facilities we needed. It's right in the centre of Oxford so easy access to pretty much everything. The nearest car park is a short walk away. No breakfast on offer but there are plenty of cafes nearby.
Ian, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Incredibly noisy and unpleasantly warm. Bathroom moldy (with no evidence of any working extraction). Nobody on site at any time of the day so gave the impression of being a dodgy Airbnb rather than a hotel - not what I thought I'd booked. A shame as the location and the building itself are both brilliant.
Luke, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Oxford trip
Right from the outset the guy on the desk really couldn’t care less, maybe a student earning easy money. The 3 rooms we all booked were just disgusting on every level , mould, ripped wall paper, filthy carpets and holes and damage in the walls. It was so bad that we took a video of the room as evidence of how shocking the quality was as there was actually a hole in the wall! The “so called” bathroom was full of mould and damage in every area. The bed was appalling we did not get one minute of sleep as it was so small and uncomfortable. We booked two nights( and had prepaid an extortionate price) but we left after one night as we couldn’t stand the low standard for one further night…. I have no idea how the past reviews were generated but I would certainly question the source of these….. I travel a great deal with my work and this is the worst place I have stayed in by a country mile….this is also the first time I have complained through hotels.com so I leave it up to you on your choice …….
Martin, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

I was booked in for a two night stay. On arrival, I was not happy with the condition of the room. It appeared that there had been a leak on the floor above the room, with a damp area around the bed and wallpaper peeling from above the bed. There was unpleasant mould in the bathroom and a horrible damp smell. The check in staff assisted me to find an alternative room, which was an improvement, and I paid a supplement for this room. However, I was woken in the night by the blind falling off the wall. I couldn’t reattach the filthy blind. The room was tired and unclean, with dirty marks on the wall. There was no shower - only a bath with a Pyrex jug for washing. I checked out after only one night and have received no response from the hotel team to my requests for a refund for the second night. Yes, it’s cheap for Oxford, but it’s not worth the money saved. Avoid!
Jennifer, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

The Tower House is centrally located in the city and was easy to find. We arrived in the pouring rain and unfortunately had to wait until 3:00 pm to gain access to the building itself. We were hoping to drop off our bags and then go exploring before checking in. It made for a very wet experience!
Joan, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect property - bang in the city centre and has wonderful access to all Oxford has to offer. Property is old and quriky so need to keep that in mind when you book. Especially if you are booking a shared bathroom, the shower is a bit old and rickety.
Vineeta, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Location is great but cleanliness needs to be improved.
LINDA, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Olga, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I am going to want to return to this fascinating 17th century lodging that allows one to rent a well-appointed room while sharing a toilet/shower with others. The experience here is a bit different...I never encountered a staff person at all but it didn't matter. Clear instructions were given what to do, and I more than had all I needed. I personally really liked my room. What I found to be charming and historic might worry others. The floor angles a bit. Some places on the walls are fragile to the point that they are ready to crack open, like weakening plaster. I was very careful not to bump anything...but this is an old dwelling and it felt like a privilege to be able to stay in a place like this! This is just to warn that this is not a modern, renovated structure; it shows its age in places. The room had a nice television, with an actual closet and good hangers. A surprisingly generous array of treats, glasses, water, tea etc were provided on a little tray. The bed was extremely comfortable with nice towels and good pillows. I was really favorably impressed and certainly enjoyed my stay; I wish I knew more about the history of the building. Some of my neighbors were a bit noisy with loud talking and late night use of the bathing facility (pipes and pumps) but it is what it is. More often than not it felt like I was the only one there. This is just down the street from a church housing the oldest stained glass windows in Oxford, so it's hard to ask for better location!
Deborah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This old building shows its medieval age clearly, but the room (we had The Foundry on the first floor) has been updated beautifully. Huge hand hewn beams still adorn the ceiling, but the room itself is spacious, the bathroom is very nice, and we had a very comfortable home for three nights. Perfect neighborhood, right near The Broad, but far enough to avoid the crowds. Also right near the Covered Market. What more do you want? We will definitely rebook next time we're in Oxford.
Heather, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location with a relaxed feel
The Tower House is an historic building located at the heart of Oxford. It's central location offers a plethora of dining options in easy walking distance and many areas of exploration.
N. Frances, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

This Hotel is not what it looks like on the pictures. The bed is fairly comfortable. The room itself wasn’t as clean as I would expect it. The room we stayed in got its own bathroom but the bath has no shower appliance . Overall it was not worth the money at all.
3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Check in is at 3pm, so if you arrive in Oxford before that time, you're stuck with your luggage, they won't even take it. This is very inconvenient, especially given that it's so easy to fix (but they won't).
Maxime, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place
mary, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

This is a quirky hotel chosen for its perfect location. It is in parts of a 17th Century building, so corridors are narrow and somewhat maze-like. Reception is only open during certain afternoon hours, so we had to call a number to get someone to come check us in. They were not far away, though. The room was good-sized and comfortable. No food on the premises, so you have to walk up the street to a cafe to eat.
John, 2-night trip
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