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Tower House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse within walking distance of University of Oxford

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Computer station
  • Mini golf
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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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About the area

Map
15 Ship Street, Oxford, England, OX1 3DA

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk
  • New Theatre Oxford - 3 min walk
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk
  • Bodleian Library - 5 min walk
  • Oxford Castle - 10 min walk

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 on-site mini golf.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Travelling 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, 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.
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 that you 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 such as 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.

Tower House Reviews

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

8/10 Very good

Robin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Helen, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Location is great but cleanliness needs to be improved.
LINDA, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Olga, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place
mary, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Kerri, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Was clean room. It was difficult to get into apt as no one was on premises but a phone number was left to call. Good thing it was daylight when we arrived as got help from passerbys how to make call. Although pleasant and nice was Hard to understand tel. Instructions due to language differences to get in. Please send instructions at time of reserving ...in writing .
carol, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really central. Great choice if you’re happy to have a small but decently set up room in the centre of Oxford. Bed was comfortable and the place was clean and well kept especially considering what an old building it is.
Audrey, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great location, not great quality
I never met the person working there. I got my keys from the cleaning lady and no information whatsoever. I had to look for the shared bathroom myself and find out how the locks worked. There was mold in the shower. However, the room was a good size and the location was excellent.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Historic stay in Oxford
Excellent location in the heart of Oxford with friendly and accommodating reception staff. The historic building was really cool and I slept well in the comfortable bed.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A very old house, lot of nooks and crannies Great location for being out and about. You have to call the property manager,to get the lock box code and the find your room number,and key.
Layne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Terry, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not as advertised
When we arrived the door was locked and no one was there. Eventually got in when someone exited. Housekeeper provided key. Reception rarely attended. Was very quiet and bed was good. But condition of building isn't great in many ways. Awesome location in middle of Oxford but definitely not as advertised.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a very characterful building in an amazing location, nestled in amongst the colleges. It's important to note that in our experience there was nearly no service: when we were there we did not meet a single staff member. But for us this was fine. We spoke to them by phone, and they were very helpful and flexible with us as we solved some checking-in problems (of our own making, not their fault). Don't expect attentive hotel service and modern facilities but do expect a charming quite amazing ?15th? century idiosyncratic building, a fabulous location, and effective and helpful, if invisible, staff. Highly recommended.
Colin, 2-night trip
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