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The Mad Hatter Oxford

2.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near University of Oxford

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The Mad Hatter Oxford, near Christ Church College and Bodleian Library, offers a charming blend of comfort and convenience. Unwind in the bar or restaurant, connect with in-room WiFi, take advantage of express check-out and express check-in options; then explore the nearby nature reserve. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Minibar
  • Digital TV service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free toiletries
The current price is ÂŁ149
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a wall with a tropical floral pattern.

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A room with a bed, a large clock, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a mirror.

Comfort Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A neatly made bed with a blue headboard, white bedding, and decorative pillows. There is a window with curtains, a bedside table, and a patterned rug.

Deluxe Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
43 Iffley Rd, Oxford, England, OX4 1EA

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cowley Road - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Iffley Road Track - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Christ Church College - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bodleian Library - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 22 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 58 min drive
  • Abingdon Culham Station - 16 min drive
  • Oxford Parkway Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oranges And Lemons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Star - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Hatter - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cape of Good Hope - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shiraz - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Mad Hatter Oxford

  • When you stay at The Mad Hatter Oxford, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of University of Oxford and Christ Church College. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bodleian Library are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Selected Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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 on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Mad Hatter Oxford offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Mad Hatter Oxford 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 The Mad Hatter Oxford?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Mad Hatter Oxford?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Mad Hatter Oxford.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Mad Hatter Oxford?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 10 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Mad Hatter Oxford and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include University of Oxford (1-min walk) and Christ Church College (13-min walk), along with Bodleian Library (0.8 mi) and New Theatre Oxford (1 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near The Mad Hatter Oxford?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Mad Hatter Oxford like?

The Mad Hatter Oxford is a short 1-minute walk from University of Oxford and 17 minutes' walk from River Thames.

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Reviews

The Mad Hatter Oxford Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Bar
Live music
Shower

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

The hotel is in a good location and within walking distance of the City centre. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful and the only negative was the noise in our bedroom from the karaoke bar below us.
Gerald, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I stayed in the Queen's boudoir. Clean room and comfortable bed.
Mariana, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was perfect, the place is perfectly located (I realized when I got there that this is where the Cricketer's Arms used to be, long ago), and it was exactly what I needed at a brilliant price. I'll book here again.
Ben, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was really comfortable, great shower, great location.
Ben, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful stay! Very happy we booked here, it’s close to Museums and vintage shops, cafes and the hotel/ bar itself is amazing!
Hlox, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was quirky, clean and had good amenities (perhaps only missing an iron?) with a particularly good shower and comfortable bed. The location is great, not in centre but a nice walk with plenty of cafe’s, restaurants and bars nearby. Only downside’s We stopped on a Friday and Saturday night and it was noisy from the bar/karaoke downstairs till circa 1am, (we had fun guessing what the song was) however they do warn you when booking and provide ear plugs. Also the stairs are quite steep but again they have plenty of warning and offer assistance if required. Overall thought it was good value for Oxford
Jonathan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A great hotel to stay at. Very quirky, friendly staff and good food. Very extensive drink selections ie cocktails and beers. Room we stayed in was roomy,very clean and facilities were excellent. Hotel conveniently placed via a short walk into city.
Phil, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was beautifully decorated, a very comfy bed, and it was all very clean. The shower was fantastic. The staff were very friendly and really helpful.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The best!!! Top class quality of everything - staff are superb, location is central, rooms are incredible 😍 Highly recommend ❤️
Alexandr, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience, amazing rooms and very-very friendly staff!!! high suggest trying!
Alexandr, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Unique

Character filled place with a lovely, quiet room. Great decor, comfy bed and a clean bathroom with a great shower. Friendly staff. 10 minute walk over scenic bridge to the heart of the university area. Recommend.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quirky and great value

Quirky venue in a great location. Easily walkable for the conference I was attending. WhatsApp comms were super easy and responses within seconds. Was all I needed and loved the decor. Would stay again 100%
Rachel Sian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, modern, whimsically-renovated rooms and a superb location. Noise isn't really an issue. Staff is responsive and winsome. I look forward to returning!
Robert, 8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it! Special shout out to the staff - especially to Jess
Jacob, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel, great stay

The hotel was amazing! Ideally situated Lovely themed rooms, very quirky and brilliantly authentic. Spacious, clean, comfortable and great facilities. The staff were attentive and responded swiftly and positively to our communications about the booking. Attention to detail and an even a kind gift for my daughter’s birthday. Would certainly recommend.
Lady Barbie, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The hotel room was extremely clean, comfortable and nicely updated. The area is walkable and close to the High Street area. The only draw back is there is a bar on the first floor and stays open very late. Very loud.
Jose, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful stay at the Mad Hatter! It was a convenient walk to shops, the Christ Church Meadow, restaurants, etc. The eccentric decorations on the property were adorable. The hosts were extremely nice and accommodating. Pro Tip: make sure you do the virtual check-in before you are too jetlagged to understand the instructions! I made the mistake of not handling the check-in until the last minute and I was so tired and confused that I had trouble with understanding the email and completing the check-in The staff was extremely kind and patient with me.
Darby, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

No staff on site and trying to find the door in was a bit of a chore as it’s Aaron’s the corner on Circus St. Room was very clean and done up nicely. No air conditioning so that could be a significant issue. They had a fan going and temps dropped a bit during the night so we werefine
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Lovely room, although extremely hot in Summer. We were grateful for a large fan left in the room. The staff were quite standoffish and we felt like we were a hassle asking for anything, so that is the main reason we didn't give this 4/5.
Sophie, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great position.

Room was nicely decorated and we did appreciate the fridge, and bonus ear plugs and eye masks, though we didn’t really need them as we stayed early in week. The climb to the top was a challenge for us, but may not bother more able bodied people, but I wouldn’t want to try getting big bags up there! My only concern during the stay was the lack of clear fire escape and or emergency details. Top floor and only one way to escape. Whilst we were comfortable, price was good, and the hotel well located.. I wouldn’t stay again, because of my fire concerns. I did note that they appeared to have roof sprinkler system.
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Good location within Oxford. The room was clean ans presentable with a comfortable bed and good size. This place would have gotten a 4 or even 5* review if it weren't for the loud music playing from downstairs. We were told this would stop at midnight, and so we made sure to stay out until past midnight. However, even returning at 1am, the music was still incredibly loud and bassy into the room, up until 2am. Do not stay here if you intend to sleep before 2am.
Samuel, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Bar with Rooms

Our room was on the top floor but sounded like the bar was next door. Music blared out until after 1am on Saturday night, followed by revellers shouting on the street. No chance of getting any sleep before 1.30am. No breakfast facilities and self check in. Staff (Jess) were very responsive, but service quite slow in the bar. A bar with rooms rather than a hotel with a bar.
Charlotte, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Love the Alice in Wonderland theme. We stayed in Alice’s Chambers, all blue and white, very charming and pretty. Everything was newly renovated and impressive. Fabulous shower with TWO shower heads and push-button temperature control. Very nice bathroom, although there was no outlet … is this a UK thing? We’re 1 for 4 so far on bathrooms with an outlet. Comfortable bed, plenty of hot water, lots of outlets, big TV, no on-site staff but excellent by-phone service when the Wifi needed to be reset. Plenty of restaurants and shops nearby, and an easy walk to the Botannic Garden, the Covered Market, a large park with a great view of the city, and the train station. On the less good side, there’s no elevator and three flights of stairs with our heavy luggage was not fun. We tried to message them ahead of time for assistance, but Expedia said the mailbox was full and could not accept more messages. There’s a bar on the ground floor, very noisy at night until the live music stops - 10:00 one night, midnight the next.
Brenda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very special hotel with fun decorations. Helpful staff, easy checkin. Walking distance of city centre.
Stina, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully decorated, rooms very clean Staff were helpful
Richard, 1-night trip