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The Mad Hatter Oxford

2.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from University of Oxford

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Restaurant
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
Comfort Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christ Church College - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 10 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cape of Good Hope - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shiraz Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Star Royal - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Cucina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kazbar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Mad Hatter Oxford

Hotel near University of Oxford
Located close to Christ Church College and Bodleian Library, The Mad Hatter Oxford provides a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a nature reserve
  • Local meal delivery service, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special 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

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mad Hatter Oxford pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Mad Hatter Oxford?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Mad Hatter Oxford?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Mad Hatter Oxford?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is The Mad Hatter Oxford located?

Located in East Oxford, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Oxford and Christ Church College. Bodleian Library and New Theatre Oxford are also within 1 mi (2 km). Oxford Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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The Mad Hatter Oxford Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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%
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Room was really comfortable, great shower, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

I loved the location, short walk to a lot of interesting places.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Beautiful stay! Very happy we booked here, it’s close to Museums and vintage shops, cafes and the hotel/ bar itself is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Loved it! Special shout out to the staff - especially to Jess
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

The best!!! Top class quality of everything - staff are superb, location is central, rooms are incredible 😍 Highly recommend ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Quaint hotel, lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Absolutely amazing experience!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Great room, but the entrance to the property needs attention.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

The rooms are fantastically decorated and are clean and comfortable. A lot of effort has been made to make these rooms as pleasant as possible for your stay. The staff are super-friendly and available whenever you need them for soemthing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Was such a unique and wonderful little spot. Always loved Alice in Wonderland so it was so cool to stay here. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the room provided everything I needed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Great experience, amazing rooms and very-very friendly staff!!! high suggest trying!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Gorgeous room. Fabulous shower. Fluffy towels. And 6 mi Ute walk from the Bullingdon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

It is a unique place with large rooms in Oxford, shame we didn't make it to the bar downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

The rooms are comfortable with a lovely design. The staff helped us with all of our needs and managed to solve all the issues promptly. I would definetely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Excellent as always!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10

Great rooms but a pub downstairs with skull crushing noise till 11pm each night in spite of the ear plugs provided ! A pity as the rooms and location are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024