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Tower House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Oxford, steps from University of Oxford

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Located in the heart of Oxford City Centre, Tower House provides a charming getaway. Guests can play mini golf on site and stay connected with public WiFi while having access to the computer station for any work needs.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 1 bedroom
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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 12 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪White Horse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wasabi Sushi & Bento - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Plough at 38 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Tower House

Guesthouse near University of Oxford
Tower House provides mini golf and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A computer station and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Things to do

  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Mini golf

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tower House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tower House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tower House located?

Located in Oxford City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of University of Oxford and Thames River. Jesus College and Exeter College are just steps away. Oxford Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Tower House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 475 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unexpected find, very nice (and wonderfully quirky) room with great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tudor house with attractive rooms. Great location in the heart of the town with plenty of places nearby for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jaana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very fast answer to the phone when we arrived, we got in quickly 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, perfect location and lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

N. Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Tudor experience

Fantastic location, good service and would recommend for solo travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Hsiang-Wang

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's clean, too cold at night. After I urged them to turn on heating, 3 days later warmth came.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Layne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy, Convenient, Comfortable

Super convenient location in the heart of Oxford City Centre. In a historical building with original features. Not built for the taller individual. Comfortable bed in a smaller, but cozy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irving

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed this 17th C. guest house. Although dating from 1600, it was up to date with 21st C. standards. Our only mishap was that the central heating was not functioning in the main bedroom, but there was a space heater which helped keep the room warmer during our chilly early April stay. The staff was friendly and helpful, but bear in mind that someone is available at reception only at 3:00 pm. Centrally located, we enjoyed our stay at the Tower House.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

carol

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location and lovely character property

It was a brief stop over to visit our daughter. We were met on arrival and checked in. On entering our room it was like stepping into a sauna so we turned the heating off in the bedroom but we couldn’t turn off in the bathroom. The room could do with some general maintenance as the light behind the mirror in the bathroom didn’t work and neither did one of the bedside lamps. The showergel dispenser in the shower needed refilling. We had a pleasant stay, the hotel is very old and therefore due to the age of the property there are a few creaky floorboards and you can hear people moving around the property. Outside noise was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 …….
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
This was definitely an interesting stay… We arrived at our check in time and the two teenagers at reception seemed to be very confused. They couldn’t find our booking at first and then I think realized they’d put someone in our room but didn’t want to say anything. They had been left in charge but it was clear they were not equipped to handle this on their own. We get into our room and get settled then head out for dinner and an Evensong at Christ Church. We get a call saying they’ve put us in the wrong room and that we have to come back immediately, which we couldn’t do. Long story short, we cut our night out a good bit short so that we could go back and take care of the room situation. I don’t blame the kids, they weren’t equipped to handle the situation, but they absolutely shouldn’t have been left in charge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Isabella

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room not cleaned well - there were used contact lenses dried up on the bedside table. Shared bathroom shared across two floors, more of a hostel feel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a 400 yr old building so can’t live up to modern day conveniences/expectations. However, great character overall and well located. Would benefit from some detailed cleaning and overall updating without losing its historical charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities
Electric wall socket by window was loose
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kati

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bis auf die Lage ist es in keinster Weise zu empfehlen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the Jade Room, and it was so spacious! My daughter and I had more than enough room to feel comfortable and have our own space. The room included a closet, a makeup table, and tea and coffee, which I especially appreciated in the morning. The location is fantastic—within easy walking distance to many of the main areas we all come to visit in Oxford, with plenty of restaurants and pubs nearby, and a Tesco not too far away. We were about a 15 minute walk to the train station, though it honestly felt even shorter. We arrived a few hours earlier than expected, and with just a quick call, the owner allowed us early access to the room so we could store our luggage and start exploring the area right away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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