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The Tower House
15 Ship Street, Oxford, OX1 3DA, United Kingdom
+44 186 524 6828
Cheapest
rate per night
8.1
Excellent
based on 382 reviews
Good to know
| Distance to city centre | 0.4 km |
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| Location rating | 9.5 |
Rooms
Double rooms
$225+
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$370+
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Reviews
Pros
| "very friendly staff and helpful." | (in 65 reviews) |
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| "My husband enjoyed an excellent breakfast" | (in 90 reviews) |
| "The central location was ideal." | (in 114 reviews) |
Cons
| "Low ceiling!!" | (in 3 reviews) |
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| beautifully appointed | in 6 reviews |
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| centre of oxford | in 24 reviews |
| comfortable bed | in 49 reviews |
| excellent location | in 146 reviews |
| friendly staff | in 86 reviews |
| great breakfast | in 120 reviews |
| low ceilings | in 8 reviews |
| natural history | in 6 reviews |
| old building | in 29 reviews |
| right in the city center | in 21 reviews |
| room is quite small | in 94 reviews |
| shared bathroom | in 109 reviews |
| street right | in 40 reviews |
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ExcellentNov 20198.8
Excellent position. Interesting old building. Good breakfast.
It was impossible to get the shower to run at a comfortable temperature. Scalding or cold seemed to be the only options.
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ExcellentNov 20199.6
Breakfast in the Turl Street cafe was excellent, and being in such close proximity to the hotel there was no inconvenience in it not actually being on site. The location in the centre of Oxford could not have been bettered.
En-suite facilities in all rooms would be preferable, but presumably is not possible due to the age and nature of the building. The cost seemed high compared with accommodation I have stayed in in other places, but I would guess that Oxford is quite an expensive city anyway.
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ExcellentNov 20199.6
The property is a wonderful, quirky little town house in a great location. It is very welcoming although there are obviously limitations to how ‘guest friendly’ an old town house can be. We loved the narrow corridors, sloping floors and ceilings and cosy feel to the little (well stocked) sitting room. Our room was at the back of the property and was extremely quiet and peaceful. The staff were very friendly. Under the heading of ‘quirky’, it is probably worth noting that when we arrived and rang the door bell there was no answer but there was a sign in the window directing us to the little restaurant around the corner (where breakfast is available for guests). From here the check in process was quick and easy. Breakfast was very nice, especially the coffee, setting you up for a day of exploring. The Tower House is positioned so close to the centre of town that you can even come back in the middle of the day for a a quick cup of tea or coffee on the sitting room. We look forward to returning soon.
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GoodNov 20197.0
Breakfast was lovely - in local café a few steps away where food and coffee were delicious. I eat a vegan diet and there was great provision for this. Location was also lovely, so central. I arrived before check-in time and the hosts let me leave my bag which was a big help.
I had a room with a shared bathroom as this was the only one left, so my choice, and it worked out Ok. I was on my own and so the room was adequate size, although if we had been two, it would have been too small, even thought it was a double room. The shower, if I'm being picky was a bit idiosyncratic and was either very hot or cold so not great. But that's being picky. Overall it was a great place to stay and great location, very central and near Park and Ride bus-stop.
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ExcellentNov 20199.0
Fantastic stay. Lovely comfortable beds and great location. Lovely breakfast.
WiFi could have been better but as we were right up top it was to be expected.
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About
Overview
A stay at The Tower House places you in the heart of Oxford, steps from Exeter College and Covered Market. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Hotels.com
Features
8.1 Excellent
based on 382 reviews
9.5
Breakfast
9.5
Location
5.3
Value
5.2
WiFi
Things to know
- Friendly service
Check in |
15:00 |
Check out |
11:00 |
Cancellation/pre-payment
Policies vary by room type and provider.
AMENITIES
Complimentary breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Internet
No smoking
Storage available
Concierge service
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Hairdryer
Coffee shop
Pets not allowed
FAQs when booking at The Tower House
Where is The Tower House located?
The Tower House is located at 15 Ship Street, 0.4 km from the centre of Oxford. Museum of the History of Science is the closest landmark to The Tower House.
When is check-in time and check-out time at The Tower House?
Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Tower House.
Does The Tower House offer free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Tower House offers free Wi-Fi.
Does The Tower House offer free parking?
No, The Tower House does not offer free parking.
Does The Tower House offer free airport shuttle service?
No, The Tower House does not offer free airport shuttle service.
How far is The Tower House from the airport?
The Tower House is 9.9 km from Oxford Kidlington. The Tower House is 22.5 km from Brize Norton.
Can you bring pets to The Tower House?
No, pets are not allowed at The Tower House.
Does The Tower House have a pool?
No, The Tower House does not have a pool on-site.
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Reviews about The Tower House
“Excellent position. Interesting old building. Good breakfast.”
“Breakfast in the Turl Street cafe was excellent, and being in such close proximity to the hotel there was no inconvenience in it not actually being on site. The location in the centre of Oxford could not have been bettered.”
“The property is a wonderful, quirky little town house in a great location. It is very welcoming although there are obviously limitations to how ‘guest friendly’ an old town house can be. We loved the narrow corridors, sloping floors and ceilings and cosy feel to the little (well stocked) sitting room. Our room was at the back of the property and was extremely quiet and peaceful. The staff were very friendly. Under the heading of ‘quirky’, it is probably worth noting that when we arrived and rang the door bell there was no answer but there was a sign in the window directing us to the little restaurant around the corner (where breakfast is available for guests). From here the check in process was quick and easy. Breakfast was very nice, especially the coffee, setting you up for a day of exploring. The Tower House is positioned so close to the centre of town that you can even come back in the middle of the day for a a quick cup of tea or coffee on the sitting room. We look forward to returning soon.”
“Breakfast was lovely - in local café a few steps away where food and coffee were delicious. I eat a vegan diet and there was great provision for this. Location was also lovely, so central. I arrived before check-in time and the hosts let me leave my bag which was a big help.”
“Fantastic stay. Lovely comfortable beds and great location. Lovely breakfast.”
Location
Most popular landmarks
- Museum of the History of Science 217 m
- Sheldonian Theatre 235 m
- Ashmolean Museum 256 m
- Bodleian Library 289 m
- Oxford University Museum of Natural History 290 m
- Pitts Rivers Museum 319 m
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Getting Around
| Oxford Kidlington | 9.9 km |
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| Brize Norton | 22.5 km |
| Oxford | 1 km |
| Kidlington Islip, Oxon | 7.8 km |
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