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Tower House

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Exterior
Double Room, Ensuite | View from property
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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan

Explore the area

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15 Ship Street, Oxford, England, OX1 3DA
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bodleian Library
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, New Theatre Oxford
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Oxford

Tower House places you steps from University of Oxford and within a 15-minute stroll of Thames River. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and a computer station. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Oxford City Centre guest house include Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village.
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What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bodleian Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oxford Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪White Horse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Italiamo Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Plough at 38 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Tower House

Guesthouse in Oxford, steps from University of Oxford
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

This 3-star Oxford guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
Tower House offers 8 accommodations.

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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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Tower House?

Tower House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tower House?

As of 2 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tower House on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$198.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tower House?

No, Tower House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tower House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tower House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Tower House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 480 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
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

Katharine J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with group
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

Julie

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

Very old and cute

Fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tower hotel should not be described as a hotel as it’s more a hostel. I stayed here for one night 22nd may 2025 as it was a few minutes walk from a theatre I was going to. The room was disgusting, holes in walls , the ceiling about to come down, the sheet around the bottom of the bed was filthy, radiators hanging off the wall , a chair that if I’d dared to sit on would have fallen through. The whole place needs gutting & redone. I’d have driven home & not stayed but didn’t fancy a 2 hour drive after the theatre & being tired. This place is a disgrace.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Indiana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean simple and perfect for a little weekend trip and right in the centre of town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location, but...

Tower House is in a great location, right in the heart of Oxford. It's an old building so it's not unreasonable to experience some old-building rough spots. But the entry and room were both run down. The photo I saw when making the booking was nothing like the room I had. Possibly other rooms are better. It was stated that there was not 24-hour service. The host was there when I arrived and I understood that to mean there were limited daytime hours. I explained that I would leave my bags after checkout time and the host said that would be fine and showed me where to put my keys in a basket when leaving. I left my bags in the office behind the desk. The host was not there but I expected him to be briefly away. The outer door was locked. When I returned at the time I'd noted to pick up my bags the host was not there and I was fortunate that there was another (frustrated) traveler who opened the door to my persistent ringing. Perhaps the host meant for me to retain my room key until I picked up my bag; I was not told there wouldn't be anyone there in the afternoon. A cleaner, better-maintained place and clear communication are in order. I can't recommend Tower House.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ioannis

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Confernece stay

Quite old and simple rooms, shich were not value for money given their price. Cold room temperature, low pressure shower, cold toilet but environemnt was clean. Pachy reception service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in Central Oxford for a weekend, plus we needed to drop off luggage early and the contact was very helpful. Note that the hotel is unstaffed for large parts of the time, also being central it was quite noisy at night, but very cosy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Hsiang-Wang

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Malcolm

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good for what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025