Tower House

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Business services

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, Ashmolean Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Tower House

This smoke-free guesthouse features a computer station and free WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is not available.
Tower House offers 8 accommodations.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Tower House, you're just a quick walk from Christ Church College. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Amenities include a computer
  • Onsite recreation includes mini golf
  • Steps from University of Oxford and 5 minutes by foot from Christ Church College
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

This 3-star Oxford guesthouse is smoke free.


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

  • 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

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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Tower House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 507 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 507 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 507 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 507 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 507 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, loads of character.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, central Oxford location in a quiet street. The room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

The room was clean, the woman who checked us in was nice, and the location can't be beat. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Aimée

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Avoid like the plague!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, and really helpful and flexible staff. They arranged an early check in for us as we were going to a wedding, at no extra cost.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clearly needs some TLC to bring it back to standard, wall power sockets hanging loose, 'shower' is a 1 pint jug, door hooks unsecure. Generally just a bit tatty. And the bed has one of the most uncomfortable mattresses I've ever slept on.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jaime

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room did not have an additional safety lock in the door and did not have a shower (only a bath). Check-in was also difficult as there was nobody available when I arrived so I had to call and check in via phone.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Edward

Saw no staff. Room shabby and very, very hot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Julian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is amazing but thats where it ends. It could be fantastic with some imagination and investment but to have to use a bathroom on another floor just isn't viable in this day and age. The decor was tired and the whole thing felt unloved.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Maezel

Liked: Staff & service
Location wise it’s very good, just few minutes walk from the tourist attractions. The room is okay, not thoroughly cleaned and there’s a leak on the wall coming from upstairs.
The leak on the wall coming from upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Indiana

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RENEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent communication & check in. Lovely warm spacious room, ensuite shower room/toilet with shower gel. Very comfortable bed and space to sit in front of TV. Smart TV, kettle & tea/coffee/hot chocolate provided (+milk& sugar). Lovely quiet street, very peaceful amongst the old buildings and looking across to one of the college gardens. Lots of interesting places to walk to within 5 minutes, colleges, museums and also many lovely restaurants and cafes nearby. I didn't have time to walk to the river but that looks lovely & there are boat trips.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gallagher

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

Great place!!

Unique hotel in the heart of Oxford!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, cozy, comfortable, clean room. Very Oxford vibe, old construction. Incredible location in heart of city center but on a quiet street so you really feel tucked away inside. Service was great, and responsive. There is not a permanent attendant like at most hotels, it was quite old tech with a lockbox and just the key sitting in a bowl in the reception area. I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anran

Liked: Amenities
The location is quite centred, convenient to shopping and many restaurants around. The room is good, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quennie Deanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely come back! Quaint little cosy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Historic stay in Oxford

Excellent location in the heart of Oxford with friendly and accommodating reception staff. The historic building was really cool and I slept well in the comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dom

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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