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Tower House

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near University of Oxford

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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15 Ship Street, Oxford, England, OX1 3DA
  • University of Oxford
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bodleian Library
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Christ Church College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

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

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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

About the neighborhood

Oxford

Oxford City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Oxford City Centre guesthouse, you'll find University of Oxford and Thames River. Jesus College and Exeter College are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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

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

About this property

Tower House

3-star guest house near University of Oxford
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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini golf

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Mini golf

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets 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
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 each 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
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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
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Tower House Oxford
Tower House Guesthouse
Tower House Guesthouse Oxford

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tower House to the airport?

Tower House is 7 mi (24-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tower House?

As of Aug 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tower House on Sep 7, 2025 start from $116.49, excluding 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.

Does Tower House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tower House.

Does Tower House offer free breakfast?

Tower House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tower House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Tower House?

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

Is there free parking at Tower House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Tower House have a pool?

Tower House does not have a pool.

Does Tower House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Tower House to downtown Oxford?

Tower House is 0.1 mi away from Oxford.

Tower House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 463 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

Wendy K

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

6/10 Okay

Anran

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

John

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

2/10 Terrible

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

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

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quennie Deanne, Barrhead

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Luke

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredibly noisy and unpleasantly warm. Bathroom moldy (with no evidence of any working extraction). Nobody on site at any time of the day so gave the impression of being a dodgy Airbnb rather than a hotel - not what I thought I'd booked. A shame as the location and the building itself are both brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Traveled with family
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