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Tower House

15 Ship Street, Oxford OX1 3DA, England
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Tower House
Ranked #23 of 71 Oxford B&B and Inns
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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

What a cute and quaint Oxford Hotel. It is charming and those of you who need steaming hot showers, large lfts and a 24 hour reception will not be happy. Those of you who want to live in a historic buiding for a few nights, duck the low ceilings, climb the windy stairs and keep waiting for a hobbit to... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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51 reviews 51 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I booked a room with a shared bathroom by mistake and was a little worried about what I would find at the Tower House. What I did find was a helpful and friendly welcome and a rather quaint and eccentric guest house. I loved it. Winding stairs, twists and turns, low ceilings, doors at odd angles. I would advise you... More

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Altrincham, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Stayed here last weekend with my wife and some friends. The Tower House is in a great, central but very quiet location. Convenient to all the tourist sites and to the park and ride bus stops.The bedroom was a good size, though the bed was a little bumpy. En-suite shower was a bit slow, but then I am used to... More

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Schaffhausen, Switzerland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

This is a quaint B&B right in the heart of Oxford. It is the perfect location to explore the city on foot however we had a room at the front which was noisy with passers by well into the night. Our room was an ensuite double room right at the top of the building. The narrow staircase made it difficult... More

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Upstate SC
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16 reviews 16 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

First night in the UK could not have been better. Good English character (and by that I mean kind, helpful, and understanding) and comfortable furnishings. The proprietor was at the door when I arrived and allowed me to stash my stuff a couple hours early (I arrived two hours before my check-in time) and gave me advice on everything from... More

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London
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41 reviews 41 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

We stayed on a Saturday night and had a wonderful time. We were allowed to check in early morning Saturday which was a bonus as we could leave our luggage whilst taking in the sights of Oxford during the day. The location is second to none and perfect for popping to the shops, visiting the restaurants on George Street at... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

A nice place to stay. Had to go to Oxford for a work trip and stayed in the Jade Room. The chap running the B and B was a gentleman. I discovered that the dry-cleaner had made a right mess of my suit and asked for an iron. The gent running the place, got his steamer out and saved the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

Stayed here on a Friday and Saturday night in October 2012. Some facts: 1. The location is unbeatable and you can't get more central than this. HOWEVER: 2. We paid £80 a night for a room that was so tiny you could barely move in it. We had to get ready for a wedding in here. So small the kettle... More

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London
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

Our room was facing the street, and we were repeatedly woken up during the night by people shouting (pubs and restaurants are nearby). The ensuite bathroom was barely adequate: the shower had low water pressure, and the bathroom was very small with a low ceiling. This is an overpriced Bed & Breakfast, and I would not recommend it. The only... More

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Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

My boyfriend and I spent a couple of days at the Tower House recently and had a lovely stay. The hotel has a great central location. The room was very nice, a good size, clean and well kept with the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. The breakfast was good and the hotel staff were friendly, helpful and... More

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Additional Information about Tower House

Also Known As:
Tower House Hotel Oxford
Tower House Hotel
Address: 15 Ship Street, Oxford OX1 3DA, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Oxfordshire > Oxford
Amenities:
Free Breakfast
Hotel Style:
Ranked #23 of 71 B&Bs / Inns in Oxford
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Tower House Hotel is a Seventeenth Century Guest House, situated on a quiet street in the heart of Oxford city center. Oxford is a delightful city, famous for its dreaming spires, ancient University colleges and beautiful architecture. The hotel is two minutes walk from all the major tourist attractions. The Hotel has seven unique rooms, each one is individually designed and furnished with period antiques. The hotel is steeped in history, the bastion of the medieval city walls form part of the dining room and the front of the hotel overlooks Jesus College. ... more   less 
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