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The Mad Hatter Oxford

2.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from University of Oxford

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The Mad Hatter Oxford, near Christ Church College and Bodleian Library, offers a charming blend of comfort and convenience. Unwind in the bar or restaurant, connect with in-room WiFi, take advantage of express check-out and express check-in options; then explore the nearby nature reserve. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
43 Iffley Rd, Oxford, England, OX4 1EA

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Christ Church College - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bodleian Library - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Oxford Castle - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 10 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cape of Good Hope - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Oranges And Lemons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shiraz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Corner - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Mad Hatter Oxford

Hotel near University of Oxford
Located close to Christ Church College and Bodleian Library, The Mad Hatter Oxford provides a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Local meal delivery service, a banquet hall, and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mad Hatter Oxford pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Mad Hatter Oxford?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Mad Hatter Oxford?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Mad Hatter Oxford?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is The Mad Hatter Oxford located?

Located in East Oxford, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Oxford and Christ Church College. Bodleian Library and New Theatre Oxford are also within 1 mi (2 km). Oxford Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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The Mad Hatter Oxford Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location, short walk to a lot of interesting places.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was really comfortable, great shower, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never could figure out how to get into the bar/restaurant below -- I'm not sure it was even open? So we never saw any other people/staff. But the room was very nice and comfortable. There are a lot of stairs to get to the rooms, so be prepared for that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Unique

Character filled place with a lovely, quiet room. Great decor, comfy bed and a clean bathroom with a great shower. Friendly staff. 10 minute walk over scenic bridge to the heart of the university area. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was extremely clean, comfortable and nicely updated. The area is walkable and close to the High Street area. The only draw back is there is a bar on the first floor and stays open very late. Very loud.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Grant

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

Great venue Terrible Noise

Great rooms but a pub downstairs with skull crushing noise till 11pm each night in spite of the ear plugs provided ! A pity as the rooms and location are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Erg mooie kamer. De communicatie en service was super goed. Zeker een aanrader!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

No staff on site and trying to find the door in was a bit of a chore as it’s Aaron’s the corner on Circus St. Room was very clean and done up nicely. No air conditioning so that could be a significant issue. They had a fan going and temps dropped a bit during the night so we werefine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at the Mad Hatter! It was a convenient walk to shops, the Christ Church Meadow, restaurants, etc. The eccentric decorations on the property were adorable. The hosts were extremely nice and accommodating. Pro Tip: make sure you do the virtual check-in before you are too jetlagged to understand the instructions! I made the mistake of not handling the check-in until the last minute and I was so tired and confused that I had trouble with understanding the email and completing the check-in The staff was extremely kind and patient with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel to stay at. Very quirky, friendly staff and good food. Very extensive drink selections ie cocktails and beers. Room we stayed in was roomy,very clean and facilities were excellent. Hotel conveniently placed via a short walk into city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Sian

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

Quirky and great value

Quirky venue in a great location. Easily walkable for the conference I was attending. WhatsApp comms were super easy and responses within seconds. Was all I needed and loved the decor. Would stay again 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location within Oxford. The room was clean ans presentable with a comfortable bed and good size. This place would have gotten a 4 or even 5* review if it weren't for the loud music playing from downstairs. We were told this would stop at midnight, and so we made sure to stay out until past midnight. However, even returning at 1am, the music was still incredibly loud and bassy into the room, up until 2am. Do not stay here if you intend to sleep before 2am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Special shout out to the staff - especially to Jess
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely room, although extremely hot in Summer. We were grateful for a large fan left in the room. The staff were quite standoffish and we felt like we were a hassle asking for anything, so that is the main reason we didn't give this 4/5.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, whimsically-renovated rooms and a superb location. Noise isn't really an issue. Staff is responsive and winsome. I look forward to returning!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room, but the entrance to the property needs attention.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Alice in Wonderland theme. We stayed in Alice’s Chambers, all blue and white, very charming and pretty. Everything was newly renovated and impressive. Fabulous shower with TWO shower heads and push-button temperature control. Very nice bathroom, although there was no outlet … is this a UK thing? We’re 1 for 4 so far on bathrooms with an outlet. Comfortable bed, plenty of hot water, lots of outlets, big TV, no on-site staff but excellent by-phone service when the Wifi needed to be reset. Plenty of restaurants and shops nearby, and an easy walk to the Botannic Garden, the Covered Market, a large park with a great view of the city, and the train station. On the less good side, there’s no elevator and three flights of stairs with our heavy luggage was not fun. We tried to message them ahead of time for assistance, but Expedia said the mailbox was full and could not accept more messages. There’s a bar on the ground floor, very noisy at night until the live music stops - 10:00 one night, midnight the next.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

greta

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A noisy bar reverberated into our tiny room each night. And it was a 3 story walk up with no lift.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

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

Pittoresque

Quaint hotel, lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room. Fabulous shower. Fluffy towels. And 6 mi Ute walk from the Bullingdon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lady Barbie

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

Fabulous hotel, great stay

The hotel was amazing! Ideally situated Lovely themed rooms, very quirky and brilliantly authentic. Spacious, clean, comfortable and great facilities. The staff were attentive and responded swiftly and positively to our communications about the booking. Attention to detail and an even a kind gift for my daughter’s birthday. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Bar with Rooms

Our room was on the top floor but sounded like the bar was next door. Music blared out until after 1am on Saturday night, followed by revellers shouting on the street. No chance of getting any sleep before 1.30am. No breakfast facilities and self check in. Staff (Jess) were very responsive, but service quite slow in the bar. A bar with rooms rather than a hotel with a bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hlox

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful stay! Very happy we booked here, it’s close to Museums and vintage shops, cafes and the hotel/ bar itself is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best!!! Top class quality of everything - staff are superb, location is central, rooms are incredible 😍 Highly recommend ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautifully decorated, a very comfy bed, and it was all very clean. The shower was fantastic. The staff were very friendly and really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023