The Mad Hatter Oxford

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (24 reviews)
43 Iffley Rd, Oxford, England, OX4 1EA , Oxford , GB

Facilities

Nature reserve
Health or beauty spa nearby
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Express check-in
Nature reserve
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Cons:
Unclear fire escape details
Bar/restaurant access unclear

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
The room was very nice and comfortable.
Service
9.2
Standard service quality for this hotel tier, though bar/restaurant access was unclear.
Location
9.2
Great position; well-located hotel.
Room Quality
8.7
Room was nicely decorated and comfortable.
Amenities
8.7
Fridge, ear plugs, and eye masks provided.
Value for Money
8.7
Price was good for the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Bar/restaurant access was unclear; not much information available.
Overall Experience
9
Comfortable stay with room for improvement in emergency safety details.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 15:35

Property Description

Dine in Style at our Restaurant
Indulge in a delicious meal at our onsite restaurant, and savor a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge for a well-rounded culinary experience.

Convenient Amenities for a Seamless Stay
Enjoy the convenience of express check-in and check-out services, allowing you to make the most of your time exploring Oxford.

Luxurious Comforts Await
Relax in one of our 5 uniquely decorated guestrooms, each equipped with lavish amenities like a Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, and modern entertainment options for a truly rejuvenating stay.

Escape to The Mad Hatter Oxford and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Book now for an unforgettable stay near the University of Oxford.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 24 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9
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Stacy partner
8
Pros:

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.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Michelle
8
Great position.
Pros:

Room was nicely decorated and we did appreciate the fridge, and bonus ear plugs and eye masks, though we didn’t really need them as we stayed early in week.
The climb to the top was a challenge for us, but may not bother more able bodied people, but I wouldn’t want to try getting big bags up there!
My only concern during the stay was the lack of clear fire escape and or emergency details. Top floor and only one way to escape.
Whilst we were comfortable, price was good, and the hotel well located.. I wouldn’t stay again, because of my fire concerns. I did note that they appeared to have roof sprinkler system.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Paul
10
Unique
Pros:

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.

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
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Susan partner
8
Pros:

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

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Darby
10
Pros:

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.

2025-04-01 via Nuitee
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Phil partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-02-10 via Nuitee
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Rachel Sian
10
Quirky and great value
Pros:

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%

2025-01-30 via Nuitee
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Samuel partner
6
Pros:

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.

2024-12-16 via Nuitee
J
Jacob partner
10
Pros:

Loved it! Special shout out to the staff - especially to Jess

2024-11-07 via Nuitee
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Sophie
6
Pros:

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.

2024-10-21 via Nuitee
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Robert
10
Pros:

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!

2024-08-02 via Nuitee
M
Margaret
8
Pros:

Great room, but the entrance to the property needs attention.

2024-07-17 via Nuitee
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Brenda partner
8
Pros:

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.

2024-06-07 via Nuitee
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greta partner
4
Pros:

A noisy bar reverberated into our tiny room each night. And it was a 3 story walk up with no lift.

2024-05-18 via Nuitee
I
Ingrid
10
Pittoresque
Pros:

Quaint hotel, lovely room.

2024-05-13 via Nuitee
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Nancie
10
Pros:

Gorgeous room. Fabulous shower. Fluffy towels. And 6 mi Ute walk from the Bullingdon.

2024-04-25 via Nuitee
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Lady Barbie
10
Fabulous hotel, great stay
Pros:

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.

2024-04-07 via Nuitee
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Charlotte
4
Bar with Rooms
Pros:

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.

2024-02-12 via Nuitee
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Grant
2
Great venue Terrible Noise
Pros:

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.

2024-02-08 via Nuitee
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Hlox partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful stay! Very happy we booked here, it’s close to Museums and vintage shops, cafes and the hotel/ bar itself is amazing!

2024-01-22 via Nuitee