Name: The Mad Hatter Oxford
Address: 43 Iffley Rd, Oxford, GB

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Aislynn

Fun and funky

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2026

Sean

Very easy to find the property, easy self check in instructions. Great recommendations given for near by places for food and drink.

Clean room and comfy bed.
Only down point to the room is a floor piece trim could be put down between bedroom and bathroom due to the different height of flooring it’s a toe stubber opportunity.

Property itself very presentable with it being next to a main road there wasn’t much road traffic noise. Not extremely noisy in the bar below wasn’t able to gain the experience of the bar on the ground floor as it had a private event or a gig on our last night so unable to attend which was unfortunate.

Very easy to get around bus stop located just over the road which 10/15 minutes your in the centre of Oxford. Or if walking 20 ish minutes just following the main road.

Overall a good stop over and the property had everything we needed for our stay.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Gerald

The hotel is in a good location and within walking distance of the City centre. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful and the only negative was the noise in our bedroom from the karaoke bar below us.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Danuta

Beautiful room, I loved the theme and everything was so clean and organized. Would definitely stay there again!

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 May 2026

Mark

Pre-visit ID check requires you to provide a photo of your passport, hopefully that sort of information is either deleted immediately or protected against hackers ....
You won't get the PIN to access the property / your room until this pre-check is complete so look out for their email (which went into my junk folder as it has links).
Overall not pleased with the quality of communications.
This is a repurposed corner pub, furnishing could be described as quirky or just cheap depending on your POV, narrow stairs and trip hazards might be a bit tricky for some, overall it felt a bit tatty.
The downstairs bar was in full swing when we got back a 11pm, that explained why the host had provided earplugs .....

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Rosalie

Thank you for providing a spacious, clean well equipped room for our 5 night stay. It was lovely to have a dining/work table and chairs. Beds were extremely comfortable, great shower. Location was ideal for exploring Oxford and beyond. Assistance with luggage was greatly appreciated

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Richard

Beautifully decorated, rooms very clean
Staff were helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Leila

This is a pub with hotel rooms upstairs; the stairs up are narrow and have tight turns, but we got our carryon size suitcases upstairs, no problem. We had the Queen's Boudoir room, which was large, comfortable, and had everything we needed: TV, coffee/tea, hot shower, large bed, desk, chairs, etc. Very comfortable. There was a band playing downstairs on the Wed. night we were here, but it was hardly audible up in the room, and we slept just fine. There was some minor bumping around from the room upstairs a few times a day, but in general, this room was very quiet. There's not many rooms in this hotel, and we didn't run into any other guests during our 4 day stay. It's about 5-10min walk to Magdalen College and another 5-10min to the Bodleian library and other sights, and it's a beautiful walk, when you get over the river and by the botanic gardens, and into the main area. This was a perfect place for use to explore Oxford from! Getting here from LHR was easy: use the Airline bus and stop at St. Clement's. On the way out, there is a bus stop across the street for the 3/3A to the rail station, or you can walk (we walked).

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2026

Noelene

We weren’t too excited when we arrived here. The outside front was full of rubbish and the area wasn’t the best. After 6 flights of stairs we were pleasantly surprised by the room. It was clean and modern, the bathroom was new and clean and had a shower recess which you don’t always get in the UK. The bed was comfy and we were happy to have a good sized tv. It needed a basket for the tea and sugar and bits and pieces as it was all put in the cups which we then had to tip it all out to use.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Jonathan

Room was quirky, clean and had good amenities (perhaps only missing an iron?) with a particularly good shower and comfortable bed. The location is great, not in centre but a nice walk with plenty of cafe’s, restaurants and bars nearby.
Only downside’s We stopped on a Friday and Saturday night and it was noisy from the bar/karaoke downstairs till circa 1am, (we had fun guessing what the song was) however they do warn you when booking and provide ear plugs. Also the stairs are quite steep but again they have plenty of warning and offer assistance if required. Overall thought it was good value for Oxford

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Ben

The room was perfect, the place is perfectly located (I realized when I got there that this is where the Cricketer's Arms used to be, long ago), and it was exactly what I needed at a brilliant price. I'll book here again.

Business

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

Mariana

I stayed in the Queen's boudoir. Clean room and comfortable bed.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2025

Stacy

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.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2025

Michelle

Great position.

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Paul

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2025

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Darby

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.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Phil

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

Rachel Sian

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%

Business

6/10

Pleasant

16 Dec 2024

Samuel

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Jacob

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

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2024

Sophie

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.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

Robert

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!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2024

Margaret

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

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2024

Brenda

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.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

18 May 2024

greta

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

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2024

Ingrid

Pittoresque

Quaint hotel, lovely room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2024

Nancie

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

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Lady Barbie

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.

Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Feb 2024

Charlotte

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.

Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Feb 2024

Grant

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.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2024

Hlox

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

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2024

Ben

Room was really comfortable, great shower, great location.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2023

Alexandr

The best!!! Top class quality of everything - staff are superb, location is central, rooms are incredible 😍

Highly recommend ❤️

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2023

Andrew

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.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2023

Alexandr

Great experience, amazing rooms and very-very friendly staff!!! high suggest trying!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

Elizabeth

It is a unique place with large rooms in Oxford, shame we didn't make it to the bar downstairs.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2023

Alexandr

Excellent as always!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2023

Tuana

The rooms are comfortable with a lovely design. The staff helped us with all of our needs and managed to solve all the issues promptly. I would definetely stay again. Thank you!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2023

Alexandr

Absolutely amazing experience!!! Highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2023

Michael

Excellent little themed hotel

The rooms are fantastically decorated and are clean and comfortable. A lot of effort has been made to make these rooms as pleasant as possible for your stay. The staff are super-friendly and available whenever you need them for soemthing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Tyler

I loved the location, short walk to a lot of interesting places.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2023

Vicky

Such a unique and wonderful little spot 💕

Was such a unique and wonderful little spot. Always loved Alice in Wonderland so it was so cool to stay here. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the room provided everything I needed!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2023

Indira

I stayed two nights in the week and really enjoyed my stay, everyone was friendly, the room was lovely and the location great. There is a bar downstairs so I expected some noise and I could hear the music, but it finished between 11 and 11:30 when I stayed so I didn't find it disruptive. I really liked the decoration in the rooms, very nicely thought out, I'd stay again.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Oct 2023

Jose

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.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Stina

Very special hotel with fun decorations. Helpful staff, easy checkin. Walking distance of city centre.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Charlotte

Erg mooie kamer. De communicatie en service was super goed. Zeker een aanrader!

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2023

Benoit

Très bonne surprise dans Oxford centre

Logement tout neuf, joli et avec une literie digne d'un palace. Un tout petit peu bruyant si vous avez la chambre qui donne côté rue principale. Une lumière de sécurité dans la chambre éclairait un peu trop la chambre pendant la nuit, mais cela va surement être réglé car nous l'avons signalé. Il est facile de se garer au parking public st clement (mais payant) situé à 3min à pied. Je recommande ce logement, proche du centre à pied et je reviendrai avec plaisir si les prix n'augmentent pas.

Business