Location
Christ Church, established by Henry VIII in 1546 is one of Oxford’s largest colleges. Located in the heart of the city it’s conveniently close to museums, shops and restaurants. Check-in at the Porters’ Lodge, located at the main entrance, off Tom Gate. The lodge reception is staffed 24-hours a day. For arrivals after 1930, Tom Gate will be closed so please use the bell on the left-hand side to alert the porter in order to gain access. For directions or how best to travel to Oxford please see our find us page.
Facilities and Amenities
- Self-service laundry facilities
- Complimentary WiFi
- Tea and Coffee making facilities
- Toiletry welcome pack
- Safety deposit box
- Hairdryer
- In-room fridge
- 24/7 Lodge reception
- Common room
Food and Drink
A cooked and continental breakfast is provided in the unique setting of the Great Hall with its stunning hammer-beam roof and wonderful oil paintings. Breakfast is self-select, but if you have any queries due to an allergy or intolerance, please speak to a member of staff.
Monday – Saturday: 0730 – 0900, Sunday: 0800 – 0930
Oxford has many places to dine either for lunch, dinner or food on the go – for local suggestions see the information provided in the ‘Guest Information’ booklet in your room.
Grounds and gardens
The Masters' Garden is open during daylight hours, a lovely place to walk or sit and enjoy the view. Christ Church is unique amongst the Oxford Colleges for its wonderful Meadow which is full of wildlife and is home to Christ Church's own long-horn cattle. There is a beautiful tree-lined walk down to the river Isis. Find out more about Christ Church and its history here.
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Rooms
(Images are for illustrative purposes only. Bedroom layout and size vary.)
ChCh Rooms
Meadow Building
The magnificent 19th Century Meadow Building has light and airy bedrooms. The majority of double and twin rooms face onto The Meadow and our new Visitor Centre, with single ensuite facing inwards toward the Quad.
Room types available:
Single Ensuite
Double Ensuite
Twin Ensuite
Old Library
The mid-16th Century Old Library Building is newly refurbished and has comfortable and light bedrooms which benefit from an ensuite shower. All rooms face inwards toward the Quad.
Room types available:
Single Ensuite
Peckwater Quad
Grade I listed Peckwater Quad boasts 18th Century Architecture with modern but classical bedrooms.
Room types available:
Single Ensuite and Single Standard (includes a washbasin but shared bathroom facilities with other guests)
Twin Ensuite
Twin Set Standard (two separate single bedrooms with a private lounge but shared bathroom facilities with other guests)
Canterbury Quad
The beautiful eighteenth-century Canterbury Building is newly refurbished and offers comfortable bedrooms. The majority of rooms faces inwards toward the Quad and some onto Oriel Square. Please note Canterbury rooms are all up or down several flights of stairs.
Room types available:
Single Ensuite and Single Standard (includes a washbasin but shared bathroom facilities with other guests)
Blue Boar Quad
Designed by Hidalgo Moya and Philip Powell in the 1960s, this modern block offers comfortable bedrooms with compact ensuite facilities.
Room types available:
Single Ensuite
Tom Quad
Hidden away on the third floor, bedrooms are quiet and large. However, due to the high floor, nature of the building and position of the window, views are restricted.
Room types available:
Single Standard (includes a washbasin but shared bathroom facilities with other guests)
St Aldates Quad
Across the road from the main site, next to Christ Church Cathedral School, St Aldates Quad offers characterful bedrooms.
Room types available:
Single Ensuite
Double Ensuite
Twin Ensuite
