The Store, OxfordThe Store in Oxford, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 33 hotels we score in Oxford. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $527 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Store is a 101-room boutique hotel that opened in May 2024 inside the former Boswells department store on Broad Street, in central Oxford. Rooms have king-size beds, air conditioning and minimalist contemporary decor, and the building keeps its historic department-store frame. Facilities include a destination restaurant, an all-day Kitchen and Bar, a rooftop terrace with 360-degree views, a subterranean spa and gym, plus co-working and event spaces. Pets are allowed for a fee, and the front desk runs around the clock. The University and the Ashmolean Museum are both within a short walk. Rates start around $527 a night, so it suits travellers wanting a smart, well-located base rather than a budget stay.What stands out

Rooftop bar with city views

Subterranean spa and gym

Short walk to major landmarks

Historic converted building

Watch out for

Some rooms feel small

Breakfast quality inconsistent

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