Oxford, United KingdomCity Centre
The Store Oxford
Converted historic department store
City Centre Oxford, United Kingdom
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Converted historic department store
The former department store brings an informal, modern rhythm to central Oxford, filled with open gathering spots and views across the rooftops.
What it’s good at
Notable
Scandi-toned interiors with scalloped headboards, pistachio wood panelling, and Crittall-style bathroom glazing.
Notable
The former 1929 Boswells department store building, where retail trade operated since 1738.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The accommodations, in particular, are full of references to the building’s history, even while the overall impression is one of stylish contemporary luxury.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Balliol College sits directly across Broad Street, and the famous shelves of Blackwell's bookshop are a minute away on foot.
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The rooms
Pistachio wood panelling lines the bedrooms alongside scalloped headboards, while Crittall-style glass encloses the bathrooms.
The spa
The subterranean spa holds a Finnish sauna and eucalyptus steam room, with treatment rooms dedicated to OSKIA facials.
The gym
Wood panelling lines the gym, which is fitted with free weights and a curved wooden treadmill.
The Bar at The Store
Floor-to-ceiling windows look onto Broad Street, and the fluted bar serves morning coffee before shifting to evening cocktails.
At the table
Treadwell Restaurant serves seasonal British cooking under glass skylights, taking its name from a historic passage dating to 1841.
How it began
Founded in 1738 to sell luggage, Boswells traded on this corner for over 250 years before closing in 2020.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.