When visiting Carlisle, Ox Hotel Carlisle is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff.
HIlltop Heights, London Rd, Carlisle, England, CA1 2NS
What's nearby
Brunton Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Carlisle Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
The Sands Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Carlisle Castle - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Carlisle Racecourse - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Carlisle (CAX) - 25 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 135 min drive
Wetheral Station - 15 min drive
Carlisle Station - 20 min walk
Carlisle Railway Station (CXX) - 21 min walk
Restaurants
Cranemakers - 10 min walk
China Palace - 2 min drive
Sunny Hotfood Takeaway - 16 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 11 min walk
KFC - 6 min walk
About this property
Ox Hotel Carlisle
When visiting Carlisle, Ox Hotel Carlisle is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
111 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Room amenities
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7.99 per person
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
Dining venue(s)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hilltop Hotel
Ox Hotel Carlisle Hotel
Ox Hotel Carlisle Carlisle
Ox Hotel Carlisle Hotel Carlisle
Frequently asked questions
Does Ox Hotel Carlisle offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ox Hotel Carlisle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ox Hotel Carlisle?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ox Hotel Carlisle?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Ox Hotel Carlisle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ox Hotel Carlisle?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Ox Hotel Carlisle like?
Ox Hotel Carlisle is a short 13-minute walk from University of Cumbria and 13 minutes' walk from Eden Rock.
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Ox Hotel Carlisle Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Pleasant enough location, easy parking, breakfast agreeable ...
Myron
Myron, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2025
Great value nice walk to town easy parking friendly staff
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 26, 2025
Nice quiet room very clean staff friendly and only a short walk to town
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2025
Nice quiet room friendly staff good value
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2025
Michael
Nice quiet room good location easy parking close to shops and bars
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2025
Good enough for my needs
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
Don’t judge a book by its cover !
The hotel is tired but do not let that fool you. What it lacks in appearance it makes up for in good service and friendliness.
The room is dated but clean and the linen was spotless.
The food was excellent. The man on reception also served at the bar could not do enough for you.
The hotel is quirky but for the price and a decent nights sleep it was good enough for us
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 8, 2025
Nice quiet location friendly staff nice room only a ten minute walk to the town centre easy parking great value
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 11, 2025
It was a cheap Bed for the night…
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 10, 2025
Filthy but cheap wrt to area and free parking
JUNAID
JUNAID, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2025
Good hotel for price but let down at breakfast
Good Hotel for price paid. However paid for full cooked buffet breakfast the night before to find only half defrosted bread for toast and little cereal, nothing else. Partial refund was given but didn't really make up for it.
mark
mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 11, 2025
Weekend stay
For it being a 3 star and a great price. Very lovely accommodation and service. Had a lovely stay. Would definitely recommended to people
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
The Ox was fine
Overnight stay on a tight budget and met expectation. Nice breakfast, quiet room, tv worked well, great bed, spacious, large bath and plenty of hot weather, quiet so slept well
Jim
Jim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 13, 2025
Would Stay again
Amazing hotel comfy beds just let down by noisy guests in room next door at stupid o clock which stopped me sleeping. Reception dealt with issue when asked however guests didn’t care. Cannot fault the staff as they were limited with options but dealt with issue best they could every time.
Kyrion
Kyrion, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Excellent breakfast
Great hotel, a little run down, but clean and friendly and helpful (but over worked) staff. Excellent breakfast! Parking is free, but crowded.
Stephen
Stephen, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2025
Good
Ngar Han Irene
Ngar Han Irene, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2025
Okay central hotel
Decent hotel, just a short walk from the main town center. Close to local bike routes too.
The room was okay, and was clean, but the bed mattress was a little old, and sunken.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
It was worth the money we paid... £35/night. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean.
Jenifer
Jenifer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2025
Stayed with a colleague whilst working in the area.Dont be put off by the reviews.Rooms are a little dated but if your looking for a decent double bed , clean bathroom with powerful hot shower, smart tv , you can’t go far wrong staying here.I work up and down the country and have stayed in far worse hotels for a lot more money.Walking distance into town too.
lee
lee, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 13, 2025
Very poor for the price. Rooms had a dusty smell. Stained carpets. Breakfast was dreadful. For £15 more I stayed in Dundee in an IHG hotel that was miles ahead of this.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 8, 2025
Luckily only booked for one night as I was passing through, as others have mentioned the hotel is in dire need of renovation, and could do with better cleaning
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 20, 2025
It was a very tired hotel with the bare essentials , no plugs near the bed and sadly we had some noisy neighbours that came in at god knows what time…. Breakfast was self service which was fine … but no staff about….on the plus there was plenty of hot water 👍
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Great value, comfortable stay
This hotel was perfectly placed, and very comfortable for a family stay. Staff were fantastic, in particular Shanice who checked us in and answered all our questions about our short visit to the city, and was very friendly. Very comfortable sleep and a good breakfast the following day. We would definitely stay again, very well priced and overall a very positive stay.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 14, 2025
Good stop-over bed for the night
It’s a great place if you need a stop over towards north. I didn’t expect luxury for that price but it has all what it needs to get a rest. Nice bed, got a good nights sleep and shower and carried on early the next day so I cannot say much about the breakfast.
Hella
Hella, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 15, 2025
Well worth the money
Don’t be put off by the exterior. Staff very friendly. Room freshly decorated and very clean only let down by a poor mattress.