The Randolph Hotel, Victorian Gothic hotel opposite Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England.
The Randolph Hotel is a Victorian Gothic building at Beaumont Street in Oxford, featuring elaborate stonework and ornamental design elements. The 151-room property includes wellness facilities, dining spaces, and meeting areas for guests.
Construction of the building began in 1864 following a design by William Wilkinson, with the opening in 1866. The project emerged from debates between architects favoring Gothic revival and those preferring classical approaches.
The hotel became famous for scenes filmed in its bar during the Inspector Morse television series, attracting visitors interested in the show's locations. The connection to the beloved detective drama remains part of how guests experience the building today.
The building sits within walking distance of Oxford University colleges and the Ashmolean Museum across the street. Guests will find it easy to explore the city center and university areas from this central location.
A kitchen fire in 2015 caused by flambeed food spread through the building to its roof. Despite the severity of the blaze, all occupants were safely evacuated with no injuries.
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