An iconic Oxford retailer has been reimagined as a luxury lifestyle hotel, four years after its closure.
Boswells permanently shut its doors in 2020 after more than 250 years in business, citing ‘adverse retail conditions’ as the primary reason for its closure. Plans to convert the premises into a boutique hotel were approved by Oxford City Council in 2021, and on Tuesday, the building was officially re-opened to the public.
Situated on Broad Street, The Store is a modern hotel that pays homage to its department store roots by offering clients an experience of ‘intrigue, unexpected fun and curiosity’.
