Few hotels can say they were once a bathroom, but The Netty can. Hidden beneath St. Giles Road in Oxford, it’s a reimagined remnant of the city’s plumbing past.

Built in 1895, back when Queen Victoria ruled and indoor plumbing was still a flex, the underground lavatory served Oxford’s finest for more than a century. It closed in 2008 and spent the next decade gathering dust and gossip. Now, it’s back; only this time, you can book it for the night instead of rushing in and out.

The name Netty, taken from old Geordie slang for “outhouse,” fits the place perfectly. The hotel leans into its history with arched brick ceilings, vintage details, and a design that feels clever without trying too hard. Manager Ana Pinheiro told The New York Times Style Magazine, “Our vision was to create a space

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