Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Exterior
Meeting facility
Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed
To-go breakfast on weekends (GBP 18.00 per person)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, England, OX4 4DZ
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ Church College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed (Compact)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Privilege, Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Privilege, Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Privilege, Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

Boutique hotel with free parking, near University of Oxford
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Thames River. Features include free self parking, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Frank's at Hawkwell House
  • To-go breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • 10 minutes by foot from Thames River and a 4-minute drive from University of Oxford
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the boutique Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Oxford hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast on weekends from 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Frank's at Hawkwell House - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Terrace Lounge & Bar - Onsite bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend breakfast to-go available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Frank's at Hawkwell House
  • Terrace Lounge & Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (81 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1864
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hawkwell
Hawkwell Hotel
Hawkwell House
Hawkwell House Hotel Compass Hospitality Oxford
Hawkwell House Hotel Oxford
Hawkwell House Oxford
Hawkwell Hotel Iffley
Hawkwell House Hotel Compass Hospitality
Hawkwell House Compass Hospitality Oxford
Hawkwell House Compass Hospitality

Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were exceptional, especially Malcolm on the front desk. We were a little underwhelmed by our premium price room (in the annex) however, especially as this was booked to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. It didn’t look like the room in the photos and was a little strangely laid out - all nice and clean however. We ate in the on-site restaurant which was fab, breakfast was a buffet which was just OK and rather over-priced
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A sudden downpour revealed a leak in the skylight, but staff were efficient and friendly in finding us a replacement room asap, plus a partial refund. Rooms were comfortable and well-equipped
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious rooms, kind and welcoming staff. Very clean and quiet! We really enjoyed our stay here and would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well presented hotel and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location on edge of City with easy access to the centre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay, comfy rooms, great staff and amazing choice for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice modern hotel, easy reach of Oxford

Only stayed for 1 night as visiting Oxford. Walked by the river into Oxford (25 mins), £9 taxi back. Very clean modern hotel, very nice rooms. Good bar and separate restaurant, tho you can eat in the bar (lots of tables). Great staff. Drinks and food were very good. Lots of parking, easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Caring staff and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

diann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, a little off the beaten track but short walk to bus stop into Oxford proper Beautiful rooms The restaurant is very good and the staff is very accommodating
Exterior
Exterior
Bar
View from our room
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab hotel , great spot -
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Hotel. Everything just perfect!

10/10 Best hotel I've stayed in for work in a long time! They've got everything right Check in perfect, room perfect, bar/restaurant perfect, food was delicious Easy free parking very close to Oxford centre Textbook Well done!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night in oxford

Good place to stay and walk to Oxford it takes 40 minutes but a good walk . Comfortable clean and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for Oxford Brookes uni & town. Parking a huge bonus,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok stay in Oxford

Stayed in Elm house at the end of the drive away from the main hotel. The building smelt of dogs and the room was fine. Aircon was noisy. On arrival I was put in a standard double despite booking a king but this was rectified then I contacted reception
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giritharan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Lovely stay, great hotel and nice rooms. Breakfast could do with an upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet , very clean , easy access to ev charging points
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Esther

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025