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
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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
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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
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Hawkwell House
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Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1003 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1003 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1003 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1003 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
James
11 Nov 2025
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
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
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.
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
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!!
Convenient for Oxford Brookes uni & town. Parking a huge bonus,
Sophie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Tim
Business traveller
9 Sept 2025
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