Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Exterior
A bar area with stools, a counter with bottles, and a view of the outside.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, a skylight, and a mix of seating styles including booths and tables.
Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed (Compact)

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

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed

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

Privilege, Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

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 University of Oxford. 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 River Thames 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 on-the-go breakfast 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 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1864
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 471 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the staff, facilities and rooms here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcoming staff, clean rooms set within a characterful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Efficient staff and clean room. Breakfast was good .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kirren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Absolutely brilliant, parking, friendly staff and good room, plus location. Defo visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neal

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
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly welcome by staff. Room was really nice and quite stylish. We had dinner in the hotel and it was tasty and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab hotel , great spot -
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel in a fantastic location -- the restaurant was delicious as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Caring staff and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wendy at breakfast is an Angel sent to your hotel, she made our breakfast with our granddaughters so special Thank you Wendy xxxx
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elissa

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
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very helpful & polite . The room was very clean and clean bathroom . The Resturant was lovely , and the evening meal was very good . The breakfast was excellent a very huge varieties . Would recommend to anyone .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was above expectations warm and spacious The reception staff were welcoming friendly and knowledgeable. For a hotel the bar was very reasonable and in the morning the breakfast which was included in the price was scrumptious and plentiful. Great decor and perfectly placed for a good walk by the river . Well-done Hawkswell house
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

diann

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
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good restaurant, comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room wasn’t up to a good standard. But the breakfast made up for it, one of the breakfast staff was amazing and very helpful. Would definitely go again for the breakfast wendy one of the breakfast staff, she was amazing. Would like to thank her for just being herself. Thanks Josh
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for Oxford Brookes uni & town. Parking a huge bonus,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! The room and property were very modern and stylish.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025