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Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverside tranquility awaits at this Oxford retreat: warm up by the lobby fireplace, savor local breakfast, and explore scenic paths on rented bikes.

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The Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel offers a serene riverside setting. Guests enjoy breakfast at Frank's at Hawkwell House, relax by the lobby fireplace, or explore the area on rented bicycles.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed (Compact)

Room, 1 Double Bed (Compact)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed

Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Privilege, Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Privilege, Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - single
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Iffley, a neighbourhood in Oxford, Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel is near a train station and on the riverwalk. New Theatre Oxford and Oxford Playhouse are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bicester Village and Cowley Road. Waterperry Gardens and Millets Farm Centre are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Oxford travel guide
Map
Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, England, OX4 4DZ

What's nearby

  • Thames Path
    Thames Path
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oxford, United Kingdom
    University of Oxford
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tom tower at Oxford university
    Christ Church College
    6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Iffley Road Track
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kassam Stadium
    5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station
    12 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • The William Morris
    15 min walk
  • The Chester
    18 min walk
  • Polish Kitchen
    13 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza
    15 min walk
  • The Isis Farmhouse
    13 min walk

About this property

Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near Thames River
Consider a stay at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Frank's at Hawkwell House, serves breakfast. Guests can also expect to find a fireplace in reception and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Express check-in, wedding services and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 77 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as air conditioning and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

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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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel on 22 Mar 2026 start from NZ$191, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel located?

Located in Iffley, this boutique hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Thames River and University of Oxford. Thames Path and Greyfriars Oxford are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Decent size and bed comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful and Wendy especially was so friendly and helpful. Made sure we had enough to eat. The only downside was the coffee machine. Only 1 for everyone. Had to queue and then it ran out of water/ milk. Need at least 2 machines
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff great, especially Wendy at breakfast...... We dined in 2 of the nights and the meals were lovely amd reasonably priced. The hotel is looking a little tired in places now and our room was noisy with the aircon units outside the window R 215. Lack of constant staff presence at the bar to order drinks and food sometimes meant a wait. Or asking at reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prasaanthan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well situated property with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. The Elm house with only 15 units was perfect for a cozy but well-amenitized stay. Warm decor and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful room, and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rupal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a lovely stay. Rooms were nice, although my shower area as a bit of a squeeze, especially when you consider I'm not a tall person at all, but that was OK. Comfy beds, quiet area. Friendly staff. Nice walks to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Absolutely recommencd

The hotel staff were professional and courteous. Our room was awesome--quiet, convenient to a direct bus into town (Rte 3 or 3A), good walking distance to pub (Prince of Wales). Food was also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Great Location for Oxford

The staff were all friendly and helpful. the hotel is well appointed and very clean. A great location only a short walk from the lovely Iffley village and lock on the Thames
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAMANTHA

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

Nice Hotel

Nice hotel outside Oxford. Can walk to city centre on river path. Bar good. Leafy location. Good parking. EV Chargers
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, serene and quiet respite, just a short distance from the center of Oxford’s heritage. So many to assist us in our stay, but Wendy made sure our breakfast was the perfect ending to a perfect stay! -Your Friends From Boston
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel with very pleasant staff and excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, friendl,professional and efficient. Lovely room - clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay from start to finish, free parking on site which was great for us. Staff were friendly and helpful, only stayed for 2 nights but were given fresh towels on our second day which was amazing. Lovely walk along the river into the centre (note it does take 35-40 minutes).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025