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Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
Meeting facility
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed (Compact) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed (Compact)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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 drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Privilege, Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Privilege, Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Privilege, Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Privilege, Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Privilege, Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, England, OX4 4DZ

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Christ Church College - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Isis Farmhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The William Morris - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Chester - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Polish Kitchen - ‬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 the lobby and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 77 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 55-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • 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
  • Elevator (32 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 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

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 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km) of Thames River and University of Oxford. Thames Path and Greyfriars Oxford are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1008 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we stayed here for a couple of nights whilst seeing a show in Oxford. The hotel is in a quiet location approx 1.8 miles from Oxford City centre. There is a very pleasant walk along the Thames into the city (takes approx 30 mins)or the hotel is well served with several buses. The staff were very friendly, the room was nice and breakfasts were also very good. If returning to Oxford, i would more than happily use the hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally a good for an overnight in Oxford- rooms always a bit warm and air con rarely works. Main frustration is the cheap duvet but it is ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only problem we had there was no lift in the building that was working .. just as well someone took our bags to the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quiet location and handy for bus transit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally placed to explore Oxford and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farokh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to express my gratitude for the wonderful one-night stay at your hotel. The cleanliness, high-quality materials, and polite staff truly made it a pleasant experience. Thank you for your excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything should be classed as 12star
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a great size. Staff were friendly and always greeting you upon entry into the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

Family road trip

This is a dog friendly property. The property is gorgeous and the service from the front office staff was excellent. Would recommend this to anyone travelling with their beloved fur baby
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room with great customer service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Great hotel

Nicely situated hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Room very comfortable and good size. Will certainly return for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are in excellent condition. Felt modern, comfortable and clean. On-site free parking was a bonus. Great to have a restaurant in the hotel as well. Location was peaceful and not far from shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Quite and peaceful

Clean and tidy hotel on the outskirts of Oxford. It is an easy walk to the centre and we preferred the location. The room was spacious and comfortable. The hotel has a nice bar area with an outside terrace. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my overnight stay in the Mercure in Oxford as was given a warm welcome, all queries answered and the staff I came into contact with were exemplary. I enjoyed staying in the original house of Francis Howard Binkerton. My only slight criticism was the grounds could benefit from a tidier appearance . I would recommend this hotel as I really enjoyed my stay . Please pass on my thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

5* customer service & 10* comfort

The staff couldn’t be more helpful from the moment I walked through the door. The hotel is well thought out and a lovely environment to be in. The rooms are elegant and the bed is ooooo wow so comfortable! I will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Belinda

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

Good stay for work

Stayed recently for work purposes and close proximity to buildings. Hotel in a nice peaceful location. Room was very pleasant. Good level of cleanliness throughout. Reception, bar and cleaning staff always happy to assist with enquiries. Had breakfast one morning, options included hot options and continental choices. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big thank-you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

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

Short but sweet

We enjoyed our one night stay here. The location is great, a nice quiet picturesque area with central oxford walking distance down the river. We checked in quite late so were given a basement room, which was fine except there were only 2 bedside lights so we found it quite dark, but for one night this wasnt a big problem. It was quiet and the bed was comfortable so for one night that was all we needed! I would definitely stay here again if I were visiting Oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely hotel. John on reception was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The hotel was comfortable and relaxing. The room was comfortable but unfortunately for me with low vision, the lighting was frustratingly poor. I also found the wet room mean't you needed to put shoes on to re-enter each time after showering. These two minor points might not be an issue for others so I'd still recommend the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

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

Need to investigate humming sound

Stay good accept room 406 had constant hum of a motor all the time and it kept us awake
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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