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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

Room options

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A hotel room with a tufted headboard, a round bedside table with a lamp, a bed with white linens, and a framed picture above the headboard.

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Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Iffley, a neighborhood 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 travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bicester Village and Cowley Road. Exciting Game and Waterperry Gardens 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
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Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, England, OX4 4DZ

What's nearby

  • Thames Path
    Thames Path
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Oxford
    University of Oxford
    6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Greyfriars Oxford
    5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cowley Road
    6 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Iffley Road Track
    6 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon Radley Station
    15 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • BMAN Brewery & Taproom
    10 min walk
  • The Chester
    18 min walk
  • The William Morris
    15 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Olivia's
    20 min walk

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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
  • 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 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
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 25.0 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
Some water is reused through 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

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?

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

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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. 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

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with some very interesting history. Wishing waking distance of the bus stop (10 minute ride to down town), to the historical Iffley Church and to the Thames
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for travel to central Oxford.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ceinwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and a nice location right near the river for a walk into Oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking great. Staff very helpful. Great location for Oxford only a short bus journey to the centre of town. Always stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely , relaxing hotel with excellent staff. Super ambience. Very good and plentiful breakfast. One minor thing - a close up mirror in the bathroom would have been of benefit for make up/contact lenses!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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
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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

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

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

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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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

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
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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

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, welcoming and efficient staff. Very good breakfast. Very spacious and confortable room but limited lighting and no hangers in wardrobe. Limited storage space, just one small drawer. Very good bathroom, well lit, spacious excellent cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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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