Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, England, OX4 4DZ
What's nearby
University of Oxford - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Christ Church College - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
Bodleian Library - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
New Theatre Oxford - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
John Radcliffe Hospital - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 23 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive
Abingdon Culham Station - 12 min drive
Abingdon Radley Station - 15 min drive
Oxford Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Polish Kitchen - 13 min walk
Isis Farmhouse - 12 min walk
The William Morris - 15 min walk
The Jolly Postboys - 9 min walk
Rose Hill Fish & Chips - 12 min walk
About this property
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Thames River and University of Oxford. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Frank's at Hawkwell House, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, German, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
At a glance
Hotel size
77 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Winery tours nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1864
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Does Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?
Yes, Frank's at Hawkwell House offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel like?
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel is located by the river in Iffley, a short 10-minute walk from Thames River and 11 minutes' walk from Thames Path.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 8, 2024
The hotel is lovely and was decorated stunningly for christmas. It was also nice to walk into town via the canal from the hotel too.
We had an issue with the electric in our room on our second night and it took 3 calls to reception and 40 minutes before someone came up to the room. We felt that the customer service on the whole could have been quicker.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
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
Shirley
Shirley, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 2, 2024
More training needed
Check in is at 1500 but we areived early as i had a business meeting i thiight id areange at the hotel. The plan was to.have lunch.
We waited at the bar for about 10 minutes and there was no one at check out or to service. There was a number of guests waiting to be served.
We gave up on drinks and thought we would get started without.
Once this was concluded i joined my wife. Again i attempted to get a drink as there was a person behind the bar. I was told that its table service and she would come.across.
Over 10 minutes went by and i had to go back over to the bar to then get served.
We were the joined by freinds again we waitied at the bar. Which after a period of time the lady told me she had already said its table service so i should wait at my table.
Then in the evening the night porter looked like he had ironed his shirt with a toaster was serving drinks which looked an entirly new concept to him which i can fully understand.
The night sleep was poor because im not a fan of soft beds but i can only put that doen to my preference.
Overall i believe this is a lovely hotel with poor quality of staffing levels. More training needed on how to look after customers.
david
david, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Great place. Looking forward to returning.
Lovely staff
Though slightly understaffed. Needed an extra person to run between two stations as the bar was often left with people waiting to turn up.
The dinner in the restaurant was great. The service was good, but again I felt there should have been extra support.
It's a 50 minute walk to the centre of Oxford (definitely worth it as its mainly by the Thames) or a 6-10 minute bus ride.
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 14, 2024
Really comfortable stay
Great stay at this recently refurbed hotel. Bed in double room was very comfortable, great having both a bath and a shower. Lovely Juliet balcony window with nice view. Hotel very dog friendly which was great for us and our dog. Parking availability was super and hotel only a short walk from bus stop right into Oxford. We also walked in along the riverbank - took about 40mins,
Shirley
Shirley, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 12, 2024
Over night stay.
Room comfortable, good size. Lighting a bit dim for reading. Bathroom clean. Products good. Breakfast excellent. Porridge with honey and banana served from kitchen very good. De Caffe coffee lost none of taste.
Glenys
Glenys, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 11, 2024
Great hotel, Fab service, check room locations!
Stayed one night for business trip. Room was very comfortable (as always) and reception and breakfast staff were above and beyond helpful (as always, and this is one of the reasons I come back so often). However, I stayed in an accessible room, which if you require this facility was excellent apart from the location. Ground floor main corridor with hard floors that bounce sound around. Also right by the lift which means people congragate, talk loudly and bash buttons etc at all times of the night. Then you're woken up by the staff going in and out of the store cupboard from the crack of dawn and the bashing their mop against the walls and doors as they clean the floors along the corridor. As I had already had a disturbed night due to chesty cough, a loud early morning banging on walls and doors was not the gentle wake up I wanted.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Lovely Hotel Stay
Loved this hotel!! 10/10 would recommend!
Conveniently located, quiet, overall aesthetic and decor of the room and property is beautiful, and great accommodations for guests looking to be busy traveling around Oxford or just stay in!
Cameron
Cameron, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Nice hotel and great service.
It was very comfortable and friendly staff. Great breakfast too. Thanks
Martha
Martha, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 6, 2024
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Nice
Nice hotel, nice food, friendly staff
Howard
Howard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
Room excellent, spotless, comfortable bed.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
This seems like an older hotel, however my room was updated and very clean. The staff is super friendly and sweet. They are courteous and do their best to make your stay pleasant from checking in to checking out. I recommend this hotel if you are ever in Oxford! Their breakfast is great but most of all is the cheerful, warm welcome you’ll receive from Wendy as you enter the dining room. What a gem she is! I’ll definitely stay here again.
Carolette
Carolette, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 8, 2024
S
S, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
This hotel is nicely situated in the pretty village of Iffley, a couple of miles south of Oxford City centre. The river Thames runs close by and the lock at Iffley is worth a visit. There are also a couple of pubs in the village. It is possible to cross the river at the lock and walk into the city centre along the towpath (about 40 minutes). The hotel is clean, fresh looking and the rooms are comfortable. The staff are all professional and provide a warm, friendly experience.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 29, 2024
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 22, 2024
Restaurant service needs some organisation to make sure orders are taken
Great food
Great room
Great for parking
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3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 18, 2024
We arrived in the late PM and I went to have a bath. The plug wouldn't press closed because there was a human turd stuck in it. I was nearly sick at the discovery,
Reception changed out room but it was MUCh smaller and we had no compensation discount offered or anything. I will be emailing your complaints department to help us hold them to account.
Kristin
Kristin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
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.
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Great hotel in good location for city centre.
Lovely clean room. Coffee and tea facilities plus cold water provided. Very friendly staff.
Excellent breakfast.
Hotel was a 5 min walk to bus stop and a 10 min ride to get to city centre.
Cant fault anything.