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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
Meeting facility
Exterior
Meeting facility
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, England, OX4 4DZ
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ Church College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Oxford Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed (Compact)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Privilege, Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

Oxford

Located in Iffley within a short walk of Thames River, Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as University of Oxford. This 77-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant and 24-hour room service, along with free self parking.

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

Riverwalk hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests of Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel enjoy features like meeting rooms, coffee in a common area, and express check-in. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include express check-out, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find 55-inch TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include electric kettles, ironing boards, and desks. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel on Nov 2, 2025 start from $98.12, excluding 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.

What's there to do around Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Iffley within a short 10-minute walk of Thames River and also 11 minutes on foot from Thames Path. You'll also find Carfax Tower and Oxford Town Hall within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel feature a casino?

No, Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique hotel include around-the-clock room service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel serves to-go breakfast for a surcharge on weekend mornings at Frank's at Hawkwell House.

Will Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

The closest major airport to Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel is Oxford (OXF), which is 11.9 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel.

Does Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel.