Escape to the tranquil surroundings of Oxford, just a 10-minute drive from the bustling city center. At Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel, you will find the perfect mix of history, charm, and comfort. This hidden gem is the ideal place to relax and explore one of the UK’s most historic cities.
Our hotel features 77 beautifully designed bedrooms. Each room reflects Oxford’s rich heritage with decor inspired by the classic Oxford brogue and Oxford shirt. This theme continues throughout the hotel, creating a stylish and welcoming atmosphere.
Surrounded by three acres of private gardens, the hotel offers a serene retreat. Whether you are here for a short visit or an extended stay, you will enjoy a quintessentially British experience.
Step back in time when you stay at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel. The main building is the birthplace of Francis Howard Bickerton, a renowned explorer and polar medalist. To honor his adventurous spirit, we named our restaurant ‘Frank’s’.
Next door, Elm House adds even more history. It was once the home of Major George W. Allen, a pioneering pilot and aerial photographer. Today, it offers 15 elegant bedrooms and private gardens. You can book Elm House exclusively, making it a unique space for special occasions.
The Coach House provides another peaceful option. Its stunning views of the gardens and tranquil setting make it the perfect escape. Together, these three buildings tell a story of history, charm, and elegance.
Lovely hotel and a very warm welcome. Parked there in the morning and plugged car into EV charger. Very easy. Left car and got Uber into Oxford (c£8). Restaurant was very quiet at night with a few...
The negative - the bar situation really needs to be addressed by the management at this hotel. It isn’t acceptable in any hotel to have to go and ask reception to get a member of staff to come and...
We were disappointed in the manager …who ignored us when we arrived at the desk. We were given a disabled room when we had not requested one.. this was changed to another room same size when asked...
We had an absolutely lovely stay at this hotel- everything from the charming, well cared-for interior to the friendly and efficient staff made it an absolute pleasure! We had been expecting the...
Great location, free parking, good breakfast, very helpful reception staff and Wendy at breakfast was lovely. This is a good hotel that is let down a little by house keeping that is inconsistent...
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