Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Hotels
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Mercure
8 (1975 reviews)
The High Street , Oxford , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Helpful service
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Uncomfortable room
Low quality food

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Many negative mentions regarding the cleanliness and state of the room.
Service
10
Professional and welcoming staff, with commendations for exceptional service.
Location
10
Convenient location close to the city center.
Room Quality
7
Some rooms were reported as tiny and uncomfortable, with inadequate bedding.
Amenities
8.5
Basic amenities were available, but some complaints about restaurant facilities.
Value for Money
7
Guests felt the hotel was overpriced given the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
6
Significant complaints about the quality of breakfast and food provided.
Overall Experience
9
Mixed feelings; while some enjoyed their stay, others had major issues that impacted the overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:08

Property Description

Historic 17th-Century Coaching Inn
Located off Oxford High Street, opposite Magdalen College, the Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel is steeped in history, having hosted renowned authors J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.

Bright and Air-Conditioned Rooms
The hotel offers modern amenities such as internet access and satellite TV in its bright and air-conditioned rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Central Location for Exploring Oxford
Conveniently situated a 5-minute walk from the city centre, the Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel serves as an ideal base for exploring Oxford's main shopping district, colleges, museums, and the picturesque activity of punting on the river.

Book your stay at the Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel for a historic and comfortable experience in the heart of Oxford.

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1975 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 9
R
Ruth • couple • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
F
Felicity • solo_traveller • gb
5
Convenient location but very underwhelming
Pros:

Easy location for walking around the city.

Cons:

Thought it was not clean enough - common parts ok but WC area not clean enough. The windows in the room were dirty with spiders and cobwebs along window cills. Surfaces felt very sticky.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
K
Kerrie-Anne • solo_traveller • au
2
Don’t repeat our mistake!
Cons:

The lift was broken but they don’t have porters.
Bathroom was not clean nor very functional.
Breakfast staff touched food with his hands and left it on the board!
General grubiness of carpet in public area and dusty .
Nowhere secure for guests to leave luggage once checked out while waiting for transport.
Staff generally not trained nor understanding what should have been done.
Definitely not a 4 star hotel when compared with other 4star hotels.
Overpriced and very unacceptable

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
S
Sebastian • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
B
Barbara • couple • it
5
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
A
Alex • couple • nz
8
Good value for money, location excellent.
Pros:

Location, parking and staff friendliness

Cons:

The room was a bit cramped (appreciate it’s an older property).

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
T
Trond • couple • no
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
S
Sian • solo_traveller • nz
8
The property was a good place for a three-night stay.
Pros:

It was in a perfect location to be able to walk everywhere. Breakfast selection was great. A lovely cleaner on my floor took my main bag down one level on the morning I was leaving.

Cons:

I didn’t like that the lift only went to level 2 and my room was on level 3! I didn’t feel safe on the entry steps when it was raining.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
D
Danny • couple • gb
5
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
L
Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
8
Cons:

Breakfast fruit poor quality

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
M
Manjusha • couple • gb
9
Happy on the whole. Very friendly and approachable staff
Pros:

Very friendly reception staff

Cons:

Slightly expensive

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
M
Marianne • couple • no
8
Pros:

Flott beliggenhet ift severdighetene, gode kafeer, restauranter på high street, og puber i nærheten. Ca 10 min til fots. Flott utsikt fra rommet i 2.etg, med drømmende spir.
God frokost, god seng

Cons:

Vannet rant for sakte ned i dusjen så det fylte seg opp på gulvet

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
J
Janet • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very friendly staff, comfortable beds, good location

Cons:

Would be nice to have a bar in the hotel

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
S
Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
J
Justine • couple • ae
6
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
D
didem • couple • tr
3
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
B
beaugeard • solo_traveller • fr
8
Cons:

Le bruit incessant des gaines d'air conditionné juste en dessous des fenêtres de la chambre.
Boules quies obligatoire

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
J
jeremy • couple • gb
3
Very dilapidated hotel and very uncomfortable room.
Pros:

The location is very good for visiting the centre of Oxford

Cons:

There is no lift and there was no offer to help us take our luggage to our room on the second floor. There was no air conditioning and the windows only opened a crack. The room was extremely hot and the fan provided only pushed hot air around. There was human excrement in the toilet bowl when we arrived. The shower tray was broken, the shower hose was broken, the bathroom door was held together by two pieces of wood and some nails and the door handle was covered with kitchen foil. The soap dispensers in the shower and on the sink were almost empty when we arrived. I called to ask about parking at the hotel two hours before I arrived and was told I would be able to park. When I arrived, having paid the congestion charge to get to the hotel, I was told I could not park. Having to move my car made me late for my meeting. The staff did not care about that.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • couple • za
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
D
Debi • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee