BrownsvsMercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Both Mercure Eastgate Oxford and Browns are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Mercure Eastgate Oxford ranks significantly better than Browns. Mercure Eastgate Oxford comes in at #9 in Oxford with positive reviews from 2 publications such as The Telegraph, Frommer's.
Browns
281 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 4AQ
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Flatscreen TV
- Kids' meals
- Street parking
Fodor's
"At the southern edge of central Oxford, this redbrick Victorian house is a good bet in a town that has precious few affordable guesthouses." Full review
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
73 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BE
From $72/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Frommer's
"The Eastgate, built on the site of a 1600s structure, stands within walking distance of Oxford College and the city center." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Perfectly located for exploring Oxford’s university colleges, this 17th-century coaching inn lies on the corner of High Street and Merton Street, near the Botanic Garden." Full review
Independent
"A building that’s played host to the likes of Lewis Carroll and JRR Tolkein...the cosy rooms have feature walls sporting blown-up photos of famous Oxford sights."
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If you can, pick a room overlooking the ancient Exam Schools.