Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House HotelvsOld Bank Hotel
Both Hawkwell House Hotel and Old Bank Hotel are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Old Bank Hotel scores significantly better than Hawkwell House Hotel. Old Bank Hotel comes in at 91 with recommendations from 10 sources like Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel
Church Way, Oxford OX4 4DZ
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Hawkwell House Hotel is a mid-range, 72-room property comprised of a collection of buildings, the oldest of which dates back to the early 19th century." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Situated in Iffley Village, south of Oxford, this gracious, whitewashed villa is surrounded by expansive lawns and has been transformed into a comfortable and stylish hotel." Full review
Old Bank Hotel Show All Reviews
92 - 94 High Street, Oxford OX14BJ
From $265/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"This stately converted bank building offers contemporary style in a city that favors the traditional." Full review
Frommer's
"The first hotel created in the center of Oxford in 135 years, the Old Bank opened late in 1999 and immediately surpassed the traditional favorite, the Randolph." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Money still flows here as it is often fully booked – tribute to the sharp Armani styling of the rooms and the tempting new British cuisine."
Star Service
"These days, you can bank on two things: the view from the rooftop platform is still the best in town, and the dining in Quod restaurant will be memorable. " Full review
Rough Guide
"Great location for a slick hotel in a glistening conversion of an old bank."
Condé Nast Traveler
"One can gaze out at the spires and listen to church bells, but the atmosphere is contemporary with an emphasis on food and drink and sleeping rooms with art from ownership's private collection." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A smart, 42-room hotel in historic, old buildings with a buzzing, brasserie-style restaurant and a city-centre location that’s hard to beat, next to some of Oxford's oldest colleges." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Old Bank Hotel is a handsome, luxury boutique property located right on High Street in the heart of historic Oxford." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Stylish hotel in a 400-year-old building, decorated with a fine collection of modern art." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The owner’s impressive modern-art collection adorns every hanging surface...many of the rooms look out over the city’s storied spires and there’s an adjoining Mediterranean restaurant" Full review
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The charming lady on the phone, when I called the hotel ahead to make some enquiries, had already warned me not to take the car on the historic high street to avoid getting fined, and gave me alternative Sat-Nav coordinates, which took me directly to the secure backstreet-courtyard parking.