Royal Oxford HotelvsMercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Royal Oxford Hotel and Mercure Eastgate Oxford are both endorsed by professionals. Overall, Mercure Eastgate Oxford is the choice of most reviewers compared to Royal Oxford Hotel. Mercure Eastgate Oxford is ranked #16 in Oxford with positive reviews from 2 publications such as Frommer's, The Telegraph.
Royal Oxford Hotel
Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HR
From $163/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Fodor's
"This efficiently run hotel, a few steps from the train station, has bright, light, and modern rooms with simple contemporary furniture." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 26-room, mid-range Royal Oxford Hotel is well-situated just a 10-minute walk to the heart of historic Oxford and a four-minute walk to the train station." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This grand old hotel stares you smack in the face as you set off walking from the train station towards Oxford city centre." 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.