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Tower HousevsMercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Mercure Eastgate Oxford scores marginally higher than Tower House. Mercure Eastgate Oxford comes in at #16 in Oxford with approval from 2 sources including The Telegraph, Frommer's.
Tower House
Insight Guides
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
15 Ship Street, Oxford OX1 3DA
From $163/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Accessible
- Breakfast included
Insight Guides "Located centrally off Cornmarket, this friendly, family-run guesthouse dates to the 17th century. The seven bedrooms are furnished with antiques and decorated to a high standard."
The Telegraph8.0
"This social enterprise combining a townhouse and restaurant offers a unique Oxford experience: a quirky room within the bastion of the medieval city wall and a buzzing space for breakfast and dinner." Full review
Lonely Planet "In a peaceful central location, this listed 17th-century town house holds eight good-value double rooms, simple but tastefully decorated" Full review
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Frommer's The Telegraph
Independent
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 Telegraph8.0
"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.
