StayScore
77/100
Oxford
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
StayScore
75
/100
Confidence: High
73 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BE, United Kingdom
View on Google Maps →★★★★4-star hotel
Off Oxford High Street and opposite Magdalen College, this 17th-century converted coaching inn was often visited by the famous novelists J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S Lewis whilst being fellows of Oxford University. Oxford’s main shopping district is 10 minutes’ walking distance.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 75/100
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel is best suited to travellers who want a central Oxford base for exploring colleges, museums and the city's compact shopping and dining scene. It appeals most to guests who prioritise location and easy walking access over a boutique or ultra‑luxury stay. The hotel works well for short city breaks, university visits and rail‑access trips, offering practical convenience and a straightforward, city‑centre presence that makes sightseeing and getting around on foot or by public transport simple.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Private parkingFree WiFiNon-smoking rooms24-hour front deskBarLiftTea/coffee maker in all roomsGood breakfast
Highlights
- ✓ Central Oxford location ideal for exploring colleges, museums and shopping
- ✓ Practical choice for short city breaks and university visits
- ✓ Easy access to rail links and local buses for wider Oxfordshire trips
Things to know
- • Central location can feel busy and less peaceful than quieter Oxford neighbourhoods
- • A straightforward, mainstream option rather than a boutique or high‑luxury choice
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Nearby
- 1.Botanic Gardens Oxford 200 yd
- 2.Magdalen College School Sports Ground 350 yd
- 3.Radcliffe Camera 550 yd
- 4.Museum of Oxford 650 yd
- 5.Carfax Tower 700 yd
Top attractions
- 1.Oxford University Museum Of Natural History 0.7 mi
- 2.St Benet's Hall 0.8 mi
- 3.Blenheim Palace 8 mi
Transport
- 1.Train Oxford Train Station 1 mi
- 2.Train Oxford Parkway 4.3 mi
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