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The Head of the River vs Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Head of the River ranks marginally better than Hawkwell House Hotel. The Head of the River ranks #10 in Oxford with accolades from 2 reviewers including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph.
The Head of the River
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Independent
Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 4LB
From $145 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
- Flatscreen TV
The Telegraph
8.0
"This stunning and popular riverside pub, with fabulous bedrooms, huge terrace and all day dining, offers a rollicking Oxford experience in the heart of the city."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A genuine jewel among Oxford hotels, this large and characterful place, at Folly Bridge immediately south of Christ Church, was originally a Thames-side warehouse."
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Independent
"On the riverbank just below Christ Church, perhaps the university’s grandest college, the Head of the River pub has long been one of the best places to while away an afternoon"
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel
Oyster
The Telegraph
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."
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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."
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