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Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel vs The Head of the River
Mercure Eastgate Oxford and The Head of the River are both praised by expert writers. On balance, The Head of the River ranks marginally higher than Mercure Eastgate Oxford. The Head of the River has a TripExpert Score of 77 with approval from 2 sources like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet.
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."
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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."
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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.
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"
