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Mercure Oxford’s Hawkwell House has unveiled a £3.5m refurbishment.
The four-star 77-bed hotel was purchased by Mercure in 2021 and the venue has now undergone a full rebrand and extensive refurbishment.
It features a lounge bar, stylish restaurant, three meeting and function rooms and an “elegant” terrace. The venue is said to be ideal for weddings, celebrations, events and is open for day guests to enjoy drinks, lunch or dinner.
The redesign has taken inspiration from Oxford fashion. The interior design includes a classic Oxford brogue and shirt theme throughout the hotel, while the bedrooms “emulate Oxford’s vintage style” and are fully equipped with all amenities.
The transformation includes a new menu and a comprehensive drinks range, including cocktails. The main restaurant, Frank’s, serves a modern take on classic British and European dishes using fresh, local produce.
Hawkwell House has partnered with a range of local artisan suppliers and producers to source the finest Oxfordshire ingredients to deliver exciting, contemporary and seasonal menus to guests all year round.
Adjacent to the main hotel is Elm House, a 15-bedroom house with private gardens which can be exclusively hired to offer groups of guests an intimate stay within the hotel grounds.
It is located in Iffley, Oxfordshire, just a short walk from Iffley Lock on the River Thames and St Mary The Virgin Church. It is three-miles from Oxford rail station and is close to Oxford’s southern bypass road.
General manager Nick Jefford said: “The hotel has undergone an extensive refurbishment following a significant investment. It is now a luxury boutique hotel perfect for anyone looking for a home away from home experience.
“It has a relaxed countryside atmosphere yet is a short distance from Oxford. The feedback we have received from our guests on the refurbishment has been exceptional and we’re pleased it has been so well received.”
He added: “The design theme, which was inspired by vintage Oxford style, has given the hotel a unique ambience and reflects its history and location. The theme runs through all elements of the hotel design from the shoehorn chandeliers to wooden brogue shoe tree coat hooks.
“As well as our popular Frank’s restaurant and lounge area, we have a stylish heated terrace where guests can relax, enjoy a cocktail or sample something from our seasonal menu. We also have three versatile event spaces that have the capacity to cater for all occasions from board meetings to weddings.”
