I'll admit I almost booked elsewhere after reading some of the negative reviews for this hotel. I'm so glad I didn't - our weekend break at the Mercure Oxford Eastgate was excellent from start to finish.
There's no air conditioning, but powerful fans were provided in every room and kept things perfectly comfortable. What really stood out was the staff: genuinely helpful and happy to go out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed, including tips on how to make the most of our time in the city. Breakfast was hearty and set us up well for a day of exploring.
The location is the icing on the cake - just a few minutes' walk from everything Oxford city centre has to offer, which made for a brilliant summer weekend.
Highly recommended. We'll definitely be back.
