Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel
$107
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Avg. for October
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$107
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel average $85 in January, the cheapest month, and $149 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $85 |
| February | $94 |
| March | $100 |
| April | $113 |
| May | $126 |
| June | $146 |
| July | $149 |
| August | $119 |
| September | $135 |
| October | $107 |
| November | $100 |
| December | $99 |
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Cheapest: January (~$85)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket ...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This inn has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Kite Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Location
Located in Watlington, Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel is in a rural location, a 3-minute drive from Chiltern Hills and 6 minutes from Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway. This inn is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from River Thames and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Phoenix Trail.
What's nearby
Chiltern Hills(0.8 miles)
Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway(3 miles)
Phoenix Trail(5.6 miles)
Thame Market(5.8 miles)
The Players Theatre(5.8 miles)
Thame Museum(6 miles)
St. Mary's Church(6.3 miles)
Cuttle Brook(6.4 miles)
The ASM Stadium(6.8 miles)
Thame Leisure Centre(6.8 miles)
Daws Hill Vineyard(7 miles)
Hundred Hills(7.4 miles)
The Raymond Blanc Gardening School(8 miles)
Hell-Fire Caves(8.1 miles)
Oxfordshire Golf Club(8.2 miles)
Oxford (OXF)(29.7 miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(30.6 miles)
Luton Airport (LTN)(48.6 miles)
Farnborough (FAB)(40.5 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Location
Thame, Lewknor, England, United Kingdom
Chiltern Hills (0.8 miles)
Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway (3 miles)
Phoenix Trail (5.6 miles)
Thame Market (5.8 miles)
The Players Theatre (5.8 miles)
Thame Museum (6 miles)
Room options
4
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard View (Courtyard Side)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Deep Soaking Bathtub
3
Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed
1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 2
86 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Deep Soaking Bathtub
2
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Deep Soaking BathtubSofa Bed
1
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Deep Soaking Bathtub
Guest reviews of Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel
8
Good
Based on 613 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
16%
Couple
52%
Family
16%
Group
11%
Solo
2%
What guests think
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At Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel, guests frequently praise the warm, helpful staff and easy M40 access, while reporting mixed experiences across rooms, cleanliness, and breakfast that vary from very good to disappointing.
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What guests think
At Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel, guests frequently praise the warm, helpful staff and easy M40 access, while reporting mixed experiences across rooms, cleanliness, and breakfast that vary from very good to disappointing.
Some rooms are quiet and comfortable, while others are warm without air conditioning and can pick up road noise. Dinner is often enjoyed, but breakfast quality and organization draw repeated criticism. Expect a friendly, convenient base with uneven room conditions and cleanliness.
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Facilities
A small gym is noted, though it was closed during one visit.
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Steven
Jul 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice hotel, clean and modern. Odeal for business trip. Nice little gym too
Very nice hotel, clean and modern. Odeal for business trip. Nice little gym too
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Robert
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is very quiet, if thats what you are seeking, you'll be in luck. It has a good location just of the M40 junction, but you would never know it, very handy for the villages and towns within a reasonable distance We knew the hotel well beforehand and have stayed in the past, it's fine, more of a 'wedding type' venue with little to no vibe, but thats fine, lots of parking and EV chargers, good access to Thame, Stockenchurch, Chinnor and Watlington.
The hotel is very quiet, if thats what you are seeking, you'll be in luck. It has a good location just of the M40 junction, but you would never know it, very handy for the villages and towns within a reasonable distance We knew the hotel well beforehand and have stayed in the past, it's fine, more of a 'wedding type' venue with little to no vibe, but thats fine, lots of parking and EV chargers, good access to Thame, Stockenchurch, Chinnor and Watlington.
6
Arron
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable but service was a little slow and could be more enthusiastic. Bar closed at 11pm on Sat night and wouldn’t serve 8 of us a nightcap even though we were residents.
Clean and comfortable but service was a little slow and could be more enthusiastic. Bar closed at 11pm on Sat night and wouldn’t serve 8 of us a nightcap even though we were residents.
6
Ercol Furniture
Apr 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I was staying at the Mercure, Lambert Hotel, Watlington on Tues 1st April this week for a business trip, prior to visiting the ercol Head Office in Princes Risborough. I arrived at 9pm after a long journey, to be told the food service was closed. I was eventually given some food. Also, I was disappointed to find that the gym was closed during my stay. Breakfast too was a bit hit and miss on service.
I was staying at the Mercure, Lambert Hotel, Watlington on Tues 1st April this week for a business trip, prior to visiting the ercol Head Office in Princes Risborough. I arrived at 9pm after a long journey, to be told the food service was closed. I was eventually given some food. Also, I was disappointed to find that the gym was closed during my stay. Breakfast too was a bit hit and miss on service.
8
Linda
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Ground floor room perfect as I struggle to walk. It was rather warm when we were staying and I was extremely glad we brought our own fan as no fan/air con in room. Bed a bit hard for me, ended up with sore back. Room clean and bed beautifully made. They forgot about our bathroom on 2nd morning. Breakfast was ok. But get there early as it’s not big area and you could wait ages to get a coffee/tea. Staff very pleasant and polite. At the disabled parking I pointed out that a nasty accident was waiting to happen as there was an unmarked drop at the planters onto a path. Definitely needs to be highlighted. Overall, it was a decent stay. We stayed there as is near our daughters in Chinnor. Will be back.
Ground floor room perfect as I struggle to walk. It was rather warm when we were staying and I was extremely glad we brought our own fan as no fan/air con in room. Bed a bit hard for me, ended up with sore back. Room clean and bed beautifully made. They forgot about our bathroom on 2nd morning. Breakfast was ok. But get there early as it’s not big area and you could wait ages to get a coffee/tea. Staff very pleasant and polite. At the disabled parking I pointed out that a nasty accident was waiting to happen as there was an unmarked drop at the planters onto a path. Definitely needs to be highlighted. Overall, it was a decent stay. We stayed there as is near our daughters in Chinnor. Will be back.
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Cleanliness
Mixed feedback: some found areas clean, but recurring reports cite dusty or dirty rooms and bathrooms, cobwebs, poor shower drainage, and worn fixtures.
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John
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was dirty and the bathroom tiles were loose The bed sheets were not properly ticked in. I don’t think I would stay in such a place against.
The room was dirty and the bathroom tiles were loose The bed sheets were not properly ticked in. I don’t think I would stay in such a place against.
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Julie
May 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
really lovely hotel from the fresh smell to the friendly staff as you enter reception to the rooms, cleanliness and lovely fresh food.
really lovely hotel from the fresh smell to the friendly staff as you enter reception to the rooms, cleanliness and lovely fresh food.
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Maria
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The stay was comfortable and we really enjoyed the breakfast. Room was spacious and large bed/pillows comfortable. Shower was amazing. Not everything was great however, the bath mat had mould on it and bizarrely there was body lotion in the shower and no shower gel. The organisation at breakfast needs to be thought about. Teacups and saucers are on the breakfast table which you have to take with you into another room to get your drink from a machine, it would be far more sensible to have cups/mugs next to the machine. If you have them on the table then hot drinks should be served to you. Great to have tea and coffee facilities in the room, however a bottle of water would really have been appreciated.
The stay was comfortable and we really enjoyed the breakfast. Room was spacious and large bed/pillows comfortable. Shower was amazing. Not everything was great however, the bath mat had mould on it and bizarrely there was body lotion in the shower and no shower gel. The organisation at breakfast needs to be thought about. Teacups and saucers are on the breakfast table which you have to take with you into another room to get your drink from a machine, it would be far more sensible to have cups/mugs next to the machine. If you have them on the table then hot drinks should be served to you. Great to have tea and coffee facilities in the room, however a bottle of water would really have been appreciated.
10
Melodie
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were friendly and very courteous. Food was freshly prepared and service was good. Everywhere was clean and well kept
The staff were friendly and very courteous. Food was freshly prepared and service was good. Everywhere was clean and well kept
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maria
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room better than last time but not cleaning (hair etc on floor behind bathroom door). We went back as the breakfast was amazing last time but really not very good this time. A coach party had been in before us and everything needed topping up but was not topped up. Hardly any breads or pastries left, no yogurt and coffee machine was not working. Reception very good but waiter at breakfast grumpy. Not sure I would book again.
Room better than last time but not cleaning (hair etc on floor behind bathroom door). We went back as the breakfast was amazing last time but really not very good this time. A coach party had been in before us and everything needed topping up but was not topped up. Hardly any breads or pastries left, no yogurt and coffee machine was not working. Reception very good but waiter at breakfast grumpy. Not sure I would book again.
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Chris
Aug 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Three stars, mediocre at best The cleaning in the shower room is a quick wipe. Having a shower the water is not draining, so flip the filter and it's manky, full of hairs and not been touched in a good while. From the Mercure brand one expects better especially as your paying average 170 per night with breakfast. Will I go back, no you can shove this place
Three stars, mediocre at best The cleaning in the shower room is a quick wipe. Having a shower the water is not draining, so flip the filter and it's manky, full of hairs and not been touched in a good while. From the Mercure brand one expects better especially as your paying average 170 per night with breakfast. Will I go back, no you can shove this place
4
Ignatius
Jul 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Condition of the hotel is a bit old but the staff are very friendly and efficient. Cleanliness of the room is appalling. Big cobweb on several corners of the ceiling, used contact lenses still left on the basin and marks in the toilet
Condition of the hotel is a bit old but the staff are very friendly and efficient. Cleanliness of the room is appalling. Big cobweb on several corners of the ceiling, used contact lenses still left on the basin and marks in the toilet
4
Alexandra Johanna
May 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed as a family of 3 after a very long flight back to Heathrow. Staff were friendly enough and the location is easy to get to but the room was dirty with so much dust and cobwebs everywhere. The shower leaked all over the floor. The in room phone was barely audible when talking on. Bedside lamp broken. Ordered room service which took nearly an hour to arrive, when it did the order was wrong and the food was barely edible. Cod was full of bones and totally over cooked, beef brisket was actually inedible, could barely cut it, let alone eat it, was more like the beef had just been microwaved. Hard to believe this is a 4 star hotel, would definitely not recommend staying here.
Stayed as a family of 3 after a very long flight back to Heathrow. Staff were friendly enough and the location is easy to get to but the room was dirty with so much dust and cobwebs everywhere. The shower leaked all over the floor. The in room phone was barely audible when talking on. Bedside lamp broken. Ordered room service which took nearly an hour to arrive, when it did the order was wrong and the food was barely edible. Cod was full of bones and totally over cooked, beef brisket was actually inedible, could barely cut it, let alone eat it, was more like the beef had just been microwaved. Hard to believe this is a 4 star hotel, would definitely not recommend staying here.
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Charlotte
Jul 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was dirty Bed had not been made properly Pillows were also dirty including the spares Cracks in the walls Stains on the carpet No wifi Windowsill dirty and the window did not shut correctly Menu provided in the room was different to the mwnu in the reception Bathroom dirty Dust everywhere
Room was dirty Bed had not been made properly Pillows were also dirty including the spares Cracks in the walls Stains on the carpet No wifi Windowsill dirty and the window did not shut correctly Menu provided in the room was different to the mwnu in the reception Bathroom dirty Dust everywhere
10
Kate
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay. Very clean and well decorated. Excellent choices for breakfast
Great place to stay. Very clean and well decorated. Excellent choices for breakfast
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Rooms
Beds and some rooms are comfortable and spacious with good showers, but others feel basic, get warm without air conditioning, and can suffer from traffic noise.
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Demis
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable bed, fantastic pillows, friendly staff, great value for money.
Very comfortable bed, fantastic pillows, friendly staff, great value for money.
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D J
Jan 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room 6 , Bathroom; It has a non-working, hanging out of the wall, towel rail that we didn't dare touch in case it fell out completely, the room was REALLY cold - but it had a freestanding, plug in radiator placed in there ! there is, of course, no socket within the bathroom the nearest was the other side of the bedroom, so a totally pointless exercise. The pale, non blackout blind in there allowed the spotlights to flood in (it also probably gives no privacy when using the loo which is right in front of the window) having to close the door re the floodlights meant it stayed very cold . Loo roll holders fixings loose, magnifying mirror unadjustable . Large area of old repair by the door undecorated. Bedroom: Used water glass complete with tablet sediment bottom & up side left as "clean", tray dirty with soiled coasters. New carpet - however the door now has a 2 finger+ gap all the way under it, "rising butt hinges" anyone ?? this gap allowed all the corridor noise & the regular loud slamming of a staff door to disturb us till 11.30pm ish as well as the draught. Very large water stain on ceiling, traffic noise not much reduced by (I had to check it was in fact double ) the glazing - an improvement of both windows wouldn't go amiss. Housekeeping admitted most of the above has been mentioned before with them "passing to management " the feedback /complaints - so why did we still get 2nd rate accommodation for our £163 - a good breakfast/ friendly staff only plus points.
Room 6 , Bathroom; It has a non-working, hanging out of the wall, towel rail that we didn't dare touch in case it fell out completely, the room was REALLY cold - but it had a freestanding, plug in radiator placed in there ! there is, of course, no socket within the bathroom the nearest was the other side of the bedroom, so a totally pointless exercise. The pale, non blackout blind in there allowed the spotlights to flood in (it also probably gives no privacy when using the loo which is right in front of the window) having to close the door re the floodlights meant it stayed very cold . Loo roll holders fixings loose, magnifying mirror unadjustable . Large area of old repair by the door undecorated. Bedroom: Used water glass complete with tablet sediment bottom & up side left as "clean", tray dirty with soiled coasters. New carpet - however the door now has a 2 finger+ gap all the way under it, "rising butt hinges" anyone ?? this gap allowed all the corridor noise & the regular loud slamming of a staff door to disturb us till 11.30pm ish as well as the draught. Very large water stain on ceiling, traffic noise not much reduced by (I had to check it was in fact double ) the glazing - an improvement of both windows wouldn't go amiss. Housekeeping admitted most of the above has been mentioned before with them "passing to management " the feedback /complaints - so why did we still get 2nd rate accommodation for our £163 - a good breakfast/ friendly staff only plus points.
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samantha
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed one night. Chose this hotel for its convenient location, between Oxford and Windsor. Reasonably priced so didn’t expect luxury. Basic rooms and acceptable food options. Rooms could have had heating on prior to our arrival, but warmed up quickly once adjusted.
Stayed one night. Chose this hotel for its convenient location, between Oxford and Windsor. Reasonably priced so didn’t expect luxury. Basic rooms and acceptable food options. Rooms could have had heating on prior to our arrival, but warmed up quickly once adjusted.
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Maria
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The stay was comfortable and we really enjoyed the breakfast. Room was spacious and large bed/pillows comfortable. Shower was amazing. Not everything was great however, the bath mat had mould on it and bizarrely there was body lotion in the shower and no shower gel. The organisation at breakfast needs to be thought about. Teacups and saucers are on the breakfast table which you have to take with you into another room to get your drink from a machine, it would be far more sensible to have cups/mugs next to the machine. If you have them on the table then hot drinks should be served to you. Great to have tea and coffee facilities in the room, however a bottle of water would really have been appreciated.
The stay was comfortable and we really enjoyed the breakfast. Room was spacious and large bed/pillows comfortable. Shower was amazing. Not everything was great however, the bath mat had mould on it and bizarrely there was body lotion in the shower and no shower gel. The organisation at breakfast needs to be thought about. Teacups and saucers are on the breakfast table which you have to take with you into another room to get your drink from a machine, it would be far more sensible to have cups/mugs next to the machine. If you have them on the table then hot drinks should be served to you. Great to have tea and coffee facilities in the room, however a bottle of water would really have been appreciated.
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Neil
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was not advertised correctly. We booked as air conditioning was included at the hotel and in the room we booked. Then they placed us in a room without - tiny, extremely hot room and we were not comfortable. Only thing they could offer was a fan, nothing else. We were then told we would hear back with refund options, but absolutely nothing has been done.
This was not advertised correctly. We booked as air conditioning was included at the hotel and in the room we booked. Then they placed us in a room without - tiny, extremely hot room and we were not comfortable. Only thing they could offer was a fan, nothing else. We were then told we would hear back with refund options, but absolutely nothing has been done.
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Nikki
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wet friendly staff and great food in the restaurant. Rooms ok but not very good air conditioning
Wet friendly staff and great food in the restaurant. Rooms ok but not very good air conditioning
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Fran
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved everything about this hotel. Spacious room and comfortable bed.
Loved everything about this hotel. Spacious room and comfortable bed.
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Linda
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Ground floor room perfect as I struggle to walk. It was rather warm when we were staying and I was extremely glad we brought our own fan as no fan/air con in room. Bed a bit hard for me, ended up with sore back. Room clean and bed beautifully made. They forgot about our bathroom on 2nd morning. Breakfast was ok. But get there early as it’s not big area and you could wait ages to get a coffee/tea. Staff very pleasant and polite. At the disabled parking I pointed out that a nasty accident was waiting to happen as there was an unmarked drop at the planters onto a path. Definitely needs to be highlighted. Overall, it was a decent stay. We stayed there as is near our daughters in Chinnor. Will be back.
Ground floor room perfect as I struggle to walk. It was rather warm when we were staying and I was extremely glad we brought our own fan as no fan/air con in room. Bed a bit hard for me, ended up with sore back. Room clean and bed beautifully made. They forgot about our bathroom on 2nd morning. Breakfast was ok. But get there early as it’s not big area and you could wait ages to get a coffee/tea. Staff very pleasant and polite. At the disabled parking I pointed out that a nasty accident was waiting to happen as there was an unmarked drop at the planters onto a path. Definitely needs to be highlighted. Overall, it was a decent stay. We stayed there as is near our daughters in Chinnor. Will be back.
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Jonathan
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Little chance of sleeping in this hotel alongside a noisy road. It felt like our room was on top of the road! Badly designed bathroom. Not to be repeated.
Little chance of sleeping in this hotel alongside a noisy road. It felt like our room was on top of the road! Badly designed bathroom. Not to be repeated.
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Kate
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay. Very clean and well decorated. Excellent choices for breakfast
Great place to stay. Very clean and well decorated. Excellent choices for breakfast
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly and welcoming with smooth check-ins, though some guests experienced slow or indifferent service and breakfast-time disorganization.
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Ross
Sep 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Ok hotel but staff were not interested and seemed to spend more time outside smoking than helping guests. Breakfast looked good but wasn't great felt like it had been under the heat lamps far too long. Glad it was only an overnight stay and I wasnt there for a longer period.
Ok hotel but staff were not interested and seemed to spend more time outside smoking than helping guests. Breakfast looked good but wasn't great felt like it had been under the heat lamps far too long. Glad it was only an overnight stay and I wasnt there for a longer period.
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Jonathan
Jun 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly and helpful staff. Reasonable prices. Hotel recently refurbished.
Friendly and helpful staff. Reasonable prices. Hotel recently refurbished.
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Anne
Jun 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I arrived on a late booking after a bad day. The welcome was fabulous. Room was great in all aspects. Ate dinner in restaurant and it was surprisingly good and inexpensive. It’s a few miles further than I’d like from office but would stay again for quality
I arrived on a late booking after a bad day. The welcome was fabulous. Room was great in all aspects. Ate dinner in restaurant and it was surprisingly good and inexpensive. It’s a few miles further than I’d like from office but would stay again for quality
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Arron
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable but service was a little slow and could be more enthusiastic. Bar closed at 11pm on Sat night and wouldn’t serve 8 of us a nightcap even though we were residents.
Clean and comfortable but service was a little slow and could be more enthusiastic. Bar closed at 11pm on Sat night and wouldn’t serve 8 of us a nightcap even though we were residents.
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Peter
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent - We were running very late to check in due to Motorway crash but no problem for the hotel. Philip handled it with humour and efficiency Highly recommended
Excellent - We were running very late to check in due to Motorway crash but no problem for the hotel. Philip handled it with humour and efficiency Highly recommended
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Robert
May 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great overnight stay, the staff are brilliant, the food was lovely and the all around ambience was relaxing and beautiful. Loved every minute, the hotel is great and would thoroughly recommend them. Book with them directly rather than a third party the staff are very welcoming and friendly and will help you with anything that you need.
Great overnight stay, the staff are brilliant, the food was lovely and the all around ambience was relaxing and beautiful. Loved every minute, the hotel is great and would thoroughly recommend them. Book with them directly rather than a third party the staff are very welcoming and friendly and will help you with anything that you need.
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Melodie
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were friendly and very courteous. Food was freshly prepared and service was good. Everywhere was clean and well kept
The staff were friendly and very courteous. Food was freshly prepared and service was good. Everywhere was clean and well kept
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Mark
Aug 5, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very comfortable small friendly hotel with friendly helpful staff.
Very comfortable small friendly hotel with friendly helpful staff.
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Rhys
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The warmest welcome at reception, thank you!
The warmest welcome at reception, thank you!
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John
May 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay. Good hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Thanks to Philip, Trina and Alison with special mention to Aga who was a great host.
Excellent stay. Good hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Thanks to Philip, Trina and Alison with special mention to Aga who was a great host.
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Location
Convenient for the M40 and popular with Garsington Opera visitors; handy for nearby towns. Some find it quiet, though a few report traffic noise in certain rooms.
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Christine
Aug 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a room with a view to the Chilterns. Make sure you ask for this when booking, as the alternative is a room with a view to the car park. This is our second time in this hotel, and staff are very attentive.
We had a room with a view to the Chilterns. Make sure you ask for this when booking, as the alternative is a room with a view to the car park. This is our second time in this hotel, and staff are very attentive.
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Lynne
Jan 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
it was convenient for the M40.
it was convenient for the M40.
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Robert
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is very quiet, if thats what you are seeking, you'll be in luck. It has a good location just of the M40 junction, but you would never know it, very handy for the villages and towns within a reasonable distance We knew the hotel well beforehand and have stayed in the past, it's fine, more of a 'wedding type' venue with little to no vibe, but thats fine, lots of parking and EV chargers, good access to Thame, Stockenchurch, Chinnor and Watlington.
The hotel is very quiet, if thats what you are seeking, you'll be in luck. It has a good location just of the M40 junction, but you would never know it, very handy for the villages and towns within a reasonable distance We knew the hotel well beforehand and have stayed in the past, it's fine, more of a 'wedding type' venue with little to no vibe, but thats fine, lots of parking and EV chargers, good access to Thame, Stockenchurch, Chinnor and Watlington.
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Lyndee
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everything is great. Perfect location🙂
Everything is great. Perfect location🙂
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Fraser
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
great access to m40
great access to m40
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samantha
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed one night. Chose this hotel for its convenient location, between Oxford and Windsor. Reasonably priced so didn’t expect luxury. Basic rooms and acceptable food options. Rooms could have had heating on prior to our arrival, but warmed up quickly once adjusted.
Stayed one night. Chose this hotel for its convenient location, between Oxford and Windsor. Reasonably priced so didn’t expect luxury. Basic rooms and acceptable food options. Rooms could have had heating on prior to our arrival, but warmed up quickly once adjusted.
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Jonathan
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient for Garsington opera goers. Nice location. Pleasant staff.
Very convenient for Garsington opera goers. Nice location. Pleasant staff.
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Phillip
Jul 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Upon arrival, the room looked rather scruffy - the hotel generally needs refurbishing throughout. In my room, the full length mirror had come off the wall, the door of the refrigerator unit was hanging off and one bedside wall light did not function. Philip, the receptionist, sorted the first 2 out while I had breakfast, but the wall lamp needed an electrician. The hotel is very convenient for Garsington Opera, so I shall continue to use it.
Upon arrival, the room looked rather scruffy - the hotel generally needs refurbishing throughout. In my room, the full length mirror had come off the wall, the door of the refrigerator unit was hanging off and one bedside wall light did not function. Philip, the receptionist, sorted the first 2 out while I had breakfast, but the wall lamp needed an electrician. The hotel is very convenient for Garsington Opera, so I shall continue to use it.
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Stephen
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Entirely satisfactory for a one night stay en route to elsewhere.
Entirely satisfactory for a one night stay en route to elsewhere.
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Jonathan
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Little chance of sleeping in this hotel alongside a noisy road. It felt like our room was on top of the road! Badly designed bathroom. Not to be repeated.
Little chance of sleeping in this hotel alongside a noisy road. It felt like our room was on top of the road! Badly designed bathroom. Not to be repeated.
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Dining
Evening meals, including the Indian menu, are often praised, but breakfast frequently draws criticism for quality, variety, and organization; there are occasional complaints about slow room service and high prices.
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Lyndee
Jan 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The place is awesome, we've been here a few times now, but the food we had on a Boxing day is terrible.
The place is awesome, we've been here a few times now, but the food we had on a Boxing day is terrible.
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Wasim
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast could be much better, however evening meals were nice.
Breakfast could be much better, however evening meals were nice.
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BEN
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Indian food menu was excellent, great food. Good choice of drinks. Good breakfast buffet and nice rooms
The Indian food menu was excellent, great food. Good choice of drinks. Good breakfast buffet and nice rooms
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John
Sep 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel service great food was excellent hotel staff very friendly
Lovely hotel service great food was excellent hotel staff very friendly
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Maria
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The stay was comfortable and we really enjoyed the breakfast. Room was spacious and large bed/pillows comfortable. Shower was amazing. Not everything was great however, the bath mat had mould on it and bizarrely there was body lotion in the shower and no shower gel. The organisation at breakfast needs to be thought about. Teacups and saucers are on the breakfast table which you have to take with you into another room to get your drink from a machine, it would be far more sensible to have cups/mugs next to the machine. If you have them on the table then hot drinks should be served to you. Great to have tea and coffee facilities in the room, however a bottle of water would really have been appreciated.
The stay was comfortable and we really enjoyed the breakfast. Room was spacious and large bed/pillows comfortable. Shower was amazing. Not everything was great however, the bath mat had mould on it and bizarrely there was body lotion in the shower and no shower gel. The organisation at breakfast needs to be thought about. Teacups and saucers are on the breakfast table which you have to take with you into another room to get your drink from a machine, it would be far more sensible to have cups/mugs next to the machine. If you have them on the table then hot drinks should be served to you. Great to have tea and coffee facilities in the room, however a bottle of water would really have been appreciated.
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maria
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room better than last time but not cleaning (hair etc on floor behind bathroom door). We went back as the breakfast was amazing last time but really not very good this time. A coach party had been in before us and everything needed topping up but was not topped up. Hardly any breads or pastries left, no yogurt and coffee machine was not working. Reception very good but waiter at breakfast grumpy. Not sure I would book again.
Room better than last time but not cleaning (hair etc on floor behind bathroom door). We went back as the breakfast was amazing last time but really not very good this time. A coach party had been in before us and everything needed topping up but was not topped up. Hardly any breads or pastries left, no yogurt and coffee machine was not working. Reception very good but waiter at breakfast grumpy. Not sure I would book again.
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David
Apr 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It is a nice hotel with character. The staff are very welcoming, especially the gentleman on reception who was extremely helpful and very engaging. The room was comfortable with a good bathroom and bed - perfect hardness of mattress - and very quiet. Dinner was good - a perfectly cooked piece of cod in an interesting sauce and good ice-cream. The wine selection lacks French wine by the glass completely and in general there are far too many New World wines - why this common obsession? European wines are better and come from nearer, so kinder to the environment too. The breakfast is not as good as it should be. Cheeses in small cellophane packing are simply not acceptable in a 4-star hotel. There was a very sparse fresh fruit salad - tinned peaches and apples in syrup. The juices are all third rate. The pastries are OK, but one would expect hams and cheeses fresh and unwrapped. And it is tiresome to have to do absolutely everything oneself, though I know this is common in many three-star hotels. This one has four stars. If it is effectively a buffet, it should be a much more varied one. The cooked food looked disgusting but I can't say what it was like - I didn't want any. I might have enjoyed a freshly poached egg, had there been someone to poach it for me. In a similar level establishment in say Germany, there would be someone MAKING egg dishes. I didn't complain - I didn't want to embarrass the charming staff.
It is a nice hotel with character. The staff are very welcoming, especially the gentleman on reception who was extremely helpful and very engaging. The room was comfortable with a good bathroom and bed - perfect hardness of mattress - and very quiet. Dinner was good - a perfectly cooked piece of cod in an interesting sauce and good ice-cream. The wine selection lacks French wine by the glass completely and in general there are far too many New World wines - why this common obsession? European wines are better and come from nearer, so kinder to the environment too. The breakfast is not as good as it should be. Cheeses in small cellophane packing are simply not acceptable in a 4-star hotel. There was a very sparse fresh fruit salad - tinned peaches and apples in syrup. The juices are all third rate. The pastries are OK, but one would expect hams and cheeses fresh and unwrapped. And it is tiresome to have to do absolutely everything oneself, though I know this is common in many three-star hotels. This one has four stars. If it is effectively a buffet, it should be a much more varied one. The cooked food looked disgusting but I can't say what it was like - I didn't want any. I might have enjoyed a freshly poached egg, had there been someone to poach it for me. In a similar level establishment in say Germany, there would be someone MAKING egg dishes. I didn't complain - I didn't want to embarrass the charming staff.
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Alexandra Johanna
May 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed as a family of 3 after a very long flight back to Heathrow. Staff were friendly enough and the location is easy to get to but the room was dirty with so much dust and cobwebs everywhere. The shower leaked all over the floor. The in room phone was barely audible when talking on. Bedside lamp broken. Ordered room service which took nearly an hour to arrive, when it did the order was wrong and the food was barely edible. Cod was full of bones and totally over cooked, beef brisket was actually inedible, could barely cut it, let alone eat it, was more like the beef had just been microwaved. Hard to believe this is a 4 star hotel, would definitely not recommend staying here.
Stayed as a family of 3 after a very long flight back to Heathrow. Staff were friendly enough and the location is easy to get to but the room was dirty with so much dust and cobwebs everywhere. The shower leaked all over the floor. The in room phone was barely audible when talking on. Bedside lamp broken. Ordered room service which took nearly an hour to arrive, when it did the order was wrong and the food was barely edible. Cod was full of bones and totally over cooked, beef brisket was actually inedible, could barely cut it, let alone eat it, was more like the beef had just been microwaved. Hard to believe this is a 4 star hotel, would definitely not recommend staying here.
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Geoffrey
Mar 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel but expensive for food. Nearly forty quid for sirloin steak, don't think so....
Nice hotel but expensive for food. Nearly forty quid for sirloin steak, don't think so....
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Kate
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay. Very clean and well decorated. Excellent choices for breakfast
Great place to stay. Very clean and well decorated. Excellent choices for breakfast
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Gill
Aug 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable convenient place to stay. Restaurant and bar onsite excellent Friendly helpful staff
Very comfortable convenient place to stay. Restaurant and bar onsite excellent Friendly helpful staff
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Ian
Aug 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Booked very last minute from the car park in the evening, Hassan on reception already had my room key ready and was very helpful. The food was superb and the wine choice good. Great location close to the motorway whilst being very quiet.
Booked very last minute from the car park in the evening, Hassan on reception already had my room key ready and was very helpful. The food was superb and the wine choice good. Great location close to the motorway whilst being very quiet.
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Katie
Aug 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed here a few weeks ago and I as disappointed that the room was dusty as though it hadn’t been used for a while, it was close to a work venue so I thought I’d give it another try, I booked a double, got to the room and it was a single bed. There was hair in the bath, dried splash marks at the back of the sink and the soap dispensers were dirty. I’d like a refund as I didn’t get what I booked and paid for.
I stayed here a few weeks ago and I as disappointed that the room was dusty as though it hadn’t been used for a while, it was close to a work venue so I thought I’d give it another try, I booked a double, got to the room and it was a single bed. There was hair in the bath, dried splash marks at the back of the sink and the soap dispensers were dirty. I’d like a refund as I didn’t get what I booked and paid for.
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Lynda
Jun 30, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was sadly depleted and not very hot.
Breakfast was sadly depleted and not very hot.
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Jane
Jun 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nicely spacious room and quiet with a bath and shower over. A good place to stay for visiting Garsington opera festival or cricket at Wormsley. The hotel’s breakfast room by the end of service was a bit run down and uninspiring. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Nicely spacious room and quiet with a bath and shower over. A good place to stay for visiting Garsington opera festival or cricket at Wormsley. The hotel’s breakfast room by the end of service was a bit run down and uninspiring. Staff were friendly and helpful.
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FAQs about Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.50 per person.
Does the property allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 14:00 and check-out time is at 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details regarding accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Watlington, a 3-minute drive from Chiltern Hills and 6 minutes from Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway. It is approximately 15.5 miles from the Thames River and 5.6 miles from the Phoenix Trail.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
One child 10 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
- One child 10 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 per person
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Safe-Deposit Box
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Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
Activities
Garden
Cycling
Hiking
Live Music
Outdoor Furniture
Terrace
Fitness Center (nearby)
General
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Picnic Area/Tables
Packed Lunches
Breakfast in the Room
Allergy-Free Room Available
Family Room
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Parking
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Free Parking
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Internet
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