Name: Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel | Hotel in Watlington - ALL
Address: London Road, Aston Rowant, Watlington, THAME, OX49 5SQ, GB
Telephone: +441844351496
Rating: 4.3

Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

The Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel is conveniently located just 10min from Thame and 15min drive from Oxford, making it a great place to stay for those looking to travel into the city. Set at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, this hotel caters perfectly to both business and leisure stays. Guests can choose from standard and superior room options, all of which are comfortable with modern decor and luxurious touches.

After a busy day of business or exploring, guests can enjoy a gourmet meal in the Kite Restaurant & Bar in Watlington, or relax with a drink from the fantastic selection in the Lounge Bar. The beer garden is beautifully furnished, great for warmer days. The hotel boasts six fully-fitted meeting rooms for up to 120 guests, to cater for large conferences or business events. The space is also a fantastic venue for wedding receptions or other special events within our full service hotel in Watlington.

Located on M40 J6, the hotel is an ideal venue for both business and leisure travellers. The hotel is located near the beautiful city of Oxford, Thame and Bicester Village. A circular cycle path and Britain's Oldest Road Ridgeway are also close by.

Hotel extras

500-yards from J6 of the M40 and 10min from Thame & 5min from Oxford
The Kite Restaurant & Bar serves international cuisine
Six fully-equipped meeting rooms for up to 120 guests
The hotel is capable of hosting weddings and other events
Free Carpark for hotel guest (Register you Car reg at reception)

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Standard Room with 1 double bed

2 pers. max
18 m² / 193 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)

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Room

Standard Room with 2 zip-beds

3 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Joinable bed(s)
Views: Courtyard View

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Room

Standard Room with 1 double bed, Courtyard side

3 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
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Accessible room

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Room

Superior Room with 1 kingsize bed

4 pers. max
40 m² / 430 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: Courtyard View
Accessible room

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Room

Standard Room with 1 double bed, Courtyard side

3 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Courtyard View
Accessible room

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Room

Superior Room with 1 kingsize bed

4 pers. max
40 m² / 430 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: Courtyard View
Accessible room

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Hotel location

Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel

London Road, Aston Rowant, Watlington
OX49 5SQ THAME
United Kingdom

GPS:51.677451, -0.955321

+44 1844 351496

+44 1844 351893

PRINCES RISBOROUGH

Railway station

Access: 11.59 km / 7.2 mi 15 min drive

OXFORDSHIRE GOLF

Golf course

Access: 12.87 km / 8 mi 11 min drive

HENLEY REGATTA

Opera/symphony/concert hall

Access: 22.53 km / 14 mi 25 min drive

HADDEN HILL GOLF

Golf course

Access: 24.14 km / 15 mi 30 min drive

BLENHEIM PALACE

Tourist attraction

Access: 27.36 km / 17 mi 32 min drive

ROALD DAHL MUSEUMS

Museums

Access: 30.58 km / 19 mi 29 min drive

DIDCOT RAILWAY

Tourist attraction

Access: 43.45 km / 27 mi 35 min drive

WINDSOR CASTLE

Tourist attraction

Access: 53.11 km / 33 mi 37 min drive

LEGOLAND

Amusement park

Access: 53.11 km / 33 mi 36 min drive

COTSWOLD WILDLIFE

Zoo

Access: 61.16 km / 38 mi 57 min drive

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Tourist attraction

Access: 65.98 km / 41 mi 1 hrs 2 min drive

THE RIDGEWAY

Wood/forest

Access: 8.05 km / 5 mi 10 min drive

ORCHID LAKE

Lake

Access: 16.09 km / 10 mi 22 min drive

WALLINGFORD GARDENS

Wood/forest

Access: 19.31 km / 12 mi 16 min drive

BICESTER VILLAGE

Shopping centre/mall

Access: 35.41 km / 22 mi 23 min drive

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 11:00 AM

On site

Car park
Pets welcome
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Bar
Meeting rooms
100% Non Smoking Property
Room service

KITE RESTAURANT AND BAR

KITE RESTAURANT AND BAR AT MERCURE THAME LAMBERT HOTEL, AA ROSETTE AWARD. Taste our delicious classics and a la carte menu. Dining is at the heart of what we do. A superb location in Watlington near Oxford for formal or casual dining.

LOUNGE BAR

We serve wide range of drinks, snacks and light meals inspired by the property s original watermill heritage. Traditional afternoon tea is also available daily in the lounge bar and includes a sandwich, scone with clotted cream and jam and tea or coffee.

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 6
Surface of the largest room: 150 m² / 1614.585 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 120
Maximum capacity for banquets: 120

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Our guest reviews

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ALL Rating 4.3/5 315 reviews

Philip R. Solo - 5/24/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

I stayed at this hotel whilst walking the Ridgeway with my dog. It is conveniently located within a mile of the trail, “dog friendly” and offered early breakfast from 6am allowing me to get up and back on trail early. I arrived at the hotel around 5pm having walked 18 miles and looking forward to a shower and rest. Check in did not go as planned. Upon seeing my dog the member of staff on reception (Philip) became agitated and asked if I had informed them I was brining a dog with me. I calmly informed him that I had indeed filled out this information on the website booking and accepted a £25 charge during the booking process on the website. Philip informed me he did not see this information on the booking and I had been allocated a first floor room that did not accept pets. Despite hearing my explanation Philip continued to state that the dog was not on the booking and repeatedly informed me I should have told them about the dog. I calmly repeated that I believed I had done so having accepted the additional charge during booking and that I assumed the hotel would have been aware that this was part of the booking after me accepting these charges. Eventually Philip stated that I needed a ground floor room but that I would need to switch to a twin room from the double bed I requested. I accepted this as I was eager to have a shower and take the weight off my feet. Finally upon taking payment and completing the check in process Philip noted that the dog reservation had miraculously appeared on the system. I asked what areas the dog was permitted to access. It is often my experience that certain areas are off limits to four legged friends for the comfort of other guests and I was grateful that we were permitted to eat in the bar area but understandably not allowed in the main restaurant. I also enquired about breakfast arrangements and was pleased that it was available from 6am as advertised. The room itself was clean and tidy. However the amenities on offer were very basic. The tea and coffee area was sparse with no bottled water or biscuits/snacks. I was pretty parched from my exertions so this was disappointing. The sink in the bathroom would have to suffice although I discovered this was too shallow to place the provided kettle or my reusable water bottle under the tap. The sink is extremely shallow. Having stayed at All Accor/ Mecure hotels in the past the welcome fell below my expectations. In Gloucester for example dogs/dog owners are provided with a small welcome pack including dog treats and bowls in the room. For a £25 additional fee some thought of what a pet needs requires the managements attention. Most hotels now offer something for the additional charge. The shower had good water pressure and temperature but again was understocked. The shampoo dispenser was almost empty and neither the body wash or conditioner dispensers worked. The bathroom only provided one towel and so after my evening shower I was left with a damp towel for my morning shower. Having freshened up and changed into clean clothes we headed to the bar for an evening meal. I was served by a very friendly female member of staff who took my drinks order and provided me with a dog bowl of water. Two menus were available that evening with an Indian menu and a British list. After sitting for about 5 minutes with my drinks I elected to order a butter chicken masala and French fries at the bar. The food arrived relatively quickly but was somewhat underwhelming. The butter masala chicken did not taste authentic and tasted very heavily of pepper (garam masala traditionally used in this recipe has black pepper in the blend of spices I can only assume the chef added a lot extra which overpowered the dish), the naan bread was hard and not freshly prepared, the rice was a little dry and the French fries were overcooked and had a cardboard taste/texture. I ate the chicken and about half the French fries. I then ordered a chocolate bar and paid my bill at the bar. A service charge of 12.5% was added to the bill despite no table service. Whilst the female member of staff working was by far the best member of staff I encountered at the hotel, I observed her treating every customer with a warm welcome, I was irritated by a charge being added when frankly the standard of food was so poor. Management should take note that if a customer leaves most of a meal on their plate then something has likely not been received well. A service charge also requires the staff are all actively delivering a good service. I noticed other staff in the bar area at the time (I counted 3 men and one woman) only the female member of staff appeared to be attentive to customers and served almost everyone. She was the shining light of this establishment. I retired to bed to get up early to get back on the Ridgeway. The room was quiet and despite children playing in the court yard area outside the window it was well insulated against noise/sound. The mattress on the single bed was a little uncomfortable and the sheets felt somewhat scratchy but I was able to drift off to sleep. Waking at 5am I got showered (with the damp towel) and headed to breakfast at 6am. I was dismayed to learn that no cooked breakfast was available until 7:30am. The offering was frankly abysmal. Cereal and toast. No fresh fruit, no yogurts, no danishes. They did have a small selection of salami and cheese, stale tasting donut balls (I tried one and binned it) and an unappealing looking fruit salad. Advertising breakfast from 6am and then failing to provide cooked options was the final nail in the coffin. I would not return to this hotel and certainly would not recommend it to others in the hiking community. For those of us who walk and those using this hotel on the Ridgeway we want protein in the morning to fuel us for the activity ahead. Cereal and toast is a poor start to the day.