Whether you're coming to Oxford to explore the area or to learn more about its history, you need to find the right hotel for your stay. From luxurious suites to affordable rooms to distinctive bed and breakfast choices, Oxford has plenty of hotels that offer the amenities and price you need.
When to Visit Oxford, MS
When you're trying to decide the best time to visit Oxford, keep in mind that the city has a warm and humid climate with hot summers and not much of a dry season. The warm season lasts from the end of May to mid-September. These months experience an average daily high temperature in the lower 80s. If you're looking for a good deal on a hotel room, your best bet is from May to August, when the college students are on summer break. During late summer and fall, rooms fill up quickly and hotels charge higher rates, especially during home football games.
The cold season lasts from the end of November to mid-February, and has an average daily high temperature in the mid-50s. While Oxford doesn't get a lot of snow, it can see an average of 3 inches each year, and most of that occurs in January. While you can find some good hotel deals when the University of Mississippi is on winter break, rates will go up again during the spring semester.
Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Oxford, MS:
Oxford by Star Rating
Below are 3 charts demonstrating mean rate trends by star rating class in Oxford, MS. You can use these charts to determine the most cost effective dates to stay in Oxford for any future trips.
Luxury Hotel Options in Oxford, MS
4 Star Average Prices: £142.73
Leave your worries at home and relax in comfort at one of the luxury hotels in Oxford. The 5 Twelve is an elegant bed and breakfast housed in a Greek Revival building that dates back to 1905. Here you'll find five guest rooms and one studio decorated with modern artwork and featuring hardwood floors, ceiling fans, luxury bedding, flat-screen televisions, and free wireless internet access. Your stay includes on-site parking and a full breakfast with biscuits, eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese grits, and fresh fruit.
Castle Hill Resort is an antebellum-style bed and breakfast that offers a courtyard, an outdoor pool, and manicured gardens. The six elegant guest rooms come with either a king-size or a queen-size bed, and the private bathrooms have either a large soaking tub or a large ceramic tile shower. There are also extra amenities, like the private porch off the Oxford Room, or the separate television room in Rachael's Suite. Mingle with other guests in the common living and kitchen area, and start off each morning with the complimentary breakfast.
If you need a little extra space during your stay, consider one of the suites at The Inn at Ole Miss. The Tower Suite has one bedroom that comes with either one king bed or two queen beds. The suite also has a kitchenette, separate living area with a sleeper sofa, and an extra half-bath. The Executive Suite features one bedroom with a king bed, one bedroom with two queen beds, a half-kitchen, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a separate living area with a balcony that overlooks either the campus or the city.
Affordable Hotel Options in Oxford, MS
3 Star Average Prices: £97.58
If you're looking for a hotel that will save a little money in your travel budget, consider one of the affordable options in Oxford. Super 8 Oxford is a four-minute drive from the University of Mississippi and seven miles from the Anniston Museum of Natural History. The hotel features express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, a business center, a fitness center, free self-parking, complimentary coffee and tea in the common area, and a free continental breakfast.
At Quality Inn & Suites, you can relax by the outdoor pool, enjoy free coffee and tea in the common area, and catch up on the latest news with the free newspapers. Before going out to nearby attractions such as Rowan Oak and Barnard Observatory, fill up at the complimentary breakfast buffet. When you get back to your room, you'll find amenities like a microwave, refrigerator, flat-panel television with satellite service, free local calls, and free wireless internet access.
Ole Miss Motel is one mile from the University of Mississippi campus, a five-minute walk from the Historic Downtown Square, and a 15-minute walk to the Ole Miss Grove. The hotel offers over 20 rooms with exterior entrances, a king or queen bed, a microwave, a miniature refrigerator, and free wireless internet access. The hotel also offers free and convenient off-street parking.
2 Star Average Prices: £57.91
Best Discounts in Oxford, MS
Hotels in Oxford offer discounts that will help you save money on your trip. For example, seniors 65 and older can save up to 10 percent off the best available room rate at Hampton Inn Oxford/Conference Center. Or, if you book your room in advance, you can save up to 15 percent off your rate. Even if you can't take advantage of these savings, the hotel always offers a business center, fitness facilities, an outdoor pool, and a complimentary hot breakfast.
TownePlace Suites Oxford gives qualified military personnel and government employees special rates during their stay. Additionally, if you're 62 years or older you can save up to 15 percent off your room rate. Or, use your AAA or CAA membership to save on room rates, spa treatments, and more. All guests staying at the hotel can take advantage of the free hot breakfast, indoor pool, and 24-hour fitness center. Additionally, all rooms come with a flat-screen television with DirecTV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, stovetop, and full-size refrigerator, and free wireless internet access.
Best Value Options in Oxford, MS
Relax with comfortable amenities at an affordable price by staying in one of the mid-range hotels in Oxford. Graduate Oxford is a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Oxford. The 136 rooms offer premium bedding, iPod docks, ceiling fans, and free wired and wireless internet access. When you're hungry, you have your choice of two on-site restaurants. Cabin 82 serves Southern classics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and The Coop is a rooftop terrace and lounge that provides cocktails, appetizers, and light fare.
Located in the business district, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Oxford is less than nine miles from popular attractions such as Berman Museum of World History and Anniston Museum of Natural History. The hotel has comfortable and relaxed rooms with premium bedding, free newspapers, free wireless and wired internet access, and LCD televisions with cable channels. Along with an indoor pool, you'll also find a fitness center, free breakfast buffet, and complimentary self-parking at the hotel.
Courtyard Oxford is in downtown Oxford and just one mile from the University of Mississippi. When you get hungry, you can dine at The Bistro, which serves fresh American cuisine and Starbucks coffee for breakfast and dinner, or head up to the Green Roof Lounge on the rooftop and savor small plates and appetizers while enjoying beautiful views of the city. In your room you'll find a coffee maker, LCD television with cable channels, microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer, and free wireless and wired internet access. The hotel also features a business center, indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, free self-parking, and coffee and tea in the common area.
Top Attractions in Oxford, MS
No matter which hotel you choose, you'll find numerous attractions around the city to keep you entertained. For a bit of Oxford history, take a trip to Rowan Oak, also called William Faulkner House. Originally constructed in the 1840s, this Greek Revival house was purchased by Faulkner in the 1930s. Here the author created many of his works, including his Pulitzer Prize–winning novel "A Fable." Visitors can still see the outline of this novel penciled on the walls of his study.
For some of the best shopping, dining, and nightlife, head to the Historic Square in downtown Oxford. Here you'll find shopping that ranges from large department stores to small boutique shops. When you get hungry, you'll find restaurants serving everything from fusion cuisine to classic Southern meals. Check out the bookstores, art galleries, and antique shops, and then finish your evening with something sweet from a bakery or ice cream shop, and enjoy some live music.
As you explore Oxford, you'll find a lively city that's rich in food, culture, and entertainment. Whether you seek a luxury hotel in the heart of the city, a charming and homey bed and breakfast, or a budget-friendly lodging near the university, you'll find exactly what you're looking for in Oxford.
FAQs about hotels in Oxford
Recent traveler guest reviews of Oxford, MS
Below are reviews of the city of Oxford, MS from an actual visitor's perspective.
"Great!"
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5.0 / 5
Great!
Melvin D., from 01-Nov-2024
"Minutes from Ole Miss"
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5.0 / 5
The hotel is minutes from Ole Miss. There are so many things to see in Oxford. There are many restaurants that you can choose from. It is a quick trip to the highway. If you wanna go to another town.
Sunny M., from 15-Oct-2024
"Good Restaurants & Shops"
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5.0 / 5
Good restaurants, Square Books is a treasure.
William G., from 29-Sep-2024
"Great little and quaint city!"
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5.0 / 5
Oxford is a great little and quaint city. It's growing on me!
Charhanda M., from 28-Aug-2024
"Loved Oxford!"
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4.0 / 5
Loved Oxford!
Brian R., from 23-Aug-2024
"Restaurants & Shops!"
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4.0 / 5
So many restaurants and shops along with friendly of workers.
Judith R., from 03-Aug-2024
"No place like it!"
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4.0 / 5
There's no place in the US like Oxford except for maybe Palm Springs!
Alton C., from 26-Jul-2024
"Fun!"
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5.0 / 5
Fun!
Bryce M., from 09-Jul-2024
"The room was clean, comfortable. The staff was friendly. "
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5.0 / 5
The room was clean, comfortable. The staff was friendly. Very beautiful town. Picturesque in the older areas with the architecture.
Jerry F., from 18-Jun-2024
"Very Clean & Pretty Place"
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5.0 / 5
Very clean and pretty. Beautiful homes. Plenty of restaurants
Christy C., from 15-Jun-2024
"The Square, Lots of Restaurants & Bars"
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4.0 / 5
The square, lots of restaurants and bars.
Maria L., from 06-Feb-2024
"The Square is a Pleasant Place to Visit"
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5.0 / 5
The square is a pleasant place to visit. Good restaurants. Square Books shops are top notch.
Mary P., from 24-Dec-2023
"Nice Shopping!"
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4.0 / 5
Nice shopping!
James R., from 28-Nov-2023
"Clean!"
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5.0 / 5
Clean!
Robert D., from 10-Sep-2023
"Quiet Atmosphere"
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4.0 / 5
The quiet atmosphere!
Calvin P., from 17-Aug-2023
"Very Cute Town"
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5.0 / 5
Very cute town.
Marycraig C., from 23-Jul-2023
"Good Restaurants"
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4.0 / 5
Good variety of good restaurants!
Jj C., from 04-Jul-2023
"Super Cute!"
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4.0 / 5
Super cute!
Traci E., from 09-Jun-2023
"Modern Day & Old South"
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5.0 / 5
Oxford is a beautiful little town; a mixture of modern day and old South.
Betty S., from 31-May-2023
"Quiet Atmosphere"
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4.0 / 5
A quiet atmosphere!
Calvin P., from 22-May-2023
"Great!"
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4.0 / 5
Great!
Maury H., from 07-Mar-2023
"Quaint!"
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4.0 / 5
Quaint!
John M., from 26-Feb-2023
"One of the best small college towns in the country!"
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4.0 / 5
One of the best small college towns in the country!
Ricky A., from 14-Feb-2023
"Near Ole Miss"
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4.0 / 5
Since I graduated from Ole Miss, it was great to revisit. Square Books, Ajax, all things Faulkner.
Barbara M., from 22-Jan-2023
"clean rooms and very friendly, welcoming staff!"
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4.0 / 5
clean rooms and very friendly, welcoming staff! I love the city of Oxford which is my birthplace. It is a beautiful city full of history with a university that provide an active day and night life. I enjoy the location of your hotel because it put you in walking distance of several shops.
Sharon W., from 28-Dec-2022
"Excellent service and very clean rooms"
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5.0 / 5
Quaint town. Very pretty!
Cynthia H., from 09-Nov-2022
"Excellent service and very clean rooms"
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4.0 / 5
Quaint town. Very pretty!
Cynthia H., from 09-Nov-2022
"The Jefferson"
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4.0 / 5
The venue, The Jefferson, was very nice
Shirl C., from 12-Oct-2022
"University of Mississippi"
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5.0 / 5
The City of Oxford is charming and historic. I'm so glad I had a chance to visit some local shops and eateries. Ole Miss has a beautiful campus.
Jill C., from 20-Sep-2022
"Ole Miss"
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4.0 / 5
Ole Miss
Steve B., from 11-Sep-2022
"Lots of wonderful restaurants, shops and places to visit."
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4.0 / 5
Oxford is a charming city with lovingly restored historic buildings and a very quaint feel. Lots of wonderful restaurants, shops and places to visit.
Julie H., from 11-Jul-2022
"Very nice "
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5.0 / 5
Oxford is a beautiful city! I love all the beautiful homes, amazing stores and restaurants and this may sound weird but all of the mature beautiful trees that are everywhere making everything seem so cozy!
Patty H., from 28-May-2022
"Quaint"
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4.0 / 5
Quaint
Fred H., from 03-Apr-2022
"Fun shopping and good restaurants!!!!"
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4.0 / 5
Quaint downtown square with fun shopping and good restaurants!!!!
Chris F., from 25-Jan-2022
The average traveler rating of the city of Oxford, MS shown above is
4.4 out of 5 based on 34 reviews