Hotels in Oxford, Mississippi

Oxford is a college town in northern Mississippi, which blends historic southern charm and modern conveniences. Home to the University of Mississippi, Oxford is also a place surrounded by nature's beauty. There are parks and trails in town, and just outside of Oxford, you will find the 155,000 acre Holly Springs National Forest, where you can hunt, fish in one of 33 lakes or explore the forest. Finally, close to all the activity are a range of comfortable hotels.

Hampton Inn

Located on Heritage Drive the Hampton Inn is close to numerous points of interest in and around Oxford. Several city parks and the Oxford Activity Center are within a few miles of the hotel and allow visitors to enjoy nature and indoor/outdoor sporting activities. The 3-mile North Cypress Non-Motorized Trail is just 35 miles away inside the Upper Sardis Wildlife Management Area. The trail is open to walkers and horseback riders. Hotel amenities include a business center, fitness center, pool, laundry facilities, free breakfast on site and free to-go breakfast. Eighty guestrooms include premium cable TV, work desk, Internet access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker and complimentary newspaper.

Hampton Inn
110 Heritage Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2442
hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=OXDMSHX

Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express is located on Heritage Drive less than 2 miles from Stone and Price Hill Parks, where you can relax or play. Wanting more adventure, take a drive 35 miles north to the Holly Springs National Forest for a walk along the Baker's Pond Hiking Trail. The hotel is 40 miles from John W. Kyle State Park, where you can boat, fish and explore. Holiday Inn amenities include a fitness center, laundry facilities, dry cleaning and laundry pick up, high-speed Internet access, business center and free hot breakfast. The hotel's 81 guestrooms include cable TV, coffeemaker, microwave, refrigerator, work desk and free local calls.

Holiday Inn Express
112 Heritage Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(866) 539-0036
ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/ofdks?irs=null

Days Inn

The Days Inn is located on Frontage Road about a mile and a half from the University of Mississippi. The hotel is 3 miles from Lamar Park which has trails for jogging and bicycling, as well as a seven acre fishing pond. About 4 miles away on Park Drive is Avent Park, which has tennis courts and a walking trail. Hotel amenities include continental breakfast, outdoor pool, high-speed Internet access and fax and copy services. Guestrooms include expanded cable TV, coffeemaker, refrigerator, microwave and hair dryer. Pets are welcome for an additional $15 per day, as of December 2009.

Days Inn
1101 Frontage Road
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-9500
daysinn.com

Resources

Oxford, MS Convention and Visitors Bureau

Article Written By Serena Brown

Serena Brown is a graduate of the University of South Alabama with a bachelor's degree in communication. She has more than 17 years experience and has written for the MS Press newspaper and a variety of private clients.

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