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River Hotel

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River Hotel Hotel in Oxford

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8.0Excellent

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"Great location, only a short walk to City Centre, staff very helpful, very clean and a fantastic breakfast"

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8.0 / 10.0

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About this hotel

River Hotel is located in Oxford, 1.4 mi from University of Oxford and less than 0.6 mi from Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. The property is located a 13-minute walk from Blackfriars Hall, 0.7 mi from Taylor Institution Library and 0.

Amenities at River Hotel

Internet / Wifi

Parking

TV

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Oxford

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

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Top rated by guests

8.0Excellent

(775 Ratings)

"Great location, only a short walk to City Centre, staff very helpful, very clean and a fantastic breakfast"

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8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(775 Ratings)

Hotel in Oxford

Reasons to book

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking, TV and more

Map of Oxford

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Available Rooms

About this hotel

River Hotel is located in Oxford, 1.4 mi from University of Oxford and less than 0.6 mi from Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. The property is located a 13-minute walk from Blackfriars Hall, 0.7 mi from Taylor Institution Library and 0.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

TV

Garden

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(775 Ratings)

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9.0 / 10.0

Very friendly staff, nice rooms and excellent location.

Very clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location near the train station. A comfortable bed and warm room.

My only negative point is that whoever was painting the doorframes failed to put a wet paint sign up. There was no way I could have known the doorframe I brushed against had wet paint on it and I got paint all over my coat and trousers. This however has nothing to do with the service of the hotel which was excellent.

9.0 / 10.0

Comfortable ,excellent location for centre of Oxford

The location, helpful and friendly staff and the contact prior to arrival. Bed was very comfortable, breakfast excellent and staff were very knowledgeable in local sites etc. Great honesty bar. You can easily walk into town centre within 10 mins. Allowed us to access room early as we arrival earlier than expected.

Facilities looking slightly tired but it is an old building.

8.0 / 10.0

A great value

Just what I needed.

The construction nearby

8.0 / 10.0

Really recommend River Hotel

Perfect location, clean rooms, lovely friendly staff. Definitely return.

10.0 / 10.0

Great value, location and people. And breakfast!

Great location, only a short walk to City Centre, staff very helpful, very clean and a fantastic breakfast

It didn’t feel massively modern, but for me that added to the charm.

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent hotel with friendly staff and great breakfast

Relaxed friendly staff, good location and lovely breakfast.

Works to the railway with piling noise on Sunday morning.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect stay in Oxford

The hotel was easy walking distance into the city centre. Car parking was great and secure.

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Was good stay enjoyed the river site

Location and View

Nothing in particular

10.0 / 10.0

This is rated as a 2 star establishment? In my opinion it was more like 3-4 stars. Iwould highly recommend

The staff were very friendly but also professional. The whole place was clean, and also beautifully decorated in a way I really liked - the choice of wallpaper (over fireplace chimney?) in the dining room (where I also liked the chunky solid chairs). In the room where I waited for my taxi, each chair had a sheepskin rug as a small “throw” to sit in! The small picture on my bedroom wall was not the usual hotel bland offering. Altogether the whole ambience was delightful. The breakfast was also 10/10 delicious and my request for gluten-free and for oatmilk were both catered for, no problem.

The bedroom window couldn’t be opened. I did manage to turn off the radiator or I would have been seriously too hot - but I understand another visitor might have appreciated a cosy bedroom. This is a small quibble!

8.0 / 10.0

Oxford city centre location, home from home comforts, small enough to care.

The 10 minutes walk from city centre and all the theatres and Gallery, and historic places. The on site car Park is a big bonus for the location. Breakfast included in cost, I have paid at others for a breakfast at which wasn`t as good or prepared. If you take this off the room price this makes this the place to stay. Next to a bridge and River Thames you can suddenly be in a restful location, hardly believe you are in the centre of Oxford. I would recommend and use again.

It has an honesty fridge / bar set up rather than a staffed Bar, so we were out in evening rather than possibly using the Bar with other like minded guests. Not a bad thing as the idea of a city break is to see the city and it`s attractions. All in all a happy weekend for this guest in their early 60`s.

10.0 / 10.0

Great value & location

Everything. The location was great, the staff very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Bedroom was very clean, and bed was very comfortable. Very good facilities, and breakfast was excellent. Great continental range, and cooked breakfast was very tasty. We will definitely be returning.

Wasn't anything we disliked.

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent choice if you want a friendy athmosphere, great breakfast and a short walk to city centre

Lovely hotel with great breakfast and very friendly staff. Comfortable beds and just a few minutes walk from city centre. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this gem!

The only downside was a noisy bathroom fan; I wish it could be turned off when not needed. I also wish the sink had a single-handle faucet.

7.0 / 10.0

Decent hotel in a good location

Excellent location close to the city centre with a breakfast room overlooking the river. Friendly staff and ample breakfast. Wonderful to have parking on site.

The decor in our bedroom and bathroom is a little tired and outdated. The bed was not very comfortable and the hot water ran out quite quickly.

10.0 / 10.0

River Hotel, probably the best breakfast in Oxford

Friendly staff, clean rooms. The breakfast is really excellent, cooked to order.

9.0 / 10.0

Very English style hotel

Staff friendly helpful. Very good breakfast choices & well cooked.

Never enough room to access luggage

10.0 / 10.0

A great stay in an updated historic building with comfortable beds, and conveniences.

The hotel is located a short walk from the train station making it easy to get there. Each morning there was an excellent breakfast buffet with fresh fruit, yogurt and a cooked breakfast option. Great coffee! We made use in the evening of a well stocked bar on the first level of the hotel which was a welcome surprise. There are some restaurants located nearby which was convenient. The staff were friendly and helpful. Lots to see in Oxford.

Cannot think of anything we did not like.

8.0 / 10.0

Good.

A comprehensive choice of food. Friendly staff. Convenient location for visiting the city.

7.0 / 10.0

A great stay in Oxford

A little dated decor,but was very nice and cozy.The location was very nice being right beside the Thames. A 10 to 15 minute walk into town ,or a nice longer stroll along the river into town via the Head of the river pub! Friendly informative owners who served a super cooked breakfast if required and lots of choice from the buffet. Thankyou.

Room was adequate with comfortable beds,but the furniture was very tired and really needed changing.Very surprised that even the shredded window net could not be renewed.Clean room on initial inspection, but a bit a of dust found in easy clean areas like top of tv,chair legs etc. Just needed 5 more minutes to be spot on.Gripe over!

6.0 / 10.0

Nice staff, good location but rooms need a makeover

Helpful and friendly staff

Very dated rooms in dire need of renovation- common areas less so with a somewhat nostalgic cozy atmosphere

7.0 / 10.0

Value for money

Excellent location, good breakfast , and recommendations to eat

Somewhat dated

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent location close to the train station and easy to walk around the city but not noisy

Nice, old fashioned, clean. Good sense of privacy due to limited number of rooms. Nice feeling of living in an old house. Excellent breakfast with polite service. Choice of menu.

We didn’t stay long indoors to notice any drawbacks so no

9.0 / 10.0

Really happy with the accommodation

Exactly as described. Friendly & welcoming. Excellent location.

8.0 / 10.0

Great location, great staff

Easy access to city centre with private car parking Great staff, very helpful. Good breakfast. Loads to do in Oxford.

It doesn't feel like it's quite made it into the 21st century yet.

8.0 / 10.0

A pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.

The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Location very conveniently close to the station and buses. Nothing was too much trouble when requesting specifics.

The hot water was not coming through in the shower although as the weather was so hot the tepid temperature was rather refreshing!

7.0 / 10.0

Good location, clean with helpful and friendly staff

Good location. Garden in the back on the river. Clean. Good breakfast. Helpful staff.

Is somewhat “dated” and I always find the quality for the money in UK hotels to be questionable. Basically it is a comfortable friendly hotel fine for a few nights in Oxford but expensive for what you get compared to most of Europe.

9.0 / 10.0

Charming B&B in the middle of town

Very close to city center. Breakfast was large and tasty. Staff was attentive to my needs (put a fan in my room without even me needing to ask because it was hot).

9.0 / 10.0

Relaxed and comfortable

The hotel has an excellent location, very close to the station and bus hub, and 10-15 mins walk from town centre. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were excellent, cooked fresh for you. There is a lovely little garden by the river, and sitting there was the perfect place to relax in the heat we’ve been experiencing. There was unfortunately a power cut for most of our first night, due to nearby workers severing the cable and then having to switch off the substation until it was fixed, but the owner/manager coped well with what must have been a very stressful situation. Having a free car park was very useful, and we were given clear instructions on how to access it, as the roadworks etc nearby have affected this. We would definitely stay here again, for the location and breakfasts.

The decode is a bit dated in the room/bathroom, but it didn’t really bother us.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect for visiting Oxford

I stayed at the River Hotel in Oxford and the experience was truly exceptional. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the city centre and well connected, ideal for sightseeing. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful from the very first moment: always smiling, attentive and ready to give great advice both on Oxford and the surrounding area. This made the stay even more pleasant and welcoming. The room was clean, comfortable and well-maintained, with all the necessary facilities for a relaxing stay. The breakfast was also very good, with fresh produce and a good variety. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a homely, quiet environment with impeccable service. I would definitely stay there again!

Unhygienic floor carpeting

9.0 / 10.0

I will be back.very easy access on foot to the town

I was apprehensive to start with because of the small size but it was perfect We sat outside by the river for the evening to relax.

There was a lot of construction outside but we never heard any of it in our room

8.0 / 10.0

Good

Close to train station and city centre with walking distance. Good breakfast.

7.0 / 10.0

Excellent location for break in Oxford.

Great location with on site parking. Easy to walk into main tourist area in Oxford. Well situated with outside seating in garden area overlooking the river . Excellent cooked breakfast too.

Everything was good. Potentially room / bathroom may need modernisation but very comfortable .

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect for people relying on public transport

This hotel is very close to railway station, ideal for people relying on public transport including bus. It’s also within walking distance to major attractions in the Oxford centre. The decor is lovely and traditionally British. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is great and with a wide range of choices. Room is clean and big enough to accommodate two people. I did enjoy my stay in this hotel.

If I really need to pick up one, I would say the furniture in the room is a bit old, but honestly this doesn’t affect me much.

10.0 / 10.0

I would recommend this place to those traveling to the Oxford area.

The location was great for getting into town and walking along the canal. Close to a laundromat. Great sitting area and desk.

Nothing to note

9.0 / 10.0

Great location , wonderful breakfast and nice ambiance

The breakfast was fabulous - fresh cooked eggs any style along with back bacon and sausage. The brothers her run the place were very helpful and there is a lovely garden area to sit outside in Only about 15 min walk in to Oxford main area Very charming old house in a good location

I struggled a bit with the shower as I had to get in and out of the tub

10.0 / 10.0

Great, thank you.

Hotel was just a short walk from the station, which was ideal. Staff were so friendly and accommodating and it was brilliant we could leave our luggage before and after check in. Great cooked breakfast in the morning too.

I would of liked a walk in shower but was aware of that when I booked.

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent

Location. Great breakfast. Excellent staff

5.0 / 10.0

-

The location was good.

The room was too small for me, everything was super old and outdated. Breakfast choice was poor, Im not a big fan of English breakfast, so nothing to eat for me. Stayed 2 nights- on the second day they didn't clean the bathroom and didn't give clean towels. Can't believe they charging 160£ for a night.

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