Head of the River

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(1,503 Ratings)

"Nice clean room Big enough for 2 people"

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8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(1,503 Ratings)

Inn in Oxford

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this inn

Just a few minutes’ walk from Oxford city center, the Head of the River is located on the banks of the scenic River Thames. This traditional inn features a riverside terrace and a stylish restaurant.

Amenities at Head of the River

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Family friendly

Key card access

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

0.8 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

17.1 mi

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

28.6 mi

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

31.2 mi

Available Rooms

$$$$

Top rated by guests

8.8Excellent

(1,503 Ratings)

"Nice clean room Big enough for 2 people"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(1,503 Ratings)

Inn in Oxford

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

0.8 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

17.1 mi

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

28.6 mi

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

31.2 mi

Available Rooms

About this inn

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Family friendly

Key card access

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(1,503 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Lovley weekend we'll worth a trip

The location was a 5 minute walk into the centre of Oxford. The rooms,staff,breakfast we're all fantastic. Only thing was no parking there but only took 10 minutes from the park and ride.

The staff and breakfast we're fantastic the room was lovely and clean,no negatives apart from parking 😋

9.0 / 10.0

A beautiful venue, in the perfect location.

The room was bright and clean had a fantastic view of the river. The food was also excellent.

Nothing.

9.0 / 10.0

Great hotel - fabulous location

Location was excellent and staff were so helpful. Great breakfast too and really good evening meal.

Very minor - couldn’t open the window so room was abit stuffy. Could do with hooks for wet coats etc but honestly these are such minor points. We loved it!

10.0 / 10.0

Very nice hotel clean , friendly

Nice clean room Big enough for 2 people

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Fabulous short break location in Oxford

Location, decor, real fire, ambiance, staff

Lighting should be lowered 2 notches in my opinion

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent would recommend and will be back

Great location for both sightseeing and park and ride. Clean and comfortable room with a great pub and food downstairs

Nothing not to like

9.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable and decent value by the river

A lovely small hotel by the river with all comfortable bar that serves delicious pub food. The room was spotless and comfortable with a great shower. The riverside location is just gorgeous. However, best of all the staff are so nice, kind and so attentive and professional. A great place to stay in a town that can be very expensive. Loved it and will be back

Can’t fault it

9.0 / 10.0

Friendly comfortable hotel stay.

Everything good. Staff excellent, room comfortable, breakfast and dinner great.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Brilliant

Fab very detail staff really frendly we will be back

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Fabulous find

Location, room with view of river, excellent breakfast and great staff

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic

Chic rooms, delicious breakfast, very comfortable bed, attentive staff, great attention to details and great location!

N/a

10.0 / 10.0

Incredible, cozy boutique hotel with a historic touch :)

The room was amazing, newly renovated, with a kettle and nespresso machine. Beautiful river view. The staff was so kind and helpful. The breakfast was incredible! The pub downstairs is amazing, too.

The only thing I disliked was the carpeted floors in the bedroom. There were a couple of stains on it. However, the cleaning staff did an excellent job. Perhaps it needs to be professionally cleaned.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing location & brilliant vibe

Hotel is perfect location for Oxford. 10 minute walk to the centre. Staff were super friendly and breakfast was always a treat. I would definitely look into going to Head of the River again!

No parking at the hotel. However, there is a park and ride south of the hotel which is only 10 minute bus ride away. £12.90 covers 3 days leaving the car at the car park.

8.0 / 10.0

Charming hotel on the river, cute pub and outdoor patio, easy walk to town - would stay again.

The customer service and friendliness of the staff was commendable, great communication. The included breakfast was excellent. We loved watching the boats and swans on the river. The bedroom was comfortable, it was nice to have a family room available with bunkbeds. The bathroom was clean and had a great shower. Finally, the in-room breakfast bar with tea/coffee was well stocked.

The parking situation was expensive and inconvenient. The closest parking garage was in a shopping mall a 10 minute walk away and cost 38 pounds a night. The other option was public park parking lot - unfortunately you needed an app in order to pay, the app had to send a code to your phone to download which did not work with our international plan. Either way the parking was terrible.

10.0 / 10.0

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this hotel and on both occasion we were completely satisfied

On several occasions the staff helped with directions around the city. Printing off boarding passes. Help with our dog at mealtimes.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful little stop off en-route to London, I should have booked a night for the return journey north

Location was perfect, the room was quiet despite being above a very busy bar. Perfect for dropping into a busy bar if you feel like it whilst having the option to chill in a room with a view

It’d be hard to find something to dislike, a preference for more storage if I was staying for a longer period. But nothing to actively dislike

8.0 / 10.0

Friendly hotel in a lovely setting

The staff were very welcoming. The room was large and nicely appointed, and the bed was comfortable. The hotel is in a lovely setting by the river which we would have appreciated more in better weather.

The heating is solely through the air conditioning system, which was very noisy and made the air very dry.

6.0 / 10.0

Nice if a little underwhelming for the price

Let’s start with the pros! Upon arriving (in a brilliant location) we were welcomed by a lovely receptionist that offered to store our bags as we arrived before our check in time. Once inside the room, it was clean and the toiletries offered were of a high standard. The tea and coffee making facilities were great with the nice touch of fresh milk in the mini fridge. They granted my request for a bath which was lovely. Breakfast was amazing - high quality produce and excellent portion.

The room we were in felt quite underwhelming compared to the images we had seen online. Our room (15) was situated in an out building on the ground floor at the top of the beer garden of the pub. This meant that from one window, we had a view of a roundabout and the other a beer garden. It has to be noted, sound wasn’t an issue - they have soundproofed the room well so credit is due there. However, to ensure privacy there were two very large shutters which made the entire room feel very dark. On this note, lighting throughout was poor - the bathroom was very dingy. There is a chance we got this room because I requested a bath - but it perhaps should have been made clear that the room would feel like a downgrade. The bed (and room) was unfortunately quite small. Iron did not work. It’s not a bad place but certainly not worth the price we paid - did not feel upmarket enough to warrant such a high price point.

10.0 / 10.0

Great stay thank you

Everything was perfect , room nice and warm on arrival , clean room , great breakfast , staff excellent

Nothing g everything spot on

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent in every way

Location was great, All the staff we met were excellent, gave great customer service and were happy. Was great to experience that, and they were all a credit to the company. Thank you

Room and bathroom were quite small, but would expect this given the age of the property and conversion.

7.0 / 10.0

Wasn’t happy at first but it ended well with the nice people and great breakfast.

Nice people running it very friendly. Nice and quiet. Breakfast was excellent!

Just felt I’d paid slightly too much for a small room, although it was nice. Also, I couldn’t get food in the restaurant there or room service on the night I stayed owing to private parties. Which given the room rate I would have hoped to be able to get served. I was very tired from travelling and ended up downloading just eat and ordering a junk food delivery which could have been avoided.

10.0 / 10.0

Great pub accommodation- perfect location.

Perfect pub accommodation- staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing 🤩 Excellent location Thank you

Room was cozy (as described) and warm however there was a draught coming through the window - had to wedge the blind to stop it moving.

9.0 / 10.0

Great location

Great location for the court, friendly staff and nice room (Room 15). Good price.

Oxford is anti-car so you have to walk from a distant car park to get to the hotel. Room 15 is nice, but the wifi in that room is poor.

9.0 / 10.0

An upgrade was a nice surprise. An excellent view, and a good breakfast.

Convenience to centre of town

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable, dog friendly, clean room, great food and service.

Great place, handy for city, good food and dog friendly.

We stayed in a room upstairs positioned on the corner of the property facing both the bridge and river, as a result we were aware of the traffic noise. However, this hotel is handy for walking around the city and handy for the park and ride car park.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional stay, great room and exceptional breakfast

The room was clean and spacious, the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean and modern. The breakfast was exceptional, with a selection of fruit, cereal, pastries, tea/coffee available, along with a cooked to order hot breakfast which amazing.

8.0 / 10.0

Great shower and opening windows

The property was at the top of the town, central to everything.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice environment. Good restaurant and food. All employees very friendly.

Comfortable, clean and quiet. Excellent restaurant and environment. Good location.

Nothing to declare.

9.0 / 10.0

Really lovely - would love to return

The room was described as “cosy” so I feared it would be miniature - but it was exactly as described, and looked like the photos. Absolutely sweet. The building had an interesting history and lots of character. Lovely vibrant place. They are so welcoming to dogs, with a bed, water bowl and treats set out for our little spaniel on arrival. For us - a very good shower and proper coffee machine and comfortable thoughtfully decorated room. Despite being a busy pub and restaurant it was quiet at night and we slept well. Lovely walk through Christchurch meadows starts a few metres behind the hotel, and from the front door it’s a few minutes walk into the heart of Oxford.

We had breakfast and dinner in the hotel. Breakfast was fine. Dinner - atmosphere lovely and staff helpful, but food was hit and miss.

9.0 / 10.0

Home from home. Great food and service. Thank you for a wonderful stay

I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels in the last 6 months and rarely leave reviews and I should. This place was homey. It felt family run rather than a chain. It may well be family run and it shows. The dining room was cosy. The food was just outstanding. We requested a red wine suggestion and both times the wine did not disappoint. The room was cosy. The shower had plenty of hot water and powerful. It was in a great location and the staff were very pleasant.

The only negative is the entrance. That’s only because whilst leaving we bumped into a staff member not realising they were there.

8.0 / 10.0

Great for a short stay

Comfortable bed, clean, great location

Not much floor space, some noise came through from the pub/road

9.0 / 10.0

Comfortable stay for a night or 2!

- Smart TV with Netflix - Comfortable bed and bedding - Comfortable modern room - Great location - Great breakfast - We visited for my birthday and they gave us 2 complimentary drinks

- Squeaky bathroom door - Double bed was 2 singles pushed together - No additional information offered at check in

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely place, super location, good people.

Lovely. Heating a bit difficult but staff helped fast.

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent staff, location, and facilities

A good choice for a short stay in Oxford. Everything in working order and clean and a good choice of food and drinks. Very good breakfast choices for all tastes. A wonderful location for expierencing Oxford, a short walk into the city and attractions, shops etc. and wonderful views of the river. The location is exceeded only by the excellent customer service provided by the staff. Recommended

Guest bedroom room a little.cramped, the ground floor room windows are at public eye level. Bathroom lighting a little dim. Take note, the hotel is a public Inn, hotel patrons share the bar area with the public. Some guests commented on the bar music choices. The bar room music may not be to everyone's choice, but we think, remember it is a pub. The breakfast dining area (7am to 10am) is part of the bar area, and the sound of bar preparations for drink stocking and ale pipes cleaning may be intrusive over breakfast. Minor observations. No big deals. .

8.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay in Oxford close to everything, with very friendly and helpful staff.

The room was large, very comfortable and nicely decorated, and had coffee/tea making facilities, as well as a stocked fridge with drinks (at a cost). Nice products in the bathroom, great shower with good water pressure and hot water. The restaurant has a great menu, lots of variety on offer and with good quality food offered, and great service, especially at dinner, it was a great place to eat. All the staff were very friendly, and went above and beyond to be helpful and kind. Perfect location, only about a 8 minute walk into the 'centre' of Oxford.

My bed wasn't very comfortable, but likely because it was quite a soft bed and I like medium to hard mattresses.

7.0 / 10.0

Great pub atmosphere and accommodation.

Breakfast was great in a fantastic location.

7.0 / 10.0

Gezellige atmosfeer - wel prijzig

We figured that most of the personnel were students - great variety of people and nationalities; we loved it! Dinner and breakfast were nice but not superb (for the price). The same for the room - great and spacious, superb beds, they were lovely for our dog - but we found the price extreme. Especially since the room was situated above the kitchen, which was quite noisy. The surroundings was amazing, nice walking, of course in an amazing town. Since we were driving our car, this one had to park 10 minutes walking in a parking garage (underneath a big shopping mall)

8.0 / 10.0

Nice place!

Location, nice women working there

No elevator, the men didn't want to help the women with helping to get our luggage to our 2nd floor room. Dirty carpet and sofa upholstery

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing staff, location and room.wish we were there longer

Everything

All was great

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this inn has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Head of the River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Head of the River pet friendly?

Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Head of the River?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, pets allowed, heating, and bar.

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Head of the River

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Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities at Head of the River

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Inn in Oxford

Reasons to book

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this inn

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is Head of the River pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Head of the River?

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