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River Hotel

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with restaurant, near Said Business School

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Experience the charm of this traditional hotel, surrounded by mature trees and a beautifully manicured lawn.
A staircase with a handrail and white balusters, accompanied by a framed picture and a textured wall.
Stroll through the charming streets and admire the traditional architecture of this historic building.
Experience the charm of The River Hotel, featuring a traditional brick facade with a prominent entrance and beautiful flower boxes on the windowsills.
Enjoy a self-service dining experience with a variety of sandwiches, fruits, and snacks.
Near The King's Centre and Worcester College, River Hotel offers a haven with lush gardens, an inviting library, and lively bar. Enjoy English breakfast or dine at the restaurant while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Self-parking (surcharge)

Room options

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View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Private Bathroom

Two single beds with patterned bedspreads are positioned against a wall with a headboard, accompanied by a nightstand and a framed picture.

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Comfortable room with a neatly made bed, nightstand, and dresser, perfect for a restful stay.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Two single beds with green bedspreads and blue blankets, a wooden headboard, and a framed landscape painting adorn this cozy space.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

Two single beds with matching headboards and nightstands, each with white linens and blue accent pillows.

Family Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite, Annex Building

Two single beds with patterned bedspreads are positioned against a wall with a headboard, accompanied by a nightstand and a framed picture.

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite, Annex Building

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Cozy bedroom with a sloped ceiling, featuring a neatly made bed and bedside tables with lamps.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, nightstand, and dresser, plus a window with floral curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Two single beds with wooden headboards and green bedspreads, wall-mounted lamps, and floral wallpaper.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Two single beds with patterned bedspreads are positioned against a wall with a headboard, accompanied by a nightstand and a framed picture.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
17 Botley Rd, Oxford, England, OX2 0AA

What's nearby

  • Said Business School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oxford Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Christ Church College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bodleian Library - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 11 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 66 min drive
  • Oxford Station - 4 min walk
  • Oxford Parkway Station - 9 min drive
  • Abingdon Radley Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atik - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - Botley Road - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dosa Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oxford Retreat - ‬6 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

River Hotel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Thames River and University of Oxford. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. This Edwardian hotel is also within a short drive of Blenheim Palace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, German, Italian

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • All guests must show a valid passport, driving licence, or other official form of national identification.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Uncovered on-site extended parking (GBP 10 per night)
    • On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Banquet hall
  • Edwardian architecture
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • High chair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 10 per stay
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 10 per night with in/out privileges
  • Uncovered extended parking costs GBP 10 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property will place a credit card authorization for one night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
Property Registration Number Company number 06579302

Also known as

River Hotel Oxford
River Hotel Hotel
River Hotel Oxford
River Hotel Hotel Oxford
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at River Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at River Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10 per night. Extended parking costs GBP 10 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at River Hotel and nearby?

River Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near River Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around River Hotel like?

River Hotel is located by the river in Oxford City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Oxford Station and 8 minutes' walk from University of Oxford.

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River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with healthy choices, delicious food, and made-to-order options. (17 reviews)
  • Free parking was available and easily accessible. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Reasonably priced hotel 10 minutes walk from the town centre.
Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Hotel
Sing Zern, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful property right on the Thames with warm staff who are happy to assist with recommendations
Erin, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

A nice hotel with good breakfast and friendly personnel nearby the center of Oxford. I had a good chamber and a good bed. The only thing I didn't like was that the windows could not open. But there was a fan and that was nice.
Joost, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Very nicely kept "homey" place to stay. More like a B&B than hotel. Great fresh, made to order breakfast each morning .Really good staff (came back in after midnight to get suitcases airline had misdirected.) No a/c, but opening windows helped keep it cool at night. No elevator. Rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors. Road construction nearby means a little longer walk to downtown, but were told in advance.
Kenneth, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Enjoyed our stay,convenient,friendly and car parking. Area , sadly is disrupted by roadworks, however directions sent to us got us there without a problem.
Judy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

a great find! Despite the roadworks this hotel was quiet and very conveniently located for the new theatre. We even managed two different circular walks along the canals and rivers in different directions from the hotel. Parking was included as well as a great breakfast. would definately stay again!
Kevin, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

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almaz, 5-night trip

8/10 Good

One night stay.

Great location, clean, comfortable, lovely staff. Slightly dated, in need of modernising.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really close to the station and easy walk to the old town. Lovely location on the river and great breakfast.
Noni, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful old house on the river. Convenient parking and close to downtown.
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good place!

Really nice hotel!
1-night trip

8/10 Good

It was a very nice stay. The staff were very helpful, especially Julian. He did so much for us. And breakfast was tasty and hot.
ROBERT, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean, comfortable and friendly! Close to transportation and a 10min walk to the city center. Breakfast was wonderful! Lovely little sitting room stocked with drinks and snacks was an added bonus. Would definitely stay there again.
Andrea, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Called up reception after my stay
Lynn, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Old rooms and our room was at the streetside, quite noisy at night, but we liked it anyway because of the friendly reception, parking behind the hotel, walking distance to the city centre, good breakfast.
Mascha, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The staff was amicable and helpful, and I appreciated the extra amenities offered. I would return and recommend this cozy hotel in Bath.
Marie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The proprietor was very nice
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location (except current closure of bridge makes a taxi journey back from city at night expensive). Lovely owner and staff. Great, and generous, selection of breakfasts. Rooms comfortable and everything you need but could do with updating.
rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Host accommodated our breakfast requests
Malcolm, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Room very small and washroom equipment are not working well. No Air conditioning. Breakfast variety is very poor. Not match the price.
Jenny, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great river location with easy access to city

Great location by the river, easy access to the city and lovely river walks. Breakfast good quality well cooked. 27/7 access to the honesty bar. Great welcoming staff.
Mark, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Plenty of parking and easy walking into Oxford city centre. Friendly, helpful staff. Great breakfast.
Colin, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Front desk staff were great. Property is centrally located and adjacent to the Thames for walking.
Lorraine, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great staff and a comfortable and welcoming stay

The standout features of this hotel were the friendly welcome and helpfulness of the staff, the breakfast which included a choice of kippers, the view of the Thames from the dining room (I watched an angler catching a fish from the opposite bank and swans and ducks were swimming on the river), the honesty bar and there was a teapot in my room with the tea and coffee and biscuits which I really appreciated. The best of British hospitality and a comfortable cosy room made up for no lift and older facilities, all of which worked well.
Anne, 2-night trip