About this property
River Hotel is located in Oxford, 2.2 km from University of Oxford and less than 1 km from Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. The property is situated a 13-minute walk from Blackfriars Hall, 1.1 km from Taylor Institution Library and 1.3 km from St Cross College. All rooms in the hotel are individually designed, all come with a desk, WiFi and flat-screen TV. Some rooms also offer a view of the garden leading down to the River Thames. Guests can enjoy a traditional English breakfast in the restaurant overlooking the River Thames, vegetarian and other diets also catered for. Museum of the History of Science is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 81 km from the accommodation.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jeremy
Belgium“Easy access to city centre with private car parking Great staff, very helpful. Good breakfast. Loads to do in Oxford.” 
Janet
United Kingdom“It was great to have water with the tea at breakfast and a teapot in the room. Also, fresh milk was available in tgecroom”- Cara United Kingdom“The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Location very conveniently close to the station and buses. Nothing was too much trouble when requesting specifics.”
- Malgorzata
Australia“I liked everything about it...location, location, location. I stayed for 2 nights. Walking distance to GWR, which was great as I am a solo traveller with 2x suitcases. Hop On Hop Off 5min walk. Great local pubs and grocery shops. Oxford centre at...” - Vira United Kingdom“Very welcoming staff, the room was ready for my earlier arrival. Great breakfast experience. Overall, very good value for money.”
- Theresa
Austria“The staff was really friendly and caring. From checking in and having a talk with the receptionist about my plans in Oxford, to the staff who served breakfast and even opened up the restaurant earlier, because I had business appointments already...” - Jill United Kingdom“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...”
Alessio
Italy“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...”- Qi Australia“Close to train station and city centre with walking distance. Good breakfast.”
Suraj
Netherlands“Wonderful breakfast that was included in the rate, location close to the main train station and not too far from the city center, comfortable bed. Staffed reception for most of the day.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a family member.
Breakfast and parking included, except in 'room only' rate.
When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform River Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
