A long established, traditional, college owned property, independently run, 18 room hotel very close to Oxford city centre. With tranquil views from the restaurant at breakfast and the garden leading down to the banks of the River Thames. We take pride in our personal service and friendly staff. We are conveniently located 10 minute walk to the centre of Oxford, making it a convenient walk to both tourist and business needs.We are one of the closest hotels to the Said Business School, just 100 metres from the hotel, while the King's Conference Centre is a short walk away along the River Thames towpath.
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The River Hotel is an independently run 20 bedroom hotel close to Oxford city centre, in a residential part of Oxford and lying on the banks of the River Thames. The hotel has two buildings, the main hotel with reception, restaurant, most bedrooms and a garden down to the river and a smaller annexe directly opposite across the main road with seven bedrooms.
We have put extra measures in place to ensure safe distancing, including clear screens at reception, one-way routes on stairs where possible, with hand sanitiser and masks available to staff and guests. The property has reduced occupancy, airing rooms between guests while extra deep cleaning is carried out.
All bookings are accepted on a request basis only. Completing an online booking form does not imply acceptance of accommodation. Any confirmation number issued by a third party booking site is not proof that we have accepted your booking. No bookingis definite until we acknowledge the booking to you in writing.
The River Hotel is a perfectly located hotel in Oxford, on the banks of the River Thames, walking distance to Oxford main train station, bus station, and the central attractions of Oxford. On the edge of the city, the hotel is in a quiet environment, with enjoyable countryside river walks in one direction, while the central Oxford tourist attractions are less than a five minute walk to the east.
Reviews (16)
Julian Myers
Jun 17, 2022
Joanne Hall
Jun 17, 2022
Sarika Rakhesh
Jun 04, 2022
Dr. Nadim Siddiqui
Jun 03, 2022
Natalia Oxley
May 11, 2022
This is a 2 star hotel next to the train station and 10 min away from Oxford city center. I think the price you pay for that is very reasonable compared to other hotels. I've read coments about the decor and how old it looks, I have to say in my opinion this gives the hotel proper character and makes it unique, both me and my mum thought it was very welcoming and had a nice atmosphere. Rooms were clean and had everything you might need.
Service was great and breakfast was really nice too. I would definitely repeat if I were to go back to Oxford. If you are looking for something fancier, obviously be ready to pay much more.
Service was great and breakfast was really nice too. I would definitely repeat if I were to go back to Oxford. If you are looking for something fancier, obviously be ready to pay much more.
BigMekBoy
Nov 26, 2021
Joanna Kuligowska-Kasperek
Nov 05, 2021
Daniel Robinson
Sep 19, 2021
Prabal Ray
Sep 16, 2021
Hayley Short
Sep 05, 2021
Takes 15 mins to walk into central Oxford (at a decent speed), The owner was friendly and staff even accommodated my boyfriend to bring breakfast to our bedroom. Which was lovely, only down points were that the decor was dated and bathroom door was a slide door which didn't give the most privacy considering it was right next to the bed. My partner paid and when I heard the amount, I believed you were paying more for location and less for the actual hotel. Not 100% sure but I believe a central Premier Inn might have been cheaper, with more privacy, modern decor and with bigger rooms.
Shaun Watkins
Aug 07, 2021
We stayed for a 3 night break. Lovely couple running the Hotel. Very convenient for the train station and city centre, it also has plenty of free parking for it guests onsite which is an added bonus. Great breakfast. Also very covid safe, operating a 1 way system and plenty of hand sanitizers around the property. Highly recommended
Mark Horton
Aug 07, 2021
Sharon Burnett
May 14, 2021
P.
Sep 04, 2020
Dinusha Chandratilleke
May 18, 2019
I really enjoyed my stay here - check in was quick, service friendly, and although the room was nothing fancy, it felt very cozy. The private bathroom was actually immediately across the hall from my room, so that was convenient. Breakfast had options for both continental and a hot cooked meal. Really convenient location right next to the train station.
David Ball
Oct 21, 2017
Stayed here with a friend while visiting a conference. Was ideal. Beds were comfy, staff were friendly & helpful. The room was not the most modern but fine for our purposes. The shower was actually incredible, & the morning breakfast had plenty of options. I had a big breakfast of cereal, scrambled eggs, sausages & toast, it was fantastic.
