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River Hotel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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17 Botley Rd, Oxford, England, OX2 0AA
  • Said Business School
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Worcester College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 38 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Ensuite, Annex Building | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

  • 38 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oxford

River Hotel is centrally located in Oxford, a 4-minute walk from Said Business School and 8 minutes by foot from The King's Centre. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Oxford Castle and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Worcester College.

What's nearby

  • Said Business School - 4 min walk
  • Oxford Castle - 8 min walk
  • New Theatre Oxford - 12 min walk
  • Christ Church College - 15 min walk
  • Bodleian Library - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 66 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

Riverwalk Oxford hotel in Oxford City Centre with a restaurant
River Hotel offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Oxford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
At River Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
River Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 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.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

River Hotel Oxford
River Hotel Hotel
River Hotel Oxford
River Hotel Hotel Oxford

River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 252 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

rachel

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
One night stay.
Great location, clean, comfortable, lovely staff. Slightly dated, in need of modernising.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rita

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The heater was virtually not working. We made a complaint but that did not change anything. We could not sleep because the room was very cold throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Frederick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful old house on the river. Convenient parking and close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel and was impressed by its excellent location, close to the station and incredibly convenient to explore Oxford. The staff were attentive, friendly, and always ready to offer valuable advice on the best things to see and do in the city. Breakfast was a highlight, especially while enjoying views of the river and garden. Overall it was an enjoyable stay in Oxford.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old world charm staff in an old hotel
Staff are very friendly and cook you aspecialised. breakfast. Very centrally located, but lots of road works so frustrating to go in and out of hotel if you plan to use a car to get to the hotel or get about. Hotel probably has not had an upgrade since i950 so expect to see outated carpets, chairs, bathroom and stairs. Hotwater needs to run for 5 minutes before hot water comes through. Old world charm with honesty system bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor Quality
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

john

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gaylene, Auckland

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older property, all staff very friendly and a good breakfast. Well located for town and train station
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Murtaza, Surat

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay. The hospitality was commendable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a very quaint hotel in a very good location , however very much in need of some tlc . Curtains hanging off rails , mouldy grouting and tattty broken blinds need attention . All very dusty . However , bedding clean and tidy and staff lovely .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host accommodated our breakfast requests
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yi Meng

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy hotel, centrally located with free parking
Excellent service and friendly helpful staff. Excellent location, right next to the train station, plenty of free parking. Hotel was clean and warm despite it being freezing. Our room didn’t have an en suite and had to access our private bathroom across the corridor. Room was cosy, a little old fashion in decor but added to the charm. I would definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just what we needed in Oxford
The River turned out to be just what we needed when visiting the city to see a concert. The location was great as you don’t need a car to get around Oxford, so you can use their free car park and walk ten minutes to the actual city centre. The large building has a lot of character and the breakfast room was delightful, with windows looking out towards the river. There was a good cooked breakfast plus we could have chosen cold items, cereals etc. The bedroom was older style yet was very comfortable with modern conveniences. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to book the River Hotel again if I return to Oxford. Because of the lack of a lift and the steps to the front and rear of the hotel, it wouldn’t be suitable for people with serious mobility issues, but for others I would highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint cosy hotel by the river, walkable to everywhere , right across Oxford train station , amazing , cosy, clean room , perfect English breakfast, a gem in Oxford . Love it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mr. Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasent stay in this small hotel nearby Train station and short walk to city. Stayed once before and still as enjoyable. Nice cooked to order breakfast. Has everything you need there with friendly staff. Their motto is: Large enough to be comfortable.. Small enough to be friendly..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023