River Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

River Hotel is located in Oxford, 1.4 mi from University of Oxford and less than 0.6 mi from Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. The property is located 984 feet from Oxford Rail Station and on the Thames Path. The property has a large car park on site. 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 0.9 mi from the property. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 50 mi from the accommodations.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Oxford, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Katharina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was exceptional. You could order your choice of breakfast and they would prepare it fresh for you. Also, the location is fantastic, so close to the city centre and train station. Would always recommend.”
Mark
Australia Australia
“Close to railway station and bus terminal. Good breakfasts. Provided secure storage for my bike.”
Bojoba
United States United States
“I loved my 2 night stay at River Hotel. The convenient location close to rail and busses is excellent. The garden on the river is delightful after a day of exploring. The staff are kind and helpful and serve a delicious breakfast. My room had a...”
Lisa
United States United States
“I came Tomoxford po Its a vintage but clean property except i have some allergy with carpet. The bed is very comfortable and linens are clean & crisp. It has car parkings. Its a cute and unique property. Not for people that likes city or new...”
Johanna
Germany Germany
“Lovely and helpful staff. Very familiar mom and pop style. There was some issue with the water temperature in the bathroom but the hosts were quick to fix it and found an uncomplicated solution. Breakfast had great selection, was yummy and with a...”
Bernadette
Canada Canada
“Everyone was lovely. The breakfast was extraordinary.”
Randall
United States United States
“Check in was friendly and efficient. Breakfast was phenomenal!”
My
Turkey Turkey
“Everything was beautiful and I had a great time. It’s a very cozy place and the breakfast is great! The bench in the garden looking over the river is a great place to sit down and relax.”
Michael
United States United States
“Great hosts, interested in making our visit to Oxford great with plenty of ideas of things to do. The breakfast was very nice, cooked quickly and very tasty. Plenty to eat. The view from the breakfast room of the river is amazing. The location...”
Hubert
Ghana Ghana
“Breakfast was good and healthy. Location was strategic to the train station”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of River Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

River Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
£10 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about River Hotel