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River Hotel

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

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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)
The current price is CNY1,051
CNY1,261 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12

Room options

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Said Business School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Oxford - 6 min walk - 0.5 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

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

  • ‪Royal Oxford Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Four Candles (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jericho Coffee Traders At The Castle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Oxford Retreat - ‬6 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

  • When you stay at River Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Said Business School and Thames River. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out 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 just a 10-minute walk of Oxford Castle and The King's Centre. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • All guests must show a valid passport, driving licence, or other official form of national identification.
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay 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 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/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

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

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10 per stay
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/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 onsite parking

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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-authorize 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

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 spots 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 check-in 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 onsite 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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Reviews

River Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, tasty, and generous with a wide array of choices. (25 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity for guests. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was clean and tidy, although the hotel is already a tad worn-out. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Basic breakfast, excellent service.
Kaisu, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and pleasant hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. I have stayed a number of times now and would gladly book another stay.
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was excellent.
Sansanee, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay, and enjoyed a lovely breakfast! Thanks so much
Dale, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Room was old and shaking, heating system was also really bad, but breakfast and services was nice.
Sara, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Size fine for single room, lovely choice of breakfast, comforting welcome hotel, would definitely stay again if I return to Oxford
Alex, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, no issues. Staff were very friendly. Would stay there again.
Ashley, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location.
Chuanzi, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It’s definitely worth it to stay!
Shu Fen, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and cozy. Nice breakfast
Maria Rowena, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

A small old property with an excellent staff, a great breakfast area, clean rooms and very well located. Definitely, I will choose this properly next time.
Javier, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good place!

Really nice hotel!
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel
Sing Zern, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

An older property, all staff very friendly and a good breakfast. Well located for town and train station
Gaylene, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Had a good stay. The hospitality was commendable.
Murtaza, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

River Hotel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I had a class at Saïd and it was a short walk to class every day. The staff are amazing! Very kind. The full English breakfast was excellent.
Jason, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very 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
Verified

8/10 Very 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
Verified

8/10 Very good

One night stay.

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

10/10 Exceptional

The proprietor was very nice
John, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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