Nothing.

The location was good only a short walk to the town centre and car parking. Breakfast was good . The room was bright and clean and modern with everything you need.

Stayed in March 2024

Receptionist on arrival was lovely, friendly, welcoming and told us a bit about the history. Really lovely room & bathroom. Very clean. Great location by river & just few minutes walk to centre and Christchurch college. Used the park & ride that stopped 2 minutes walk away. Nice open fire. Good breakfast offered & great options for vegans.

Stayed in March 2024

Bit loud next to the road

World class staff! Really great little restaurant and bar.

Stayed in March 2024

Unfortunately there is no lift, (I was sorry to have to bother the staff with the luggage, but they were super nice) and the pub on the ground floor can be a bit noisy in the evenings/nights. The carpet/moquette (typically English) smells old/dusty, but otherwise the room was super clean and cozy.

The property is in a good location and the staff is super nice. They helped me with my heavy luggage (the hotel does not have a lift) and were available for every request. Good food for dinner and breakfast.

Stayed in February 2024

On quite a noisy road

Great location, very friendly staff, happy to quickly sort out any problems

Stayed in February 2024

We are used of queen or king size beds, but the one we got was 1.40m large. Very comfortable, but too small for us two. Maybe the other bedrooms have larger ones (to be checked in advance)? The bedrooms with a view on the terrace are noisy because of the single glazing and of the road just in front. The weather was fortunately still cold and the windows closed, but I guess the noise can be an issue during summertime. Not enough space to put your belongings (in the bathroom as well as in the bedroom). Only 2 coat hooks (no wardrobe, no suitcase rack). No lift (for those who have heavy suitcases... but it was not a problem for us.).

Location, charming/authentic place & bedroom, friendly and helpful staff, nice bathroom and shower, coffee/tee machines, small fridge... English breakfast & omelette, fish & chips... The terrace of the hotel was amazing, along the river, large and nicely arranged. Lots of nice walks around... (in the city, along the river or in the countryside).

Stayed in February 2024

We would have preferred the room cooler to sleep in but that is our personal preference. A fan was provided however.

Location is beautiful. We had a room overlooking the river... perfect. The staff made our stay worthwhile, friendly, respectful and had a good sense of humour.

Stayed in February 2024

Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing.

Comfy and well equipped room, friendly staff, really good breakfast. The hotel is a 10 min walk to the main street in the city center.

Stayed in February 2024

Mould in shower and half a loo roll in bathroom. If you open windows it's quiet a busy road so light sleepers beware.

Great location friendly helpful staff good food and coffee making facilities in room with fresh milk!!

Stayed in February 2024

There was a (false) fire alarm, during our last night, and all guests had to go outside - twice...

Nice location, walking distance from Oxford city centre. Friendly staff.

Stayed in December 2023

The service from staff was efficient, helpful and very friendly.

Stayed in February 2024

N/a

The Head of the River is situated a 10 minute walk out of the city centre which is idea for sightseeing and eating and drinking. The room was well appointed and the full English breakfast was excellent.

Stayed in February 2024

We chose the comfortable room which was lovely, definitely a room for a 2 night stay minimum as there is no cupboard space, we were disappointed with the pancakes at breakfast (very odd texture!) and the roast was disappointing. There was barely any meat and so much cabbage it was a bit much. Coffee was cold both mornings too so had the coffee in my room.

Location was great, pub was lovely, good selection of drinks, room was comfortable, staff was lovely. Fry up and continental options were lovely at breakfast and good selection of drinks in the room.

Stayed in February 2024

couldnt find anything i disliked

Great place , lovely staff most helpful, great room , location fine

Stayed in February 2024

This is not a moan, it is just a heads up for people thinking about coming to Oxford. Parking in Oxford is a nightmare so we decided to use the park and ride. We could leave the car for 72 hours for £12 and get the bus in. It works really well and would not put us off staying at this hotel again.

The staff were all very friendly and welcoming, when we arrived and throughout our stay We stayed in a “comfy room” and it was lovely. I would’ve liked a bigger bed because I’m used to that at home, but the double bed was comfortable. There was air con, and lovely smelling bathroom supplies. There was a great selection of tea and coffee, and a mini fridge The full English breakfast was amazing, and the poached eggs were some of the best that I have eaten. In the summer, the outside would have been fantastic as the hotel sits on the river. It is literally a 10 minute walk to the centre, so everything is walkable.

Stayed in February 2024

The bathroom of next door was literally in my room - kind of dog legged with my bedroom so when they decide to have a shower at 11pm was incredibly noisy (and long…!) when trying to sleep.

Location, value for money, room looked lovely and it was clean. Great bathroom and the lady on reception on arrival was incredibly polite and professional.

Stayed in February 2024

wifi wasn’t good at all room was dusty in places

great location quirky rooms

Stayed in January 2024

N/A

Lovely welcome at the Head of the River, dog friendly, comfortable and spacious room. Delicious vegan food options in the pub for dinner and breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed in November 2023

All went as planned.

Stayed in January 2024

No lift so had to carry bags upstairs but that’s not a deal breaker.

Booked at the last minute but a great choice. Room, staff and location all very nice. Great value for money with breakfast included in the price 👍

Stayed in January 2024

There was no shaver point in the en suite. No other downsides.

We had a room overlooking the River Thames (in flood). It was warm (depth of winter) and comfortable. The bed was comfortable. It had a creaking floor when walking but that added to the charm. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. It was an excellent location being easy to walk up into the centre of town.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

Excellent staff, great location.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing to add, per say.

Great location, room was huge and very spacious, fairly good price, friendly staff, breakfast included was a nice touch.

Stayed in January 2024