River Hotel
17 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 470 reviews)
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extremely friendly and helpful staff and owners. great attention to detail to ensure a comfortable stay and all needs were met
United KingdomExcellent breakfast. Excellent location. Very clean and comfortable.
United KingdomExcellent breakfast, helpfulness and friendliness of staff
AustraliaThe location was fantastic with parking very near to Oxford Centre
United Kingdomit’s location is excellent staff very helpful and friendly
United KingdomBreakfast and attentive staff. Location good too, easy to find and park.
United KingdomGreat host, very helpful at all circumstances. Very close to train & bus station, and a 5 minute walk to main attractions. Good breakfast choice.
SpainConvenient location, near to station and town. We arrived early and the staff made our room up so we could get in early, which was very helpful. I appreciated been given a map on arrival & the info given was very useful. The room was very well equipped and we made use of the extra bedding. We enjoyed the riverside walk into town as pointed out on the map. We liked the fact the hotel is run by a small friendly team.
United KingdomProximity to station Family run hotel with a personal touch Overall appearance Quiet bedrooms Very good breakfast
United KingdomFantastic little hotel, great location. All perfect for a very enjoyable stay 😊
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River Hotel is located in Oxford, 1.4 miles from University of Oxford and less than 0.6 miles from Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. The property is situated a 13-minute walk from Blackfriars Hall, 0.7 miles from Taylor Institution Library and 0.8 miles from St Cross College.
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 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 50.3 miles from the accommodation.
This is our guests' favourite part of Oxford, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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- Kevin
United Kingdom“extremely friendly and helpful staff and owners. great attention to detail to ensure a comfortable stay and all needs were met” 
CUnited Kingdom“Excellent breakfast. Excellent location. Very clean and comfortable.”- Ian
Australia“Excellent breakfast, helpfulness and friendliness of staff” 
MazUnited Kingdom“The location was fantastic with parking very near to Oxford Centre”
RitaUnited Kingdom“it’s location is excellent staff very helpful and friendly”- MichaelUnited Kingdom“Breakfast and attentive staff. Location good too, easy to find and park.”
Olatz
Spain“Great host, very helpful at all circumstances. Very close to train & bus station, and a 5 minute walk to main attractions. Good breakfast choice.”
LizUnited Kingdom“Convenient location, near to station and town. We arrived early and the staff made our room up so we could get in early, which was very helpful. I appreciated been given a map on arrival & the info given was very useful. The room was very well...”
AmandaUnited Kingdom“Proximity to station Family run hotel with a personal touch Overall appearance Quiet bedrooms Very good breakfast”
HollyUnited Kingdom“Fantastic little hotel, great location. All perfect for a very enjoyable stay 😊”
- What breakfast is available during Covid-19?We offer table service for our usual freshly cooked breakfast with extra precautions, while restaurant tables are suitably spaced apart.Answered on 15 July 2020
- what is the charge for parkingParking is included on most* advertised room rates. There is no need to reserve a spot but please do log your registration details with reception on..Answered on 20 February 2020
- Is there luggage storage at the propertyWe have a secure room next to reception where residents are welcome to store luggage on the morning of arrival, or after check out.Answered on 1 November 2019
- Is there ground floor rooms with viewThere are steps from ground level to the hall floor with reception and restaurant overlooking the River Thames. Bedrooms are located on the first and ..Answered on 31 May 2021
- how far from bus stationThe River Hotel is conveniently located close to the centre of Oxford and is ten minute walk from Oxford bus station. https://riverhotel.co.uk/direct..Answered on 7 February 2022
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Restaurant
Cuisine: British
Open for: Breakfast
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
River Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Breakfast and parking included, except in 'room only' rate.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Bar is closed from Mon 26 Oct 2020 until Sun 31 Jan 2021
FAQs about River Hotel
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The prices at River Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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River Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Tennis court
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River Hotel is 0.6 miles from the centre of Oxford.
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Check-in at River Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to River Hotel by:
- Train 1h
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River Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Room options at River Hotel include:
- Single
- Double
- Family
- Twin
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Guests staying at River Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
