River Hotel
About this property
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 a 13-minute walk from Blackfriars Hall, 0.7 mi from Taylor Institution Library and 0.8 mi 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 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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Barbara
United States
“Great location, close to river and town and pretty quiet. Staff excellent and cheery, breakfast perfect, parking secure.” - Nicholas
China
“Good location near the station and right on the river so easy access to those charming riverside footpaths. Friendly staff. Room spotlessly clean with a pleasingly large bathroom. Breakfast was excellent also.” - Sharon
United States
“I was apprehensive to start with because of the small size but it was perfect We sat outside by the river for the evening to relax.” - Pilgrimtraveler
United States
“The location was great for getting into town and walking along the canal. Close to a laundromat. Great sitting area and desk.” - Lianne
United States
“Location was excellent by the river. Great history of the hotel” - Anne
Ireland
“Small hotel & close to the city of Oxford. Car parking great. Breakfast is also great and honesty bar a nice touch. Asked for a better hairdryer as room one just blew cold air and got one easily.” - Carol
United States
“Great breakfast options, super clean facilities, extremely thoughtful staff.” - Xie
China
“English breakfast is so delicious.near the railway station.sevice is good!” - Karen
United States
“The River Hotel is absolutely lovely; warm and friendly staff, great breakfast, and perfect location. I plan to stay there on my next visit to Oxford.” - Olga
United States
“The staff were extremely friendly. The people seemed to have attended to my every need practically immediately. Though I did not ask for it, my room was cleaned every day. Complimentary coffee, tea, and cookies added to the hospitality. The...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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
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.



The fine print
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.