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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Oxford, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

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

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dorathexplorer
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Near to train station. Clean and safe. Very approachable staff. Easy to check in/out. Thought I will miss the chance for free breakfast coz my appointment was early. But they were kind enough to leave me some fruit and sandwich to compensate....
  • Darrelyn
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was perfect! Such a charming hotel with the most pleasant staff. The breakfast was amazing! I would definitely recommend and stay here again if I make it back to Oxford!
  • Stephanie
    United States of America United States of America
    Full English Breakfast was WONDERFUL and free parking was great. Staff were very attentive and helpful.

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
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Italian

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

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

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 supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash River Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about River Hotel

  • Guests staying at River Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Room options at River Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin

  • River Hotel is 0.6 miles from the center of Oxford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at River Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • River Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • River Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Tennis court

  • Check-in at River Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.