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The Head Of The River

Oxford · United Kingdom

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8.8/10Excellent767 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.4/108.4
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About The Head Of The River

Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden at The Head of the River, a centrally located Oxford inn just steps from the Thames and a short walk from the University of Oxford. This eco-certified inn offers 19 guestrooms equipped with espresso makers, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Start your day with a cooked-to-order breakfast (available for a fee), and enjoy a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant and bar/lounge. Additional conveniences include private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, phones, desks, and coffee/tea makers. Blenheim Palace is 10. 8 miles (17.

3 km) away and Bicester Village is 14. 7 miles (23. 7 km).

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With a stay at The Head of the River, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from River Thames and 3 minutes by foot from University of Oxford. This inn is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Bicester Village.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Green Tourism Program Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • 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; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

River Thames 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Thames Path 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Christ Church Meadows 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
University of Oxford 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Christ Church College 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Pembroke College 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Christ Church Cathedral 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Oxford Town Hall 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Carfax Tower 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Covered Market 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Jesus College 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Merton College 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Brasenose College 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
St Peter's College 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Exeter College 0.9 km / 0.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 19
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • FAMILY ROOM KING SIZE BEDFAMILY ROOM • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 12 m²FAM.KG
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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    12 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width, Sofa bed
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.KG

    Room amenities

    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Electric Kettle
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-3

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    The Head Of The River

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-3

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Head Of The River

8.8
Excellent
767 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2026
Michelle
Fabulous location right on the river, had a great dinner on the terrace overlooking the boats and breakfast in the morning had a full range at the buffet as well as cooked options, went for the full English which was excellent. All the staff were friendly and informative and made us feel welcome. Our room had everything we needed including air conditioning as it was very hot when we stayed. There were a couple of areas in our room with thick dust on, the bed headboard and skirting boards in particular, the dark colour scheme shows up the dust. Also there was an ironing board in a black bag propped up against the wall on the way to the bathroom which I clattered into in the middle of the night as the bedside light didn’t work. Overall a fabulous stay though.
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2026
Antony
Wonderful place and lovely location but our bed was under the window blind so didn't block out the early morning sunlight and the blind was already not fully working. Noise was an issue with early deliveries to the pub.
The food was great and friendly staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Tamsin
Excellent stay at Head of the River. Lovely rooms and lovely staff, who made us feel very welcome. We were lucky to have had gorgeous weather which allowed us to enjoy drinks by river together with a delicious lunch as well as an equally delicious Sunday roast. The breakfast is generous and we were spoilt for choice. We would recommend without hesitation and look forward to returning soon.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Ruth
We had a great time Hotel was excellent in every way room perfect & spotless, Staff were all friendly & extremely helpful, we celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
jackie.e.webster
Beautiful spot overlooking the River. Very close to all amenities. Would highly recommend.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Jacques
La localisation en bordure de la Tamise est géniale
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2026
Donald
Great location, just outside the main high street and close to beautiful walking paths along the river. Also, surprisingly quiet. The only downside was the quality and price of the food. However, great place for a drink on the patio and lots of food options available within walking distance. Felt a bit sorry for the staff, they seemed overwhelmed and as a result, not very happy. Overall, would return if visiting Oxford again.
Family
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2026
Daniel
A fun, traditional, well-located hotel with a hopping bar and restaurant located right on the river (Thames or Isis, call it what you will) about 6-8 minutes by foot south of city center. Breakfast is included with the price of the room, and it's quite good. Not a fancy hotel by any means, this one does have a lot of charm.
Family
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2026
Bradley
Coffee maker wasn’t working, staff said they would fix it but didn’t
Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2026
Steve
All good
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Edward
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Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
Arthur
This is a wonderful, quaint, little hotel. The hallways and stair cases are tiny, but the rooms are plenty spacious. I don't think there's a lift so be mindful if you have large luggage. The food in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner was amazing. I would definitely stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Susanne
absolutely gorgeous hotel, the room was clean and well presented with a full coffee machine and kettle, the staff were lovely and welcoming and breakfast was really nice the location is beautiful too right on the river will definitely stay again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2026
Josephine
Pros: Great location, picturesque river view, nice large outdoor patio, cosy bar restaurant area, good breakfast, friendly staff.
Cons: Room requires a thorough cleaning, very dusty with a musty smell, carpet should be cleaned or removed. Given the price paid the room was uncomfortable and disappointing.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Rachel
Really excellent location for exploring Oxford and the room had everything we needed. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, and the breakfast was excellent with a range of hot options and continental. Would definitely stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Suyash
Good English breakfast
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2026
Philip
This is now my hotel of choice for stays in Oxford. Attractive, compact room with all relevant amenities, a really comfortable bed, and attractive views of the river. Breakfast was excellent. Service by the staff was also first rate.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Hua
Everything is wonderful. The only issue is the room is so tiny even we live in the family room. It is so hard to move around. Staff are very nice and helpful.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
Octavia
Perfect place to stay for a night in Oxford
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2026
Leon
Great hotel. Lovely room and decor and covered all the small things. Friendly staff. Amazing breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Dorian
Charming and lovely hotel with delicious breakfast. Perfect location for walkability to city center and all sites in Oxford, and the indoor and outdoor pub/restaurant areas are very sweet. The \"Family Rooms\" vary, with some being too small for a family of 3 so ask about which room you will get, especially if your third person is an adult child. We would stay here again!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Philippa
Gorgeous hotel , perfect location . Great breakfast and staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2026
Fiona
Easy walking distance to town
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2026
Christopher
Room was nice, good amenities. Shame it was so loud in the room next door and in corridors which meant we did not sleep very well.

Nice breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2026
Eileen
Enjoyed it!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2026
Amanda
What a great find in a beautiful setting. Staff were helpful and the food was good. Great location too. I would definitely recommend staying here if your visiting Oxford and we will definitely be back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2026
Elizabeth
We had a fabulous stay at Head of the river. We stayed in the hotel for food which was excellent value and great service. There was a selection of pastries, cereals and fruit for breakfast along with hot food which could be ordered.
We stayed in a family room which was well appointed. Comfortable bed and a great hot shower. The only down side was the frosted glass door on the bathroom! It was a good job I was with very good friends as the door provided very little privacy! Please change it!
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
Patrick
One night stay, and ended eating and drinking in the evening at the pub with 15% off the bill. The room was very clean and no problems. Overall I would definitely recommend staying and will in the future book a Fullers hotel again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2026
CHARLOTTE
Loved it
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
Andrew
My husband and I had a wonderful stay. Loved the river view and the breakfast. The room was clean and comfortable. The only thing that could improve was the mattress which felt old and sunken.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
Felipe
Exelent Staffs Room Restaurant and Bar
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2025
Jonathan
Nice room, great location and at a competitive price. Staff were very friendly and the breakfast was good.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2025
Bhupinder
great hotel, friendly staff and ideal location
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2025
Jamie
Enjoyed our stay. Cute property close to everything.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Alexandra
Lovely room and delicious breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2025
GILLIAN
First and foremost, the hotel has lovely staff. Very helpful and very pleasant.
Our room ovetlooked the river and wasvery comfortable with robes, nice Bramley toiletries, a good bed, a nespresso coffee machine and stocked fridge.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Candace
Loved my stay here. Amazing location with riverfront views. Easily walkable to main attractions in Oxford. Would definitely stay here again!
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Michelle
The Head of the River is the perfect spot for a trip to Oxford. Nestled next to the river, it’s a picture perfect taste of the old world wirh really lovely modern bathrooms
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
Lancy
Very good
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2025
David
Lovely hotel, great location, beautiful terrace by the river.
The room was super cosy and comfortable. Breakfast was more than adequate with a buffet style continental and hot dishes made to order.
The only area for improvement would be the food at dinner. The menu was a little dull and the food 3/5.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2025
Louise
Excellent location and staff. Highly recommended
Business
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2025
Kristen B.
Great room, lovely breakfast, fantastic location next to the river.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2025
Robert
Good location
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
Thomas

Great value for money, superb service.

This a great spot, with super kind service across the board at a very fair price point. Rooms are comfortable and well equipped, and it’s nice to have a pub within the hotel. We would happily go back.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
MaryJane
This is the best boutique hotel in which i have ever stayed. The breakfast was excellent and the rooms well appointed. Lovely to be adjacent to the Thames. Unbeatable!
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Wow!

Very quaint boutique hotel with excellent pub and gorgeous flower boxes!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
Amazing rooms, great location, exceptional service.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Samrah
Wonderful, laid back, clean, on-the-water pub with very charming rooms & great breakfast that was included in the room rate. Great dining menu, outdoor terrace always busy. Overall a very friendly & accommodating staff. Walkable to City Centre, Christ Church, Ashmolean, Botanical Gardens, groceries, train station, you name it! Loved it! Special thanks to Emms & the gentleman managing the guests on the outdoor terrace.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2025
Katy

Great stay

Lovely riverside pub with well decorated rooms. Bed was comfy and nice pillows. Good selection of complimentary tea and coffee and nice to have biscuits! A bit noisy if you have a bar side room but other than that a great stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Christine
Bed and breakfast feel! Beautiful property.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2025
Verified traveler

I cannot wait to return!

Our experience at The Head of the River was just perfect. The property was unique, ideally located, and oozing with great energy. The pub/restaurant was excellent and the staff was the absolute best. The rooms were lovely and comfortable. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2025
Andrew
Good polite flexible service.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Scott

Loved It

Great property in a great location - right on the Thames and a 5 minute walk to Oxford.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Daniel

A wonderful last minute stay!

The staff were friendly and welcoming, the pub setting by the river is great and our room was perfectly appointed with comfy bed and pillows and premium teas & coffees. Breakfast was included and the offering was just what we like. We’ll definitely be back, a faultless stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2025
Natalie
Had a fab time and the staff were very friendly. We arrived at 2.30 so were told we couldn’t check in until 3 pm so we went to the bar for food and drinks. We were there until 4 so spent quite a bit then when we checked in we were then told we could have 10% off food and drink so my only suggestion would be to have this available as soon as people arrive as we had spent quite a lot.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Anna
We loved our rooms, very clean, excellent facilities. Little extras with quality teas, coffees etc. Good service, comfortable beds and pillows. Will definitely stay again
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

Wonderful play to stay and eat

The Head of the River was a really nice place to stay. It was close to all key Oxford sites and easily walkable. Parking was a short shuttle to lot and cheap. The Inn has great indoor and outdoor dining areas. The Inn's food was wonderful. Breakfast was amazing with lots of options. The room was very clean and spacious. Everything you need is in the room including fridge with water. I highly recommend staying and eating here.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2025
Lida
Very good food and the accommodation is great
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2025
Helen

Excellent

Great service .. very lovely room
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2024
sienna
loved the stay
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2024
Asha
Love this place, never fails.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2024
Elly
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Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2024
LYNN
Had a great stay at Head of the River this weekend. Hotel and staff were great.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2024
David
Very friendly and helpful staff. Bedrooms were very comfortable with excellent bathroom and shower - although floor of shower was a bit slippery. Lovely choice of breakfast. Can’t wait to return.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Melanie
We had a great stay at The Head of the River. Our room was really comfy - and our dog Bert was made really welcome too. Breakfast was exceptional.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2024
Sally

Great breakfast

Room very clean and comfortable, good view, quiet despite being next to a busy road.
Staff all pleasant and helpful.
Top quality complimentary teas and coffees. Lovely toiletries.
Great breakfast.
Would definitely stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
philip
Wed night Thames water decided to dig up Folley Bridge at 11.15pm. Unbelievably loud pneumatic drills being used to break up the concrete. This disturbance went on until about 3am. A total nightmare.
Obviously not the fault of the Head of the River, but i hope HOTR will complain to the council for sanctioning these roadworks to begin at 11:15pm right next door to a hotel full of guests.

Other than that, a perfect stay in Oxford and i fully recommend the HOTR as an ideal location with lovely hotel rooms.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Bernadette
would recommend & would stay again when in the area. room was clean and comfortable, food was good and affordable, staff was excellent
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Kelly

Quick but perfect stay at Head of the River!

We enjoyed a 2-night stay at Head of the River. Fantastic location. Restaurant/pub on site was excellent—and the included breakfast was an added bonus. Staff was lovely! Beds were very comfortable and bed linens were high quality. Loved our stay and would absolutely stay again.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Lucy
Great accommodation with lovey staff and great pub !
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Helen
Love this property, everything you could ask for. Great food, lovely room with such character, great breakfast. Close to all the top spots in Oxford and close to the railway station and bus drop off from London.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Helen
The Head off the river is a stunning place to stay. The room is very clean and has everything you can need. The staff from the beginning were helpful and accommodating. The food at the restaurant had a full and great selection, and delicious.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Carl

Lovely

Lovely stay
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2024
Michele Van
Enjoyed our stay in this unique hotel on the river Thames. Staff was very friendly and room cozy.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Larry
Convenient location and walkable to town. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2024
Paul
Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable room. Excellent pub/restaurant. No lift.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Leigh
Lovely rooms and pub in a beautiful old building. No on-site parking is a bit of a nuisance, but also understandable given the amazing location!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2024
susi

Overall good stay

Hotel and bar was nice staff helpful just a shame that other customers had to ruin the experience for us but the staff went out there way to make sure we was ok
Walls are very thin and can here other people talking /snoring
The pub garden was beautiful to sit in, with the sun
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
Stephanie
Beautiful old inn on the river, great food and nice staff
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2024
Meena
This place is lovely and very cute! It was our first trip to Oxford and the location was really convenient to the town center. The outdoor bar and restaurant is very charming and popular. The service was excellent- very friendly and helpful staff. Overall, excellent location, property and service
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2024
Denise
Clean, cosy, welcoming and full of charm. The staff were friendly and helpful. My room had beautiful views of the river and meadow. I’d come back to Oxford just to stay here again.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2024
Anna
We stayed at the Head of the River with our kids for a few days recently when visiting schools in the Oxford area. We really liked it. The rooms are lovely and have everything you need, the kids loved the free breakfast which was really delicious. We ended up eating most of our meals there and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2024
Tanya

Hotel quality rooms in a friendly pub

Very friendly and helpful staff, high quality rooms, tasty breakfast, convenient location, would recommend!
Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Feb 2024
Gulten
Great location and scenery however very loud hotel and can hear others in their rooms easily. The room was not serviced for a while left in morning, back in afternoon and no toilet tissue or phone to ring downstairs. Not the typical hotel experience.
Business
8/10
Excellent
22 Jan 2024
Karen
Lovely room but was a bit dusty and the bed not comfortable
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2023
veena
Wonderful place to stay and relax
Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2023
Wendy
Great location. Walking distance from train. Room on top floor had great views of the river.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2023
Verified traveler

Extended work stay.

Stayed there for several nights. The room was very comfortable and clean. I especially liked the breakfast and very friendly staff. Plus, the location is great for seeing Oxford.
Business
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2023
Leanne
We had an overall good stay at The Head of the River. We were in walking distance to landmarks of interest and there was a lovely coffee shop across the street. The breakfast was included and was good and the staff were friendly. Overall cleanliness of the room was not up to our standards and the first evening we were there it was quite noisy. Would probably look into other options before returning.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2023
vasvi
Great location, quaint atmosphere!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Nov 2023
Eric
Lovely view from our ridiculously tiny room-barely room to walk around the bed, no space for luggage or unpacked clothes, no desk or flat surface, tiny bathroom, extremely noisy-a very loud event underneath our window went on late into night and next night it was traffic on the street, very narrow flights of steps to reach our room. Required the white noise from the fan to sleep
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2023
Aitch
Great people and good food. Terrible cleanliness standards though, there was a mouse in the restaurant!
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2023
Robert

Great Stay

Staff was extremely courteous and helpful!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2023
KERRY
Good rooms, good food, good beer. Requirement for pay extra for checking in at 1 instead of 3 not good.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2023
Donna
We were very impressed with the hotel. The bed was so comfortable and the shower was amazing! Breakfast was provided and it
was delicious. We definitely would like to come back again.
All staff members were friendly and welcoming and I would recommend this hotel to family and friends.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2023
Robert
Great location. On the River and very close to Oxford
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2023
Nicola
Close to City Centre and on site pleasant pub, restaurant right at the side of the river. Quirky and comfortable room with very good tea and coffee and chocolates.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2023
Lincoln
First class all the way! Amazing rooms! Great food, great service, fantastic location! We have come here in past years for food and pints but stayed this time. Great location for river walks, easy walks around town, easy cab pick ups. Big kudos to all the staff, you are fantastic and helped make us feel comfortable and safe with your professionalism and kindness! We will stay here again!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2023
Jamie
Wonderful property. Beautiful location. Great reception. Great breakfast. Comfy rooms.
Leisure
2/10
Poor
25 Jun 2023
Mark
Like sleeping by a dual carriageway.
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The Head Of The River
Folly Bridge, Oxford, United Kingdom

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