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River Hotel

2.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Located near The King's Centre and Worcester College, River Hotel surrounds guests with gardens, a quiet library, and a lively bar. The restaurant serves English breakfast, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. The staff earns consistent praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite, Annex Building

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite, Annex Building | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Located in an annex building
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Botley Rd, Oxford, England, OX2 0AA

What's nearby

  • Said Business School - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Christ Church College - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oxford Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Castleyard Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Oxford Retreat - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dosa Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jericho Coffee Traders At The Castle - ‬8 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

Hotel near Said Business School
Located close to The King's Centre and Worcester College, River Hotel provides a garden, a library, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at River Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Highchairs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid passport, driving licence, or other official form of national identification.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10 per stay

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

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property will place a credit card authorization for one night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
Property Registration Number Company number 06579302

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

River Hotel Oxford
River Hotel Hotel
River Hotel Oxford
River Hotel Hotel Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Is River Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at River Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night. Extended parking is available for GBP 10 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at River Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is River Hotel located?

Located in Oxford City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Said Business School, The King's Centre, and Worcester College. Oxford Castle and Oxford Playhouse are also within 15 minutes. Oxford Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 274 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shu Fen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s definitely worth it to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Reasonably priced hotel 10 minutes walk from the town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sing Zern

The Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay,convenient,friendly and car parking. Area , sadly is disrupted by roadworks, however directions sent to us got us there without a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One night stay.

Great location, clean, comfortable, lovely staff. Slightly dated, in need of modernising.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and friendly! Close to transportation and a 10min walk to the city center. Breakfast was wonderful! Lovely little sitting room stocked with drinks and snacks was an added bonus. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old rooms and our room was at the streetside, quite noisy at night, but we liked it anyway because of the friendly reception, parking behind the hotel, walking distance to the city centre, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

almaz

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The syaff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were great. Property is centrally located and adjacent to the Thames for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great river location with easy access to city

Great location by the river, easy access to the city and lovely river walks. Breakfast good quality well cooked. 27/7 access to the honesty bar. Great welcoming staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very warm and welcoming hotel, staff very friendly and helpful , great location and good value for money with a relaxing atmosphere. The only reason i didnt rate it excellent on every question was that our room was quite small but overall a lovely stay and would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

szelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old english B&B style accomodation. Clean n quiet- all u need. Linen, towels excellent. Convenient to bus n train
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mr. Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasent stay in this small hotel nearby Train station and short walk to city. Stayed once before and still as enjoyable. Nice cooked to order breakfast. Has everything you need there with friendly staff. Their motto is: Large enough to be comfortable.. Small enough to be friendly..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful surprise! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a very quaint hotel in a very good location , however very much in need of some tlc . Curtains hanging off rails , mouldy grouting and tattty broken blinds need attention . All very dusty . However , bedding clean and tidy and staff lovely .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The heater was virtually not working. We made a complaint but that did not change anything. We could not sleep because the room was very cold throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A small old property with an excellent staff, a great breakfast area, clean rooms and very well located. Definitely, I will choose this properly next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
9月に仕事で3泊しました。部屋の中は「親戚の家に遊びに行った」感じで、居心地良く過ごすことができました。 机は狭いですがパソコン1台広げるくらいなら問題ありませんでしたし、WiFiも問題なく接続できました。 宿の方も大変親切で、荷物が重かったのにも関わらず、3階まで上げていただいたり、近隣のスーパーマーケットやレストラン情報も丁寧に教えていただきました。 駅からも非常に近いので、次回Oxfordに行く場合もぜひまた泊まりたいです。 渡辺　拝
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy. Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely kept "homey" place to stay. More like a B&B than hotel. Great fresh, made to order breakfast each morning .Really good staff (came back in after midnight to get suitcases airline had misdirected.) No a/c, but opening windows helped keep it cool at night. No elevator. Rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors. Road construction nearby means a little longer walk to downtown, but were told in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joost

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel with good breakfast and friendly personnel nearby the center of Oxford. I had a good chamber and a good bed. The only thing I didn't like was that the windows could not open. But there was a fan and that was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room very small and washroom equipment are not working well. No Air conditioning. Breakfast variety is very poor. Not match the price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property right on the Thames with warm staff who are happy to assist with recommendations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chuanzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a great find! Despite the roadworks this hotel was quiet and very conveniently located for the new theatre. We even managed two different circular walks along the canals and rivers in different directions from the hotel. Parking was included as well as a great breakfast. would definately stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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