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8.2

635 reviews

River Hotel

River Hotel

17 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Tennis court

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

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Free toiletries

River Hotel

Welcome to River Hotel, your charming retreat in the heart of Oxford! With prices starting from just $174, this cozy 2-star haven is the perfect base for your explorations. Situated at 17 Botley Road and just 0.7mi from the bustling city center, you’re never far from the sights and sounds of this historic city. Indulge in a delicious breakfast to fuel your adventures, and soak in stunning views right from the comfort of your room or the lovely garden.

At River Hotel, fun and relaxation go hand-in-hand! Take advantage of our complimentary tennis courts to get your game on or unwind at the bar with your favorite drink after a day of sightseeing. With free Wifi, you can easily share the highlights of your trip with friends and family while enjoying the comfort of non-smoking rooms designed to be your home away from home. Plus, our friendly staff is always ready to assist you in making the most of your stay.

Don’t just take our word for it! With 635 reviews from fellow travelers, our delightful hotel is well-loved and highly rated. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway, a business meeting, or a family holiday, you’ll find everything you need for a memorable stay at the River Hotel. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable journey in Oxford!

When you’re ready to feast, you've hit the jackpot! Our on-site restaurant serves up mouthwatering British cuisine that’s bound to delight your taste buds. Imagine starting your day with a rich, hearty breakfast before diving into Oxford’s rich history or treating yourself to a delectable dinner after a day filled with adventure. Every bite is a celebration of local flavors, making it a culinary experience you won’t want to miss. With a cozy atmosphere and friendly service, dining here can turn into a cherished memory as you reflect on your day amidst the charming backdrop of the River Hotel.

For those moments when you want to socialize or unwind, our inviting bar is the perfect spot to grab your favorite drink. Whether you're in the mood for a refreshing cocktail, a crisp glass of wine, or a classic pint, you’ll find something to sip while sharing stories with fellow travelers. Picture yourself relaxing in the warm ambiance, laughter in the air, as the sun sets outside. It’s the ideal way to replenish your spirit after wandering through the historic streets of Oxford, creating a lovely blend of relaxation and camaraderie.

Lastly, River Hotel knows how to keep you connected! With complimentary Wifi throughout the hotel, sharing your Oxford adventures on social media or looking up your next attraction is a breeze. And when the day draws to a close, retreat to your comfortable room, designed specifically to be a soothing haven. Whether you choose a cozy twin, a single space just for you, or a family-friendly option, each room is a sanctuary where restful evenings await. Between the on-site conveniences and the inviting atmosphere, River Hotel will be the highlight of your travel experience, guaranteeing that you’ll leave with not just good memories, but a desire to return!

Closest airports

Luton Airport

39.6mi

London Heathrow Airport

40.1mi

Birmingham Airport

52.5mi

Southampton / Weather Centre

55.6mi

London City Airport

59.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Tennis court

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Standard Family Room with Ensuite Bathroom in River Hotel

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Standard Family Room with Ensuite Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Experience comfort and convenience in our spacious Standard Family Room, perfect for large families. Enjoy a private ensuite bathroom with a bathtub, relax in front of the flat-screen TV, and indulge in the luxurious amenities provided.

Basic Single Room with Private Bathroom in River Hotel

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Basic Single Room with Private Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

95 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Enjoy a peaceful stay in our Basic Single Room with Private Bathroom, boasting a comfortable Twin bed and a range of amenities including a bathtub, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries. Perfect for solo travelers seeking a cozy retreat.

Standard Twin Room with Ensuite Bathroom in River Hotel

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Standard Twin Room with Ensuite Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Our Standard Twin Room with Ensuite Bathroom offers a cozy and comfortable stay for two adults, with twin beds, a private bathroom with bathtub, and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee maker. Enjoy a relaxing and refreshing experience in our smoke-free room.

Standard Single Room With Ensuite Bathroom in River Hotel

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Standard Single Room With Ensuite Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

95 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Flat-screen TV

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Experience comfort and convenience in our Standard Single Room with an ensuite bathroom. This cozy 97 sqft room is perfect for a solo traveler featuring a twin bed, private bathroom with a bathtub, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries. Enjoy a peaceful view and a warm cup of tea or coffee during your stay.

Standard Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom in River Hotel

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Standard Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in our Standard Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom, featuring a private bathtub, flat-screen TV, and complimentary tea and coffee. Perfect for two adults, this cozy room offers modern amenities and a peaceful atmosphere.

Basic Double Room with Private Bathroom in River Hotel

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Basic Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our Basic Double Room with Private Bathroom. This cozy room is perfect for couples, boasting a comfortable double bed and a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Enjoy your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV, and start your day right with a cup of tea or coffee from the in-room maker. Free toiletries, towels, and other essential amenities are provided for your convenience.

Guest reviews

8.2

635 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Elisa

9.1

September 2023

We were 3 adults (Mother, Father and son) and stayed in a family room. We requested a room with not too many stairs and they were happy to oblige us by putting us on the ground floor. The room was small, but cosy. There wasn't much room for all our luggage (but I have found this to be the case in all our stays in GB). The location was great, very close to Oxford Station and a short walk to the centre of the city with a great variety of pubs, cafes and shops. The hotel car park behind the hotel is next to the River Thames where there is lovely little garden with a table and chairs and bench seat to enjoy the view. Breakfast was provided which was a lovely extra. We had a great choice of cereals, spreads for our toast and a full hot breakfast was offered. I was finally able to have my vegemite (which I had brought with me!) on toast! Tea and coffee were also available. The staff serving us breakfast were very helpful and happy to provide us with any of our requests. There is a lovely little lounge with a drinks fridge that you pay for as you go - it would be a nice cosy place to spend time on a cool day! Overall a good place to stay, with friendly staff.

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Jillian

9.1

June 2023

The hotel sits on the banks of the Thames, and is only 5 minutes walk from the train station and the central city area with restaurants and shops. You couldn’t get a more convenient location. Arriving by car or (train) is easy, with an on-site car park available. The major rental car companies are also only a 5 minute walk for picking up or dropping off a vehicle, as is a laundrette and Waitrose. With the current major road works closing the road at the railway bridge between the hotel and the central city, this does not impact on the access to or stay at River Hotel at all, and pedestrians are still able to access the pedestrian tunnel under the railway, to get to the station and central city. Breakfast was plentiful with a good choice of cooked and continental. Accessing the shower in the ensuite bathroom requires climbing into a slightly elevated bath, which could be difficult for those less able. In this hot weather, it would be good to have the choice of a top sheet with the duvet, as the duvet is too hot, and just a top sheet would be comfortable.

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Adrian

8.2

July 2023

We spent two nights at the River Hotel, which was a pleasant stay. The Hotel is located within walking distance of the city and it is next to the Thames. We enjoyed sitting out in the garden looking over the river. Our room was a good size with our own separate bathroom. It was clean and tidy and very pleasant. The staff were very helpful and they made us feel very welcome. There was a good choice of breakfast and the cooked breakfast was lovely. It was good value for money. I would recommend the River Hotel to anyone who wanted to spend a few nights in Oxford.

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Stephen

8.2

May 2023

Friendly staff. They showed interest in us and what we were doing in Oxford and recommended a pleasant riverside walk into town, which otherwise we would not have found/experienced. The breakfast was excellent. Beautifully cooked Full English breakfast; both the poached eggs and scrambled eggs were perfect. Varied choice of cereals. Also yoghurt, fruit and a choice of preserves and marmalade and fruit juices. Good-sized bedroom and comfortable bed. Traditional decor, but perfectly acceptable. Free private parking on site was a great boon.

Couldn't get the WiFi to work and wall-mounted TV was rather small. But minor quibbles - we only stayed there one night and no doubt the WiFi issue would have been easily sorted out by the staff if we'd asked, but we were out most of the time.

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Linda

8.2

April 2023

Location was ok, near the train station, a 10 minutes walk to town. The room was quaint, clean and the bed was comfortable. Some people might not like the place which is a bit “old” but I don’t really mind that. The staff were friendly, the guy who checked us in helped to bring up our 2 heavy bags. He served at the breakfast tables too. He was friendly, helpful. The Asian lady was very smiley and very helpful. Cooked breakfast was good.

The price. We thought it was too high but perhaps that’s Oxford, almost like London 😩. We paid slightly more for London and got a great studio in South Kensington. People with mobility issues might need to consider as there is no lift.

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Kathryn

8.2

April 2023

The River Hotel is in an excellent location for anyone wishing to walk the Thames Path... and it's a short stroll into the centre. The added bonus is the free parking (one car per room). Parking generally in Oxford is expensive, but my friend and I were both able to park our cars for an additional fee of £10 - very reasonable. The twin room served its purpose and the en-suite was spotless. The breakfast was sublime (with the added bonus of a lovely view over the river). Perfect for an overnight stay.

The bed was a little too soft for my liking - but that could be down to personal taste.

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Nien

8.2

May 2023

The breakfast exceeded my expectations. It was fantastic!! Despite reading rave reviews about its breakfast (which raised my expectations), I was still pleasantly surprised how good it was. We even got free hot cross buns as Easter treat!

I was given a room without an en suite bathroom and I asked in advnance if they had any other room available with an en suite bathroom, and I was promptly upgraded, but unfortunately, I was not told that it was going to cost extra, so I was a bit surprised during payment time. Slight misunderstanding there.

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Olga

10

March 2023

I liked the River Hotel very much: - location: just few steps from the railway station - easy and clear instructions for self check-in (I arrived late because of strikes) - tasty and generous breakfast with a lovely view on Thames - friendly and caring personnel - clean room + bathroom - good wifi I’d stay here again with pleasure, if I am back to the town👍

- One thing I was not impressed with, however, was the window - I felt like it did not shut/was not sealed well. There was a drought and I heard some noise from the road in the morning on a working day.

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Isabelle

8.2

June 2023

Very well-located, a short walking distance from the station and from the heart of Oxford. Nothing fancy, just what you need for a few nights: a clean and comfortable room and en suite bathroom. I enjoyed the fact the hotel was initially a house, which gives it a timeless domestic vibe, as does the copious and distinctly British breakfast served in the dining-room by the owners.

I can't think of anything I disliked. I only wonder if it would have been as quiet had the road not been closed when we stayed.

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Anne-fleur

9.1

August 2022

Simple but good. The bedroom was good with two beds and a bathroom with bath which was nice. The breakfast is delicious and freshly cooked and I liked the fresh fruit offered in the morning. All the staff were friendly and welcoming and its position next to thw river means you have ample walking routes right on your doorstep. The centre of town is about 10 mins walking

You can hear evrrything and everyone in the rooms haha. So very thin walls and floors. But thats really the only bad thing I can think of. The hotel is a little dated, but evrything works and is functional

Points of Interest Around River Hotel

Attractions

Balliol College

0.6mi

Oxford Covered Market

0.7mi

Trinity College

0.7mi

Sheldonian Theatre

0.7mi

University of Oxford

0.8mi

Radcliffe Camera

0.8mi

Bodleian Library

0.8mi

Bridge of Sighs

0.8mi

All Souls College

0.9mi

Magdalen College

1.1mi

Blenheim Palace

7.2mi

Cogges

8.9mi

Burford

16.1mi

Highclere Castle

29.7mi

Broadway Tower

30.5mi

Restaurants

Cuisines

  • British

Amenities of River Hotel

Restaurant

Free wifi

Tennis court

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - River Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - River Hotel

At what times are check-in and check-out at River Hotel?

For a pleasant stay at River Hotel, guests can check in from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM and should check out by 11:00 AM.

Does River Hotel come with parking?

Yes, the River Hotel provides parking for its guests. The hotel offers private on-site parking, and there is no need to make a reservation in advance. However, please note that parking charges may apply.

How much does a stay at River Hotel cost?

Accommodations at River Hotel can start from $174. Be aware, rates are influenced by room type and selected dates. Ensure to specify your stay dates for up-to-date pricing.

Which room categories can I book at River Hotel?

The River Hotel offers a variety of room types including Standard Twin Rooms with ensuite bathrooms, Basic Single Rooms with private bathrooms, Standard Single Rooms with ensuite bathrooms, Standard Family Rooms with ensuite bathrooms, Basic Double Rooms with private bathrooms, and Standard Double Rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The room sizes range from 97 sqft to 161 sqft. The occupancy varies from 1 adult in the single rooms to 3 adults and 2 children in the family rooms. The bed sizes include twin beds and double beds.

How can guests spend their time at River Hotel?

Guests at River Hotel can enjoy a range of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features a tennis court, providing an opportunity for guests to engage in outdoor activities and stay active. Additionally, the bar on site offers a comfortable and relaxing space for guests to enjoy a drink and unwind.

In terms of dining options, the hotel does not specify any specific restaurants on site. However, guests can explore British cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, where they can indulge in delicious local dishes.

For those looking for indoor entertainment, the hotel also offers board games and puzzles, providing a fun and engaging experience for guests of all ages.

Overall, guests staying at River Hotel have the opportunity to relax and enjoy various leisure amenities, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable stay.

Does River Hotel feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the River Hotel has a restaurant on site. The restaurant offers British cuisine.

Which payment methods are supported by River Hotel?

The River Hotel supports payment methods such as cash, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.