River Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1191 reviews)
17 Botley Road , Oxford , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Rooms need improvement
Some construction noise

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Clean and comfortable, but some reports of paint issues.
Service
8.62
Staff were friendly and helpful across reviews.
Location
8.35
Great location, convenient for city access.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms need some TLC; generally comfortable.
Amenities
8.33
Honesty bar appreciated; basic amenities well-reviewed.
Value for Money
7.99
Good value considering the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Excellent breakfast offerings and quality.
Overall Experience
8.01
Enjoyable stay with minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:03

Property Description

Individually Designed Rooms
Each room at River Hotel is uniquely designed, offering a cozy stay with essential amenities such as a desk, WiFi, and a flat-screen TV. Select rooms even provide a picturesque view of the garden extending to the serene River Thames.

Scenic Dining Experience
Start your day with a delightful English breakfast at the hotel's restaurant while overlooking the tranquil River Thames. Whether you prefer a traditional English meal or have specific dietary requirements like vegetarian, the hotel ensures a satisfying dining experience for all guests.

Convenient Location
Situated near renowned landmarks like the University of Oxford and Ashmolean Museum, River Hotel offers easy access to explore the cultural gems of Oxford. With the Museum of the History of Science just a short distance away, guests can immerse themselves in the city's rich history.

Book your stay at River Hotel for a memorable experience in Oxford.

Important information:

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 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1191 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 8.62
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 7.99
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 8.01
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Emmanuel solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Le petit-déjeuner super
Le personnel serviable et aimable
L'emplacement proche de la ville, des la Tamise et avec un parking

Cons:

Il y avait des travaux dans la rue, mais ça n'a pas gêné et l'hôtel m'avais prévenu et donné l'itinéraire à suivre

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
J
Jelena solo_traveller rs
9
Pros:

The location is great, close to the train station and the city centre. The room was very clean and the staff very friendly.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
3
Good location and parking but not much else to recommend
Pros:

Free car parking and good location near Oxford city centre

Cons:

We stayed in th annex. It was shabby and it was difficult to open the window. The shower was awful. The bed was really soft and squidgy. The staff were odd - not totally unhelpful but the place had an old fashioned run down feel.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Wendy family_with_children gb
6
Close to town but over priced
Pros:

On arrival we were re-directed to the annexe, this was across the road to the hotel. Looked like previous student accommodation. On entering the accommodation it felt like student accommodation, however on entering our room it was clean and beautifully presented. They only left one bath towel for two of us and no bottled water was left. This was rectified the following day. The breakfast was nice with any cooked items cooked freshly. Best sausage I’ve ever tasted. Fresh fruit and cereal was also plentiful. The hotel was located a short walk into the town.

Cons:

The garden behind the annexe was unusable and extremely over grown. You could however sit out at the hotel across the road.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Vikki family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Fabio family_with_children it
5
Hotel buono per la posizione
Pros:

ll punto di forza di questo hotel è certamente la posizione, poiché si trova a 5 minuti a piedi dalla stazione e a 15 minuti a piedi dal centro di Oxford, e il parcheggio, poiché consente a chi ha l'auto di muoversi liberamente. La stanza e i letti erano abbastanza confortevoli per una famiglia di 3 persone.

Cons:

La pulizia purtroppo ha lasciato molto a desiderare: visto che è un hotel con la moquette dovrebbe avere un'attenzione decisamente maggiore per quest'aspetto e invece... La colazione inglese che propongono è buona, però manca completamente non solo la possibilità di avere un caffè o un cappuccino (il caffè che portano se lo chiedi è un brodino solubile davvero pessimo... cosa abbastanza grave per un hotel che costa comunque oltre 200€ a notte), ma anche tutta la parte dolce: non c'era nemmeno un biscotto o una torta locale.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Cristian solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Posizione comoda per visitare il centro. Staff gentile.

Cons:

Bagno con la tenda nella doccia.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Andrey family_with_children md
9
Pros:

Отель у реки, рядом станция и есть один хороший мясной ресторан рядом. Есть парковка

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Christiane solo_traveller de
5
Pros:

Die Lage war sehr gut um alles Zu Fuß zu erreichen.

Cons:

Das Zimmer war sehr einfach. Vom Fluss kam ein unangenehmer Geruch. Unsere Badezimmertür konnte man nicht schließen, die Tür blieb nicht zu. Sehr unangenehm.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
E
Elena family_with_children de
8
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
6
Hotel needs updating , staff brilliant
Pros:

Excellent

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

Need new mattresses.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
S
Simone solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

La gentilezza del ragazzo alla reception e la disponibilità nel darci consigli

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
T
Thomas couple gb
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
D
DOMINIQUE solo_traveller fr
7
Pros:

L'emplacement facilité d'accès aux différents lieux d'intérêts de la ville.
L'hôtel est simple avec parking. La salle du petit déjeuner très agréable. Bon petit breakfast.

Cons:

Bien que la chambre était propre, elle était petite. La salle de bain mériterait un changement de revêtement du sol.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Wanda solo_traveller pl
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Luis Hernán couple es
10
Nice location
Pros:

Location was great!

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
D
Deborah solo_traveller gb
9
Friendly
Pros:

Friendly staff, lovely cooked breakfast and close to centre. Staff very attentive with small touches and relaxed feeling.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Xiaojun solo_traveller cn
10
宾至如归。
Pros:

地理位置不错,交通便利,早餐丰富,服务人员热情耐心。房间虽小但干净整洁,舒适温馨。

Cons:

没什么

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Szellő solo_traveller hu
10
Pros:

Great service, also our stay included a delicious breakfast.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee