River Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1039 reviews)
17 Botley Road , Oxford , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1039 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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Hermine • couple • at
8
Toplage für eine Stadtbesichtigung
Pros:

In 5 Minuten zum Bahnhof und in 15 Minuten zu Fuß in die Stadt.
Der Frühstücksraum ist mit viel Liebe hergerichtet,man hat einen Blick auf die Themse und den Garten.
Der zuvorkommende freundliche Besitzer bereitet das englische Frühstück frisch zu.
Außerdem gibt es noch einen netten und kommunikativen Mitarbeiter.

Cons:

Die in die Jahre gekommenen Zimmer und Badezimmereinrichtung.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Jmnie • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Boggna • family_with_children • pl
9
Pros:

Very nice breakfast in a beautiful lounge. Very nice owner, convenient rules, flexible.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • couple • gb
7
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • extended_group • gb
7
Very comfortable and friendly
Pros:

Location
Free parking
V good breakfast

Cons:

Coffee

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Calum • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Marie • family_with_children • fr
10
Excellent
Pros:

Chambre triple de décoration simple mais très confortable et calme, même sur la rue, Bouilloire et sèche-cheveux. Personnel extrêmement gentil et serviable, assez exceptionnel merci.
Excellent breakfast très varié avec vue sur la rivière.
Excellent emplacement car à 5 mn à pied de la gare et 10 mn du centre-ville.
Facilités pour le check-in et out et pour garder les bagages.
Je recommande.
Ne pas manquer le très beau musée Ashmolean,, Christ Church College, Divinity School.
Bien aussi Magdalen college et les evensong avec Choeur à 18h dans la chapelle gratuit et sur Broad Street la librairie Blackwell’s bookshop voir le sous-sol incroyablement grand et cosy et pas loin pub Turf tavern avec un cidre excellent.
En face de l'hôtel près de la rivière bon pub aussi.

Cons:

On entendait un peu le générateur des travaux la nuit mais très peu car les travaux étaient plus loin vers la gare et ça n’empêche pas de dormir et pas de travaux la nuit. Ils auront fini cet été 2026.
Il faudrait une barre pour accéder à la baignoire et en sortir mais sinon ok, grande salle de bain.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Marian • couple • gb
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Reza • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Very friendly, always helpful. Nice atmosphere, familiar feeling. Service was excellent.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • gb
10
Great accomodation conveniently situated for a 2 day trip to Oxford
Pros:

Great location allowing easy walk to the centre. Great view from the breakfast room over the river. Comfortable room with tea and coffee making facilities. Excellent breakfast with great variety. I was allowed to use the car charging point for a reasonable fee which was very helpful and convenient. I would happily stay there again

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Manukelly *_* • couple • it
10
Un affare ad oxford
Pros:

Bellissima struttura antica che affaccia sul fiume
Ottima colazione con varie scelte dolci e salate in jna sala molto bella
Parcheggio disponibile
Letto comodo
La posizione è ottima x visitare oxford a piedi
Ottimo wifi stanze hanno tutto il necessario
Staff cordiale
Consigliato ci tornerei la prossima volta!!!!

Cons:

Niente

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Everthing

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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MANDY • couple • gb
8
Lovely little hotel, however a little dated. Staff were lovely
Pros:

Location was good and parking was available

Cons:

Slightly tired looking

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Berris • couple • gb
8
Relaxed, peaceful stay close to centre of Oxford.
Pros:

The breakfast was great. The location very convenient for walking into the city centre.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
10
Exceeded expectation. Staff welcoming and obliging.
Pros:

The breakfast was exceptional with good buffet selection and generous selection of well cooked and well presented fresh foods. The room were breakfast was served was bright attractively laid out and the fresh table flowers were delightful.
The hotel has a delightful well kept garden to sit in.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Hubert • solo_traveller • gh
8
Awesome
Pros:

Breakfast was good and healthy. Location was strategic to the train station

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Lebibe • extended_group • tr
9
Pros:

Küçük ama temiz, tertipli bir otel. Görevliler çok saygılı, ilgili, güler yüzlü. Kahvaltı, servis şahane. Şehir merkezine 10 dakika yürüme, tren istasyonuna 5 dk. Yürüme mesafesinde. Lüks otel konseptinde hiç değil ama ev ortamında hissettiren bir otel.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Saku • extended_group • gb
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Nils • couple • ch
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Elena • family_with_children • it
9
Very good stay.
Pros:

Staff was really kind and helpful, position is fantastic, it allows to walk in the centre and avoid the congestion charge. Very good breakfast served. The rooms were clean. Plenty of extra blankets and pillows. Kettle available for tea and coffee. Hairdryer available. Plenty of sockets to charge devices. Wifi available.

Cons:

Unfortunately the roadworks caused noise throughout the night. It is not at all the fault of the hotel, but understandably, people with difficulties in falling asleep may suffer from this.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee