River Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Oxford
About the Hotel
Rooms Overview
The River Hotel offers 20 individually decorated rooms in two buildings: the main hotel and an annexe across the road. Rooms vary in size, with most featuring en-suite bathrooms (bath, shower, and toilet). Two rooms have private bathrooms across the corridor. All rooms include a hairdryer, hot beverage tray, USB sockets, and Freeview TV. Some rooms overlook the River Thames.
Dining Options
Breakfast is served in the River Restaurant, with views of the garden and Thames. The menu includes cereals, yogurts, fruit, and a cooked English breakfast made to order. The hotel does not serve lunch or dinner, but multiple restaurants are within walking distance.
Leisure & Surroundings
The hotel sits on the banks of the River Thames, with a garden leading to the water. It is a starting point for the Thames Path Trail. Osney Island, opposite the hotel, provides access for canoe launching. The Holywell Music Room, Europe's oldest concert hall, is nearby.
Location & Transport
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Oxford city center, near the Said Business School and King's Conference Centre. Oxford Station is 5 minutes away, with direct trains to London (1 hour to Paddington or Marylebone). Free on-site parking is available, and Hertz and Europcar are a 5-minute walk away.
Services & Amenities
Reception staff provide local tips and taxi bookings. The hotel offers luggage storage, wake-up calls, and bicycle storage. A meeting room is available for small events. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Roadworks nearby may affect access, but staff provide advance notice.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Tennis court
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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