River Hotel

Edwardian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Where to?

Dates

November 2025

5

December 2025

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.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Tomorrow

Nov 6 - Nov 7

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Heating

TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

4 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Heating

TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

3 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Good

Highlights

Heating

TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

4 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

4 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Private Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Heating

TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

3 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Heating

TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

4 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Heating

TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Detached private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

3 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

Highlights

Heating

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

4 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

Highlights

Heating

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Desk

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

17 Botley Rd, Oxford, England, OX2 0AA

What's nearby

Said Business School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Oxford Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
New Theatre Oxford - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Christ Church College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Bodleian Library - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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 1 meeting room
A banquet hall, smoke-free property and concierge services
Luggage storage and a front desk safe
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at River Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.

More amenities include:

Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
Highchairs, heating and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Parking available
Bar

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Onsite parking available only on request
Uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Uncovered extended parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
Limited on-site 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 lift

More

2 buildings
3 floors
Banquet hall
Edwardian architecture
Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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.

Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for English breakfast: from 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 cots/infant beds and on-site parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 any lifts

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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 does it cost to stay at River Hotel?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Hotel on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$386.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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.