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Free airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
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The Head of the River
1 Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LB, United Kingdom
+44 186 572 1600
Cheapest
rate per night
8.6
Excellent
based on 1,628 reviews
Compare vs KAYAK
| Provider | Nightly total |
|---|---|
| KAYAK | $177 |
| Opodo | $202 |
| Booking.com | $202 |
Rooms available at The Head of the River
Double rooms
$177+
Bed type
Provider
Total stay + taxes & fees
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$177
Unknown
$202
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$202
Unknown
$274
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$299
Reviews of The Head of the River
Pros
| "Great staff and really good breakfasts." | (in 309 reviews) |
|---|---|
| "Great location and very friendly staff!" | (in 214 reviews) |
| "Great breakfast and lovely staff." | (in 275 reviews) |
Cons
| "Car park was very small" | (in 4 reviews) |
|---|---|
| "Not able to open windows slightly for fresh air." | (in 4 reviews) |
| "This didn’t ruin the stay and we parked at the Redbridge Park and Ride" | (in 3 reviews) |
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| nice room | in 699 reviews |
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| friendly staff | in 693 reviews |
| breakfast was very good | in 567 reviews |
| location on the river | in 371 reviews |
| great food | in 192 reviews |
| river view | in 133 reviews |
| walk into town | in 102 reviews |
| excellent service | in 100 reviews |
| nicely decorated | in 93 reviews |
| coffee machine | in 49 reviews |
| car park | in 33 reviews |
| good choice | in 21 reviews |
| park and ride | in 21 reviews |
| close to city centre | in 18 reviews |
| open the windows | in 14 reviews |
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GoodSep 20198.0
The breakfast was really good and you could have as much as you wanted.
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About The Head of the River
Overview
Located close to Oxford Railway Station, Head of the River provides guests with an ideal base while in Oxford. It offers free Wi-Fi and a garden, and is an easy stroll from Christ Church and Oxford and Cherwell Valley College.
All the rooms at Head of the River provide a coffee maker, plus all the necessities for an enjoyable stay. They are also equipped with a shower and a telephone.
Head of the River Inn Oxford is within walking distance of Oxford Castle, Bodleian Library and University of Oxford Botanic Garden, and has a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options on its doorstep. George Street is a short walk away.
Features
8.6 Excellent
based on 1,628 reviews
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.0
Facilities
9.3
Location
Check in |
15:00 |
Check out |
11:00 |
Cancellation/pre-payment
Policies vary by room type and provider.
Amenities at The Head of the River
Free Wi-Fi
Electric kettle
Entire unit located on ground floor
Wi-Fi available in all areas
Internet
River view
Terrace/Patio
Roll-in shower
Family rooms
Towels
Fan
Cribs available
Fire extinguisher
Flat-screen TV
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Smoke alarms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Shower
Shower cap
Contactless check-in/check-out
Physical distancing in dining areas
Physical distancing rules
Slippers
First-aid kit
Process in place to check health of guests
Socket near the bed
Sofa
CCTV in common areas
Kids meals
CCTV outside property
No smoking
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Hand sanitiser in guest accommodation and key areas
Body soap
Bottle of water
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Tea/coffee maker
Telephone
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Carpeted
Toilet
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Toilet paper
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Toilet with grab rails
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitised
Cleaning products
Dustbins
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Coffee machine
Guests can opt out of accommodation cleaning
TV
Conditioner
Upper floors accessible by stairs
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Desk
Private bathroom
Walk-in shower
Garden
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Reviews about The Head of the River
“Leave car in park and ride.”
“Lovely comfortable room !”
“Great staff and really good breakfasts.”
“Great breakfast and lovely staff.”
“Good choice and quality of breakfast.”
“Easy walk to town centre.”
“Leave car in park and ride.”
“Great service - lovely staff.”
“15-20 minutes walking to central Oxford.”
“Staff extremely helpful and food delicious.”
“"Good breakfast, friendly staff and river view room!"”
“"Stylish rooms, very comfy bed!"”
“Great location and very friendly staff!”
“Coffee machine was really good!”
Location
Most popular landmarks
- Christ Church College0.4 km
- Christ Church Cathedral0.4 km
- Modern Art Oxford0.5 km
- Museum of Oxford0.6 km
- Carfax Tower0.7 km
- Covered Market0.8 km
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