Although this hotel is a little "tired" the essentials were all well catered. We were a mature all female group - it was an ideal base from which to explore Oxford. The staff we met were all friendly and helpful. An excellent shower and breakfast on both mornings although we found the service at breakfast a little rushed. It was... More

The River Hotel is a lovely and friendly place, very English. Its location is great, a short walk away from the center of town. It has a lovely, old English feel. Our room was not big, but big enough. But what was very nice was that the Hotel has several public spaces where you can sit, relax, read, whatever you'd... More

On a spontaneous last minute trip to Oxford without booking any accommodation, it was a relief to find a family room vacancy at the River Hotel. The beds were incredibly comfortable, even asked for the name of the bed manufacturer! The staff were great, a real service with a smile. The breakfast was perfect with a lovely view of the... More

Within a stone's throw of the railway station (and a relatively short walk to the bus station), this place is extremely convenient. Better still, the secondary double glazing means next to zero internal noise from the relatively main road outside. I needed a very practical booking, and I got that with interest. Needing to check-in at midday, literally drop bag,... More

We stayed overnight in the River Hotel as part of last minute weekend away. The Hotel is very close to the station and is extremely convenient for those arriving by rail. It is a proper old fashioned B&B with comfy beds and spotlessly clean rooms. The rooms themselves were also very cozy and warm wi well equipped bathrooms, comfy beds... More

After traveling overnight and staying up the next day, the comfortable beds were a wonderful welcome. The staff was friendly, the breakfast was great and had a wonderful view of the river. The location wasn't the best for us, but Oxford is a very walkable city so it didn't really matter to us.

Very nice hotel near the center of Oxford. We had a very nice stay here for 2 days in june 2011 and visited Oxford from the Hotel. It is only a few minutes walking from the center of the town. We will visit it again!

This hotel is very cosy, you can feel like at your grandmother's house. The River hotel is oldfashioned, but because of that you can feel real british atmosphere. We slept very well. Beds are very soft. The hotel is clean and staff are helpful. Very nice to look at the river during breakfast.

Biggest asset is the free parking and a nice full English breakfast. Location was good. Lovely river walk at the side of the hotel along the Thames. This hotel is in dire need of a renovation as the rooms are stuck in the '60's or maybe the '50? Terrible wall paper, old bathroom and old carpets make the family bedroom... More