Description
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.. The front desk is staffed during limited hours..
With a stay at The Head of the River, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from Thames River and 3 minutes by foot from University of Oxford. This eco-certified inn is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Bicester Village.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Thames River - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Thames Path - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Christ Church Meadows - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi University of Oxford - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Christ Church College - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Pembroke College - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Tom Tower - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Christ Church Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Oxford Town Hall - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi Modern Art Oxford - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Carfax Tower - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Covered Market - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Jesus College - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi Merton College - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi Oxford Ice Rink - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi The nearest airports are: Oxford (OXF) - 14.1 km / 8.8 mi Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 74.2 km / 46.1 mi The preferred airport for The Head of the River is Heathrow Airport (LHR). . In Oxford (Oxford City Centre).
At The Head of the River, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee..
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- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
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- Maid
- Reception
- Reception
- Parking
- Nearby free parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Café
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Public bathroom
- Terrace
- Bars
- Bar
- Indoor bar
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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Based on 1392 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Oxford
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saraheT6581UU
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
07/04/2026
“Great for lunch on a sunny day….”
Had a lovely lunch, sat outside overlooking the river. Chicken Caesar salad, greek salad and 2 portions of skin on fries. A pint of Peroni and a pint of Cornish cider. Table 103 has a perfect view and was private. Not cheap at £59.00 but the place was buzzing and the sun and view made our day. Al… more
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dorianp928
Dobbs Ferry, New York
08/03/2026
“Family stay at this Charming Hotel- perfectly located in Oxford”
We had a lovely time at Head of the River, a quaint and charming hotel. It's located ideally for walking into the city center, and is located on the Thames, with loads of walking/running trails in the backyard. We booked the Family Room for ourselves and our adult daughter- the first one we were in… more
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C7521JNcherylf
Grand Island, New York
09/01/2026
“Great one night stay in Oxford”
We stayed one night at the Head of the River. Our room was spacious, clean and just perfect. We ate both dinner and breakfast there. The breakfast was included in our stay and it was amazing. Dinner was delicious as well. Location was great for walking in Oxford. We took the bus from the … more
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juleswheeler2025
09/11/2025
“Great pub with a great vibe”
Loved this pub in the summer so we revisited this autumn. Can’t recommend highly enough. Great service, great food, lovely vibe with a mix of all generations & equal amounts of tourists, locals & students. Huge selection of gins and wines. Suggest booking as it’s very popular. The staff are all ver… more
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deborah_mrk
Northampton, United Kingdom
30/10/2025
“Perfect Place for an Anniversary Celebration.”
We enjoyed two nights at The Head of the River, to celebrate our anniversary. The staff could not have been more attentive. We received a card, lots of good wishes and perfect service. Special thanks go to Katie and Naomi, for their friendly service and warm welcome . Anna was amazing, from s… more
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