The Head of the River | Hotel in Oxford

| 8.8 (692 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Oxford City Centre Hotel | The Head of the River

Hotel in Oxford City Centre, Oxford

Riverwalk inn with a restaurant and a bar
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Head of the River offers 19 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Amenities

TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Heating
  • Bed sheets
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Desk
Breakfast
  • 1 bar
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 10.00-15.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • Free bottled water
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
Parking
  • No onsite parking available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 42
Entertainment
  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV
General
  • English
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: 10:00 pm late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment Policy
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately gbp 10.00 to 15.00 per person pet fee: gbp 10 per pet, per night service animals are exempt from fees the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Food and water bowls are available pets allowed for an extra charge of gbp 10 per pet, per night service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 this property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Reviews

Bhupinder
Dec 9, 2025 11:15:09 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: great hotel, friendly staff and ideal location
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Comfy Room
Room Size: 151 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Comfy Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 4.24, Bathroom emergency pull cord, Square feet - 151, Sofa bed, Pets not allowed, Square meters - 14, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds
Indulgence Room
Room Size: 172 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Indulgence Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 172, No cribs (infant beds), DVD player, Wardrobe or closet, Square meters - 16, Pets not allowed, Ping - 4.83, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Cosy Room
Room Size: 129 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Cosy Room

General

Square feet - 129, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 4, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Square meters - 12, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds
Family Room
Room Size: m2
2 King Bed and Twin Sofa Bed
Family Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
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