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Head of the River
4 stars

Head of the River

1 Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LB, United Kingdom
Oxford, United Kingdom
See location+44 186 572 1600
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476 ﷼
Cheapest

rate per night

8.6
Very good
based on 2517 reviews
2,517 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
476 ﷼
Superior room
767 ﷼
King room
858 ﷼

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Located a short walk from 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 the Oxford Castle, the Bodleian Library and the University of Oxford Botanic Garden. There are a range of dining, shopping and nightlife options a stone's throw away.

Rating
8.6
Very good
Based on 2,517 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Head of the River

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Amenities at Head of the River

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Air-conditioned
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Restaurant

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Roll-in shower
  • No smoking
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • River view
  • Family rooms
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Services and conveniences

  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

Reviews of Head of the River

8.6
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2517 verified ratings
Wonderful
1236
Very good
550
Good
391
Okay
134
Fair
121
Mediocre
30
Poor
55

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8.0
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Anonymous, Sep 2019
Pros (+) The breakfast was really good and you could have as much as you wanted.

Location

1 Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LB

What's nearby

  • Christ Church College356 m
  • Merton College0.6 km
  • University Church of St Mary the Virgin0.7 km
  • Oxford Castle0.7 km
  • Jesus College0.8 km
  • University of Oxford Botanic Garden0.8 km
  • All Souls College0.8 km
  • Oxford City Centre0.8 km
  • Exeter College0.8 km
  • Bodleian Library0.8 km
  • New Theatre Oxford0.8 km
  • Ashmolean Museum1 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

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FAQs when booking at Head of the River

  • Where is Head of the River located?

    Head of the River is located at 1 Folly Bridge, 0.6 km from the center of Oxford. Christ Church College is the closest landmark to Head of the River.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Head of the River?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Head of the River.

  • Does Head of the River offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Head of the River offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Head of the River from the airport?

    Head of the River is 10.2 km from Oxford Kidlington. Head of the River is 22.5 km from Brize Norton.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Head of the River hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Head of the River in Oxford and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Head of the River and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Head of the River.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.1

Distance to city center

0.6 km

Nearest Airport

Oxford Kidlington

Distance to airport

10.9 km