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The Head of the River

4.0 out of 5.0
Folly Bridge, Oxford, England
Folly Bridge, Oxford, England

Cosy Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$190* Per night/room Jul 14 - Jul 15

Indulgence Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Comfy Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Amenities

Property Features

The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This eco-certified inn also offers a terrace and a garden.

The Head of the River is a smoke-free property.

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Terrace
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 42
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 107
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 35
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 89
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Total number of rooms - 19
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Food and water bowls

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Espresso maker
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles
  • Number of days between towel changes: 2
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 3

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food & Drink

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

The Head of the River - This pub specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Payment types

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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.

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

You need to know

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

We should mention

Contactless check-out is available.

Hotel Names

  • Head River
  • Head River Inn
  • Head River Inn Oxford
  • Head River Oxford
  • Head Of The River Hotel Oxford
  • The Head of the River Inn
  • The Head of the River Oxford
  • The Head of the River Inn Oxford

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Green Tourism Program

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