The Head of the River
4.0 star property
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
$162
$162
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Explore the area

Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford, England, OX1 4LB
- University of OxfordPlace, University of Oxford3 min walk
- Christ Church CollegePlace, Christ Church College4 min walk
- Oxford CastlePlace, Oxford Castle9 min walk
- Oxford (OXF)Airport, Oxford (OXF)16 min drive
Room options
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Comfy Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
13 reviews
(13 reviews)
- 151 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Indulgence Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
- 172 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Cosy Room
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
- 129 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Family Room
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About this property
The Head of the River
4-star inn in Oxford City Centre
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.
The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Oxford inn also offers a terrace and a garden.
The Head of the River is a smoke-free property.
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.
Awards and 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.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- No onsite parking available
Food and drink
- Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 to 15 per person
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Restaurants on site
- The Head of the River
Conveniences
- Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
- Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
- Garden
- On a river
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Front entrance ramp
- Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
- Lever door handles
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Visual fire alarm
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
- 3 floors
- Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Free bottled water
More
- Desk
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
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
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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.
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Head River Inn
Head River Inn Oxford
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Head Of The River Hotel Oxford
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