Title: The Head of the River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=4395170&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Head of the River Travelers can savor authentic British cuisine and drinks while enjoying the scenic riverside setting in this historic Oxford city location ## Photo gallery for The Head of the River ![Exterior - The Head of the River (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/a77b8791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Comfy Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Head of the River (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/5cd9c3a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Head of the River (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/72db99b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfy Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Head of the River (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/3432092f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Head of the River (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/6a105d0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Head of the River offers a peaceful retreat in Oxford City Centre. Enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, relax in the garden, or unwind at the bar. Free WiFi in each room. Staff can guide visitors to Christ Church College and University of Oxford. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Bar £129 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Comfy Room ![Comfy Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/5cd9c3a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfy Room 9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Espresso maker Free bottled water Coffee/tea maker - 151 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Indulgence Room ![Indulgence Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/2e26eda2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Indulgence Room 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Espresso maker Free bottled water Coffee/tea maker - 172 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Cosy Room ![Cosy Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/9754621f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Cosy Room 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Espresso maker Free bottled water Coffee/tea maker - 129 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/ddb3c210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Espresso maker Free bottled water Coffee/tea maker - 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[Visit our Oxford travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford.dx9272) [View more Inns in Oxford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Inns.d9272-aaInns.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.74663%2C-1.25636&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uFZf6mzjH07if5WZUuwrlUiCUs4=) Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford, England, OX1 4LB ### What's nearby - ![Oxford, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186736/08f38e11-1536-4576-b5d4-c97b82767dfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Oxford 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Tom tower at Oxford university](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092231/f8f50bc0-2dd5-4b88-903e-b968ffedd41b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Christ Church College 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Oxford Castle Unlocked featuring château or palace, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193211/7c1d1ae8-f5d9-4496-8b99-593953aae168.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oxford Castle 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Bridge of sign with the Sheldonian theatre background - Oxford, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193230/f4e1dbba-c28d-445f-9298-93376d7852a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) New Theatre Oxford 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Bodleian Library which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092267/6d713bf5-3e53-4c0a-af99-ad166c48ab81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bodleian Library 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Oxford Station 17 min walk - Heathrow Airport (LHR) 63 min drive ### Restaurants - The Place To Eat 8 min walk - JOE & THE JUICE 8 min walk - Curzon Oxford 8 min walk - Pret A Manger 8 min walk - Maya’s 8 min walk ## About this property ### The Head of the River Upscale inn near University of Oxford Close to New Theatre Oxford, The Head of the River provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Head of the River, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this inn include: - Smoke-free property - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location Room features All guest rooms at The Head of the River include amenities, such as free WiFi, espresso makers and free bottled water. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Electric kettles, heating and housekeeping ### Awards and affiliations Eco-certified property This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7733900/7733850/22d1817d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Malmaison Oxford Oxford City Centre - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews £140 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=7733850&PinnedHotelID=7733850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15000/14983/475bea10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Oxford Hotel Oxford City Centre - 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - 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 (89 centimetre 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 bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high) - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 3 floors - Smoke-free property ## 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 ### 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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Pets cannot be left unattended Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay - 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Head of the River pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Head of the River? ### How much is parking at The Head of the River? ### What time is check-in at The Head of the River? ### What time is check-out at The Head of the River? ### Where is The Head of the River located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Head of the River Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 361 8 - Good 240 6 - Okay 56 4 - Poor 35 2 - Terrible 7 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan 16 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice room, great location and at a competitive price. Staff were very friendly and the breakfast was good. ##### Jonathan Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candace 3 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved my stay here. Amazing location with riverfront views. Easily walkable to main attractions in Oxford. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Candace Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen B. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great room, lovely breakfast, fantastic location next to the river. ##### Kristen B. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GILLIAN 14 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities First and foremost, the hotel has lovely staff. Very helpful and very pleasant. Our room ovetlooked the river and wasvery comfortable with robes, nice Bramley toiletries, a good bed, a nespresso coffee machine and stocked fridge. ##### GILLIAN Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing rooms, great location, exceptional service. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 28 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good location ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David 12 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely hotel, great location, beautiful terrace by the river. The room was super cosy and comfortable. Breakfast was more than adequate with a buffet style continental and hot dishes made to order. The only area for improvement would be the food at dinner. The menu was a little dull and the food 3/5\. ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MaryJane 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities This is the best boutique hotel in which i have ever stayed. The breakfast was excellent and the rooms well appointed. Lovely to be adjacent to the Thames. Unbeatable! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e99acabd-fd2c-452b-8f4d-a57785ac5f11-1753598741330.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### MaryJane Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juan 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Historic building, very well located. The room was cozy and with a beautifull view to the river ##### Juan Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Bed and breakfast feel! Beautiful property. ##### Christine Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucy 1 Nov 2024 Great accommodation with lovey staff and great pub ! ##### Lucy Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Katy 3 Jun 2025 #### Great stay Lovely riverside pub with well decorated rooms. Bed was comfy and nice pillows. Good selection of complimentary tea and coffee and nice to have biscuits! A bit noisy if you have a bar side room but other than that a great stay. ##### Katy Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernadette 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities would recommend & would stay again when in the area. room was clean and comfortable, food was good and affordable, staff was excellent ##### Bernadette Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LYNN 7 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Had a great stay at Head of the River this weekend. Hotel and staff were great. ##### LYNN Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### vasvi 14 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, quaint atmosphere! ##### vasvi Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful old inn on the river, great food and nice staff ##### Stephanie Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I cannot wait to return! Our experience at The Head of the River was just perfect. The property was unique, ideally located, and oozing with great energy. The pub/restaurant was excellent and the staff was the absolute best. The rooms were lovely and comfortable. Cannot recommend highly enough! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fa3ba9e1-c86a-4a3c-a0a0-916b87faae93-1747301730690.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/263ea097-5c54-4eef-9242-1af2e72d09a8-1747301730122.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna 27 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our rooms, very clean, excellent facilities. Little extras with quality teas, coffees etc. Good service, comfortable beds and pillows. Will definitely stay again ##### Anna Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A wonderful last minute stay! The staff were friendly and welcoming, the pub setting by the river is great and our room was perfectly appointed with comfy bed and pillows and premium teas & coffees. Breakfast was included and the offering was just what we like. We’ll definitely be back, a faultless stay. ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecka 6 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location and cozy We loved our stay! It was close to the major sights as well as the bus station and right by the river. Such cozy hotel and comfortable beds. We had a family room which was a good size and we enjoyed the complementary tea and coffee in the room. Nice pub and outdoor space. ##### Rebecka Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Convenient location and walkable to town. Staff was friendly and helpful. ##### Larry Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele Van 8 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Enjoyed our stay in this unique hotel on the river Thames. Staff was very friendly and room cozy. ##### Michele Van Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samrah 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful, laid back, clean, on-the-water pub with very charming rooms & great breakfast that was included in the room rate. Great dining menu, outdoor terrace always busy. Overall a very friendly & accommodating staff. Walkable to City Centre, Christ Church, Ashmolean, Botanical Gardens, groceries, train station, you name it! Loved it! Special thanks to Emms & the gentleman managing the guests on the outdoor terrace. ![Room with a view](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b8e6861c-e15b-47c4-9330-f7f507ea9487-1750081493517.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Charming exterior](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b2b81336-c2ca-4f25-924d-02c313bd20e8-1750081493733.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Charming interior](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7336f31d-ceab-4083-a7f3-4bec1982ebda-1750081493265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Breakfast](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ca8d792e-864c-4daf-807a-41420425634e-1750081493978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Samrah Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie 24 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a great stay at The Head of the River. Our room was really comfy - and our dog Bert was made really welcome too. Breakfast was exceptional. ##### Melanie Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen 2 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent Great service .. very lovely room ##### Helen Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Tree Hotel at Iffley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-The-Tree-Hotel-At-Iffley.h11899956.Hotel-Information) > > [The Grand Brighton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Hotels-The-Grand-Brighton.h6969.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Birmingham.h789053.Hotel-Information) > > [All Seasons Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-All-Seasons-Guest-House.h3918446.Hotel-Information) > > [OYO Lina Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Lina-Guest-House.h3536161.Hotel-Information) > > [Athena Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Athena-Guest-House.h12591862.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-London-Tower-Bridge.h4190769.Hotel-Information) > > [Beechwood House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Beechwood-House.h39146125.Hotel-Information) > > [easyhotel Oxford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Easyhotel-Oxford.h65706183.Hotel-Information) > > [University of Oxford, Anne McLaren Kellog House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-University-Of-Oxford.h30551500.Hotel-Information) > > [University of Oxford, St Hugh's College - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-University-Of-Oxford.h30551400.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal Hotel London City - Tower of London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-London-City-Tower-Hill.h530052.Hotel-Information) > > [No.192 Oxford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-No192-Oxford.h89531572.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-London-St-Pauls.h1457972.Hotel-Information) > > [The Richmond Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-The-Richmond-Hotel.h24317313.Hotel-Information) > > [Corinthia London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Corinthia-London.h3849185.Hotel-Information) > > [The Dilly](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Dilly.h21538.Hotel-Information) > > [Kings guest house](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Kings-Guest-House.h33444161.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La The Shard, London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Shard.h8035714.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mad Hatter Oxford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-43-Iffley-Rd.h96305040.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Oxford.h12654.Hotel-Information) > > [Atlas Oxford House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Atlas-Oxford-House.h44966222.Hotel-Information) > > [Aerotel London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2-3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Aerotel-London-Heathrow-T2-T3.h21528024.Hotel-Information) > > [Zedwell Piccadilly Circus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Zedwell-Piccadilly-Trocadero.h42297074.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswold Lodge Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Cotswold-Lodge-Hotel.h1209522.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cumberland, London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Cumberland.h21659.Hotel-Information) > > [University of Oxford, William R Miller Building - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-University-Of-Oxford.h30551411.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Brighton-Waterfront.h21983.Hotel-Information) > > [OYO Lonsdale Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Lonsdale-Guest-House.h22350002.Hotel-Information) ---