Title: The Head of the River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Head of the River Riverwalk inn with restaurant and bar/lounge ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/72db99b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Comfy Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/3432092f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/1b3fa3e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/6a105d0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfy Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395170/b46a9628.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. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - - Bar - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi £149 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 16 - Nov 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 17 - Nov 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=4395170&PinnedHotelID=4395170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![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 13 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Sofa bed - double Hairdryer Private bathroom Espresso maker Electric kettle - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![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 Hairdryer Private bathroom Espresso maker Electric kettle Free bottled water Coffee/tea maker - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![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 6 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Espresso maker Electric kettle Free bottled water - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![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 Hairdryer Private bathroom Espresso maker Electric kettle Free bottled water Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520300/520298/423f6cb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### voco Oxford Spires by IHG South Oxford - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOxford-Hotels-The-Head-Of-The-River.h4395170.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOxford-Hotels-The-Head-Of-The-River.h4395170.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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 - University of Oxford - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Christ Church College - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Oxford Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - New Theatre Oxford - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Bodleian Library - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Oxford Station - 17 min walk - Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 63 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Curzon Oxford - ‬8 min walk - ‪JOE & THE JUICE - ‬8 min walk - ‪Maya’s - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Place To Eat - ‬8 min walk - ‪George & Danver - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### The Head of the River Upscale inn near Thames River Close to University of 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: - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21785/753de1f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton Oxford City Centre - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 708 reviews £187 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=21785&PinnedHotelID=21785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7733900/7733850/84dc4c15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Malmaison Oxford Oxford City Centre - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site 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 (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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets are 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. ### Payment types at the property ## 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 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? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Head of the River? > As of 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Head of the River on 17 Nov 2025 start from £149.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-The-Head-Of-The-River.h4395170.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Head of the River? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at The Head of the River? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at The Head of the River? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is The Head of the River located? > Located in Oxford City Centre, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Thames River and University of Oxford. Thames Path and Christ Church Meadows are just steps away. Oxford Station is 17 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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