River Hotel

Name: River Hotel
Address: 17 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA, GB

8.2Very good1,191 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

17 Botley Road · Oxford

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
EV charging
Bar
Daily housekeeping
Family rooms
Garden

About this place

Individually Designed Rooms Each room at River Hotel is uniquely designed, offering a cozy stay with essential amenities such as a desk, WiFi, and a flat-screen TV. Select rooms even provide a picturesque view of the garden extending to the serene River Thames. Scenic Dining Experience Start your day with a delightful English breakfast at the hotel's restaurant while overlooking the tranquil River Thames. Whether you prefer a traditional English meal or have specific dietary requirements like vegetarian, the hotel ensures a satisfying dining experience for all guests. Convenient Location Situated near renowned landmarks like the University of Oxford and Ashmolean Museum, River Hotel offers easy access to explore the cultural gems of Oxford. With the Museum of the History of Science just a short distance away, guests can immerse themselves in the city's rich history. Book your stay at River Hotel for a memorable experience in Oxford.

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10 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Standard Single Room With Ensuite Bathroom 9 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Annex Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom 12 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Standard Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom 12 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Standard Twin Room with Ensuite Bathroom 12 m²2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Standard Family Room with Ensuite Bathroom 15 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Annex Family Room with Ensuite Bathroom 18 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Single Room with Private Bathroom (Non En-suite) 9 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Double Room with Private Bathroom (Non En-suite) 12 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite, Annex Building Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Parking
EV charging

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar

Services

Concierge
Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Family

Family rooms

Outdoor

Garden

General

Non-smoking rooms

Activities

Tennis court

Location

Address
17 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA, United Kingdom
1 km from the center of Oxford

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

8.21,191 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness7.8

Service8.6

Location8.4

Room quality7.6

Amenities8.3

Value for money8.0

Food and drink8.8

Anthony
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
9.0
“Enjoyable stay”
+Room and staff were lovely. Smashing breakfast no complaints. Enjoyed our stay
−Nothing
Patrick Woodhouse
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
9.0
“Relaxing. Friendly and helpful staff.”
+The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Delightful. They couldn't have been more helpful in giving advice about routes, how to get to places etc. Lovely breakfasts. Nice that they had a lounge for visitors to sit, with an honesty bar. The property is in an excellent position near to the station and on bus routes into the city.
−Room was a bit small but good to be able to sit in the lounge as above.
richard
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
9.0
“Good value for Oxford - very clean room with good breakfast..”
+Nice; old fashioned hotel close to the station. Clean, comfy beds - slightly mismatched furniture but could not fault how clean it was and the lovely staff. I am not a tourist but noticed how staff were giving tips to tourists and helping people understand what was involved with a English Breakfast (served fresh from a menu so not buffet) Room at front - a little road noise but nothing much. Oxford is expensive and especially last minute but I was more the pleasantly surprised. Would have been 10 but the iron and board is bolted to the wall outside the room which was a little retro! (take a photo of the back door code - the front door was locked earlier than I expected and may catch you out if you think the rear 'night door' is only for post pub closing time!)
−Nothing really - but ironing in the corridor is not really for me!
Junyoung
South Korea · Solo · October 2026
10.0
“great location and breakfast”
Phil
Canada · Couple · October 2026
6.0
“The River Hotel provided an excellent location and an excellent breakfast.”
+The breakfast was good. The staff were friendly. The location was good for getting to the sightseeing bus and exploring Oxford. We were glad to be on the main floor since there is no lift.
−Well, the beds could have been more comfortable. We chose two single beds as we did not think sharing a bed would be comfortable.
Evgenia
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
8.0
“Overall good place to stay, close to the train station and center”
+Cosy and clean, got all necessary things. Breakfast was good but had to pay extra £12 as it was not part of our deal, which was fine. Parking was included which was handy.
−Our room was in the separate building from the hotel, just across the road from it. Bed was quite small double, and room on the smaller size too.
Tattersall-Craft
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
10.0
“Very enjoyable. Nice, comfortable room with ample drawer space. Especially happy with location.”
+Excellent breakfast and offered more toast etc if required.
−We were very pleased with everything, so no complaints.
Sally
Australia · Solo · October 2026
8.0
“Quaint English hotel with good amenities, great value”
+It’s very cozy and quaint. A lovely old building right next to the river. The breakfast room was very homey and it was lovely. I liked that there was a good carpark for my car. I thought it might be noisy, but the windows are double glazed, so it was actually quite quiet.
−It was a bit of a walk from the middle of Oxford where all of the landmarks are. There’s no lift, so I had to haul my suitcase up several flights of stairs on my own. The stairs also creak a bit when people go up and down.
Lorena
United States · Solo · October 2026
7.0
“A comfortable stay in an excellent location, with friendly staff and a delicious breakfast.”
+The location was excellent, and the room was comfortable. The staff were friendly and responsive, and the breakfast was delicious and plentiful.
−There was some noise from construction outside. Other than that, everything was good.
Sandra
Australia · Solo · October 2026
1.0
“Really bad”
+Nothing at all. The property they have included to their main hotel is across the road and really substandard
−Everything. It shouldn’t be classified as a hotel. Rubbish in the front yard. Old beds and pillows, terrible bathrooms.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

10 room types

Standard Single Room With Ensuite Bathroom

Annex Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Standard Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Standard Twin Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Standard Family Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Annex Family Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Single Room with Private Bathroom (Non En-suite)

Double Room with Private Bathroom (Non En-suite)

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite, Annex Building

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Family

Outdoor

General

Activities

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews