Sat 7/4
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Sun 7/5
2 guests, 1 room
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$165
/Cheapest rate per night
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Nightly total
Standard room, bed type unknown
$165
Double room, bed type unknown
$171
Double room, bed type unknown
$190
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Overview

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a meeting room, concierge services, and a library. Change of towels is available on request. River Hotel offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Oxford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
8.3
Very good rating
Based on 1,105 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for River Hotel

Sat 7/4
-
Sun 7/5
Standard room, bed type unknown
$165
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
$171
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$253
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
$190
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$251
nightly with fees
Standard room, 1 double bed
$190
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$200
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
$217
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$273
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at River Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key access
  • Private check-in/check-out

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Library
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

General

  • Family rooms
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property

Parking and transportation

  • EV charging station
  • Parking
  • Private parking

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Outdoor

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Tennis

Reviews of River Hotel

8.3
Very good
1105 verified ratings
Wonderful
461
Very good
337
Good
152
Okay
68
Fair
50
Mediocre
20
Poor
17

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the hotel's excellent breakfast, convenient location near the city center and transport, and friendly, helpful staff. The breakfast was frequently highlighted as tasty, varied, and well presented. The location was praised for easy access to key areas and parking availability. Service was noted as attentive and welcoming. However, some guests mentioned issues with small or outdated rooms and bathrooms, occasional noise from nearby construction, and minor maintenance needs in rooms.
AI-Generated from customer reviews
Location10 out of 10
Breakfast10 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Room Size3.5 out of 10
Bathroom3 out of 10
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Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2026
We really enjoyed our stay—the location was convenient, everything felt walkable or easy to reach by bus, they offered a good breakfast, the beds were comfortable and the rooms nice and dark at night, but where we felt they really shined was in how friendly, helpful and accommodating the staff were. It was such a pleasure interacting with everyone and they set the tone for our stay in Oxford!

Location

17 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA

What's nearby

  • Saïd Business School289 yd
  • Oxford Castle0.4 mi
  • Worcester College0.4 mi
  • Oxford City Centre0.4 mi
  • New Theatre Oxford0.5 mi
  • Ashmolean Museum0.5 mi
  • St John's College Oxford0.6 mi
  • Jesus College0.7 mi
  • Exeter College0.7 mi
  • Christ Church College0.7 mi
  • Bodleian Library0.8 mi
  • University Church of St Mary the Virgin0.8 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about River Hotel

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May
April
$200
$253
Cheapest month to stay with an average 13% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 10% rise in price.
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When to book a room at River Hotel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at River Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at River Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in May and July.
  • The cheapest price a room at River Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $237, while the most expensive was $237.
  • How long should you stay at River Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at River Hotel

  • Where is River Hotel located?

    River Hotel is located at 17 Botley Road, 0.7 miles from the center of Oxford. Saïd Business School is the closest landmark to River Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at River Hotel?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at River Hotel.

  • Does River Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, River Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is River Hotel from the airport?

    River Hotel is 6.2 miles from Oxford Kidlington. River Hotel is 13.3 miles from Brize Norton.

  • How does KAYAK find such great River Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at River Hotel in Oxford and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at River Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for River Hotel.

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Distance to airport

8.2
0.7 mi
Oxford Kidlington
6.2 mi