The bathroom: it was really in a bad shape. Almost shocking considering the price of the room. I understand it's in Oxford, but...

The people working here are lovely. Very good breakfast. I really appreciated the fact that there was fresh fruit, served separately: a bowl with strawberries, one with melon and one with grapes, which I think is much better than having one big fruit salad. I liked the cooked breakfast very much and I was pleasantly surprised with the attention to detail: e.g. warm plates. Location is good: very close to the train station.

Stayed in June 2024

Let’s face it, it’s old and sometimes sounds like it. Mattess could stand to be replaced.

We loved the location, the staff (Andy was particularly helpful), allowing us to keep our luggage there after checkout, and the breakfast!!

Stayed in June 2024

The price!! Im sure its pricy due to its location!

The location, the breakfast, the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in June 2024

Really clean rooms, polite staff. Excellent breakfasts.

Stayed in June 2024

Wonderfully old world and charming. Good location for accessing many activities in the city of Oxford.

Stayed in June 2024

We initially had an issue with the radiator not working in our room, but the staff were able to fix the problem. We had to leave the water running for some time before the water got hot in the bathroom sink and shower. Apparently there is not much that can be done about this because of the way the pipes are configured. There is some construction going on around the railway bridge near the hotel, but it did not bother us.

We enjoyed our stay at the River Hotel. It is in a convenient location next to the River Thames, with about a 10 minute walk to central Oxford. There is a nice pub only one block away. Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. There was ample space to park our car. Overall, pretty good value for money.

Stayed in June 2024

The decor was very dated, especially in the bedrooms. The standard of cleanliness in the corridors and bathrooms could have been a little higher. The check-in could have been friendlier, although the staff were friendly at other times.

The location couldn't be better, 2 minutes walk from the station and overlooking the river. The breakfast was excellent, served in a room with bay windows overlooking the garden and the river, including poached eggs with nice soft yolks, with sausage, beans, toast, cereal and fruit. The room had a full private bathroom, and the hotel had an iron which was useful.

Stayed in June 2024

Didn’t realise that the room was up in the attic and had a lot of stairs to climb.

It was in a very good location , it was clean and comfortable and served an excellent breakfast

Stayed in May 2024

The hotel was in an awkward place for a cab to come to because of the construction, but all of the listing sites did mention this, so it was no surprise. I needed a softer bed because of back problems, which why I was switching hotels in the first place, but this one was equally as hard as the first one. And because I am old and my bones are crumbling, a lift would have been nice. Last, when I got up to the room, there were lots of dead bugs on the inner window sills and in the bathtub. They just needed to be swept up, but as a guest, I didn’t want to be the one to have to do it.

The mid century modern look was pretty cool and quirky. I could look out my window at the Thames. I loved the English Breakfast as well as the lovely dining room it was served in. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I would stay again, but maybe ask for a room on the first floor with, perhaps a softer bed.

Stayed in May 2024

Needs washcloths! River Hotel is not alone on this one.

Tasty,solid, full English breakfast. Very close to Oxford rail station, but not noisy. Close to nice walk on path next to the Thames.

Stayed in May 2024

Room decor could do with updating. Windows are in need of a clean.

Superb breakfast. Helpful staff. Excellent location. Quiet stay.

Stayed in May 2024

The room size was quite small, as a result there was limited space in both the bedroom one the bathroom.

The breakfast was very good and the location was perfect for spending a weekend in Oxford. It was very useful to have free parking on the hotel site

Stayed in April 2024

Staff and ambience

Stayed in March 2024

Lovely hotel in perfect location for reaching the city centre. Friendly staff, very clean everywhere. Breakfast was very tasty.

Stayed in March 2024

Excellent location. Friendly staff.

Stayed in March 2024

great breakfast. great location

Stayed in March 2024

Not used to all those stairs

Great breakfast with great view

Stayed in March 2024

Room was a little cramped, but not terrible by a long chalk.

Good breakfast. Easy to find the hotel, just a short walk from the railway station. Close to the river and close to city centre, easy walk. Bed was very comfy, I had a very solid night's sleep.

Stayed in March 2024

Great location, free parking, good breakfast. I liked the Honesty Bar as well.

Stayed in February 2024

At present there are major works taking place near the station, so it's a bit messy, but it does not hamper pedestrians.

The central location of the hotel, and next to the river Easy walking distance of the main central area, and very close to the Hop On Hop Off excursion bus

Stayed in March 2024

The room was warm - as I could not open a window, I do wonder whether it might be too warm in the summer months? But as I stayed here in February, this was not something which was a problem for me

The hotel's location was perfect; just a 5 minute walk from the train station and 10 minutes from the city centre. It is located on a busy street, so I was happy walking alone back to the hotel even after dark. The breakfast was excellent, the staff very friendly and my room, although small, contained all I needed. The hotel's garden is right by the Thames; even in February I did spend a short time sat enjoying the peace of the river. I am sure this must be a very popular spot for guests in the summer months.

Stayed in February 2024

Would of been nice to have some alcohol free beer/lager options in the honesty bar

Breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in February 2024

There wasn't much not to like, especially given the price.

The breakfast was great, in a room overlooking the river - very nice. We especially liked the English breakfast cooked freshly just for each visitor - not the standard warmed buffet.

Stayed in March 2024

rooms a little dated

Friendly & welcoming staff lovely breakfast

Stayed in February 2024