River Hotel Guest Reviews
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John Sun, 29 June 2025
Superb
Theresa Sat, 28 June 2025
Exceptional
Liked: The staff was really friendly and caring. From checking in and having a talk with the receptionist about my plans in Oxford, to the staff who served breakfast and even opened up the restaurant earlier, because I had business appointments already in the morning, to the staff taking care of the room. It was a great experience.Further experiences I liked:- surroundings of the hotel, the garden- authentic rooms (a bit old fashioned but this made it so authentic and ovely!)- lovely decorations in the hotel
Zhang Fri, 27 June 2025
Pleasant
Jill Sun, 22 June 2025
Relaxed and comfortable
Liked: The hotel has an excellent location, very close to the station and bus hub, and 10-15 mins walk from town centre. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were excellent, cooked fresh for you. There is a lovely little garden by the river, and sitting there was the perfect place to relax in the heat we’ve been experiencing. There was unfortunately a power cut for most of our first night, due to nearby workers severing the cable and then having to switch off the substation until it was fixed, but the owner/manager coped well with what must have been a very stressful situation. Having a free car park was very useful, and we were given clear instructions on how to access it, as the roadworks etc nearby have affected this. We would definitely stay here again, for the location and breakfasts.
Disliked: The decode is a bit dated in the room/bathroom, but it didn’t really bother us.
Alessio Sun, 22 June 2025
Perfect for visiting Oxford
Liked: I stayed at the River Hotel in Oxford and the experience was truly exceptional. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the city centre and well connected, ideal for sightseeing.The staff were extremely friendly and helpful from the very first moment: always smiling, attentive and ready to give great advice both on Oxford and the surrounding area. This made the stay even more pleasant and welcoming.The room was clean, comfortable and well-maintained, with all the necessary facilities for a relaxing stay. The breakfast was also very good, with fresh produce and a good variety.I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a homely, quiet environment with impeccable service. I would definitely stay there again!
Disliked: Unhygienic floor carpeting
James Fri, 13 June 2025
Very good
Sharon Thu, 12 June 2025
I will be back.very easy...
Liked: I was apprehensive to start with because of the small size but it was perfect We sat outside by the river for the evening to relax.
Disliked: There was a lot of construction outside but we never heard any of it in our room
Qi Wed, 11 June 2025
Good
Liked: Close to train station and city centre with walking distance. Good breakfast.
Martin Wed, 11 June 2025
Breakfast was very good
Liked: Nothing
Disliked: Dated needs updating
Suraj Tue, 10 June 2025
Comfortable stay close to train...
Liked: Wonderful breakfast that was included in the rate, location close to the main train station and not too far from the city center, comfortable bed. Staffed reception for most of the day.
Disliked: Wi-Fi connection kept dropping. Rate was rather expensive though had breakfast and private bathroom included. A cheaper rate without those included would have been ideal. In any case, accommodation in Oxford in general appears to be expensive.