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River Hotel

Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0AA, England
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River Hotel
Ranked #20 of 52 hotels in Oxford
3.5 of 5 stars 115 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Train station(6)
  • HOT WATER(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Great location(3)
  • Rooms are clean(3)
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Boston, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

An affordable option in a fine location for anyone who likes ready access to transport and doesn't might a few minutes' stroll into the center. The accommodations are basic and what you'd expect for the price. The staff is warm and helpful, and the full breakfast generous. More

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Regina, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Very nice place to stay, however, if you have biggish bags there isn't an elevator so if you have a room up some stairs you will be having to cart them up yourself. Other than that the host was friendly and helpful and all the rooms were nice, the right size and cheerful. The breakfasts were good. The pity was... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We were invited to a wedding in Oxford last month and decided to make a weekend out of it, therefore we were looking for a conveniently located hotel, close to the train station and within walking distance from the city centre. Accommodation in Oxford is quite expensive so it took us a while to find something within our budget. The... More

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Oxford
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

It is located at perfect location i.e. next to oxford city center and railway station. Very clean and value for money More

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London
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

I wasn't expecting much from the River Hotel - I simply needed somewhere close to the station to rest my head for a couple of nights while on business. I was slightly unnerved by the lack of online booking, worrying it might be some incredibly old-fashioned, chintzy hostel. Well, the decor is a bit tired, but the hotel was spotlessly... More

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London
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The decor is certainly dated and the place is rather frayed around the edges, but that's not important. Everything was kept clean and tidy. Staff were attentive and helpful. The small scale and family ownership made the place feel decidedly cosy. The complimentary breakfast consisted of both a decent continental buffet and table-served Full English, which was very tasty. Tourists... More

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Munich
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

We stayed for 4 nights in a double room without breakfast. The hotel is located near the train station and just about 10-15 min walk to the city center. The prize for one night was a little cheaper than the other hotels in Oxford. The room was functional, warm and quiet, but nothing special. The bathroom was clean and the... More

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Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

It is very near center city (10 minutes walk), comfortable , nice and kind landlady , fairly good price at 60 pounds for a double room , and i would like to recomend it if you are to visit the explendid city of Oxford More

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Dublin, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Conveniently located to the train station and about a 10/15 minute walk from the centre. The B&B is dated, however it is functional and convenient, clean, warm and quiet at night. Given that breakfast finishes at 930am we did not avail of it as we wanted to have lie in on our break - I think this is a very... More

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Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011

I stayed three nights in the single room with a bathroom across the hall. The service was fantastic. The lady at the counter was very helpful and friendly. Almost as if I was with family. Breakfast was delicious, eggs, bacon, and toast cooked to perfection. The shower had plenty of pressure and hot water. The location is right down the... More

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Address: Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0AA, England

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