The Head of the River

St. Aldates, Oxford, United Kingdom
Good
590 reviews
8.4

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

With a stay at The Head of the River, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from Thames River and 3 minutes by foot from University of Oxford. This inn is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Bicester Village.

Amenities

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Dining

At The Head of the River, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Thames River - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Thames Path - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
University of Oxford - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Christ Church College - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Pembroke College - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Tom Tower - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Christ Church Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Oxford Town Hall - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Modern Art Oxford - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Carfax Tower - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Covered Market - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Merton College - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Jesus College - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Brasenose College - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Exeter College - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Oxford (OXF) - 14.1 km / 8.8 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 74.2 km / 46.1 mi

The preferred airport for The Head of the River is Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Business Amenities

The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

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Facilities

Tile flooring in public areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Food and water bowls
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Free WiFi
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Well-lit path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Garden
Stair-free path to entrance
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 107
Registration desk height (inches) - 42
Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 35
No accessible shuttle
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 89
Handrails in stairways
Front desk (limited hours)
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 1
Housekeeping on request
Smoke-free property
Terrace
Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-out until: 11:00 AM
Additional check-in information
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Check-in Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Optional Fees
  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00–15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know Before You Go
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Guest rating

8.4
Good
590 reviews
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.4
Service
8.8
Location
8.8
Amenities
8.2
Condition
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Neighborhood
9.0
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