This was my first stay in England, and I must say that I was very much impressed with the hospitality of the staff. I felt that the rooms were both adequate and cozy. The location was perfect, just 5 minutes from city centre. The food was excellent, as well as the service. Overall, the River Hotel was very accommodating and... more

This hotel is brilliantly located near river, station and less than 5 min from City Centre. Hotel itself is very ordinary and perhaps could do with a 'make over!' Breakfast was brilliant and staff were very friendly. The cost, which I thought expensive for this hotel, is due to the location I feel. We had just one night, and really... more

Pleasant stay in riverside hotel close to Oxford station. Friendly staff. more

We recently stayed at the River Hotel, it was my birthday and we were visiting oxford for a treat as I am a big Morse fan. The hotel, although perhaps a little tired, was clean. We stayed in room 7 which was a fair sized room with en-suite, it was clean and tidy with all the usual things like colour... more

Very friendly staff, helpful when approached about places to visit in the city. The rooms were clean, breakfasts were freshly cooked. Would happily stop there again more

I stayed here with a groups of friends for 2 nights on a weekend away. The hotel was chosen and booked by a friend and after reading the reviews on here I wasn't sure what to expect! Well even though I was forwarned, the hotel was actually far worse! Yes its by the river, has a car park and is... more

We stayed here after driving around and not finding anything else. It was the most we paid a night in our 2 weeks in England and Wales. It was also the worst place we stayed. The carpeting was shabby and I assume that is what the musty smell came from. They did make every effort to accomodate travelers, even leaving... more

I don't know what room some of the other reviewers stayed in, but it must not have been no. 19! Mattress was the most worn out beast I have ever slept on; "en suite" was across a public access hallway; shower didn't work; bed cover was filthy; carpets were stained; and the noise - will someone send them a plumber... more

The hotel was fully adequate for what I wanted - close to the centre of Oxford, easy access to Kings Conference Centre and with car parking. The room was clean, with all the normal facilities you would expect from a simple hotel and the bed comfortable. The staff were pleasant and friendly and the typical English breakfast was served speedily... more