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The Head of the River

The Head of the River

Oxford England
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Unlock the rhythm of city life from your stylish sanctuary at The Head of the River, where urban exploration begins, steps from Thames River and 3 minutes by foot from University of Oxford. This eco-certified inn is 35 minutes drive to Blenheim Palace and 50 minutes drive to Bicester Village.

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.

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Property Details

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

  • 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

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

  • 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

Other details

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.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

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
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
Jesus College - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Merton College - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Lincoln 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).

  • Contactless check-out is available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Green Tourism Program
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 to 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.

Location

Folly Bridge, Oxford, England OX1 4LB, United Kingdom
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Free WiFi
Number of restaurants - 1
Number of bars/lounges - 1