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The Head of the River
Folly Bridge, Oxford
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Description
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.
At The Head of the River, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a 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.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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 upscale inn is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Oxford Castle and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace.
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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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What's around
- Thames River - 2 mins walk
- Thames Path - 2 mins walk
- Christ Church Meadows - 2 mins walk
- University of Oxford - 4 mins walk
- Christ Church College - 6 mins walk
- Pembroke College - 8 mins walk
- Christ Church Cathedral - 10 mins walk
- Oxford Town Hall - 12 mins walk
- Modern Art Oxford - 12 mins walk
- Carfax Tower - 12 mins walk
- Covered Market - 14 mins walk
- Jesus College - 14 mins walk
- Merton College - 14 mins walk
- Oxford Ice Rink - 16 mins walk
- Brasenose College - 16 mins walk
What’s around
- Thames River - 2 mins walk
- Thames Path - 2 mins walk
- Christ Church Meadows - 2 mins walk
- University of Oxford - 4 mins walk
- Christ Church College - 6 mins walk
- Pembroke College - 8 mins walk
- Christ Church Cathedral - 10 mins walk
- Oxford Town Hall - 12 mins walk
- Modern Art Oxford - 12 mins walk
- Carfax Tower - 12 mins walk
- Covered Market - 14 mins walk
- Jesus College - 14 mins walk
- Merton College - 14 mins walk
- Oxford Ice Rink - 16 mins walk
- Brasenose College - 16 mins walk
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- Front entrance ramp
- Housekeeping on request
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
Facilities of The Head of the River
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Children
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Comfy Room
Bathroom emergency pull cord- Bedsheets provided
- Coffee/tea maker
- Desk
- Digital TV service
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Flat-panel TV
- Free bottled water
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Free toiletries
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Housekeeping on request
- Iron/ironing board
- Lever door handles
- Non-Smoking
- Number of days between bed sheet changes: 3
- Number of days between towel changes: 2
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Sofa bed
- Television
- Towels provided
- TV size measurement: inch
- Visual fire alarm
1 Double Bed
151 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, double sofa bed, and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Heating, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Indulgence Room
- Bedsheets provided
- Coffee/tea maker
- Desk
- Digital TV service
- DVD player
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Flat-panel TV
- Free bottled water
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Free toiletries
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Housekeeping on request
- Iron/ironing board
- Lever door handles
- Non-Smoking
- Number of days between bed sheet changes: 3
- Number of days between towel changes: 2
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Sofa bed
- Television
- Towels provided
- TV size measurement: inch
- Visual fire alarm
1 Double Bed
172 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, digital channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, double sofa bed, and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Heating, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Cosy Room
- Bedsheets provided
- Coffee/tea maker
- Desk
- Digital TV service
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Flat-panel TV
- Free bottled water
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Free toiletries
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Housekeeping on request
- Iron/ironing board
- Lever door handles
- Non-Smoking
- Number of days between bed sheet changes: 3
- Number of days between towel changes: 2
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Television
- Towels provided
- TV size measurement: inch
- Visual fire alarm
1 Double Bed
129 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Heating, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Check-in time
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out time
11:00 AM
Arriving/leaving Instructions
- 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
Know before you go
- Contactless check-out is available.
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.
Minimum age
Minimum age: 18
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 upscale inn is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Oxford Castle and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace.
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. Wrap up your day with a 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.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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.
FAQ'sFAQ's about The Head of the River in Oxford
What time is check-in at The Head of the River, Oxford?
Check-in time 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM. 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.
What time is check-out at The Head of the River in Oxford?
Check-out at The Head of the River in Oxford is 11:00 AM.
Is parking available at The Head of the River in Oxford?
Parking is not available at The Head of the River in Oxford.
Is breakfast included at The Head of the River in Oxford?
Breakfast is an available option as part of the room rate at The Head of the River. Please choose a rate that best suits your requirements.”
Are pets allowed at The Head of the River in Oxford?
Pets are allowed at The Head of the River in Oxford.