Head Of The River, Oxford
About the Hotel
Stylish Oxford Bedrooms
The Head of the River offers individually designed rooms featuring King-Size beds and well-appointed en-suite shower rooms. Each room includes flat-screen televisions, Dyson fans, 1600 individual pocket spring mattresses, Artisan Coffee Co coffee, desks, cozy chairs or sofas, atmospheric lighting, ironing facilities, heating, tea and coffee facilities, and a mini-bar. Bathrooms provide free toiletries and a hair dryer. Room options include double rooms with flat-screen digital TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, telephones, en-suite facilities with showers and complimentary toiletries, and family rooms with air conditioning and 2 beds. Some rooms offer views over the River Thames.
Dining and Drinks
The Head of the River features a menu of contemporary dishes and British classics, including Sunday lunches and a hearty lunch menu. The bar provides an exceptional collection of real ales and premium international imports, plus a rotating range of craft beers from the world's best producers. Guests can enjoy an extensive gin list with carefully matched tonics and garnishes, as well as some of the world's best whiskeys and sublime wines. The pub also offers a refreshing cider with champagne sparkle, fruity apple tones, and a long dry finish. Onsite restaurants are available.
Leisure and Activities
Salter's Steamers boat hire is moments from the hotel, offering cruises and punting. The hotel features a delightful riverside terrace on two sides and historic Folly Bridge on the other. A huge boatyard is available with blue tables and chairs around the great old winch and an al fresco bar. Guests can book a table or a function room for parties and hire a band or DJ. The hotel can host corporate events. The name 'The Head of the River' refers to the boat that comes first in the race at the end of each day; this is the name by which this stretch of the Thames goes by.
Location and Access
The Head of the River sits on Folly Bridge in Oxford's St Aldates area. It is a few minutes walk from Christ Church and all of Oxford's wonderful sites, including the Bodleian Library, the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, and the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. Alice' shop is nearby. Magdalen College Deer Park is 1 km away. The Museum of the History of Science, The Covered Market Oxford is 0.5 km away. Pitt Rivers Museum and Oxford University Museum of Natural History are 1.5 km away. The Bridge of Sighs is 1 km away. The hotel is 20 minutes' walk from Oxford and 75 km from Gloucestershire.
Hotel Services
The Head of the River offers various services. Guests can stretch out for one of the best night's sleep. A talented chef team has seasonal, local produce delivered every day. All rooms have beds bundled with pillows and cushions.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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