Name: The Head of the River
Address: Folly Bridge St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 4LB, GB
Telephone: +61 3 8827 0770
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

Oxford England

Check in 3:00 PM

Check out 11:00 AM

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.

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. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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. 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.

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
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
Jesus College - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Merton College - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Lincoln College - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Oxford Ice Rink - 0.8 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.

Other charges

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.

Location

Folly Bridge, Oxford, England OX1 4LB, United Kingdom

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