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
Christ Church Meadows - 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
Oxford Ice Rink - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Nearest airports
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).
About the property
Property policies
Check-in
Check-in: From 03:00 pm To 10:00 pmCheck-out: Until 11:00 am
Check-in 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
Check-in 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.
Important information
You need to know
Contactless check-out is available.
Fees and extras
Optional 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.
Property description
Near New Theatre Oxford
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.
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.
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.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.