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The Head of the RivervsIsis Guest House
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, The Head of the River scores significantly higher than Isis Guest House. The Head of the River has a TripExpert Score of 77 with approval from 2 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet.
The Head of the River
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Independent
Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 4LB
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
- Flatscreen TV
8.0
"This stunning and popular riverside pub, with fabulous bedrooms, huge terrace and all day dining, offers a rollicking Oxford experience in the heart of the city." Full review
Top choice
"A genuine jewel among Oxford hotels, this large and characterful place, at Folly Bridge immediately south of Christ Church, was originally a Thames-side warehouse." Full review
"On the riverbank just below Christ Church, perhaps the university’s grandest college, the Head of the River pub has long been one of the best places to while away an afternoon"
Isis Guest House
Rough Guide
45-53 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1ED
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Accessible
"From July to September, this college hall – within easy walking distance of Magdalen Bridge – becomes a guesthouse with 37 single and double rooms."