The Head of the RivervsLeonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Head of the River is the choice of most writers compared to Jurys Inn Oxford. The Head of the River comes in at 77 with praise from 2 reviews including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet.
The Head of the River
Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 4LB
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
- Flatscreen TV
The Telegraph
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
Lonely Planet
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
Independent
"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"
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8AL
From $63/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This is a good choice if you have a car; it's 3km (2 miles) north of the city center and hidden from traffic at the junction of A40 and A34." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Oxford Hotel isn't going to win any awards for architecture or interior design -- it's all rather boxy, inelegant, and uninspired. Access from the motorway makes it very convenient..." Full review