The Head of the RivervsMuseum Hotel Oxford
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Head of the River scores slightly higher than Museum Hotel Oxford. The Head of the River ranks #10 in Oxford with endorsements from 2 publications like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph.
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"
Museum Hotel Oxford
107 St. Aldates, Oxford OX11BU, England
From $177/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Air Conditioning
- Safe
- Express check-in / check-out
- Soundproof rooms
The Telegraph
7.0
"Hidden in plain sight on one of Oxford's busiest streets, the Museum Hotel is a compact but beautifully styled retreat in the heart of the city." Full review