The Head of the RivervsVictoria House Hotel
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, The Head of the River scores slightly higher than Victoria House Hotel. The Head of the River scores 77 with positive reviews from 2 sources 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"
Victoria House Hotel
29-30 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AY
From $63/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Tennis Court
- Air Conditioning
- Fax / photocopying
Frommer's
"Minutes from the colleges, this centrally located hotel is one of the best deals for the price in the heart of Oxford. ... University students gather in the basement...at the on-site bar." Full review