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voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel vs The Head of the River
Both hotels are recommended by writers. Overall, The Head of the River is the choice of most writers compared to De Vere Oxford Thames. The Head of the River ranks #10 in Oxford with recommendations from 2 sources including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph.
voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
The Telegraph
Oyster
Independent
Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Sandford-on-Thames OX4 4GX
From $98 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Menu: £20 - Carte: £26-£38"
The Telegraph
8.0
"An impressive complex around a medieval manor and barn, with links to the Knights Templar, set in parkland by the Thames."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Once belonging to the Knights Templar, this historic manor is now a superb hotel set among manicured lawns along the River Thames."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located in the heart of Oxfordshire, three miles from Oxford, this hotel is a country retreat surrounded by peaceful parkland and a quiet stretch of river."
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Independent
"Despite the history, rooms are modern...you can expect initiatives, such as duvets and pillows filled with 100 per cent recycled materials and bulk-sized amenities."
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
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."
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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."
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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"
