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The Head of the River vs The Buttery Hotel
The Head of the River and The Buttery Hotel are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Buttery Hotel scores marginally better than The Head of the River. The Buttery Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 77 with recommendations from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Oyster and The Telegraph.
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"
The Buttery Hotel
Lonely Planet
Oyster
The Telegraph
11-12 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AP
From $67 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Multilingual
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Right in the heart of the city with views over the college grounds, the Buttery is Oxford’s most central hotel."
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Ask for a room at the back to avoid being woken up by revellers on weekends.
Oyster
Budget
"The 16-room, two-and-a-half-pearl Buttery Hotel is exceptionally well-located in the heart of historic Oxford, within walking distance of the university and local attractions."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"This “no frills” family run guesthouse in the city centre is a friendly, convenient and clean base from which to explore the university town of Oxford."
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