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The Relais Henley

4.0 star property
Tudor hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Exterior
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Garden
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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
The Relais Henley, near Leander Club and Henley Cricket Club, offers British cuisine at its fine-dining Clipper Restaurant. Visitors enjoy the garden setting, free WiFi, and lobby coffee service. The staff consistently earns praise for their attentive service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, River View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, Mobility Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, England, RG9 2AR

What's nearby

  • Henley Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leander Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Henley Cricket Club - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • River and Rowing Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Badgemore Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Henley-on-Thames Station - 7 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angel on the Bridge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Catherine Wheel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Leander Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Argyll - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bull on Bell St - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Relais Henley

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Chiltern Hills
Located close to Leander Club and Henley Cricket Club, The Relais Henley provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Clipper Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, coworking spaces, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Relais Henley feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 43-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Clipper Restaurant
  • Deli
  • Quarterdeck Bar

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Portable shower seat

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1600
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Red Lion Henley-on-Thames
Red Lion Hotel Henley-on-Thames
Red Lion Hotel HenleyonThames
Red Lion Hotel
The Relais Henley Hotel
The Relais Henley Henley-on-Thames
The Relais Henley Hotel Henley-on-Thames

Frequently asked questions

Is The Relais Henley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Relais Henley?

The Relais Henley doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Relais Henley?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Relais Henley?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Relais Henley located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Leander Club and Henley Cricket Club. River and Rowing Museum and Badgemore Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Henley-on-Thames Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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The Relais Henley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 225 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mikkel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Idyllic and everything you want from a traditional English hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel and convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated rooms with very high quality bedding. Quiet and effective AC. Very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Great place to stay in Henley

Stylish and comfortable. Friendly staff and resolved an issue we had with bedroom selection to our satisfaction. Ideal location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crawford Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely riverside hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in Henley perfect for a short stay. The room we stayed in had a river view and everything else we could have wanted. Breakfast was also very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in to checkout - all very enjoyable and a great meal in the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a beautiful area !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality, character, and good value!

Super stay in all respects! Clean and well appointed rooms, delightful common areas, friendly and helpful staff, and a yummy breakfast. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Helpful staff.. good accommodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great setting and communal areas. Really loved waking up and looking directly out to the river Thames. Comfy bed and pillow, great bathroom with powerful shower. Good variety of food at breakfast. Awful, weak filter coffee served at breakfast which really let it down. Really needs a decent coffee machine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff, been a few times for work and the fact they recognise me and familiar excellent service compared to a national hotel chain.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An elegant hotel, beautifully situated by the river. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good, very attentive staff throughout, food, service great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location overlooking the river. However if you book a river view room ask for the second floor because there is very little privacy on the first floor. Passengers in double decker buses waiting for the traffic lights to change can look straight into the first floor windows. There is a very quiet lift to the river view rooms. There is no parking at the hotel but the station car park is quite close by and only £6 per 24 hours when we stayed which is quite reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Great stay in this excellent hotel. Good location and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quaint hotel in the heart of Henley. Staff were lovely especially Pauline 😊

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room in courtyard behind the main building of the hotel. Hotel is very well situated for the river with its walking opportunities and hand for pubs and restaurants in the centre of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we were offered should NEVER have been rented. There is an extremely low beam running through the room. You need a ladder to see out of one of the windows, the other one is useless. The hotel has a lift that only services some rooms. The rest of the hotel rooms require navigating several flights of stairs. So if you have heavy luggage, you are in trouble. They do not really have anyone to help you, so you are on your own. When we complained the person on duty said she couldn't do anything about it unless we upgraded to a much more expensive room, which we were forced to do for our own safety. Luckily we found Patrick, who was the only one who understood customer service at the hotel. He upgraded our room without a 2X change in price! I would not recommend this hotel.
Window in ceiling
Dangerous beam. This room should never have been rented.
You have to get a chair to view out this window.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite comfortable and respectful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good restaurant

A quick stopover, sadly no decaffeinated coffee at breakfast. Dinner was very good though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All very good in all areas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Relais is absolutely wonderful feom the moment you arrive. Fantastic location walkable to everything in Henley, beautifully updated yet historic and quaint property with extremely friendly and helpful staff. We didn’t eat or drink anything in the hotel because there are so many options close by. Will definitely stay here next time we are in Henley.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Character building in a great location, nice bedroom with a comfortable bed and high quality linen and excellent restaurant all contributed to a very enjoyable stay. What made it special was the staff, We were a party of nine which included one disabled person. The restaurant staff were truly amazing in the assistance given. 10/10 Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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