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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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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
  • Breakfast available
  • 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
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Leander Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Angel on the Bridge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Catherine Wheel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Argyll - ‬7 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), luggage storage, and coworking spaces
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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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Reviews

The Relais Henley Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 239 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall a clean and welcoming hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, fab comfy room and bed. Great location. Great breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable room with nice amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great history, lovely staff, cool place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

Stephen

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

Great Henley-On-Thames Hotel

Great hotel, great people. We were looked after. A really nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel no issues great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel within walking distance to the station and shops. Room was on the small side but comfortable bed and very clean and quiet. Staff were all helpful and very polite. Would definitely stay here again if I needed a hotel for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good spot for Henley - lovely breakfast and helpful reception.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we have just returned from a weekend stay and can highly recommend the hotel. Very clean and well kept staff ultra friendly and helpful and a really great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No parking available onsite which was rubbish but apart from that all good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding location. Superb staff. Great for a long weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel

Very good hotel in a great location Nice breakfast and courtyard. Main improvement is their breakfast coffee, it’s weak and needs a proper expresso option
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness
We booked a room with a river view, but we didn’t get it. My husband’s breakfast took half an hour to come. Wrong breakfast brought the first time. I asked for ham, was told there wasn’t any. Asked someone else and got some. I’d finished my breakfast before his came.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Emma Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely hotel - the team were extremely helpful and friendly. It was a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, spacious room with large bathroom, and air con. Excellent central location. Really good breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Room comfort

Not the best stay

We were in the room I asked not to be in it was tatty looked out on a wall I booked a few months ago so was shocked when given that room The service and general feeling of the whole place has gone down hill
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Perfect stay

Excellent location, With beautiful views over the Thames. We received a warm welcome on arrival. Our room was spotlessly clean, breakfast was plentiful. lovely grounds and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

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

Great hotel

Staff where superb, especially front desk team.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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