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The Mitre, Hampton Court

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
$200-350/ noapte

Rezervă dacă You want a regal-but-relaxed riverside escape directly across from Henry VIII’s front door.

De ce o iubesc oamenii

8.7⭐833 recenzii
  • Unbeatable location directly opposite Hampton Court Palace
  • Riverside terrace with the world's first 'Whispering Angel' bar
  • Quirky, character-filled interiors that feel like a wealthy friend's country home

Privire rapidă: A charmingly creaky historic boutique that trades modern silence for Tudor vibes and river views.

Evaluat de @conciergekate: I stayed here for a quick family trip and was blown away. Usually 'family-friendly' means compromising on style, but this place nails both. The kids loved the bunks, and I loved the freestanding tub. Being steps from the Palace was just the cherry on top.

Oaspeții care au stat aici au spus

The hype

Guests adore the whimsical decor and the magical river views, but often grumble about the parking situation.

Reality check

The 'river view' rooms are absolutely worth the upgrade; road-facing rooms can suffer from traffic noise.

  • You are a history buff visiting Hampton Court Palace
  • You love a good riverside sundowner
  • You travel with a dog (very pet-friendly)

Curățenie și Întreținere

9
  • Housekeeping: Daily and thorough. Guests consistently praise the 'spotless' condition.
  • Bathroom hygiene: Immaculate. Modern fixtures in vintage shells. No mold reports found.
  • Maintenance: Generally excellent, though some creaky floors and 'dipping' floorboards are part of the historic charm.
  • Linens & towels: High quality, crisp white linens and fluffy towels.
  • Odors & scents: Fresh, often scented with the hotel's signature Bramley products.

Sleepability™

7MODERAT
MODERAT
0-4ZGOMOTOS
4-7.5MODERAT
7.5-10LINIȘTIT
  • Traffic from Hampton Court Bridge
  • Footsteps from guests on the floor above
  • Terrace chatter in lower river-facing rooms

Înainte să rezervi

Bine de știut

  • Check-in is late (4:00 PM) and Check-out is 11:00 AM.
  • Breakfast is not always included; expect to pay ~£15-20pp if not in your rate.
  • The hotel has a 'pamper room' but no full spa or pool.

Ce să împachezi

  • Earplugs (essential for road-facing rooms)
  • Walking shoes for Bushy Park and the Palace grounds
  • A smart-casual outfit for dinner at 1665 Brasserie

Geniu pentru Cameră

Selecții de top

  • King Henry VIII Suite (top floor, dual views of Palace and Thames)
  • Royal Rooms with River View (worth the splurge for the roll-top baths and quiet)

Camere de evitat

  • Christopher Wren Room (specifically noted for road noise)
  • Ground floor rooms near the terrace (can lack privacy during busy dining hours)

Geniu pentru Cereri de Cameră – copiază și lipește

“I am celebrating a special occasion and would love a room on an upper floor facing the river to minimize road noise. Please avoid rooms directly above the bar if possible.”

Întrebări frecvente și sfaturi ascunse

Tot ceea ce vrei de fapt să știi înainte de a rezerva.

Is parking guaranteed?

No. It's free but limited. Overflow parking is at the train station (£7.50/day) or Greens car park.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, very. £30/night fee includes a bed, bowls, and treats. Dogs allowed in the Coppernose Café but not the main Brasserie.

Does it have a pool?

No pool on site.

Is there AC?

Most rooms have AC, but some guests have reported it being noisy or less effective on lower floors. Confirm when booking.

How close is the Palace?

Literally across the street. You can see the gates from the front door.

Is there a lift?

Yes, there is a lift, but the historic layout means some navigation can still be tricky.

Sfaturi de Insider

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    Guests get a complimentary glass of wine at check-in.

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    There is often complimentary Madeira wine set out in the library at 9pm.

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    You can play your own music on the vintage jukebox in the library.

5 lucruri pe care trebuie să le știi înainte să pleci

  • 💡The 'complimentary' King's Ginger liqueur in the room is a potent and lovely touch.

  • 💡The floorboards in the corridors are intentionally left creaky to retain character.

  • 💡You can rent a private boat directly from the hotel's jetty.

  • 💡The 'Coppernose' café is named after Henry VIII's nickname (from his debased copper currency).

  • 💡Room service stops at 10pm, so don't plan on a midnight feast.

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