The Relais Henley

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Exterior
Heritage | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Riverside Superior | View from room
Courtyard view
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, England, RG9 2AR
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Henley Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Leander Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪57 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Heritage

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Riverside Superior

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Riverside King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Relais Henley

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and dry cleaning.
The Relais Henley offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Relais Henley. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thames River. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine at Clipper Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant with garden views
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Leander Club and 7 minutes on foot from Henley Cricket Club
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Relais Henley also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

This 4-star Henley-on-Thames hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Clipper Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Quarterdeck Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.
Deli – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift
  • Portable shower seat

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

The Relais Henley Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 292 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, comfy bed, lovely and relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel with wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room not clean. Cobwebs on bedside lamp could be seen in bed, right side lamp not working. Bedside table so sloping that a coffee cup slid off it and onto the carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely staff and great position.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room staff excellent food great room lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love this hotel. It is like stepping back into a time when service was exceptional. The food is great. The staff are wonderful. The rooms are interesting and super comfortable. The location is great. My go to always.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bedroom and bathrooms, great staff and fantastic full English breakfast. Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nicely decorated and all very fresh. Linen lovely. Staff super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this centrally located hotel in Henley. Room had a river Thames view and a nice comfortable bed. Breakfast was good with hot and cold choices. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loveky
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, cosy room. The breakfast room was a little hectic and chilly but the staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel with comfortable, refurbished rooms that don't ruin the character of an historic building. Breakfast was decent with plentiful selections, although you might want to go earlier as it get very busy at 9am on a Sunday. We didn't try the restaurant but the menu looked excellent. You cannot do better in Henley in terms of location, it's right next to the Thames and famous bridge. The hand written note from the manager was a very nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Particularly shower was great and the breakfast spread was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
We had a lovely stay here. Very helpful, friendly staff who were very welcoming to our young children. We stayed in a family room which was comfortable and clean. I would definitely recommend the Relais and will return if we ever need a place to stay in Henley.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina and Lee, Singapore

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Super service - with thanks to River on the front desk who was a fantastic help, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t open the wardrobe door to use the mirror as the bed got in the way. So asked twice for another mirror so you can use the hair dryer to be told a mirror has been put in the room. This never happened so asked for an extension lead and finally got one! The breakfast was awful. Asked for Eggs Benedict first eggs over, second egg under and the muffin was rock solid third attempt eggs “just” but the hollandaise sauce was pure vinegar. Full English no black pudding, wasn’t told. Ask for brown sauce didn’t have that either. Was told the hotel acts on feedback I’m not holding my breath.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a delight this hotel is. Friendly staff. Lovely, large bedroom. Most comfortable bed, with super soft sheets and pillows. Lovely toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities. Beautiful restaurant in a quiet setting with excellent food, both at dinner and breakfast. Quality Ingredients, beautifully cooked. Lovely bar too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025