The Relais Henley

4.0 star property
4-star Tudor hotel near Leander Club

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Exterior
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Front of property
Superior Room, River View | View from room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 103 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 169 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 287 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

Premium Room, River View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

Classic Room, Mobility Accessible

  • 202 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Henley-on-Thames

On river.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Leander Club and Henley Cricket Club. Also, River and Rowing Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Badgemore Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

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) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Catherine Wheel - ‬1 min walk
  • Bird In Hand
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Angel on the Bridge - ‬2 min walk
  • Leander Club

About this property

The Relais Henley

4-star Tudor hotel near Leander 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 a common area.

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

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1600
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Relais Henley offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

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

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

  • 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.

Property payment types

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: 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Relais Henley to the airport?

The Relais Henley is 32 mi (70-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Relais Henley?

As of Jan 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Relais Henley on Jan 26, 2026 start from $156.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Relais Henley have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Relais Henley.

Does The Relais Henley offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Relais Henley, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Relais Henley?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at The Relais Henley?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Relais Henley have a pool?

The Relais Henley does not have a pool.

Does The Relais Henley have a restaurant?

The Relais Henley is home to Clipper Restaurant, which features British cuisine, garden views, and brunch.

Does The Relais Henley have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Relais Henley to downtown Henley-on-Thames?

The Relais Henley is 0.1 mi away from Henley-on-Thames.

The Relais Henley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 262 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eve

Liked: Room comfort
The welcome at the hotel for check in was very good. Sadly we were advised there was no parking when in fact there is several spaces in front of the hotel free from 6pm - 9am. They recommended the train station parking but there is convenient on street just around the corner. The location was very central with a great pub opposite. The barman in the hotel bar was also very knowledgable about the drinks and pleasant. The room itself was quirky - not the best design, and more a 3* than 4* based on my experience. The views were of a church wall from the room - for £150 we expected a bit more. The bed was comfy, and the drinks provided plentiful - however there was only one breakfast teabag and 4 green tea! Not what I would call balance. We were looking forward to breakfast following reading the reviews - but what a let down! There was a human hair in my spinach (not popeyes may I add!), and the waitress offered to replace the spinach!! In the end my plate was left with me and some new spinach, veggie sausage and beans brought to me half an hour later!!!! By which point the tomato, mushroom and scrambled egg was cold. This really should have been dealt with a lot better as it’s completely unacceptable from a hygiene standpoint and for the price paid the hotel wasn’t value for money. The room was pretty noisy - but this was due to one guests music and chesty cough, so not the hotels fault. Toiletries so old the description had rubbed off, wouldn’t return sadly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Traveled with partner
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

Charlie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

Danny

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

10/10 Excellent

j

Business traveler
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

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

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very nice, bed and pillows very comfortable. The staff were very good and service was excellent. I was very disappointed with the breakfast. I was expecting a fresh cooked breakfast, full English or eggs Benedict etc that the on line menu gave. It was a buffet breakfast that was cold and poor quality sausage and bacon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not fault our stay at the Relais. Super attentive staff, comfortable room, and close to local amenties. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor service

Miserable unhelpful staff. Awful breakfast experience- uncleared dirty tables meagre food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in the middle of Henley. Close to the river and shops. Staff really nice and friendly. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niels

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent Breakfast & Dinner superb but the room was very disappointing and not value for money.we had chosen a premium room with a river view, the river view was a very, very tiny dorma window only viewed if your were 6 foot. There was a beam across the access for one side of bed so we had to leave the bathroom light on all night in order not to crack your head.The TV was to the side of bed so impossible to watch this was not a premium room with a river view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine, Hungerford

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025