About this property
This elegant 4-star hotel is on Richmond Hill, overlooking the River Thames and the surrounding meadows. It offers luxurious rooms, free Wi-Fi, free parking, and award-winning cuisine. The The Petersham combines the beautiful, peaceful setting of a country hotel with a convenient location, midway between Heathrow Airport and the heart of London. Richmond Station is less than a mile away, offering regular services to Victoria and Waterloo. Built in 1865, the stunning Victorian property offers en suite rooms, individually designed to reflect the character of the building. Each room has a safe and a state-of-the-art LCD TV with satellite channels. Some rooms also have views over the river. The award-winning restaurant offers fine British cuisine, made using the freshest seasonal ingredients available locally. The Cellars hold a superb collection of thousands of bottles of wine and port.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marilyn
United States
“Gorgeous historical hotel an easy walk from restaurants etc and the river trail. Single rooms are just that, a little tight even for one, double room was comfy. Both type of rooms had bathtubs. No a/c but in the double room the window opened so...” - Sarah
United Arab Emirates
“Staff were delightful! Hotel is well maintained, clean and just a piece of heaven. The location is excellent, the views from the restaurant are lovely and the food was amazing” - Stéphanie
Belgium
“Everything. What a wonderful hotel. Its architecture. The atmosphere. The kindness of the staff. The views. The food. The location. It was delightful ✨️” - Colleen
United States
“We loved the Petersham. It was beautiful. The Hotel overlooked the meadow. The Breakfast was delicious and you could order anything you wanted. The room was nicely decorated and the beds very comfortable. We had a little balcony and we could leave...” - Mashail
Saudi Arabia
“The Petersham Hotel is a heavenly escape — peaceful, elegant, and beautifully located. A true gem” - John
Germany
“Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly without being pushy. Breakfast was included in my price and exceeded my expectations” - Chris
United States
“Beautiful property and excellent service oriented staff. Food quality was excellent too, although pricey. View from restaurant was lovely.” - Anthony
United States
“After a mix up (a fault at my end) the Front Office Manager 'Elena' stepped in and showed exemplary customer service. We have stayed at the Petersham on 3 previous occasions. We have tried other hotels in Richmond in the past but The Petersham is...” - Julia
United States
“This was a beautiful hotel surrounded by Richmond Park- the views were breathtaking and it was a short walk to the downtown area. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating! The food at the hotel was excellent and I appreciated that they...” - Cheryl
United States
“The Deluxe Room was fabulous and I loved the view of the Petersham Meadow and the river from my room. I can't wait to return.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Petersham Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch
- AmbienceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
Please note when booking six rooms or more, a different cancelation policy applies.
Full payment will be taken at 4 weeks prior to arrival.
There is a discretionary 3% accommodations service charge added to your bill.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.