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59 Sheen Road, Richmond Town, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 1YJ, United Kingdom
#11 of 16 hotels in Richmond upon Thames
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 404 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
8.2
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Sdfishlaw
United States of America62 Reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Great place and pub central to all things Richmond!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Not an issue for us, but there in no elevator. Just an FYI. Also, there is usually a band in the pub below on Saturday night. It sounded like they were in our room with us. However, at the stroke of 11, on the dot, they stopped playing. Just something to consider if you need to get to bed early to make your flight the next morning.
Quaint place central to Richmond. Really wonderful staff and pub on the first floor. Room had everything we needed. Plenty of space for the three of us. Comfy bed. Good breakfast options.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Mira
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
As it's a pub it was fairly loud until around 11pm, but what can you expect staying above a pub!
Good room with lots of space. Great options in room for drinks, snacks and breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Alyson
United Kingdom6 Reviews7.0“Overall a good stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room could do with TLC, very few usable plug sockets, shower rail poor
Location great
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Rachel
New Zealand4 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Food - The food was EXCELLENT. Great selection on the menu and so tasty. The Bar - Music on a Sunday was brilliant. The Venue - I would come back and stay again. Loved the location.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Rosalynn
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0“Lovely”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No where to leave cases after check out so we had to take bags to lunch!
Location, clean, friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Deborah
United Kingdom14 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Wasn't entirely sure what the protocol for checking out was, but managed it easily enough when someone arrived :)
Great location close to Richmond centre, easy to find. Very cute pub with great looking food! Really friendly staff who kindly allowed me to get into the room earlier than check-in time Clean and tidy room, no issues
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Davyb33
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0“Great location and pub/rooms were spot on. Would stay again. Perfect for a lads trip away.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
Great location close to the centre of Richmond. Staff were excellent and when we had to stay on for an unplanned extra night they looked after us really well. Live music on all nights was superb and live sport too. Had food on the Sunday and it did not disappoint.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 17, 2024
Kate
United Kingdom24 Reviews11 helpful votes8.0“Thank you for giving me a late check out. All staff are very nice and friendly.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Room was cold for me as the heating didn't really work well. Too dark in the room, only have lamps. Shower facilities are old, but the price is very low, so shouldn't expect too much.
The location is perfect in Richmood and all staff are very nice and friendly. Bed was comfy too.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 14, 2024
Caroline
United Kingdom9 Reviews9.0“As stated the room was ideal for one person. Warm and comfortable with a really good shower. As it’s above a (very nice)”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bit noisy. Not the pub’s fault about the lorries on the south circular! Everything else was great.
Proximity to station and town centre, warm cosy room, comfy bed, real milk, good shower, grab and go breakfast, thick towels, spotlessly clean.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 17, 2023
Mel
United Kingdom20 Reviews8.0“One night stay in Richmond”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice comfy room & bed. There was Milk, tea, coffee,water, yogurts, cereal, biscuits & croissants which was a lovely added touch.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 17, 2023
Caers
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0“Friendly Staff and Great Pub”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilet seat was broken, there was black mould in places in the bathroom and the tap was loose on the sink.
Staff were so helpful and friendly, the pub had a lovely feel and ambience, the room was spacious and the bed really comfy. A few immediate issues with the room but these were sorted out once brought to the attention of the staff.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 13, 2023
Jason
United Kingdom16 Reviews7.0“Nice standard place to stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Its a bit dated and noisey
The pub atmosphere
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 26, 2023
Stefano
United Kingdom19 Reviews5 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
it can be noisy, bit after 12am is fine
We enjoyed our stay. The room was good and the pub downstairs has a great vibe.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 21, 2023
Eileen
Ireland2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly staff, great location, good food, comfortable beds And a lovely bar downstairs!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 2, 2023
Caterina
United Kingdom15 Reviews9.0“Will stay there again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A little noisy as it’s a busy road but I didn’t mind it.
Fridge was stocked with milk, water and yoghurt and had cereal as well.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: October 23, 2023
Team
United Kingdom31 Reviews8.0“Great but a bit noisy”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room a little small for cost and not one shown in pictures. Noisy, live music until 11.30 and talking until midnight with pub still open, no problem with this but window rattled with passing taffic which is annoying.
Great location, good pub, clean and comfortable, good shower, real milk, complimentary breakfast cereals and yoghurt in room fridge.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 11, 2023
Mark
United States of America3 Reviews9.0“Yes, staying above a pub is loud. But oh so much fun! Everyone there was so nice.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not a thing
Close to the train station. Short walk to center of town. And the staff was helpful and so very nice.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 11, 2023
Vratusha
Slovenia76 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
All good.
Everything.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: September 29, 2023
Heather
Australia16 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We had a very enjoyable first two nights in London, great room with a more than helpful host.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very convenient location, very clean, excellent host and lovely pub.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 28, 2023
Leigh
United Kingdom36 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Excellent location, very friendly staff. Clean.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There is noise, outside cooling units cut in and out. Aircraft landing at Heathrow are very much a part of Richmond. More coat hooks would be useful.
Very good location. Large comfortable bed. The continental breakfast supplied was more than adequate (fridge in the wardrobe). The bar serves Thai and Cambodian food, which is excellent. Very pleasant and helpful staff
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 26, 2023
Ber
Ireland15 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“All Staff very helpful & friendly. Welcoming pleasant atmosphere.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beds quite soft & if you are a light sleeper traffic noise.
Staff excellent, welcoming & friendly. Breakfast was nice addition. Lovely atmosphere in bar & music. Thanks to all who made our stay enjoyable.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 18, 2023
Chloe
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Very comfortable bed, nice staff, felt safe as a solo female, but accommodation could do with a refurb”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite dated upstairs (could do with a paint touch up), would prefer option of a cooked breakfast. The taps in the bathroom were loose and could just do with a refurb realistically speaking
Convenient location, bar downstairs was very nice and beautiful. Staff were friendly, VERY comfortable bed.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: September 9, 2023
Jean
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Did what we wanted a base for Richmond 10k”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was sweltering but there was a fan. But that was down to the weather
The friendliness of the staff. Good beer
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 2, 2023
Adrian
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Very good room, friendly host, fabulous bed”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Devor
No breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
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