Hotel du Vin Henley
- Style
- Vintage brewery
- Setting
- Leafy Thameside
The stained-glass front door to this former brewery turned hotel in Henley-on-Thames is the first indication that what lies beyond the Georgian exterior is anything but ordinary.
Need to know
- Rooms
- 43 rooms, including five suites.
- Rates
- £145–£425. Breakfast costs £9.95 for Continental; £13.50 for full English.
- Check-out
- 11am.
- Facilities
- Billiards room, cigar gallery, deep baths and power showers in every room. Affiliated with Kubu spa (www.kubuspa.com).
- Children
- Welcome. Extra cots/beds are £10.
- Also
- The hotel has its own skippered motorboat, Bâteau du Vin, which can be hired privately; drinks and canapés on the river can also be arranged. Book at least a year in advance for Regatta week.
In the know
- Our favourite rooms
- Suite La Grande Dame has a 30-foot arched window, twin baths and sitting-room area. Suite Comtes de Champagne has a balcony overlooking the river, with an outdoor bath tub.
- Also
- For regatta week, make sure you book six months in advance.
Food & drink
- Hotel restaurant
- The Bistro serves European cuisine prepared with contemporary savvy, perfect for family celebrations or romantic tête à têtes. Book in advance to be sure of securing a table.
- Dress code
- Regatta regalia or country casual – anything goes.
- Top table
- If the weather is balmy enough, definitely eat alfresco in the courtyard.
- Last orders
- Last orders for lunch are 2pm and 10pm for dinner.
- Room service
- Limited room service from the à la carte menu until 9.45pm.
- Hotel bar
- Champagne bar open 24 hours for residents.
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