The Mitre, Hampton Court

Hotels
8.9 (1650 reviews)
Hampton Court Road, East Molesey , Kingston upon Thames , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Rude reception staff
Disappointing breakfast
Cold room conditions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Room was clean and tidy.
Service
9.6
Staff were friendly, but there were instances of rudeness from reception.
Location
9.8
Great location overlooking the river opposite Hampton Court.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms are nice, but issues reported with heating.
Amenities
9.3
Some amenities like complimentary Champagne were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.3
Prices are considered insane for the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Buffet breakfast was disappointing; varied dining experiences.
Overall Experience
9.3
Enjoyable but mixed feelings due to service and food quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:16

Property Description

Luxurious Riverside Boutique Hotel

The Mitre Hotel, located on the River Thames opposite Hampton Court Palace, offers a rich history dating back to 1665.

Sophisticated Design and Unique Amenities

After a complete transformation, the Mitre now boasts two restaurants and bars, a riverside terrace with the World’s first Whispering Angel Wine Concession, a vintage food truck, private boat launch, and 36 individually designed rooms and suites.

Quirky British Elegance

Designed by Harding Read, the hotel seamlessly blends quirky British style with authentic luxury, promising a sophisticated and relaxed stay.

Book now to experience this unique blend of history, luxury, and riverside charm at The Mitre Hotel.

Important information:

Limited parking is available on a first come first serve basis.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note meals are not included in the rate for children added to the room occupancy. Breakfast cost for a child under 13 years is GBP 10 and dinner is GBP 12.50, both meals will be charged at the property.

Please note that breakfast cost for an adult is GBP 20.

- Well-behaved dogs only for £30 per dog per night (max. 2 dogs per room)
- Dog(s) are allowed in Courtyard room only
- Welcome pack provided (dog bed, bowl, small treat)
- Selected rooms and designated areas only; except for restricted areas at restaurant
- Must not be left alone or unattended in room; no dog care service
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1650 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Anlida couple gb
7
Nice stay but could have been better.
Pros:

I liked where the hotel was situated. The checking in staff, restaurant staff were really warm and friendly. Restaurant food was excellent. Bed was really comfortable. No breakfast tea in the room.

Cons:

I didn't like the dark room. The room was very warm and the fan provided didn't work. It could be decorated and floors refurnished to brighten the room up.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Shelagh couple gb
10
WONDERFUL HOTEL
Pros:

The staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was lovely and bed/pillows were supremely comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing really although breakfast was a little disappointing.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Nick extended_group gb
8
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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jasechoy solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

Great location lovely room

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple gb
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple gb
8
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in a lovely location
Great food

Cons:

No air conditioning & our room was like a sauna

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Anna couple gb
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
10
Excellent value for money
Pros:

The staff are excellent fantastic location for London with the station across the road also for Hampton Court and Kempton Park races

Cons:

Nothing if being really picky just a couple of very minor decorative issues

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Kazuko couple gb
9
結婚記念日のご褒美にぴったりロマンテックなホテル
Pros:

ハンプトンコートパレスの真向かい、テムズの畔の抜群のロケーション。ウェルカムドリンクにピンクワインをいただいたのと、暑い日だったから部屋にエアコンがついていて嬉しかった。ベッドの寝心地も良く、シャワーも水圧が高くて快適だった。車の世話をしてくれるおじさんが親切でテキパキしていてよく働くのに感心した。

Cons:

朝食のcooked breakfastは、揚げ物だらけでしかもとてもドライで不味いのが残念。でもコンチネンタルで揃えてあったハムや果物は美味しい。部屋の床がギシギシ言ってまたevenではないし、しかもカーペットと木の床の間がしっかり留めて無くて足が引っかかり危険。

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Ruud extended_group nl
7
gezellig, leuke atmosfeer, geen 5 sterren!
Pros:

sfeer is leuk, heel oud en cosy

Cons:

Het is wel echt overpriced. Het is een leuk hotel, prima maar zeker geen 5 sterren

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Stefanía couple se
8
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Mies couple nl
8
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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ONNO couple gb
8
Came for the castle but the hotel itself is pretty darn gorgeous and friendly
Pros:

Its literally across the road from Hampton Court - it also appears to be the only somewhat traditional hotel :). So actually my expectations were more like: location is everything, but turns out it was a really, really pleasant stay full of friendly staff, comfy rooms, nice food, and a gorgeous location. It was the hottest day ever recorded so yeah it didn't have a proper aircon but they did bring in some standalone units which just about won the battle - Location to the castle is obvious but there are also some amazing parks around.

Cons:

Honestly i cannot think of anything negative to say - sure it aint cheap but it felt we were at least paying a local company / family :).

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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isabelle solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

L accueil du personnel, le confort, la chambre et toute la décoration de l hotel. La salle du petit déjeuner qui a une vue plongeante sur la Tamise. Enfin la proximité avec Hampton court, il y a juste à traverser la rue, et possibilité de faire des balades en bateau.

Cons:

Le restaurant la brasserie 1660 est un peu décevant.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Zenon couple au
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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jason couple gb
10
We thought the hotel was fantastic
Pros:

The room was amazing tho a better view would have been nice . Breakfast was fantastic with a number of choices

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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John couple es
9
great hotel in a great location.
Pros:

Great location, wonderful building - idiosyncratic but charming. Overlooking the river with a variety of spaces to eat and drink. Food excellent as was the service in all areas.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Martina solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Beautiful and with authentic style. Flawless service.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Bethany couple gb
7
Beautiful hotel, more staff required.
Pros:

The property is beautiful- it’s in a great location and has history.

The breakfast was great- the member of staff was very attentive at breakfast, the views were stunning and a good selection. The food was outstanding at breakfast.

The wine on check in was also a lovely touch, as was the treats for our dog.

Cons:

There were a couple of issues with our stay which we find disappointing given the price. The first issue was parking- due to an event (either the wedding or the Tesla event) we had no parking until late evening and were only informed of this on arrival. This meant we were constantly changing space and were stuck. We had 4 hours in one space, then had to move, before we’d have to then check in and move again. In the end because of all the hassle we found a space and paid for it for 2 days away from the property. We messaged and spoke with staff during our stress- no response to the message and staff were dismissive and offered no solutions including where the nearest 24 hour parking was. We were extremely deflated on arrival and were questioning whether to go home.

The second issue was the wedding/open to members of public. We appreciate the property hosts weddings which isn’t a problem as such, but they need more staffing around this. The service was slow yesterday in the restaurant and staff were not very attentive. There was minimal space in the courtyard and we got dressed up for a boatrip with the hotel to which we were advised there was no space and when we asked if there were other companies the staff at the boat company wouldn’t provide those details. We had to walk to a separate location to find another company for the boat trip.

Overall, the property is beautiful but they are hosting so much within it they forget about their actual day to day guests. However, the breakfast service certainly did make up for the poor service (in places) yesterday. Thank you to the member of staff who served breakfast this morning- he was great.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee