The Selwyn, Richmond

Hotels
8.7 (2629 reviews)
48 Sheen Road , Richmond upon Thames , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Small rooms
Limited storage space
Parking fees too high

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Rooms were described as immaculate and clean, contributing to a positive experience.
Service
9.05
Staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness throughout the reviews.
Location
9.05
Consistently noted as a great location for accessibility and attractions.
Room Quality
8.05
Some comments about rooms being small and storage issues were noted, slightly lowering the rating.
Amenities
8.55
Amenities like breakfast were positively mentioned, though some guests noted small issues.
Value for Money
8.55
Value perception mixed with some comments about parking fares affecting overall impression.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Breakfast was highlighted as amazing, with many positive remarks about food quality.
Overall Experience
8.75
General sentiment is highly positive with many recommending the hotel and stating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 05:39

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel in Richmond Upon Thames

Chic and Modern Rooms: Experience comfort and style in our newly refurbished rooms equipped with flat screen 4K TV, Chromecast, and deluxe bathrooms.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in our Paisley Room's enhanced Continental and A la carte breakfast, setting the perfect tone for your day ahead.

Prime Location: With a short walk to Richmond rail and tube station, explore nearby attractions like Twickenham Stadium, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond Park, and Richmond Hill effortlessly.

Book your stay at The Selwyn now for a memorable experience in Richmond Upon Thames.

Important information:

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 2629 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Paul couple gb
10
Pros:

Clean , beautiful, stylish , met on arrival by Kelly the receptionist who was very friendly and efficient.. breakfast was great

Cons:

Parking for £25 is a bit steep

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller ca
9
A lovely hiatus from the bustle of Central London
Pros:

Location,comfort,staff

Cons:

Underneath the flight path to Heathrow…planes start flying at 5am

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Yolande solo_traveller fr
7
Pros:

Convenient to visit my daughter. Smiling staff

Cons:

No tissue in room. Very small. Basin clogged

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Dakety family_with_children ie
8
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, staff,

Cons:

Breakfast was pricy, As was the hotel itself.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Colin couple gb
7
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Steph couple gb
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Lyndsey couple gb
9
Great boutique hotel
Pros:

Location, beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Staff very helpful.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Mario couple gb
10
Pros:

Very clean, well located, and overall beautiful building inside and out.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Tomas couple gb
9
Pros:

Amazing experience overall - Nathalia and Kelly were extremely helpful and accommodating during booking and check in, we had a lovely stay and would recommend.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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wendy couple gb
5
not great the hotel is aware of the issues raised.
Pros:

Staff great, location good for Richmond.

Cons:

As per my official complaint the air con we could not switch off so this kept us awake and the windows in the room were poorly maintained and screwed shut and we only had housekeeping for one of the two nights we stayed

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Staff were extremely helpful

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
9
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple gb
10
Very enjoyable .
Pros:

Location , staff and a fabulous boutique hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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pierre couple fr
10
Impatients d'y retourner à la prochaine visite de notre famille
Pros:

Très bon petit déjeuner, quelle que soit la formule choisie.
Accueil au top super gentil et très serviable

Cons:

Lors d'une prochaine rénovation (assurément pas nécessaire pour l'instant) prévoir des douches vs baignoires car plus pratiques pour des personnes moins à l'aise physiquement

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Steve family_with_children gb
10
Great boutique hotel, really relaxing stay
Pros:

Lovely boutique hotel, 5 minutes walk from Richmond High Street.

Warm and professional reception staff; quite small but very comfortable and well furnished and equipped room with large double bed, great bathroom, with strong shower over bath and really good lighting. Room and public areas of hotel spotlessly clean.

Really nice bar / breakfast room area, great choice of continental and cooked breakfasts.

We had a great stay and would definitely recommend and would hope to stay again.

Cons:

Nothing - we had a great stay.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Melanie solo_traveller gb
7
Overall great - would stay again
Pros:

Amazing location, friendly staff, good value for location

Cons:

Hard to control temperature - room not brilliantly cleaned and amenities empty

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Shuna couple gb
8
A perfect little gem in Richmond
Pros:

Beautifully decorated, extremely helpful friendly staff, lovely breakfast - again, great staff 😃

Cons:

Our TV didn’t work but we didnt really need it during our stay

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Dr. Jorge solo_traveller ae
10
Wonderfully relaxing.
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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EMMANUELLE couple fr
9
Probablement le meilleur hôtel de Richmond
Pros:

Situation très pratique près de la gare de Richmond et du centre ville
Literie très confortable et jolie décoration de la chambre et des espaces communs.
Très bonne isolation malgré chambre sur rue

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Youseman family_with_children gb
10
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

Staff very accommodating and friendly making us feel welcome, very clean, rooms very well maintained and clean

2026-03-30 via Nuitee