Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and professional service
Beautiful location and views
Cons:
Expensive breakfast
Difficulties with bathroom facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
The room was very clean and looked to be newly refurbished.
Service
9.3
Customer service at the hotel is out of this world, staff very friendly and professional.
Location
9.34
Loved the location and beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.29
Rooms are well equipped with a comfortable traditional style.
Amenities
8.82
Amenities are satisfactory, though some facilities were expensive.
Value for Money
7.28
Breakfast was ridiculously expensive and coffee was overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.83
Breakfast was nice but expensive; overall food needs better value.
Overall Experience
8.8
Outstanding comfort quality and ambience made for a magical short stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:20

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Scenic Views
Experience the elegance of The Petersham, a 4-star hotel on Richmond Hill with luxurious rooms offering stunning views of the River Thames and meadows. Each individually designed room features modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art LCD TV, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location and Fine Dining
Ideally situated between Heathrow Airport and central London, The Petersham provides easy access to Richmond Station for transportation. Indulge in award-winning British cuisine at the on-site restaurant, crafted from locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Explore the impressive wine and port collection in The Cellars for a complete dining experience.

Historic Victorian Charm
Built in 1865, this Victorian gem exudes historic charm and character. The en suite rooms offer a blend of traditional elegance and contemporary comfort, making The Petersham the perfect destination for a tranquil yet luxurious getaway.

Book your stay at The Petersham now for a delightful blend of luxury, convenience, and culinary excellence.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for £50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for £50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1445 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 7.28
Food and Beverage: 7.83
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Peter solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

A majestic, beautifully appointed hotel and our comfortable room had everything imaginable with plenty of well located power points and light switches.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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WEI couple cy
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Daniela Rosa solo_traveller at
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Oğuz extended_group tr
6
Pros:

Konumu güzeldi tek geçerli durumu

Cons:

Odada böcek çıktı, örümcekler vardı yatak temiz değildi odalarda klima yok, odada mini bar yok konforlu bir oda değildi dışarıdan göründüğü gibi kesinlikle değil su bile getirseler servis parası alıyorlar tavsiye kesinlike etmiyorum rezervasyonda depozito alınıyor baştan bu çok saçma geldi buna dikkat edin.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
9
View and hotel excellent
Pros:

To expensive

Cons:

Separate shower and fridge

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Annabel couple gb
7
Would recommend, but only to get a nicer room than the Superior Double. Probably not worth the cost.
Pros:

Beautiful building and views over the river. Lovely room.

Cons:

Unfortunately the reception we got from the reception team wasn’t great. Not welcoming at all and it sounded like the man on the phone was arguing with a customer. Not shown to our room or offered any welcome or explanation of the hotel facilities, nor offered to share information about the area or anything at all really. A snarky comment was made that we should be grateful for the air con in the room - completely uncalled for.

Our room was pleasant, but had the tiniest window looking right out onto the car park and pathway so we couldn’t have the blinds open.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Yashka family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
10
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
8
We would certainly stay again if in Richmond.
Pros:

View was wonderful. Staff were all very helpful.The only problem was the heated towel rail was on,it was last week during the heatwave and we were unable to open the windows.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Sau Fong family_with_children gb
8
Beautiful and great
Pros:

Location and the convenience. Love the building and the proximity to the river.

Cons:

Booked two rooms but they are not too close to each other. One room lacked view and cannot open the windows because there’s a scaffolding outside. No view at all.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Nicholas couple gb
10
Very very nice hotel
Pros:

Superb room with fantastic views

Cons:

Noisy central air conditioning / heating unit outside our room (#112)

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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jia solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

location and the view is fantastic

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely Hotel in quiet spot.
Pros:

Lovely, clean and quiet. Lunch was also nice and waiter very polite, well located and nice terraces for good weather.

Cons:

Seemed to be some sort of dynamic and sales pitched marketing meeting happening whilst I was trying to enjoy a quiet lunch. I was able to move outside with minimal fuss so issue was resolved well.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Rohan couple gb
9
Lovely stay at a brillient hotel
Pros:

Room was very comfortable - the air conditioning cooled the room very quickly. There was the usual tea and coffee facilities. The bathroom was very nice, with a large shower with good water pressure, and we liked the twin basins. There was plenty of free parking - which was very appriciated, I get fed up with having to pay for parking to stay at a hotel.

There was lovely views over Richmond and the river Thames. The walk into Richmond took about 10mins.

The bar/restaurant was excelent - I would also like to say a thank you to all the staff who were friendly and responisve and made it a very nice stay.

We didnt have dinner at the hotel as we were attending a function - however breakfast was excelent.

Cons:

Very minor items - a few more tea bags in the room please.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Hina couple ae
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple gb
10
Amazing stay staff were incredible and professional.
Pros:

Beautiful location overlooking the river

Cons:

Loved everything about it.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Safiyah solo_traveller gb
4
Overpriced and disappointing
Pros:

I encourage you to read this review in full, don't just ready these positive bits. The hotel is in a lovely location, it is very clean and the architecture of the building is gorgeous with nice views from the restaurant.

Cons:

There is no air conditioning. We stayed in an unexpected heatwave in May and we struggled to sleep as all we had was a tiny fan to keep us cool in our small bed. We had one thick duvet on the bed, so we had to take it out of the cover in order to have appropriate bedding for the weather. The room itself was small and pokey. The bathroom was huge and more nicely decorated, but the bathtub / shower was tiny (which was so frustrating given how large the bathroom was).

The restaurant prices were astronomical and did not reflect the quality of the food - I paid about £16 for a herbal tea and a handful of chopped fruit.

On top of the already very high room rate, we were charged a service charge (albeit an optional ome) which we were not expecting. Overall, we were left feeling disappointed given how much we paid.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Matthias couple gb
8
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Lalita couple th
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee