Petersham Hotel, Richmond, London (Greater London)

A Victorian hotel built in 1865 situated on Richmond Hill overlooking the River Thames with an award wining restuarant.

Summary 19th century buildings Free car parking (on site) No smoking Children welcome Facilities Free broadband access Children's cots Children's highchairs Television Luggage storage Food and Drinks Restaurant Tea room Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (walking distance) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (walking distance) Tennis courts (a short drive) Recommended restaurants (walking distance) Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

Located in Richmond Upon Thames, a classic four star hotel perched on the side of Richmond Hill, overlooking one of the most famous stretches of the River Thames and just eight miles from the centre of London. With an award winning restaurant with views stretching out across the River Thames and surrounding meadows. All 60 guest rooms are meticulously appointed for your utmost enjoyment and comfort. Rich in furnishings, each bedroom has been individually designed to complement the character of the hotel.

History to the present day

Built in 1865 this Hotel's individuality remains as valuable as its independence. The most notable feature of the interior is its magnificent Portland stone staircase; reported to be the tallest unsupported stone staircase in Europe. The paintings on its ceiling were executed by Ferdinando Galli (1816-97), an Italian painter then briefly working in England (he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1866).

The hotel looks out across Petersham Meadows to the bend in the Thames. The meadows are protected from development by an Act of Parliament passed in 1902, and renewed in 2002, to safeguard the famous view from Richmond Hill; best seen from the Terrace Walk at the top of Nightingale Lane. This view has been painted by many famous artists, including Sir Joshua Reynolds (for whom Wick House, next door to the Wick, was built) and J M W Turner (who lived across the river in Twickenham for many years).

Food and Drinks

Head Chef Alex Bentley joined in 2004 having built his career as Head Chef of Monsieur Max in Hampton, Middlesex, where he held a Michelin Star for five years. His menus change with each season and always pay homage to the great British classics that the restaurant has become known for.

This award winning restaurant offers a relaxing dining experience at breakfast, lunchtime and in the evening, seven days of the week. Guests can enjoy fine wines from the Cellars while unwinding in the bar or on the terrace, overlooking the River Thames. There are also several private rooms for dinner parties and receptions including The Cellars.

Other facilities

High speed wireless internet access is available to all guests and visitors throughout the hotel. Guest rooms have interactive LCD televisions with ports or lap top connection, messaging service, movie & satellite channels. Private dining & reception rooms. Meeting & training facilities. Wheelchair accessible rooms and public areas. Multi lingual personnel. Room Service 24 hours. Complimentary car park.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Petersham Hotel, Nightingale Lane, Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey, Greater London, TW10 6UZ, United Kingdom

Address: Petersham Hotel, Nightingale Lane, Richmond Upon Thames TW10 6UZ

Check In: 2.00pm  Check Out: 11.00am

Directions: From London: Follow A4 Cromwell Rd towards Richmond A316. Continue through Richmond Town Centre A307 turn right after Bridge. Road forks take lower road. Hotel 1/4 mile on left on Nightingale Lane.

From the North: M1 leave at Jnc 1. Follow A406 North Circular Rd to Chiswick onto A307 to Richmond Town Centre. (Follow instructions above).

From West & South West: M4 to London leave at Junction 1. Head to Richmond via the Kew Bridge & A307 Chiswick High Rd. (Follow instructions above).

Airports: Heathrow & Gatwick

Rail: Richmond overground station & Richmond tube (district line)

River: Daily services between Westminster and Richmond operate from March to September.

More photos of Petersham Hotel, Richmond, London

Unsupported stone staircase

A view from Richmond Hill

Restaurant

Double Room

Private Dining in The Cellars