The hotel is situated in the part of Surrey known as Richmond, a town that is unusual in its capability to retain an element of picturesque charm within 8 miles of central London. Richmond town centre is quaint and attractive yet also thoroughly contemporary, with a wide selection of boutique shops, cafés, museums and historic buildings on its doorstep whilst still being accessible via the London Overground and District Tube lines. If you tire of the parks and pretty streets that compose the town, you can always take some time out to visit local attractions such as Hampton Court Palace, Ham House, Marble Hill House, Richmond Theatre and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Sporting venues like Wimbledon and Twickenham are only a short distance out of the town, and theme parks Thorpe Park, Legoland and Chessington World of Adventures are not far, especially if you have the luxury of a car.
The grand architecture of the hotel building makes it an ideal location to host business or leisure events, with a selection of classic meeting rooms and state-of-the-art business facilities on offer. There are six rooms of varying size that are all adapted for business meetings, and include wireless internet access, telephones, adjustable lighting, audiovisual equipment and on-site conference and technical support. The Petersham Hotel also operates special packages for a range of events, from seminars to private dining and fun themed events such as a murder mystery, black tie or casino night!
Each of the Petersham Hotel Richmond's 60 ensuite bedrooms continues the theme of old-fashioned luxury that runs throughout its core, with the incredible Penthouse Suite and River View bedrooms offering a few extra touches including stunning views of the sloping hillsides and most attractive part of the River Thames. Every room is unique and has been individually designed to express the character of the hotel as a whole, and wherever you choose to sleep you can expect flatscreen LCD television, fast wireless internet, telephone, films on demand, radio, hairdryer and in-room safe. There are interconnecting family rooms available for those travelling with children, and many of the guest rooms have marble bathrooms that reiterate the feel of a four-star hotel.
With stunning views across Richmond and the River Thames, the Restaurant at the Petersham is undoubtedly the best in the area and offers a relaxed yet special dining experience. The award-winning menu focuses on British dishes incorporating the best seasonal ingredients, with delicious and creative options such as seared sea bass and mussel kiev or pot roasted grouse appearing on the menu. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the day, and if you are after a lighter meal than the quintessentially English afternoon tea from 3.30pm is a must. Alternatively, 24 hour room service is available for when you don't want to leave your room.
There is a creative childrens' menu in the hotel restaurant.
There are several specially adapted bedrooms for disabled guests, as well as a wheelchair accessible entrance and a lift between the ground and upper floors.
