The Runnymede on Thames is a modern hotel set on the banks of the River Thames in Surrey. Conveniently located, just 10 minutes from Windsor and in close proximity to attractions such as Legoland and Thorpe Park, the hotel boasts a choice of riverside dining options, an award-winning spa and a range of fun outdoor activities for the whole family, both on and off the river.
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The Runnymede on Thames is a true original. From its modern design to its stunning setting on the banks of the River Thames, this contemporary four-star hotel offers a relaxed ambience with friendly, professional personal service. The Runnymede prides itself on treating each guest as an individual and looking after their every need.
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Families are well catered for at The Runnymede, with an arrival goody bag and a choice of accommodation options. Opt for interconnecting rooms, nestled within the heart of the hotel, or choose a duplex suite, perfect for families accompanied by their canine companions. Beyond the room, you'll find dedicated menus for little ones, an outdoor play area and even food to feed the ducks.
We understand that your dog is an important part of your family - and, just like you, will be warmly welcomed when you visit us. From treats to pillows, their very own bowl to towels post-walk, every detail will be covered. When it comes to your home from home, we have three duplex suites, which are perfect for the whole family, canine companion included.
Reviews (28)
Terri Griffin
Jun 16, 2022
I recently stayed here overnight on a business trip but have had the opportunity to have drinks and food in their restaurant, lobby and outdoor area several times. It's a great hotel right on the river. It's lovely to sit outside and have a drink or a bite to eat. The rooms are great with nice amenities, comfortable bed and linens. The breakfast was as great with many options. The staff is all very nice. I will definitely stay here again if the opportunity arises.
S. B.
May 13, 2022
It has had a fantastic refurbishment around the reception and bar and restaurant areas. Wonderful spot on the river Thames too impress outdoor, indoor pool and gym and spa facilities too. We don't live far so often visit for lunch /coffee / drinks or business meeting venue. Have also stayed here though and recommend it
Neil Hatch
May 04, 2022
Went for the Sunday buffet lunch and was really impressed. Arrived a little early but offered a drink in the cosy reception, whilst the children looked at the painted ducks! Selection was of really high standard and plenty of it. Some of the group though the meat was a little rare, but I didn't mind it! Great for a treat or special occasion.
Katie Isabel Bland
Apr 25, 2022
My partner and I stayed here for a few days last week. Our stay at the Runnymede was above and beyond expectations. Staff are incredible and make you feel really welcomed. The rooms are lovely and sweet with a comfy bed. The location is beautiful with lots of local attractions and activities provided by the hotel. The Runnymede does a wonderful job at making you feel comfortable and relaxed.
The spa facilities are brilliant and the food is wonderful as well. You can really see how much pride they have in running such a great hotel. Thank you so much for having us. Highly recommend the Sunday roasts! They are outstanding. Best roast I have ever had.
The spa facilities are brilliant and the food is wonderful as well. You can really see how much pride they have in running such a great hotel. Thank you so much for having us. Highly recommend the Sunday roasts! They are outstanding. Best roast I have ever had.
Charlie Craig
Apr 22, 2022
Overall genuinely the nicest hotel I've ever stayed at before! Great service, beautiful location, delicious food, friendly staff. The gym and pool facilities are really good too. You can tell how much pride the hotel takes over all sides of the business. LOVELY STAY! would definitely recommend! (plus the best Sunday roast dinner we've ever eaten in our life)
Peter Hassan
Apr 19, 2022
Had a cream tea excellent service they looked after my wife's allergies nothing was to much trouble. We were seated by a window looking over the river just an excellent view. Good value for the money plus no rush so an ideal way to relax. No room review as we did not stay as we are local to the hotel. We will go back but be advised you need to book.
Bobby S.
Mar 23, 2022
Gillian Pp
Jan 22, 2022
Ren
Jan 13, 2022
Where do I begin, booked the Christmas package and have had a wonderful stay from Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day! The room was lovely, the food was consistently exquisite (a particularly highlight was the poached salmon). And the staff, all incredibly friendly, attentive and helped make the stay even better. Anna and Davey particularly stood out, regularly engaging in conversation with us while ensuring we were always well looked after, but every staff member we spoke to across the weekend was just brilliant!
The hotel is just stunning. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. This was my first stay but will no way be my last. Thanks to all the wonderful staff for your hard work in making this a wonderful Christmas for all your guests!
The hotel is just stunning. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. This was my first stay but will no way be my last. Thanks to all the wonderful staff for your hard work in making this a wonderful Christmas for all your guests!
Kaptain Kerr
Jan 10, 2022
Stayed here in December 2021 for a few days over Christmas, with every aspect of our visit exceptional. The hotel's facilities and food quality all out of this world fantastic. But what really stood out was the staff. Super helpful at all times and always smiling, including with each other. Just awesome. Well done to the amazing Runnymeade team, can't wait to return!
David Gardner
Dec 21, 2021
Laura E.
Dec 20, 2021
Mandy S.
Nov 25, 2021
Judi Lawrence
Nov 21, 2021
I cannot fault our time there. A wonderful stay at the Runnymede. Warm welcome from the check in staff. all our questions answered as we were there as part of a large function. Information given that we didn't need to ask for. Love the bar near reception. James served us and stood out. Excellent customer service. Had a standard double room. It was spotless. Bigger than expected with large bathroom. Huge bed.incredibly comfortable. Food at the function was fabulous. Breakfast had a wide selection and good quality. Huge thank you to all the lovely staff.
David Unsworth
Nov 18, 2021
The hotel was a lovely place to stay and comfortable but I found the staff a little bit distant towards the guests I went for breakfast at 7am there was me and two other people eating, there was about 6 staff on the serving floor I asked for a take away cup to get to work she said OK then went off to carry on chatting away with her fellow workers. In the end I went for the cup my self. And it's a good job I was up for 7 because I had the cleaner banging the walls with the hoover outside my room.
Helen Ryder-Smith
Oct 31, 2021
Maharukh Daruwalla
Sep 18, 2021
We went to the restaurant ( Lounge) Really nice. Easy parking. Superb ambience. The outdoor terrace overlooks the river, Service was nice (order via the app). The food was lovely - we had scones and club sandwich ( which came toasted)with generous portions well served in good crockery with proper thick cotton napkins. Coffee was OK, but tea was nicely brewed. A great experience. Would definitely recommend and will visit again.
James Coulson
Sep 15, 2021
We had afternoon tea at the hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was very tasty, and the champagne was top notch. The best part though, as most people will say, is the location - a beautiful spot by the Thames. The weather wasn't the greatest, but we still went outside, and it was worth it. The views are brilliant, and watching the bustle on the river is a wonderful backdrop. Highly recommended
Kay A.
Feb 12, 2020
My husband and I spent our first wedding anniversary here and had an AMAZING experience! Andy at the front desk was so helpful and accommodating with our last minute reservation (delayed flight situation) and we had a wonderful time. The spa/pool area is great, the showers in the rooms are perfect, and the hotel restaurant (The Lock Bar and Kitchen) had some of the best lamb I've ever eaten. After a truly awful day dealing with airlines and delays, this was a wonderful respite. Definitely coming back!
Quentin D.
Dec 19, 2017
The room are comfortable, the bar (reasonably) well stocked and the food is really quite good. I've just finished lunch, it was very very nice. No, actually lunch was bloody amazing. you may not be able to tell but i started this review 2 weeks ago and am now coming back to it. Lunch was served in the main restaurant which i hadn't experienced before ( we usualy only have finger food during meetings here).anyway, I've stayed here a few times over the last few years, breakfast is noteworthy, worth the trip. They have a gym and spa, i have never been to either so cant comment. Maybe ill getbthere next time.
Thomas F.
Sep 24, 2017
This ia one of the best places I've ever stayed. It is a full on hotel and spa. The hotel is right on the river. Its is close to town and yet feels very much separated from town. The restaurants are amazing. There is a breakfast buffet where you have to restrain yourself from eating one of everything. The selection is large and the quality of the meals are fantastic.
There is a dinner buffet as well with the same quality. That said that is not the best about this hotel. The beat part is the staff.they are all very professional, yet perfectly personally engaged. I met several of the staff while.i was here, most of the time I was in need of information or a taxi, the staff took very good care of me. The k you to the Runnymede on Thames Hotel, I'll be back soon.
There is a dinner buffet as well with the same quality. That said that is not the best about this hotel. The beat part is the staff.they are all very professional, yet perfectly personally engaged. I met several of the staff while.i was here, most of the time I was in need of information or a taxi, the staff took very good care of me. The k you to the Runnymede on Thames Hotel, I'll be back soon.
Vicki V.
Sep 10, 2015
Will H.
Jul 07, 2015
Ella P.
May 25, 2015
Stayed here on the night of our wedding. Excellent service (checking us in at 1am in full wedding celebration mode with good grace and congratulations). The room was lovely, nice views over the river and breakfast in bed delivered at the right time and was wonderful. Gluten and dairy free catered for in the restaurant and a lovely touch in a complimentary plate delivered with coffee of fruit and dark chocolate truffles with 'congratulations' spelt out in chocolate (it was sweet and romantic). Spa was fine, pool lovely and empty and the grounds simple but leading to a lovely walk down the river (left if you are facing the river) past some fantastic riverside houses. All in all, considering going back for our one year.
Qype User Streng
Dec 27, 2011
We came here for lunch on Saturday. Mother in law and Father in law were staying the night and we left the cat in their room. The lunch takes a buffet format but is not like a typical restaurant buffet in that it has a much wider range of choices with more interesting dishes. To start, I had some seafood salad with some smoked salmon, and then smoked duck salad with paprika and fennel with beetroot humus.
For main course, I had some pork belly with apple sauce with sprouts and sweet potato with leeks, then venison stew. The food was nice but not amazing, unfortunately the dishes that sounded the most interesting were the ones I enjoyed the least (seafood salad and venison stew). Still nice though and good effort for trying
For main course, I had some pork belly with apple sauce with sprouts and sweet potato with leeks, then venison stew. The food was nice but not amazing, unfortunately the dishes that sounded the most interesting were the ones I enjoyed the least (seafood salad and venison stew). Still nice though and good effort for trying
Tracey W.
Nov 03, 2011
An extremely pleasant hotel which I have used many times for conferences and meetings which is conveniently located near the motorway. You can book a Thames boat from here too-with dinner. There is also a fabulous spa. The conference facilities are excellent and the hotel is clean and efficient. I have also been a wedding guest here and found the hotel was experienced in the smooth running of these type of events. Highly recommended. However watch out because the restaurants all shut early at 10pm and you can end up just eating a sandwich at the bar.
Bob D.
Jun 20, 2011
From the States, 25+ years international, 6+ years in the UK. I love this place. On the Thames river - and yes sometimes it floods. New renovation makes it even better while retaining excellent service and charm. Not like the sterile Heathrow airports. Proper afternoon tea and comfortable lobby area.
Greg K.
Jan 21, 2011
As a visitor to UK, I have been in plenty of hotels. This was one of the more modern oneI have been at in a while. Location - On the thames. view of the river. what more can you ask for. 5 miles from LHR, 1 minute off the motorway, 10 minutes from Windor and 5 minutes from Ehgam or Staines. What more could you ask for? Parking - Plenty and free. Ambiance - Very modern.
Huge lobby with plenty of area to meet. Must be able to hold 100 people at the many tables and lounges in the meeting area. This is a fantastic designed meeting area and a real genius whoever created it. Rooms - We were here for 4 nights, but with only one small suitcase and computer bag. Found closet to be a bit small for 4 nights worth of clothes, really no place to put your winter coat, very small desk for your computer and papers.
But workable for sure. Bed is comfortable, bathroom is a bit small, but very modern and clean. Plenty of lights. No alarm clock, so bring your own. Odd to have an old TV in the room. Used to only flat screens and to see an old TV in such a modern place was odd. Food - Outstanding service and food at breakfast and for the large lobby meeting area, plenty of food choice and staff.
A fantastic place to meet and nibble as they say here. good nibbly bits. Noise level - This is a business class hotel, but the hallways are narrow and the dorrs shut with a bang. All this means a very noisy place if you are trying to sleep or rest. You will hear the people up and getting out of their rooms in the early mornings. You will hear all the cleaning people in the halls and in the rooms near you. Be prepared, but hey, chill out. The rooms are nice and comfy and just deal with it. I like this place. It is a bit expensive, but it is a great place.
Huge lobby with plenty of area to meet. Must be able to hold 100 people at the many tables and lounges in the meeting area. This is a fantastic designed meeting area and a real genius whoever created it. Rooms - We were here for 4 nights, but with only one small suitcase and computer bag. Found closet to be a bit small for 4 nights worth of clothes, really no place to put your winter coat, very small desk for your computer and papers.
But workable for sure. Bed is comfortable, bathroom is a bit small, but very modern and clean. Plenty of lights. No alarm clock, so bring your own. Odd to have an old TV in the room. Used to only flat screens and to see an old TV in such a modern place was odd. Food - Outstanding service and food at breakfast and for the large lobby meeting area, plenty of food choice and staff.
A fantastic place to meet and nibble as they say here. good nibbly bits. Noise level - This is a business class hotel, but the hallways are narrow and the dorrs shut with a bang. All this means a very noisy place if you are trying to sleep or rest. You will hear the people up and getting out of their rooms in the early mornings. You will hear all the cleaning people in the halls and in the rooms near you. Be prepared, but hey, chill out. The rooms are nice and comfy and just deal with it. I like this place. It is a bit expensive, but it is a great place.