About Hotel du Vin Henley
Hotel du Vin Henley is located in an 18th century brewery building on the banks of the River Thames in the 12th Century market Town of Henley-on-Thames.
Guest rooms are luxuriously decorated with monsoon showers or roll-top baths, air-conditioning, custom-made beds with hand-sprung mattresses and Egyptian cotton bed linen.
Many of the original features of the character building remain; exposed beams, brickwork and feature fireplaces have all been preserved. There is a cigar bothy and a Snug with comfortable seating.
Al fresco dining is available in the central courtyard and seasonal dishes are served in the French-styled Bistro. There are two bars; a Champagne bar and a pewter-topped bar with a wine cellar.
Hotel du Vin Henley is well-placed for visitors to the Royal Regatta. Boat trips up the Thames are popular, as are visits to the KuBu Spa; a few minutes walk away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Service with a smile.
From the efficient check-in from the reception team to the helpful porter and the waiting staff at both breakfast and dinner, the vast majority of reviewers have fantastic things to say about the service provided by the staff at Du Vin.
positive:
Getting the basics right.
While attention to detail is important, at Du Vin, the focus seems to be equally on getting the essentials completely right. Mattresses are hand-sprung and incredibly comfortable, towels are soft, the waterfall showers are powerful and baths are large.
positive:
Full of features.
Several previous guests have commented on the sensitivity of the restoration of the 18th Century brewery building into a hotel. The industrial features blend seamlessly with contemporary touches to create a modern, yet rustic finish.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Cocktails; a time-consuming affair.
Bar staff are seemingly over-stretched. Cocktails are featured on the bar menu but, some guests have found receiving one a lengthy process, with waits of fifteen or twenty minutes not uncommon. A glass of wine from the extensive wine cellar may be a less
negative:
Food not as expected.
Some guests suggest that the food served in the Bistro is bland and uninspiring, especially considering the cost. It is worth bearing in mind though, that both bars serve food, a separate al fresco menu is served in the courtyard during the Summer months
negative:
Pricey parking.
Parking at the hotel is an expensive option, however, many previous guests have suggested that parking in Henley-on-Thames is, in general, difficult. It may be pricey but, with a valet present, you may also find it more convenient than trying to find an a