Great West Way® Travel Magazine | Issue 03

THE MITRE
Hampton Court
One of the UK’s most exciting hotel openings this
year, The Mitre is the closest hotel to Hampton Court
Palace, located on the bank of the River Thames. As
beautiful and impressive as its prestigious location,
the hotel is a Grade II-listed property built-in 1665 by
order of King Charles II to house some of the King’s
Courtiers who could not find accommodation in the
Palace. Each of the hotel’s 36 bedrooms and signature
suites are unique. Choose from a​​private terrace and
jacuzzi, your own courtyard and fire pit, to hand forged
copper bath tubs, with views over the River Thames,
Hampton Court Palace and or the picturesque internal
courtyards. Each room is named after historical
references linked to the hotel, ​such as King King
Charles II’s wives, The Gardener’s Hut, Penny Farthing,
and Catharine Parr Suite.
You might enjoy dining in the 1665 restaurant, a
brasserie, boasting a huge outdoor patio terrace for ‘al
fresco’ dining at its best, or The Coppernose
restaurant, which takes its name from King Charles
II who was nicknamed “Coppernose” after he issued
cheap currency. The Mitre even has its own riverside
jetty and boat for hire, ​perfect​​for a picnic and gentle
jaunt along this beautiful stretch of the river. Popular
trips include Richmond-Upon-Thames and up to
the Tower of London and back. Not to mention
the world’s first stand-alone whispering angel hut,
perfect for sundowners on the terrace, and a place
to watch the boats sail by along the River Thames
with a cold glass in hand. Rooms from £200 a night:
mitrehamptoncourt.com
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