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Henley Royal Regatta 2027
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29 Jun – 5 Jul 2027 · Rowing

Hotels for Henley Royal Regatta 2027

In Henley-on-Thames running 29 Jun – 5 Jul 2027. 34 hotels within 10km — book close and make a trip of it.

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About Henley Royal Regatta 2027

Five days of racing on a stretch of the Thames that has barely changed in a century and a half, with crews from schools, universities and national squads knocked out one head-to-head at a time. The rowing is genuinely brilliant; a good part of the crowd is there for everything else — blazers, Pimm's, and an enclosure whose dress code is enforced without apology.

Where to stay nearby

Henley-on-Thames itself puts you inside the event, with a small choice of five hotels that get booked up quickly given the town's size. Marlow, a short drive upriver, offers a wider spread of nine hotels and a quieter base away from the regatta crowds. London gives by far the largest range of accommodation, with over a thousand hotels to choose from, though you're looking at a longer journey out to Henley each day — allow time for road traffic on regatta days, or check train options into Henley station.

Henley-on-Thames — about 0 km away

Henley-on-Thames is the venue itself, ideal if you want to be steps from events and the riverside. With 5 hotels in our catalog, accommodation is limited and books quickly during busy periods, but staying here means no travel time and easy access to local restaurants and pubs.

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Marlow — about 9 km away

Marlow is a charming riverside town just 9km away, offering more hotel choice (9 options) and a slightly quieter feel while remaining very close to the venue. A short drive or regular buses connect you to Henley in under 20 minutes, making it a practical alternative when the town itself is full.

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London — about 54 km away

London is 54km away and offers vastly more hotels (1266 in our catalog) at a range of prices, but events at the venue require a substantial commute. Regular trains run between London and Henley, taking around an hour; this base suits those wanting to combine venue events with London's attractions or who prefer major-city accommodation and amenities.

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The closest hotels to Henley-on-Thames

34 within 10km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for your dates.

Leander Club

Leander Club

Whitehill Henley on Thames

0.2km away

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RIOSHOUSE Henley

RIOSHOUSE Henley

38 Hart Street

0.3km away

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The Relais Henley

The Relais Henley

Hart Street

0.3km away

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Hotel du Vin Henley

Hotel du Vin Henley

New Street, RG9 2BP

0.4km away

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Phyllis Court Members Club

Phyllis Court Members Club

Marlow Road

0.6km away

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Badgemore Park

Badgemore Park

Gravel Hill, Badgemore

1.9km away

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Flower Pot Hotel

Flower Pot Hotel

Aston Lane

2.1km away

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Handywater Cottage B&B

Handywater Cottage B&B

Handywater Cottage, Henley-on-Thames, England, RG9 6AH

3.2km away

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Greenlands Hotel

Greenlands Hotel

Greenlands

3.2km away

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The Bull at Wargrave

The Bull at Wargrave

76-78 High St, Wargrave, Reading, England, RG10 8DD

4.5km away

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Stag and Huntsman

Stag and Huntsman

Hambleden, Henley-on-Thames

4.6km away

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Danesfield House Hotel And Spa

Danesfield House Hotel And Spa

Henley Road, Marlow

5.4km away

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History

Henley Royal Regatta began in 1839 as a single day's racing, staged by the town to draw visitors to Henley-on-Thames with a fair and other amusements alongside it. Competitive rowing quickly became the point rather than the sideshow, the racing was extended to two days from 1840, and Prince Albert's patronage in 1851 turned it into a royal occasion.

The Stewards' Enclosure, the regatta's most exclusive vantage point on the towpath, was created in 1919 and has enforced a strict dress code ever since — originally jackets and ties for men and knee-length skirts for women, updated in 2021 to allow women trouser suits after a petition by an Oxford rower. Getting the dress code wrong still means being turned away at the gate, whoever you are.

Records & quirks

  • A 'canvas' — a margin of just a few feet — is one of rowing's tightest recognised winning margins, and still turns up most years at Henley.
  • Leander Club has won the Grand Challenge Cup, the regatta's blue-riband event, a record 36 times.
  • The petition that changed the dress code in 2021 was started by an Oxford University Women's Boat Club rower.

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