29 Jun – 4 Jul 2027 · Rowing
Hotels for Henley Royal Regatta 2027
In Henley-on-Thames running 29 Jun – 4 Jul 2027. 18 hotels within 10km — book close and make a trip of it.
About Henley Royal Regatta 2027
Henley Royal Regatta is one of the world's premier rowing events, held on the Thames in June. Where you stay shapes your experience—whether you want to be steps from the action or prefer a larger town with more amenities and transport options.
Where to stay nearby
Henley-on-Thames is a picturesque riverside town in Oxfordshire, home to one of rowing's most prestigious competitions. The regatta draws spectators from across the globe to watch elite rowers compete on the water. Accommodation fills quickly, so choosing your base wisely—whether in the town itself, a nearby village, or further afield—makes all the difference to your visit.
Henley-on-Thames — about 0 km away
Henley-on-Thames is the regatta venue itself, offering the most immersive experience and minimal travel time; with only 5 hotels in our catalog, book early to secure a room.
Marlow — about 9 km away
Marlow is a charming riverside town 9km away, with 9 hotels to choose from and easy access to the regatta by car or a short drive along the Thames valley.
London — about 54 km away
London, 54km away, offers 1266 hotels and full transport links; the commute is longer but suits those seeking a major city base with far greater choice of accommodation, dining, and attractions beyond the regatta.
This is an AI-assisted planning guide. Dates, start times, transport and event details can change — please confirm everything with the official event and transport websites before you book.
The closest hotels to Henley-on-Thames
18 within 10km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for your dates.
RIOSHOUSE Henley
38 Hart Street, RG9 2AU
0.3km away
The Relais Henley
Hart Street, RG9 2AR
0.3km away
Hotel du Vin Henley
New Street, RG9 2BP
0.4km away
Greenlands Hotel
Greenlands
3.2km away
Danesfield House Hotel And Spa
Henley Road, SL7 2EY
5.4km away
Crazy Fox Hurley Boutique B&B
High Street, SL6 5NB
6.2km away
The Olde Bell, BW Signature Collection
High Street, SL6 5LX
6.2km away
The Bird In Hand
Bath Road, RG10 9UP
6.4km away
French Horn Hotel
Sonning-on-thames, RG4 6TN
6.7km away
The Bell and Bottle
Bath road, SL6 3RX
6.7km away
Wee Waif by Greene King Inns
Old Bath Road, Charvil, RG10 9RJ
6.8km away
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire
Thames Street, RG4 6UT
6.8km away
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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