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Staycation: The Mitre Hotel, Hampton Court, Surrey
by Nadine Brown
Nadine Brown checks into this cosy hotel that comes with a touch of luxury and access to Hampton Court Palace. A must-visit for history buffs.
Where is it?
The Mitre, part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, is set on the banks of the River Thames and is a zebra crossing away from Henry VIII’s former palatial digs, Hampton Court Palace.
What's the accomodation like?
What did you eat and drink?
What is there to do?
The clue is in the name – Hampton Court Palace is just across the road, plus you get free tickets if you’re a hotel guest. If history really isn’t your thing, Bushy Park, London’s second-largest royal park, is under 20 minutes' walk away. If you’d rather stay put and experience a little luxury, onsite spa the Pamper Room offers a range of treatments that will leave you feeling like a queen.
What do I need to pack?
Walking shoes and reading glasses if you plan on spending time in the hotel library, or flicking through the books in your room.
Lasting memory
Definitely the whisky crème brulées!
Sainsbury’s magazine insider tip
Get post-Hampton Court snacks from The Coppernose, an independent café owned by the hotel and just a few doors down.
HOW TO BOOK
Rooms at The Mitre, Hampton Court, start from £200 per night for two people. To book, visit mitrehamptoncourt.com.
