Hotel Review: Richmond Hill Hotel, London

Located seven miles from central London and 25 minutes' drive from Heathrow airport, the hotel is moments from Richmond Park and close to Richmond town centre and the River Thames. Also in the locality is Twickenham and the stadium, as well as Kew Palace, Kew Gardens and The England Lawn Tennis Club. The largest Royal Park in London is Richmond Park, which is set in 2,500 acres of grassland, hills and woodlands, with roaming deer and wildlife.

By car: around 45 minutes from London, 2 hours from Bristol and 4 hours from Manchester. Parking costs £15 per day.

By train: Richmond station is a 5-minute taxi ride (or a 20-minute walk) to the hotel. Book trains to London.

Extensively remodelled in 2019, the interior of this elegant Georgian townhouse combines clean, contemporary lines with a tranquil, inviting atmosphere. With luxury design and fittings, bespoke detailing, character accents and a subtle period colour palette, pieces by British and local artisans and cabinet makers can be found throughout.

The hotel offers everything you need for an upscale London stay, from well-appointed bedrooms to a 24-hour gym, beauty treatment room, award-winning restaurant and bar and 13 event spaces. Service is friendly and efficient, and staff are happy to help or give advice on what's in the local area.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Fitness centre
• Pet-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

A local designer was commissioned to create bespoke detailing in the bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms, which feature king-size beds with furniture commissioned to fit within each of the individual room styles.

Room types: Georgian Single, Georgian Double, Hill Collection Double, Georgian Deluxe, Hill Collection Deluxe, Georgian Suite, Hill Collection Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, tea and coffee facilities, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi

The hotel's destination restaurant is 144 On The Hill, which serves up award-winning AA Rosette cuisine, from fresh and seasonal à la carte menus to cocktails and light bites. Choose a space in which to drink and dine: the gin-filled bar, the snug lounge areas or al fresco on the terrace.

144 on the Hill: AA-Rosette restaurant, lounge and terrace. Seasonal ingredients. All-day menu, open daily. Mains from £16.