History

Founded in 2016 by Bassam Shlewet, Hurley House Hotel is an independently owned luxury boutique hotel created as a sanctuary of laid-back elegance. Designed for those who appreciate exceptional food, refined surroundings, and genuine hospitality, Hurley House is a place where people can truly unwind.

The hotel features ten bedrooms, a stylish restaurant and bar, and private event and meeting spaces, all thoughtfully designed to balance contemporary luxury with relaxed comfort.

After a 24-month refurbishment of the former Red Lyon pub, Hurley House Hotel has been transformed into a welcoming retreat. From the carefully curated limited-edition artwork by Todd White to the luxury bed linen by Soak & Sleep every detail has been thought out to reflect contemporary style, refined elegance, and laid-back luxury.

 

Our Team

Our long-serving, friendly front-of-house team are delighted to welcome you and ensure every visit feels personal. Behind the scenes, our talented kitchen team brings a wealth of expertise in Japanese and international cuisine, with each chef having a minimum of 12 years’ experience, trained across the world. Our events team specialises in bespoke events, passionate about creating lasting memories while taking care of the finer details along the way.

Get in touch

Book a TableBook a Room

01628 568500

For dining & accommodation, contact hello@hurleyhouse.co.uk

For events, contact events@hurleyhouse.co.uk

 

Our Location

Nestled in the picturesque Berkshire countryside in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Hurley House is close to Marlow, Henley, and Maidenhead, just an hour from Central London and 10 minutes from Maidenhead Train Station with Elizabeth Line access. Whether you are attending an event in Marlow, a wedding in Henley or just wanting a weekend away from London, our location allows you to enjoy the serenity of the countryside, with luxurious surroundings and stunning food.

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Customer Reviews

Excellent … as usual

"Excellent Sunday Lunch as always, delicious beef and plenty of it! Vegetables and Yorkshire puddings spot on!" April 2026

Very clean, welcoming

"Very clean, welcoming staff and very contemporary modern feel.. food was superb and breakfast included in room rate was excellent" April 2026

Highly recommended

"Rooms are immaculate with thoughtful extras. The bathroom was perfect, great shower and quality towels. Restaurant food was excellent and breakfast was fresh with quality ingredients.Highly recommended stopover." April 2026

Such a special place

"Five stars! We chose a hotel by Heathrow the night before our flight, but WOW I would come back here whether I had a flight or not. The hotel feels like staying at an old friends house — only 10 rooms so small and beautiful — but so clean and modern and quiet as well. The Japanese dinner was amazing — such fresh sushi! — and afterward we sat in the cozy bar area and listened to the piano player play Elton John and the Kinks and took requests. We live in NYC so when we thanked him and headed back to our room he played “New York state of mind.” The next morning, complementary with our stay, we had the most generous and delicious full English breakfast (sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, etc) along with sourdough toast and pan au chocolat and coffees. Five stars for sure — such a special place!" April 2026

The food was exceptional

"The atmosphere was relaxed and the staff were welcoming and informative. The food was exceptional. We will be coming back." April 2026

Lovely evening

"Lovely evening for a celebration. Food was delicious and wine and service excellent." April 2026

Outstanding experience

"The meticulously designed and comfortable accommodations, culinary selections, and exemplary service at Hurley House Hotel were all exceptional. Our Japanese afternoon tea celebration was a truly unique and outstanding experience, and our tour of the rooms and event spaces was equally impressive." April 2026

What a gem !!

"Celebrated our 10 year anniversary here. What a gem!! Great hotel, great staff and great food! Couldn’t have had a better experience. Perfect for what we wanted. Thanks for helping making it a special Occassion" April 2026

Memorable Easter lunch

"Memorable Easter lunch, their sushi rivals any we have ever had and they do it all so well. And there is no pressure to leave your table, which adds to the special nature of the place." April 2026

Lovely team of staff

"Really lovely team of staff, super accommodating and welcoming." April 2026

We hope to return

"A very good interesting experience. We hope to return. April 2026

Never fails to impress

"Excellent food and service. This is the second time we have visited and it never fails to impress." April 2026

We always love the Hurley House

"We always love the Hurley House ❤️. Excellent food, great selection of wines and the staff are always wonderful." April 2026

Staff were exceptional

"Very clean, modern, but with lots of character. Staff were exceptional, very attentive, seems like they genuinely want you to have a nice stay. Our room was very clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast was also very good." April 2026

My fave place

"My fave spot!! Riley’s service was 10/10 talking us through the full menu and recommending the best dishes. Have been twice now! My fave place" April 2026

Awards

Traveller Review Award 2026 - Booking.com
Winner 2025-2026 Gold "Business Events Venue of the Year"
Winner 2026 "Best Breakfast" in the UK
Winner 2024-2025 Gold "Business Events Venue of the Year"
Winner 2025 "Best Small and Exclusive Property" in the UK
Traveller Review Award 2025 - Booking.com
AA Gold Star Award - 2025 (5*)
AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence 2025
Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Awards 2024
AA Gold Star Award - 2024 (5*)
AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence 2024
Winner 2023-2024 Gold "Business Events Venue of the Year"
Winner 2024 "Best Value Experience" in the UK and Ireland
Winner 2022-2023 Silver" Business Events Venue of the Year"
Finalist 2023 "Best Small and Exclusive Property" in the UK and Ireland
AA Gold Star Award - 2023 (5*)
AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence 2023
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2022
Winner 2022 "Boutique Hotel of the Year - Home Counties"
Winner 2021-2022 Silver "Business Events Venue of the Year"
Winner 2021-2022 Silver "Small Serviced Accommodation Provider of the Year"
Finalist 2022 "Best Small and Exclusive Property" in the UK and Ireland
Winner 2022 "Best Boutique Hotel & Wedding Venue" Berkshire
Restaurant Guru 2022 - Best Restaurant
Winner 2021 "Best Small and Exclusive Property" in the UK and Ireland
The MICHELIN Plate : good cooking - 2021
Winner "Good Food Award for Gastro Pubs 2021"
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2021
Winner 2021 " Best Boutique Hotel & Wedding Venue - BERKSHIRE"
Winner 2020 " Boutique Hotel of the Year ‐ Home Counties"
Winner "Good Food Award for Gastro Pubs 2020"
Finalist 2020 "Best Hotel for Sustainability" in the UK and Ireland
Winner 2019-2020 Silver "Small Hotel of the Year"
Winner 2019 "Best Small Luxury Gastronomic Boutique Hotel Worldwide"
Winner 2019 "Best Boutique Hotel - Home Counties"
Winner 2019 "Best Small and Exclusive Property" in the UK and Ireland
Winner 2019 "Best Boutique Stay" Berkshire
OpenTable Diners' Choice Winner - 2020
Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Collection Nomination
5/5 Hotels.com

Careers

At Hurley House Hotel, we are always on the lookout for talented, passionate people to join us in a range of positions.

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PROJECT CONSULTANTS AND SUPPLIERS

  • Architect:  Spratley Studios Ltd.
  • Structural Engineer:  P J Davies Associates Ltd.
  • M&E Engineers: Freeman Beesley Ltd.
  • Quantity Surveyor: JAM Management Ltd.
  • Building Contractor:  Boshers (Cholsey) Limited
  • Finishing Contractor: West 4 Space Ltd.
  • Underground works: D.H. Bond
  • Interior Design: Summer Williams Design
  • Lighting Design: Studio EG
  • Electrical Contractor: Darke & Taylor Limited
  • Mechanical Contractor: Warburton
  • Landscape Contractor: Nicholson Nurseries Limited
  • Car park tarmac and marking: John Lee Tarmac
  • Kitchen Contractor: DF20
  • Interior fit-out: EE Smith Contracts
  • CCTV System: Integrated Security Consultants
  • Wi-Fi & Music System: AV Custom
  • Plants & Trees: Riverside Nurseries
  • Parasols and Awning: Alfresco Europe
  • Planning Consultants: The John Phillips Planning Consultancy
  • Graphic Design: To The Point
  • Sign-makers: Signbox Limited
  • External photography and drone filming: Meadows Farm Studios

PROJECT MATERIALS AND COLOURS

  • Stone floors: Hardwicke Limestone by Artisans of Devizes
  • Interior paint: walls & ceilings – Farrow & Ball Strong White
  • Interior paint: wall panelling – Farrow & Ball Cornforth and White & Manor House Grey
  • Exterior paint: walls – Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone (or Dulux NTB 275)
  • Exterior paint: windows – RAL 7006
  • Beds and Mattresses: Hypnos Beds
  • Bed linen and towels: Soak & Sleep
  • Furniture and accessories: I & JL Brown