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The Selwyn Hotel

Google (272) 4.6
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Visitors consistently praise the Selwyn Hotel's exceptionally friendly and accommodating staff, who often go out of their way to ensure a pleasant stay. However, a common complaint is that the rooms can be quite small, even for deluxe options.

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Address
48 Sheen Rd, Richmond TW9 1AW, UK
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Phone
020 7167 3165
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Website
www.theselwyn.com

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About this place The Selwyn Hotel

The Selwyn is a small hotel on Sheen Road in Richmond, southwest London. It's gay-friendly, not a gay hotel. Reviews are good (4.6 from about 270), but we have few details on the rooms or facilities, so check the hotel's website. Richmond is leafy and quiet, close to the Thames towpath and Richmond Park, and Richmond station is a short walk away. Getting into central London takes about 30 minutes by train or Tube. It's a calm base, not a nightlife one. Soho and Vauxhall, London's main gay areas, are a 40-minute-plus trip back late at night.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Reservation required WiFi Year-round Pet-friendly

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4.6
★★★★★
272 reviews

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Brad Dobbins
Brad Dobbins Jun 2026
★★★★★

This is a beautiful hotel with a top notch staff. The staff goes out of their way (the entire staff) to make sure you are taken care of and truly enjoying your stay. Highly recommend staying here if you are coming to Richmond. Richmond is a very cool part of London and a nice change of pace from downtown. 10/10 all around.

Shannon Moltner
Shannon Moltner Jun 2026
★★★★★

I can’t explain how amazing the staff is at this hotel! They are so accommodating! Especially Kelly- we had a hard travel day with 2 little kids and she was so understanding about changing our hotel dates and even left chocolates and juice in the rooms for the kids. The hotel itself is charming and quaint and the rooms are incredibly clean and comfortable! Can’t wait to come back!

Adriana Hauer
Adriana Hauer May 2026
★★★★★

Lovely hotel close to the station. The rooms are TINY though. EDIT TO ADD: I did book a deluxe, which is supposedly 175, but could only open one of two suitcases.

Heather Peattie
Heather Peattie May 2026
★★★★★

Stayed here last night & had one of the best nights sleep I’ve ever had in a hotel! Room was beautiful, bed was incredibly comfortable & the staff are amazing, friendly & extremely helpful. Loved our stay here.

Meghan Huryk
Meghan Huryk May 2026
★★★★★

If I could, I would give this hotel 100 stars. Centrally located to all the shops, restaurants, and things to do? Yes. Absolutely STUNNING interior and exterior? Yes. Delightfully comfortable, beautiful rooms? Yes. Friendly, helpful, accommodating staff? Double yes. Shout out to Natalia at reception who was not only lovely to chat with, but also incredibly helpful and supportive when we needed to make some last minute changes. Can’t wait to come back!

jennifer shepherd
jennifer shepherd Apr 2026
★★★★★
Rocky
Rocky Apr 2026
★★★★★

Staff went the extra mile to provide a great service. Loved the decoration in bar/restaurant area. Perfectly placed to visit Hampton Court, Kew Gardens and Richmond park. Rooms not huge but very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.

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Last updated on 6 November 2026

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