GREENLANDS HOTEL AT HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL AWARDED TOP-RATED STAY IN KAYAK TRAVEL AWARDS Greenlands Hotel at Henley Business School has been awarded Top-rated Stay in the 2024 KAYAK Travel Awards, highlighting the ways hotels are going above and beyond for their guests. All KAYAK award recipients not only meet the travel metasearch engine’s standards of excellence, but they are also those services that have received highly favourable reviews and ratings. To assess Greenlands’ qualification for the award, KAYAK examined over a year’s worth of reviews left by customers on KAYAK and Booking.com. Greenlands Hotel is set within the 30-acre Henley Business School estate in the Oxfordshire countryside, providing well-appointed accommodation on the banks of the River Thames. It offers 100 en-suite bedrooms, including two with twin balconies, six with king balconies, one family and four accessible rooms, all featuring the same great facilities. The glorious Grade II-listed building has a restaurant brasserie and bar, as well as a newly refurbished gym with inspiring views of the River Thames. Last year, Greenlands Hotel was also awarded the Travellers’ Choice Award by Tripadvisor; the hotel sits within the top 10% of properties on the review site. The award is given to accommodation establishments, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from customers. Greenlands Hotel is a secluded treasure on the River Thames that deserves to be discovered. The Hotel Services Team is proud to share this special place, where guests can enjoy the amenities and charm of Greenlands during their visit to Henley and the surrounding areas. Greenlands is more than just a place to stay, the Venue Henley Team has the expertise to host a range of events, including weddings, engagements, private dinners and marquee celebrations, all hosted in the exceptional riverside event spaces. Dereck St Clair, hotel manager commented, “I’m so proud of our hotel teams and the exceptional service our colleagues provide to our guests. We are passionate about customer service, so this award, along with our positive customer feedback, validates that Greenlands Hotel offers an excellent overnight stay for both leisure and business travellers.” Ceremonies take place in the Blue Room for up to 60 guests which is situated just off of the reception area within the main house. It’s the smallest of the licensed rooms, ideal for an intimate ceremony for a smaller wedding party. The Garden Common Room holds up to 116 guests and is situated off of the terrace entrance hall within the main house. This unique room with hand-painted murals and double bay windows overlooks the grounds down towards the River Thames. There’s also the River House Atrium hosting up to 120 guests which is adjacent to the main house. It offers a modern and versatile space ideal for couples wanting a blank canvas which allows the opportunity to enhance the ceremony with a distinctive wedding style. Couples can hire the grounds for a marquee reception available as a dry-hire so they can arrange the supplier and catering team themselves. For those booking a reception inside the property, the wedding breakfast and evening party will be held in the stunning Heyworth suite which boasts spectacular views across the lawns and river. Couples looking to make an entrance to remember can take advantage of the stunning riverside location and arrive at Greenlands by boat by making use of the private jetty. Hobbs of Henley is located a short trip downstream and has a range of options to hire as part of a wedding day. Contact: www.hospitalityuor.co.uk/venue-henley What’s new? REMENHAM COURT, HENLEY-ON-THAMES This historic private venue sits on the banks of the River Thames offering a unique riverside venue and entertaining space. The main house was fully refurbished in 2021 and offers a versatile and welcoming space. The house can accommodate a range of options for drinks receptions, intimate dining and relaxed evenings, as well as larger-scale events. Guests enter through the entrance hall of Remenham Court, home to a sweeping staircase with historic portraits of the house and grounds. The elegant Orangery with breathtaking views stretching across the grounds to the river beyond offers an ideal location for drinks receptions or smaller-scale dinners, seating around 40 guests. The Orangery opens directly onto the terrace so guests can enjoy the evening sunshine or the views from indoors. Having enjoyed a drinks reception on the terrace, guests can move on to dine in a bespoke-designed, lined marquee perfectly placed on the Sunken Lawn of the walled garden. Ideal for canapé receptions, the raised terrace provides panoramic views of the river. Drinks and food can be served to guests while they enjoy views across the River Thames to the countryside beyond. Remenham Court boasts seven bedrooms in the main house, ideal for accommodating the main wedding party or the majority of guests to a more intimate event. The Bridal Suite offers stunning views of the garden and the River Thames beyond. Separate from the main house, with unique self-contained accommodation, The Gatehouse offers two additional double bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen and a private garden surrounded by a stream. It’s the ideal space for the groom and groomsmen or family requiring their own private space. Remenham Court is available for day or evening events or longer hire including exclusive, all weekend weddings and unforgettable events beside the River Thames. Contact: https://remenhamcourt.com 25 LOCAL VENUES
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