Taplow Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Luxe ClassicOutside the door
The house
Iconic Luxury HotelsAristocratic riverside estate
A grandiose stone fireplace and a soaring Gothic Revival mahogany staircase anchor the Great Hall of this Thameside country manor.
“Plush sofas, warm wooden paneling and rich drapes abound in both the public areas and in the cozy retreat’s 48 rooms and suites.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
A Grade I listed Italianate mansion shaped by royal visits and political scandal.
Remarkable
Arriving footmen, dedicated butlers, and private riverside chauffeur service at Spring Cottage.
Notable
Jacketed fine dining and traditional afternoon tea upheld across four decades of hospitality.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in the rest of the UK
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
The interiors, naturally, are as opulent and formal as they come, and in the formal dining room the advice to ‘dress for dinner’ should be taken as read.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set high above the River Thames, hundreds of acres of National Trust parkland offer wooded walking trails and formal gardens.
The rooms
Named after notable historical guests, each bedroom pairs handmade beds and antique furnishings with decanted spirits instead of minibars.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A listed outdoor pool sits inside the walled garden, accompanied by a columned indoor pool with relaxation daybeds.
The spa
Tucked within the walled garden, light-filled relaxation lounges open onto cushioned daybeds set beneath skylights.
The hot tubs
Outdoor cedar hot tubs steam in the gardens against the backdrop of the stone mansion.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The Cliveden Dining Room looks across the parterre, and The Astor Grill occupies the estate's former carriage stables.
Today it’s got 47 rooms, each furnished with antiques, handmade beds, heavy drapes, and walls adorned with intricate wallpapers and original artworks.
How it began
Built in 1666 for the Duke of Buckingham and later rebuilt, this estate famously served as the Astor family seat.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.