Located in Grove, a neighbourhood in Kingston Upon Thames, Hermes Hotel by Nestor is in a shopping district and on a river. Hampton Court Palace and Royal Albert Hall are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at River Thames and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Chessington World of Adventures and London Eye are not to be missed. Visit our Kingston Upon Thames travel guide
1 Portsmouth Rd, Kingston Upon Thames, England, KT1 2LU
What's nearby
River Thames
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Thames Path
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Bushy Park
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Rose Theatre Kingston
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Kingston University
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Dundonald Road Tram Station
13 min drive
Kingston Station
14 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
58 min drive
Restaurants
The Ram
4 min walk
Phoreal
7 min walk
CoffeeBreak
8 min walk
Tacos Mx
2 min walk
Druids Head
6 min walk
About this property
Hermes Hotel by Nestor
Hotel near River Thames
Located close to Hampton Court Palace, Hermes Hotel by Nestor has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Hermes Hotel by Nestor offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 40 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Hermes Hotel by Nestor?
As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hermes Hotel by Nestor on 1 Nov 2026 start from RM707, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Hermes Hotel by Nestor?
Hermes Hotel by Nestor doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hermes Hotel by Nestor?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hermes Hotel by Nestor?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hermes Hotel by Nestor located?
Located in Grove, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of River Thames and Hampton Court. Richmond Park and Hampton Court Palace are also within 3 miles (5 km). Kingston Station is 14 minutes by foot and Kingston Upon Thames Hampton Wick Station is 16 minutes.
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Hermes Hotel by Nestor Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Incredible beautiful room! Everything was clean and tidy, enough space for one person, probably even two, helpful personal, easy peasy check in - would definitely come back!
What a wonderful stay! We were lucky to have a riverview which didn’t disappoint. The hotel is in an ideal location, walking distant into the centre but far enough out to be peaceful and pleasant. The room was spacious and well thought out with all the things you’d need as well as being beautifully decorated. Would highly recommend and will stay again!
We stayed in a garden room at the hotel, and this was fine for a long weekend's stay and I'd happily use it again.
The room was clean and tidy with good furnishings. The en suite bathroom too, was well appointed. There were some tea and coffee making facilities which we made use of and were fine. The location was ideal for us. Easily walkable from the railway station and very close to the river, bridge over the Thames and its associated amenities. It is also within easy walking distance of the park at Hampton Court.
The room was of a comfortable stay for a short period, but might be too compact for some staying for a longer period.
We had no direct access with any staff (not a problem) being provided with access codes via email prior to arrival.
The garden rooms are accessed from a communal courtyard that included, when we visited, a large gazebo with comfortable chairs for sitting out. Whilst this would be of use in summertime an English autumn makes it a little less inviting. This might be a benefit though as I could imagine other guests use may disturb residents of the garden rooms. The communal area is also lit but we found the room's blinds were sufficient to exclude this light.
The staff was very responsive, the neighborhood was beautiful with shop and restaurants nearby and plenty of buses and train options to get to other parts of London, including Heathrow. I will stay here again.
Spotless room with extremely comfortable bed. Good tea & coffee facilities. TV had vast range of channels. Security was first class. Would definitely stay there again
This is not a "Hotel", it is a dressed up hostel. There is only room cleaning by appointment with additional fee, unless staying longer than 2 weeks !!!
NO clean towel replacement, no clean bed linen,or cup replacement ! Room had ant infestation, including in cups. Shower had mold, cobwebs in corners. Bathroom mirror never cleaned, still had original writing from installation, and was placed over the toilet ,instead of wash basin at other end of bathroom. ! How are you expected to wash and shave ??
I shared photos of mold, ants and dirt with "customer support" and only got a "Thanks for letting us know" !! No on-site support.
Very very disappointed !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Jayant
7 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room. Excellent location. Great amenities, comfy beds. Hosts were absolutely fantastic. Very quick to reply on emails and anything we needed.
Would highly recommend this place - and would easily come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
GARY
19 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and fresh. Lovely comfortable bed. Only problem is even with heater on shower/toilet is very cold.
My Rating: 3/5 Stars
This review is intended for both prospective guests and hotel management. While the hotel is lovely to look at, several fundamental practical elements were missing or inadequate.
Stay Details: I stayed in the Family Suite (ground floor) in the Pembroke Lodge with my partner and baby daughter.
The Good (4/5)
Location: Brilliant location! Close to Kingston town center, near the river, and right in the best area for food and drink.
Comfort: The bed was very comfortable. The room was clean and was a nice spot for a good night's sleep.
Storage: Excellent wardrobe space and nice quality soaps provided.
The Issues (2/5)
The hotel seems to have prioritized aesthetics over functionality, leading to a frustrating experience with basic expectations.
Amenities & Workspace
NO Fridge: This was a significant inconvenience, especially traveling with a baby.
Insecure Safe: The safe provided is very small and cheap; it will not fit a laptop or iPad.
Unsuitable Workspace: The vintage desk and stool are uncomfortable and impractical for actually working.
Poor Ironing Setup: The ironing board is a tiny, fold-out type, making it almost impossible to iron clothes properly without a suitable surface.
Heating & Temperature
Inadequate Room Heating: The room is heated by a ceiling-mounted electric air blaster (like those often seen at shop entrances), not proper radiators. It did not heat the room effectively.
Freezing Bathroom: The small electric towel rail was completely insuffic
Nice room and good location, however housekeeping was by request only and possibly chargeable, especially when stays of 14 nights or more were given a complimentary mid stay clean. Whilst we appreciate this is a small boutique hotel, we book hotels so as to have the room and linen freshened regularly - doesn't need to be daily. To have to make arrangements and potentially be charged extra for it wasn't ideal. We found the "fridge" in the room not very useful. It was probably only just about big enough for a small carton of milk and so found ourselves not able to keep drinks cool, which, in the middle of a heatwave, is not great. The room is big enough for a small fridge or drinks chiller so not sure why something bigger wasn't in the room. We would really have appreciated a fridge big enough to keep drinks in and at least one change of linen during our stay.
Not appropriate service.
No staff at property. Everything is over the phone. and access works via access codes. The locks dont work many times. Room dont get cleaned daily. They told me to pay extra if I need to get rooms cleaned or get new bed sheet. I stayed for 10 days. And no new bed sheet or towel.
The room also had lot of ants. Used to climb on the bed. There is no staff on property so you cant even complain to anyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Michael
9 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Poor lighting. Shower was terrible. Noisy room as it was right inside. No desk for working. Small TV. Didnt like that there were no staff on the premises. Customer services on telephone very poor