About

Intimate, warm and engaging: The Selwyn is a new boutique hotel situated in a character-filled townhouse and delivering a sumptuous legacy of hospitality and an authentic neighbourhood sensibility to the heart of Richmond upon Thames.  

Accommodation at The Selwyn reflects the rich history of Richmond upon Thames whilst offering all the contemporary services and amenities the modern traveller seeks. Our fifty well-appointed bedrooms combine bed and breakfast-inspired warmth and Victorian elegance to create an eclectic home away from home in southwest London. Guests enjoy thoughtful in-room luxuries that include plush bedding, eco-certified bath amenities, flat-screen televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi. Rooms are available with views of our neighbourhood or the surrounding Richmond skyline.

The Selwyn Hotel – to which the Selwyn family have made a notable contribution – and whose name has a long and distinguished history in Richmond extending back to the 16th century. Selwyn means “Sel (castle)” and “Wyn (friend),” which is reflected in the graceful ambiance, warm welcome and personalised service awaiting guests at The Selwyn.