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Cliveden House

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Behind its stately facade, Cliveden House hides a checkered past. Built 350 years ago for the Duke of Buckingham’s mistress and backdrop for the scandalous Profumo affair, this sprawling 48-room estate – set upon 376 National Trust-designated acres – has fostered the illustrious and the illicit. It cultivates a cultured stay with antique furnishings, period artworks, four-poster beds, and fireplaces; the meticulously tended grounds include a maze and the celebrated parterre. Take a walk through the woodlands or a dip in the pool before dining in the Cliveden Dining Room, or for a more informal experience, try The Astor Grill.

Cliveden Estate, SL6 0JF Maidenhead, United Kingdom
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Cliveden House

About Cliveden House

Insider tip

Take a private Thames River cruise on Cliveden’s 100-year-old riverboat with a picnic lunch; or join others for Champagne at sunset. –Linda Terrill Atlanta, Georgia

In the hotel’s own words

Cliveden is unique...No one could resist an invitation to Cliveden; From Churchill to Chaplin, Lawrence to Lennon. Fortunes have been made, plots hatched. History changed...

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One of the world's finest luxury hotels, just 40 minutes from London. This grand stately home is set in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, surrounded by 376 acres of magnificent National Trust managed Grade I listed formal gardens and parkland, a sublime escape from the city. Cliveden has wonderful panoramic views over the River Thames and is one of the finest luxury hotels near London and Heathrow Airport.

This tradition of fine hospitality and entertainment continues today. Never out of fashion, Cliveden remains elegantly decadent. Its refined grandeur makes a memorable backdrop, whatever the poison...

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  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Additional $100 credit on stays of 3+ nights
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

9 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Club Rooms
View: Courtyard
264 ft²
2Classic Rooms
Venue: 1st Floor · Spacious double rooms with many period features. All rooms are individually styled and reflect the wonderful history of the House.
View: Courtyard
344–377 ft²
3Deluxe Double Rooms
Venue: 1-2 Floors · Spacious double rooms with king size or twin beds, all with their own fireplace, adding character and style to the room. In addition each room has a comfortable seating area and en-suite period bathroom.
View: Grand Drive or Grounds
Members only
4Junior Suites
Venue: 1-2 Floors · The Junior Suites have a king size handmade Cliveden bed with lounge area and en-suite bathroom.
View: Grounds
Members only
Suites
Size
5Deluxe Suites
Venue: 1-2 FloorsViews: Grounds · Luxurious and generously proportioned, Deluxe Suites have high ceilings, are decorated with antiques and original works of art and offer very spacious lounge areas.
Members only
6Inchiquin - 2 Bedroom Deluxe Suite
Venue: 1st Floor · Luxurious and generously proportioned, The Inchiquin Suite has high ceilings and is decorated with antiques and original works of art. · Located on the first/top floor of the East Wing, overlooking the Grand Drive, Fountain of Love and the gardens.
View: Grand Drive
Members only
7The Prince of Wales Suite
Venue: 2nd Floor · The Prince of Wales Suite is one of our two Parterre Suites. Offering grand and unique accommodation it is luxurious and generously proportioned.
View: Parterre
Members only
8Lady Astor Suite
Venue: 1st Floor · The Lady Astor Suite is one of our Parterre Suites and is luxurious and generously proportioned with great views and a large private terrace. The Lady Astor Suite has high ceilings, is decorated with antiques and original works of art and is very spacious.
View: Parterre
Members only
Villas
Size
9Spring Cottage: Romantic Hideaway
View: River Thames
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

What Virtuoso amenities does Cliveden House include?

Booked through Rialto, a stay at Cliveden House includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; $100 hotel credit per stay; Additional $100 credit on stays of 3+ nights; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.

What room types does Cliveden House offer?

Cliveden House lists Club Rooms, Classic Rooms, Deluxe Double Rooms, Junior Suites, Deluxe Suites, Inchiquin - 2 Bedroom Deluxe Suite and 3 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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