The Olde Bell is a hotel in Marlow, the United Kingdom.[1] Wikidata describes it as “historic hotel and pub in Hurley, Berkshire, England, UK”. It opened in 1500. The building has 2 floors. It stands about 3.8 km from the centre of Marlow.[3]

Overview

The Olde Bell is a hotel and public house in Hurley, Berkshire, England, on the bank of the River Thames. It is claimed to be the oldest hotel in the UK, and one of the oldest hotels in the world.

From “The Olde Bell, Hurley” on English Wikipedia, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.[2]

History and building

The hotel opened in 1500. Its architecture is described as Elizabethan architecture. The building has 2 floors. It is listed as a Grade II* listed building. [1]

Location

Measured in a straight line, the hotel is 3.8 km from the centre of Marlow. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 24 km from the centre of Marlow.[4]

It is one of 28 hotels in and around Marlow recorded in Wikidata, 19 of which have an article in Innpedia.[5] Innpedia also lists 1 chain-operated property there. See Hotels in Marlow.

Other hotels within 1.5 km:

  • Crazy Fox Hurley Boutique Bed & Breakfast — 0.3 km
  • Danesfield House — 1.2 km
  • Danesfield House Hotel And Spa — 1.5 km

See also

References

  1. ^ The Olde Bell (Q7754948). Wikidata. CC0.
  2. ^ The Olde Bell. Wikipedia. Text excerpted under CC BY-SA 4.0; revision of 2026-07-22.
  3. ^ Marlow (Q508998). Wikidata. CC0.
  4. ^ Airports. OurAirports. Public domain.
  5. ^ Hotels in Marlow. Wikidata. CC0.

Facts as stated in Wikidata, read in October 2026.

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