Crowne Plaza Marlow By IHG & Glaze Restaurant & Conservatory

Crowne Plaza Marlow By IHG & Glaze Restaurant & Conservatory

Overview

Set beside its own lake in the Thames Valley, Crowne Plaza Marlow offers a surprisingly full weekend in one address: AA Rosette dining, a spa and pool, and easy access to Marlow's riverside streets.

The lake and terrace give a property near a business park a more leisurely feel than its location might suggest.

Eat

Glaze Restaurant is the main event, with modern British cooking alongside an Indian menu prepared to order. Its floor-to-ceiling windows look towards the terrace and lake, making the setting part of the occasion. The Aqua Bar and Conservatory provide a more informal alternative for light dishes, drinks and afternoon tea. The hotel lists breakfast, lunch and dinner service at Glaze, though it is sensible to reserve dinner rather than assume a table will be available.

Glaze's combination of British and Indian dishes is worth noticing when choosing between hotels around Marlow. A table near the windows makes the lake part of dinner, whereas the Aqua Bar is better for an informal bite. If an overnight offer includes a three-course meal, check the menu selection and any supplement rather than assuming the entire à la carte list is covered.

Sleep

Air-conditioned guest rooms provide a comfortable base for a one or two-night stay. A standard room is sufficient if dinner and the spa are your priorities; compare the hotel's room and suite categories if you want more space. Its overnight packages can combine a three-course Glaze dinner, breakfast and Quad Club access, so read the inclusions of the exact rate before booking.

Rooms vary in size, and the rate may determine whether Quad Club access and breakfast are bundled. A package can make sense if both spa and dinner are priorities; if you mainly want Marlow as a base, compare a simpler room and reserve Glaze separately. Ask about the room's outlook if the lake view is important.

Retreat

Quad Wellness & Spa has an indoor pool and facilities for a restorative afternoon, plus treatments such as massages and facials. The lakeside position makes the hotel feel more secluded than a typical town stay, while Marlow's shops and Thames-side walks are close enough to build a longer break around. Spa treatments and package access should be booked or checked in advance.

Quad Wellness & Spa provides a pool and treatments, while the lakeside terrace gives a quieter place to pause after lunch. Marlow itself is close enough for a Thames walk or a morning in town. Book the treatment and Glaze table in a sensible order so the spa session does not run into dinner.