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Glass House Retreat

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Outdoor spa tub
Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View
Property amenity
Dining
Smart TV, streaming services

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Harrow Road, Upminster, England, RM14 3BP
  • Lakeside Shopping Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • London Cruise Terminal
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Upminster

At Glass House Retreat, you'll be 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Thorndon Country Park and 5.7 km (3.5 mi) from Stubbers Activity and Adventure Centre. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and detox wraps along with hydrotherapy and reflexology. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Upminster hotel, attractions include Lakeside Shopping Centre and Thames River.

What's nearby

  • Lakeside Shopping Centre - 13 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Festival Leisure Park - 15 min drive - 17.1 km
  • London Cruise Terminal - 17 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 19 min drive - 22.8 km
  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 30 min drive - 37.5 km

Getting around

  • Brentwood West Horndon Station - 5 min drive
  • Upminster Underground Station - 10 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Plough House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Express - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Puddledock Farm Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Jobbers Rest - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Glass House Retreat

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
As a guest of Glass House Retreat, you'll find an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 269 square feet (25 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Glass House Retreat also features spa services, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Upminster hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 269 sq ft of conference space
  • 25 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2019
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Glass House Retreat offers 21 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Upminster hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 269 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (100 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2019
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Glass House Retreat Hotel
Glass House Retreat Upminster
Glass House Retreat Hotel Upminster

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Glass House Retreat?

Yep, Glass House Retreat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Glass House Retreat?

The closest beach to Glass House Retreat is Thorney Bay Beach (17.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Glass House Retreat?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Glass House Retreat have a pool?

Glass House Retreat has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What makes Glass House Retreat a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Glass House Retreat.

Does Glass House Retreat serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Glass House Retreat?

No, Glass House Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Glass House Retreat?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Glass House Retreat's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Glass House Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Glass House Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Glass House Retreat Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025