A popular choice for its unusual location, the Monkey Island Hotel rests on an island in the River Thames, as indicated by its name. At the hotel, which is housed in a property that was built in 1840, you can forget about the world outside as you soak up its unique location. Nearby Maidenhead and its attractions can be accessed easily, with the hotel connected to the mainland by footbridge and boat. Guests can watch the river activity at all hours of the day, from the passing of boats and swans to the ripples of the water.