The Crown (hotel)
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| The Crown | |
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  Location within Buckinghamshire | |
| Hotel chain | Old Amersham Hotels |
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| Coordinates | 51°40′00″N 0°37′00″W / 51.6666°N 0.6167°W |
| Owner | Old Amersham Hotels |
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| Number of rooms | 40 |
| Number of restaurants | 1 |
The Crown (also known as The Crown Inn) is a 16th-century coaching inn in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, located on the High Street opposite the Market Hall. The Crown is a Grade II listed building with an Elizabethan exterior and the interior retaining some original features including a mural dating to the 16th century in one bedroom. The inn is currently operated as part of an independent hotel chain, Old Amersham Hotels, and has interiors designed by Ilse Crawford. The hotel has 40 bedrooms, one of which was used as a location in the film Four Weddings and a Funeral. The hotel's restaurant is called The Chop House, reflecting the style of food historically served in coaching inns.
According to the National Heritage List for England, the Crown dates back to the late 16th century.[1] During the 18th century It is documented as having belonged to James Child, a member of a family who lived in Amersham for many generations.[2] The exterior of the building was refurbished in the 19th century.[1] The hotel was designated a Grade II listed building in December 1958.[1] It is currently part of an independent hotel chain, the Dhillon Group. The owners, Tej and Sarina Dhillon, also manage other hotels nearby such as The Olde Bell Inn in Hurley and Stoke Place in Stoke Poges.[3]