Best Luxury Hotels in United Kingdom

Discovering the best luxury hotels in the UK is a journey into refined elegance, modern comforts, and impeccable service. From grand countryside estates to chic city retreats, these hotels offer more than just a place to stay. Whether you’re looking for a romantic escape, a family-friendly retreat, or an exclusive adults-only haven, the UK is home to a diverse selection of luxury accommodations. With lavish spas, fine dining, and personalised service, these properties set the standard for excellence, ensuring every moment of your stay is extraordinary. Explore our curated list of the finest luxury hotels in the UK and find the perfect setting for your next unforgettable getaway.

Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, Old Town

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 222 Rooms & Suites some with Castle Views
Amenities Dining options Such as Commons Club & Eve, Fitness Facilities
More Situated on Victoria Street in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town

Taking up residence in the Old Town’s India Buildings, the Virgin Hotel is homey, plush and contemporary, bedecked in hues of cream. Naturally, you’ll find plenty of pops of red around the place — in the in-room Smeg mini-fridges, on doors and forming the arrival carpet into the lobby. Do stop to look up once inside — the glass cupola ceiling and atrium are quite something when viewed from ground level especially. Dine in the Commons Club for a little old-world glamour, order food and drinks in Eve for a funky feel and spend time in the Victorian Funny Library. Dogs are welcome at the property too and get their own food menu.

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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, West End

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 269 Rooms, including 11 Suites with Views of Edinburgh Castle
Amenities Dining at one Square Brasserie & Bar, Wellness Facilities at one Spa with Rooftop Hydropool & Thermal Suite, Fitness Centre, indoor Pool, & More
More Located in Edinburgh's West End with Castle views

The 269 rooms at this Grand Hotel overlooking Festival Square, feature Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience beds and marble bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs. Set right in the commercial heart of Edinburgh, close to financial institutions, the shops of Princes Street and walking distance from the Old Town, this hotel suits all types of travellers. But many (including locals) come here purely for its remarkable spa. At the very top is an outdoor infinity hydropool with stunning views, while inside, there’s an upscale thermal suite, a large swimming pool and treatment rooms. Also onsite is the One Square restaurant and One Square Bar.

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Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, Old Town

Market Street Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 98 Rooms & Suites Ranging From Cozy Rooms to the Expansive Mhor Suite
Amenities Nor' Loft Rooftop Champagne Lounge Offering Panoramic City Views & An Extensive Seles
More Located Between Edinburgh's Old & New Towns Providing Easy Access to Historic Sites & Cultural Attractions

A Carlton Collection Hotel, Market Street hotel is the first Design Hotels member in Scotland and it is clear to see why. The hotel interior design has been led by award-winning team FG Stjil and showcases a perfect balance of contemporary finishings whilst firmly acknowledging the historic charm and local artistic influences. Market Street hotel is located in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town the hotel boasts 98 boutique rooms and suites and for hotel residents and non-residents Nor’Loft the rooftop Champagne lounge on the seventh floor is THE place to enjoy a sophisticated drink coupled with stunning panoramic views of the city.

Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, Leith

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 77 Rooms, Including 20 Uniquely Named Suites
Amenities The Snug Lounge Offers Scottish Cuisine & an Extensive Whisky Selection, Discounted Access to the Nearby Nuffield Health Gym, a Two-acre Rooftop Garden with Views Over Calton Hill
More Situated in Edinburgh's City Centre Close to the St James Quarter

The highlight of this boutique establishment is its rooftop garden terrace with far reaching views. Not only a convivial place to take the ozone with a cocktail in hand, this space also serves a practical purpose as home to a variety of plants and herbs, which are used in the hotel’s dishes and beverages. Guests can also drink inside in the Snug and sample the best of Scottish cooking at the Observatory restaurant. The Glasshouse accommodates 77 bedrooms, all with floor-to-ceiling windows, Nespresso coffee machines, artworks and individual design.

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The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, Old Town

Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 136 Individually Designed Rooms & Suites Featuring Modern Amenities & Panoramic City Views.
Amenities On-Site Dining Includes An Award-Winning Italian Restaurant & A Stylish Bar Offering Innovative Cocktails.
More Located On Edinburgh's Historic Royal Mile Within Walking Distance Of Major Attractions.

As the only five-star hotel on the city’s High Street, there’s no better-placed luxury property for sightseeing the UNESCO-listed landmarks. It’s one of two Radisson hotels in the city centre; guests have access to the facilities (including a pool and sauna) at the other just a five-minute stroll away. Book one of the nine suites if you’re seeking a bold, colour-filled and bohemian aesthetic; each has been individually designed by native artists and designers. Interconnecting and accessible rooms are also available. For onsite wining and dining, there’s the Cucina restaurant and the Epicurean bar. 

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Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh

England, Greater London, London, Fitzrovia

Treehouse Hotel London

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 95 Rooms Including 15 Suites With Large Bay Windows Offering Sweeping Views of the London Skyline
Amenities Madera For Modern Mexican Cuisine, Pizzeria Mozza By Chef Nancy Silverton, the Nest Rooftop Bar & Lounge, & Backyard Coffee Shop
More Located In the Heart of London Near Regent & Bond Streets, Providing Easy Access to Major Attractions

So named as its bedrooms and terrace are sky high, Treehouse offers panoramic views over the landmarks of London and one of the quirkiest, yet fanciest hotel stays around. It’s designed to engender the same kinds of cosy, adventurous feelings of childhood clubhouses that were built among the branches, with vintage furnishings and pops of colour. But it’s all very upmarket and bang on trend. The Nest is the big event here; a hip, bohemian day and night spot, offering sublime food, mixology, DJ beats, interior foliage trailing from the ceilings and 360-degree skyline views. There’s also a Mexican restaurant, a pizzeria and the Backyard cafe hangout.

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Treehouse Hotel London

England, Greater London, London, Mayfair

The Beaumont

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 101 Elegantly Appointed Rooms & Suites, including the Unique 'room' by Antony Gormley
Amenities Features the Colony Grill Room, Le Magritte Bar & Terrace, Gatsby's Room, an Art Deco-inspired Spa with Hammam, Sauna & Cold Plunge Pool, & a 24-hour Gymnasium Located
More Located near Selfridges & Bond Street in the heart of Mayfair

If you love all things vintage, you’ll adore the Art Deco interiors at this five-star property. It’s packed with 1920s era antiques, with lashings of mahogany furnishings, over a thousand original artworks (as well as notable modern pieces from Turner prize winners) and literary works from yesteryear. The building itself is a piece of history, built during the previous roaring ‘20s and now carrying a Grade II listing – even the D.R. Harris bath products nod to this heritage. But there are modern amenities too; like a shiny new spa and salons. Set beside Brown Hart gardens, there’s a tranquillity that belies The Beaumont’s central location.

England, Cheshire, Chester

The Chester Grosvenor

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 79 Rooms & 12 Suites
Amenities 3 AA Rosette Restaurant, Spa Offering Fitness Centre, a Prime Location Near Chester's Eastgate Clock

The Chester Grosvenor is a great dame in the city of Chester having been open since 1865. Located in the heart of the city overlooking the famous Eastgate Clock it’s in the perfect spot for a city break in Chester. Rooms in the hotel are beautifully appointed, each individually styled and luxuriously spacious. For something extra special their suite category offers open plan living with separate lounge and bedroom, spacious marble bathrooms with walk-in showers and some suites even have their own entrance foyers. From the chic sophistication of Michelin-starred Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor and the elegance of The Arkle Bar and Lounge to the newly refurbished  2 AA Rosette La Brasserie The Chester Grosvenor offers some of the best dining in the city and at the end of the day exploring soothe the mind and pamper your body at the hotel’s spa, where you can choose from a menu of relaxing spa treatments.

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The Chester Grosvenor

England, Cheshire, Chester

Oddfellows

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 18 individually Designed Rooms & Suites Plus Several Apartments including one that Accommodates up to 8 Guests
Amenities a Modern British Restaurant, the Secret Garden for Al-fresco Meals & Cocktails, & a Stylish Lounge Bar
More Located in a Georgian Townhouse in Chester City Centre offering Unique Quirky interiors

Idiosyncratic, whimsical and charming is what makes Oddfellow Boutique Hotel in Chester so unique. Located in the city centre within the city walls in a former Georgian Townhouse, the hotel offers boutique rooms, a fabulous cocktail bar and a gorgeous restaurant to dine in. Bedrooms are contemporary but warmlu in finish and filled with fun and curious accessories in keeping with the hotel’s name. Beds are luxuriously comfy, some rooms have roll top baths and loft rooms have exposed wood beam ceilings and if you want to go all out head to the Douglas Duplex Suite built in tribute to architect John Douglas who shaped much. The suite is split level, with sitting room, mezzanine bedroom with its own roll top bath in the bedroom. Formality is not the name of the game here so you eat anywhere in the hotel, from the glorious wood panelled cocktail bar to the hotel’s stunning restaurant or outside when the weather is nice.

England, Cheshire, Chester

Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 40 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Featuring a Dining Experience with Produce from Its Own Garden, a Luxury Spa & Health Club with Garden View Pool, Whirlpool, Sauna, & Gym, All Set within 8 Acres of Gardens
More Just 10 Minutes from Chester's City Centre, it offers a Tranquil & Dog-friendly Retreat

Beyond the city wall of Chester and set in secluded gardens lies the 18th-century Georgian country manor house of Rowton Hall Hotel. If you are looking for complete relaxation in Chester this is the hotel for you. Rooms vary from classic bedrooms oozing character and charm though to their superior and premier rooms complete with four poster beds and right up to their suites and apartments which are perfect for indulgent longer stays. In the evening head to the Langdale Restaurant which offers a mix of daily and seasonal menus which take advantage of the freshest ingredients growing just outside the kitchen window. And for the ultimate in relaxation head to their large spa area which has an indoor pool looking out to the gardens, sauna, steam room and large menu of spa treatments.

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Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa

England, Cornwall, St Ives

Boskerris Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 15 Rooms & Suites, most with Panoramic Ocean Views
Amenities Features include in-house Restaurant Focusing on Locally Sourced Produce, Well-stocked Bar Featuring Cornish Gins & Local Beers, Spa Services including Facials & Massages, All Set in Mediterranean-style Décor with Sweeping Views Across St Ives Bay
More Located in Carbis Bay

This decadent Cornish coastal retreat was established in the 1930s and has been recently renovated to include modern amenities combined with plenty of charm. Sitting out on the terrace while gazing across the water at St Ives is a real treat and this is the perfect place to dine while the sun slowly sets. The white sands of Carbis Bay are waiting for sun worshippers, While simply strolling along coast is a great way to unwind. Each of the fifteen guestrooms here has been designed for pure comfort and couples are sure to love the double-ended bathtubs and huge pocket-sprung mattresses.

England, Cornwall, Bude

The Beach At Bude Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 16 Rooms & 2 Family Suites
Amenities Featuring an On-site Restaurant with Sea Views, Access to a Communal Indoor Swimming Pool. Offering a Prime Location Overlooking Summerleaze Beach in Bude, Cornwall.
More Overlooking Summerleaze Beach in Bude

Commanding an enchanting position above the beautiful Summerleaze Beach, the Bude Hotel is the perfect place for surfers to unwind in between catching a few waves. This is the place where comfort meets style and there are just 16 spacious rooms to choose from, which provides a really homely touch. Guests are also sure to receive a warm welcome and each room is decorated in its own unique style. It takes just a few minutes to stroll down to the sand, while the Bude comes complete with a large terrace where guests can enjoy fresh seafood dishes while gazing out at the ocean.

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The Beach At Bude Hotel




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