Best Luxury Hotels in England

Take some time out to explore the beautiful holiday escapes that England has to offer. Scandi-style converted manor houses, Roman spas, extensive gardens and fine dining restaurants are just some of the characteristics our top-pick hotels boast. Ideal for a short ‘get-away’ from it all break and equally suited as a base for a longer UK staycation holiday. Read on and find the perfect place for your next luxury holiday in England.

England, East Sussex, Eastbourne

Port Hotel

Hotel
At a glance
Rooms 19 Modern Bedrooms including Sea View, Town View, & Family Rooms
Amenities Features a Restaurant Serving Local Produce & the Luna Bar offering Cocktails & Small Plates
More Located on Eastbourne's Royal Parade with Far-reaching Sea views, Steps from the Beach

Book into a boutique hotel on the Royal Esplanade to take full advantage of the sea views and access to the beach (ideal if you’re up for a dip). The townhouse has just 19 bedrooms; all have been designed using calming neutral tones with simple modern decor, a Hypnos mattress and a Nespresso coffee machine. Some rooms come with a Crosley record player and records and a freestanding bath, ideal for a romantic break. The hotel is dog-friendly and has a restaurant and bar with indoor, as well as outdoor, dining spaces. Look out for the displays by local artists on show too — Port Hotel has strong connections with the flourishing art scene in Eastbourne.

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England, Lincolnshire, Stamford

The George Hotel Of Stamford

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 47 individually Designed Rooms including Four Poster Beds
Amenities the Oak Room Restaurant for Traditional English Cuisine, the Garden Room for Relaxed Dining, & York Bar Serving Real Ales & Light Lunches
More Located in Historic Stamford, the Hotel Combines Medieval Architecture with Modern Comforts near attractions like Burghley House Estate

This incredible ivy-clad building is a veritable labyrinth, with many nooks and crannies. The site has been home to an inn or hotel for thousands of years now, so brings with it a wealth of hospitality heritage; dine in its formal Oak Room or relaxed Garden Room, order bubbles at the 14th-century Champagne Bar and get a snack in the York Bar. Bedrooms are adorned with features such as heavy antique drapes, curtained four-poster beds, patterned bedspreads, dark wood panelling and carved headboards. Each has a unique style and layout, so you can stay time and again and have a new experience.

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England, Wiltshire, Bradford on Avon

Woolley Grange

Hotel
At a glance
Rooms 25 Rooms & Suites offering Country Charm & Character
Amenities Dining options with Menus Sourcing Produce from Local Suppliers, Spa with indoor Pool, Sauna & Steam Room, Seasonal Outdoor Pool, Pet-Friendly Amenities, Kids Club, & Various Outdoor Facilities
More Located in a Historic Jacobean Manor near Bradford-on-Avon, Close to the City of Bath

While spa breaks are traditionally the domain of adults, Woolley Grange offers a unique all-age experience. Mini-me pamper sessions catering to younger skin enable kids to get a taste of treatments and the large indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the charming Bath stone walled garden, is super for some fun splash time. But there are also zoned areas for grown-ups to relax away from the little ones. The treatment spaces are housed within a contemporary oak-timber building that exudes a sense of calm as soon as you enter. And there’s also an outdoor heated 12-metre pool, open from May to September.

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England, Greater Manchester, Manchester

Roomzzz Aparthotel Manchester City

Apartments
(4 stars)
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Rooms 59 Beautifully Designed Serviced Apartments including Studios & Suites with Fully-fitted Kitchenettes & Luxury Beds
Amenities Complimentary Grab & Go Breakfast Each Morning & Pet-Friendly Accommodation
More Located in Manchester's City Centre Adjacent to Chinatown & Close to Major attractions

Just a few minutes walk from Piccadilly Gardens, Roomzzz Aparthotel offers multiple levels of suites to suit every type of stay and budget. There’s the compact and quirky Smart Studio, the Grande and Grande Plus Studios (the latter includes a z-bed for families), the more spacious Family Grande with LED mood lighting, the luxurious Liberty Suite, a party-ready Loft Suite with a mezzanine level, and the two-bedroom/two-storey Penthouse Suite with a jacuzzi bath and a separate living room. White Company toiletries and a daily grab-and-go breakfast are included, there’s a shop on site and guests have access to a laundry room.

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England, Greater London, London, Hackney

Sun Street Hotel, Shoreditch

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 41 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Peruvian-Inspired Restaurant & A Stylish Bar
More Located Where Shoreditch Meets Moorgate & The City Of London Near Liverpool Street Station & Brick Lane

Architect George Dance the Younger conceived this property back in the 1800s. These days it enjoys a spot in one of the capital’s trendiest corners. Rooms and suites hark back to its origin story, with rich jewel tones, patterned wallpapers and Persian-style rugs. Many come here just for the restaurant; Quercus is a destination in itself, with chef Stephen Englefield serving South East Asian inspired dishes prepared using ingredients from our own shores. And it’s well worth stopping for a tipple at the bar, whose cocktail menu uses V.R. Vickers Google Book as its muse.

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England, Greater London, London, Islington

The Rookery

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 33 Individually Styled Rooms Including three Suites each named after Historical Figures associated with the area
Amenities Features Include an Honesty Bar in the Conservatory, Library & a Garden
More Located in Clerkenwell a Short Walk from Farringdon Station & Close to St Paul's Cathedral & Smithfield Market

Located in the business district, just outside the Square Mile. It is an all-time charm. The hotel has flagged stone floors, polished wood panelling, open fires and authentic antique furniture. This gives it a homely feel and is more of a private club than a hotel. Every room in the hotel is uniquely set up and named after the original residents who lived in the building over two centuries ago. Today, if you are looking for a private and discreet place to meet near the Square Mile, then The Rookery is the perfect place to touch base.

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England, Greater London, London, Marylebone

Dorset Square Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 38 Individually Designed Rooms including Classic & Deluxe Options with views over a Private Garden Square
Amenities Features a British Cuisine Brasserie & Bar alongside Unique Cricket-Inspired Interiors
More Located in Marylebone close to Regent's Park & Madame Tussauds in Central London

It is located within sight of the Marylebone, the Dorset Square Hotel is the perfect accommodation option for both business and pleasure when in London. This boutique hotel is set up in a spectacularly renovated regency townhouse. It offers luxury accommodation for couples with top class-cuisine. It also has a magnificent view of a lush private garden square which was the first Marylebone Cricket Club ground.The rooms exquisitely pair scintillating design with minimalist, gadget-lit comfort. The interior also includes vibrant colours with contrasting eccentric fabric.

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England, Greater London, London, Belgravia

Artist Residence London

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 10 Individually Designed Rooms Including a Loft & Suite with Vintage Furnishings & Contemporary Art
Amenities All-Day Cafe Kitchen & Bar with a Cocktail Cellar & Terrace, Plus Select Pet-Friendly Accommodations
More Located in Pimlico within Walking Distance of Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace & Tate Britain

Located in the middle of London’s flashy Pimlico neighbourhood, in the district of Westminster. This small boutique hotel is set up in a recently re-established and modernised Georgian townhouse. The Artist Residence London consists of ten high-ceilinged rooms offering luxury accommodation, a stylish cocktail bar and an all-day restaurant. The décor includes contemporary artwork, bare brick walls and all sorts of elegant clutter – from tea crates, Kilner jars to bespoke milking stools remodelled into bedside tables.

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England, Greater London, London, Shoreditch

Montcalm East, Autograph Collection

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 288 Rooms & Suites Including Family-Friendly Options & Skyline-View Suites
Amenities Indoor Pool Spa Jacuzzi Steam Room 24-Hour Gym & Modern British Dining
More Located In London's Shoreditch District Near The Tech Hub Of Silicon Roundabout

Found on the city side of London’s trendy Shoreditch, this diamond-shaped hotel makes for a dazzling landmark. The 288 rooms are a minimum of 25 square metres with Sky TV, mood-lighting and electronic curtains, while bathrooms have underfloor heating, rainfall showers and products by Soap Co. The hotel’s restaurant, Moor + Mead, serves seasonal British food in a casual environment and the bar is found on the mezzanine. A spa incorporates an indoor pool with a hydromassage feature, a sauna, a jacuzzi and treatment rooms. Montcalm East is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. 

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England, Greater London, London, Camden

The Standard, London

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms The Standard, London offers 266 Rooms & Suites including Loft Suites with City Views
Amenities Double Standard Bar for Cocktails & Snacks, Rooftop Bar with City Views, Wellness Centre, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre & a Rooftop Pool
More Located in Vibrant King's Cross area with Easy access to Central London

Just two minutes walk from St Pancras and anything but standard, this hotel offers terraced suites with outdoor bathtubs overlooking the 19th-century station. Housed in a brutalist building, the property plays host to a variety of events including bottomless brunches, chess tournaments, live jazz and panel discussions. 266 dog-friendly bedrooms come with Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speakers, Craig Green robes and packed minibars. On the 10th floor is Decimo with Michelin-starred Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias at the helm. Plus you can eat and drink in Isla, Double Standard and The Library Lounge and dance to the DJ’s beats at Sweeties disco/late-night bar.

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England, Greater London, London, Aldgate

Leman Locke, Aldgate

Apartments
(4 stars)
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Rooms 171 Design-Led Apartments Including Micro Studios Locke Studios & One Bedroom Suites With Fully Equipped Kitchens & Living Areas.
Amenities On-Site Caf & Bar Gym & Yoga Studio Co-Working Space & Dog-Friendly Accommodations.
More Located In Aldgate East London Within Walking Distance To Liverpool Street & Shoreditch

If you prefer to have your own cooking and dining facilities while staying in London, Leman Locke in Aldgate is a great choice. The self-contained studios and apartments are well placed in the super-cool east, with good transport links into the rest of the city. Each has good views, its own bespoke furnishings, a kitchenette, washing machine, minibar, Apple TV Box and Samsung smart TV. Neutral palettes with pale pastels provide a soothing ambience in the airy, light-filled rooms. For guests wanting to make use of the aparthotel’s shared facilities, there’s also a fitness centre, cafe and bar onsite.

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England, Suffolk, Ipswich

Retreat East

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 26 Individually Designed Accommodations Including Converted Barns Shepherd Huts & a 16th Century Farmhouse
Amenities Restaurant Serving Seasonal British Cuisine, Spa With Treatment Rooms, Sauna Steam Room & Outdoor Hot Tub, Fitness Centre, Pet-Friendly Options & Various On-Site Activities
More Located in the Suffolk Countryside Spanning 35 Acres of Meadows & Organic Gardens a Short Drive From Ipswich & the Suffolk Coast

This country abode close to the village of Hemingstone was imagined and designed by its owner, architect Dominic Richards. It’s a mixture of standalone 16th-century barns and new build additions housing guest accommodations from one to four bedrooms. The style is farmhouse chic, with exposed beams, fireplaces, slate floors and the kind of sofas you can sink into. At the centre of the property lies the Grand Barn and the hotel’s restaurant with menus featuring seasonal local ingredients and produce from the onsite kitchen garden. There’s also a gym, sauna, steam room and spa with an alfresco hot tub.

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