Best Urban Hotels in United Kingdom

Situated on Leicester Square, the Victory House London has commanding views of many of London’s most prestigious red carpets. Close to Soho, Chinatown and Covent Garden, Victory House is the ideal place for guests who wish to stay near the action. The hotel’s 86 rooms are spacious and chic, they are adorned with subtle nods to the area’s cinematic history which gives the rooms character. Many of the rooms gaze out over Leicester Square and they are all equipped with plush beds, a range of amenities and bathrobes. Victory House is home to an exquisite cocktail bar which serves a variety of expertly prepared cocktails. Victory House also boasts its own French Bistrot which uses only the freshest ingredients and serves classic French dishes with a modern flair.

The Dutch design firm Concrete has been tasked with creating an eclectic aesthetic that blends retro with modern, while showcasing using natural textiles, at The BoTree. Found where Mayfair meets Marylebone, it has two destination restaurants — one on the rooftop — a live music club, a cinema room and a fitness centre. Each bedroom boasts a reception area, with sliding panels leading to sleeping and lounge spaces; upgrade to a suite for a lounge, a balcony and your own bar and with an integrated cocktail station. The BoTree’s service ethos is described as intuitive and personalised.

The Address Glasgow is a stylish independently owned four-star hotel in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre, known for its contemporary design and city centre location. Situated on Renfield Street, the hotel is within easy walking distance of Glasgow’s attractions including Buchanan Street’s shopping district, theatres, galleries and nightlife, with both Glasgow Queen Street and Central Stations accessible on foot.

The overall vibe at The Address Glasgow is modern and upbeat, with a focus on contemporary interiors, bright public spaces and design touches that feel fresh and inviting rather than formal or traditional. Rooms are designed with everyday comforts in mind, making the hotel suited to short city breaks, weekend getaways and business stays.

Key facilities include an on-site restaurant and bar, where guests can enjoy breakfast, casual dining and drinks in a relaxed setting. The hotel also features a fitness suite and a wellness spa complete with gym, plunge pool, heated loungers and a Himalayan salt rock sauna.

Bright and bold with a neon interactive veil-like façade, the W London’s commanding positioning on the most prominent corner of Leicester Square crowns it as one of London’s most visually striking hotels.

The hotel opened in 2011 and since then nothing quite like it has been built in London – the hotel embraces a minimalist futuristic look using curved glass panels to soften its imposing form whilst simultaneously reflecting the pulsating lights of Soho and the West End. Inside, the W London continues its bold, contemporary aesthetic with interiors designed to evoke the brand’s signature mix of ultra-contemporary detailing and playfulness. Each of the 192 guest rooms and suites features modern furnishings, smart technology through their DigiValet tablet system, generously sized W MixBar, disco ball and floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing you to soak in the atmosphere of Soho below, think of this as your own private party pad.

Head down to level one where you can mix and mingle over a playful brunch, dinner or afternoon tea in the W Lounge and enjoy an innovative cocktail at The Perception. Break a sweat at FIT, then recharge at AWAY Spa before premiering a blockbuster in their Screening Room and use the hotel’s Whatever/Whenever® service to take care of everything else.

Found just 2.4 km from Aberdeen Railway Station and just 20 minutes away from Aberdeen centre, this 19th-century hotel mixes historical design and contemporary amenities. The hotel’s rooms are elegant and offer great modern features and top-of-the-class items inside of each room. Guests can socialise and relax in a beautiful and elegant lounge and TV area while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the place. For anyone who wants to play golf, the Royal Aberdeen Golf Club is just 10 minutes away by car.

Located in the heart of Manchester, metres away from the Palace Theatre and some of the city’s best restaurants, the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is the perfect place from which to explore Manchester. Occupying a Victorian Era clocktower the Kimpton seamlessly blends modern comforts with elegant grandeur. The rooms have a rustic charm which harks back to Manchester’s heritage and are equipped with all the modern luxuries one could hope for. The Kimpton’s Refuge restaurant is frequented by locals and visitors alike due to its exquisite food and lively atmosphere. The centrepiece of the Kimpton is its winter garden which sits under a beautiful glass dome. The trees and comfortable seating which populate this hall create a calm and welcoming atmosphere where guests can relax and enjoy some of Kimpton’s tasty cocktails.

This landmark hotel has regularly played host to celebrities, VIPs and top-drawer events since its inception in 1971. Built on the site of the Great Northern Railway Station, it now accommodates an elegant piano lounge, a modern bistro (the Causerie Restaurant), extensive meeting facilities and 272 bedrooms – including family-friendly interlinking bedrooms. Guests can book the Clinton Suite, named after the political power couple who stayed in November 1995. And at 51-metres in height, it provides far-reaching vistas from the upper floors. Like the Titanic Hotel, it’s part of the illustrious Hastings Group and often used by film crews visiting the city – two series of a BBC documentary series, Lobby Lives, were shot here.

Part of a boutique chain with an emphasis on epicureanism, the Hotel Du Vin provides a glamorous yet contemporary place to stay, right in the heart of the city. Just 36 rooms and suites give this Victorian-built hotel a more intimate flair. Each comes with its own custom-built bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, a Lavazza coffee machine, a rainfall shower or rolltop bath and Miller Harris toiletries. The French cuisine served in the onsite bistro is a highlight as are the breakfast pastries (arguably best enjoyed in the hotel’s idyllic courtyard).

This hillside Georgian merchant’s house looks across to the verdant Downs on one side and Clifton village’s colourful houses on the other.12 bedrooms have a gentle maritime theme with bulkhead lamps, trunks, art depicting seafaring and deep blue hues. Bathrooms have REN toiletries, robes and suites have copper or tin soaking baths. Relax beside the log burner in a cosy lounge, or soak up the southern sun on the homely terrace. It’s too small for its own restaurant and spa, but breakfast is served in bed, spa treatments can be arranged at the nearby lido and there’s a choice of delectable eateries within a stroll.

The Dakota Deluxe Hotel promises that a stay in any one of its varied rooms and suites will make you feel special. It’s no idle boast. Every room oozes with calm, creating the ideal space to relax after a busy day enjoying the buzz in the heart of lively Leeds. Those who need to be undisturbed to get on with some work will find the Executive rooms ideal. There’s everything you need to work in a stress-free atmosphere, with complimentary high speed WiFi, work desk, media hub, Bluetooth and HDMI connectivity.

The Pullman London St Pancras is located a few minutes walk along Euston Road from St Pancras station. Pullman is a brand synonymous with a contemporary approach to luxury and the 312 room, 16 story property has recently had a £16m refurbishment, giving it a cool and fresh design. If you are staying at the Pullman try to get a room on one of the higher floors which have incredible views down today’s Bloomsbury.

Opposite the wide green space of Bruntsfield Links, in a charming neighbourhood, just a 15-minute walk from the heart of the city is the glamorous Black Ivy boutique hotel. A beautifully decorated terrace strewn with floral displays and lanterns greets arriving guests and provides a prime spot to watch the park and neighbourhood activity over a cocktail. Inside is an opulent, fashionable interior, home to a large Drafthouse bar and Conservatory Dining Room, as well as the 21 bedrooms. Each of the guest spaces takes on a luxe boho style, with pops of colour, period windows, stylish design and bathrooms replete with White Company ‘Noir’ toiletries.