Best Luxury Hotels in England

Standing like a sleek glass-fronted sentinel in the City of London, Pan Pacific London offers a striking departure from the familiar stately bastions of Mayfair and Knightsbridge. Since its opening, it’s brought its signature Singaporean hospitality to the Square Mile, where high urban energy outside combines with a zen-like calm inside. Offering 237 rooms and suites, a two AA-rosette restaurant, an afternoon tea lounge, and an entire floor dedicated to wellness, complete with an 18.5m infinity pool which offers a surreal, meditative vantage point over the city buzz below.

Pan Pacific’s commitment to excellence has been further cemented by its retention of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star status, its fifth consecutive win in its five years of operation.

Punctuating the skyline within the former Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, The Stratford, Autograph Collection, offers a fresh approach to contemporary luxury in East London. Part of Manhattan Loft Gardens, an ambitious mixed-use vertical community. Inside Scandinavian-inspired interiors, curated artwork and multiple dining concepts offer a cool, refined retreat, combined with excellent transport connections, and you have the ideal base for design-conscious travellers and urban explorers.

Following an extensive two-year renovation, Montcalm Mayfair, Autograph Collection brings a fresh vision of “Sensitive Luxury” to the capital. Located in the prestigious district of Mayfair on Wallenberg Place, this flagship hotel from the Montcalm Collection redefines contemporary hospitality with a restorative approach rooted in sustainability, elegance, and wellbeing.

Designed by award-winning architectural firm Holland Harvey and interiors teams Studio Est and Studio Mica, the 151-room hotel merges Georgian heritage with refined, modern British aesthetics. From the meticulously restored façade to interiors inspired by historic garden salons, the hotel blends artistry with comfort. Signature suites include the Botanical Suite, complete with a private entrance and immersive artworks, and the Presidential Suite, adorned with works by Joan Miró.

Guests can dine at Lilli by Akira Back, where the Michelin-starred chef brings his signature East-meets-West flair to seasonal British ingredients. The Yatra Signature Spa offers Ayurvedic-inspired rituals, a serene plunge pool, and treatments developed with Mauli Rituals and QMS Medicosmetics. Public spaces include a 400 sqm Grand Ballroom, the Bloom private dining room, and a lounge adorned with hand-painted murals and bespoke chandeliers.

With a prime address overlooking Green Park and onto Buckingham Palace, the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has been a hospitality icon ever since it first opened in Mayfair in the 1920s. Evoking the golden age of travel, upstairs, rooms and suites subtly echo the era with curved furnishings and mirrored panelling, while downstairs, the newly refurbished Palm Court brings contemporary energy and elegance to this historic social hub. Pair this with their Italian-inspired Mercante restaurant and the playful spirit of their Smith & Whistle bar, and you have the ideal base for a glamorous stay in the capital.

The Pullman is a waterfront hotel set just a few minutes walk from Liverpool’s cultural landmarks and historic Royal Albert Dock. You’ll find tasteful wooden panels throughout the 200 rooms, with bright and beige furnishings, modern facilities and complimentary C.O. Bigelow toiletries. Favoured by business travellers because of its central location, it is perfectly placed for waterfront bars and restaurants. On-site is Dukes Bar and Restaurant offering modern British cuisine and a quirky wine vending machine.

16 individually designed rooms and suites, The Pheasant Hotel is an intimate country retreat set in the picturesque village of Harome on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Overlooking the village duck pond, this charming former blacksmith’s workshop and stable has been lovingly transformed into a luxurious yet relaxed hideaway. Interiors blend rustic elegance with contemporary comfort, featuring heritage fabrics, exposed beams, and cosy log fires.

The hotel’s award-winning restaurant, led by a team of talented chefs, celebrates seasonal Yorkshire produce with dishes that reflect both tradition and creativity. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea in the conservatory, unwind in the snug bar beside the open fire, or explore the scenic walking trails nearby.

Perched above the rugged Durham Heritage Coast, Seaham Hall is an award-winning Georgian manor turned five-star boutique hotel, offering 21 luxurious suites that blend bold contemporary design with historical grandeur. The 18th-century mansion retains its romantic allure through opulent interiors, soft-furnishings and expansive sea views.

Guests can dine at The Dining Room, showcasing modern British cuisine crafted from local produce, or at Ozone, the hotel’s pan-Asian restaurant found within the spa. The Serenity Spa is one of the finest in the UK, spanning 44,000 square feet with a hydrotherapy pool, outdoor hot tubs, herbal sauna, Zen garden, and holistic treatments.

Occupying a beautifully restored Edwardian building in the heart of Bethnal Green, Town Hall Hotel offers 97 rooms, studios, and suites that blend heritage architecture with modern craftsmanship. Once the local council chambers, the building retains original marble staircases, ornate mouldings, and Art Deco details. Interiors feature clean lines, bespoke furniture, and carefully curated artwork, creating a balance between London’s historic soul and cutting-edge style.

Dine at Corner Room, a neighbourhood restaurant serving refined seasonal British cuisine, or unwind in the elegant cocktail bar. Facilities include an indoor pool with skylight ceiling, a 24-hour fitness suite, and versatile event spaces that celebrate the building’s civic past.

With the City, Shoreditch, and Spitalfields all nearby, Town Hall Hotel provides an inspired base for those seeking culture, creativity, and understated luxury in East London.

The Chancery Rosewood in London is an all-suite sanctuary where heritage architecture and modern design converge on Grosvenor Square. Comprising 144 suites crafted by French architect Joseph Dirand, this extraordinary property occupies the restored former U.S. Embassy, originally designed by Eero Saarinen and meticulously reimagined by Sir David Chipperfield. Interiors reflect timeless sophistication through warm tones, bespoke furnishings, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing Mayfair’s skyline.

Eight distinctive restaurants and bars include Carbone, the cult New York import, Serra, celebrating Mediterranean warmth, Tobi Masa, marking Chef Masayoshi Takayama’s London debut, and Jacqueline, a tea and dessert salon by Marius Dufay. The expansive Asaya Spa by Yabu Pushelberg features a 25-metre pool, The Taktouk Clinic, MoodsPro treatments, and EviDenS de Beauté rituals. Guests enjoy flexible check-in and use of a chauffeur-driven House Car, with private butlers for suite guests.

This is an example of modern luxury, being part of the famous Shard building that towers above London. The building was completed in 2012 and was the tallest structure in Europe at the time. The multi-award-winning hotel takes up floors 34-52. It offers stunning panoramic views across the capital from its 202 rooms, decorated in plush silks, satins and cut-pile velvets. The Hong Kong-based multinational hotelier brand is a favourite with business travellers, providing excellent meeting spaces and proximity to the city’s commercial centre. The Shard is now firmly on the London map, so visitors who prefer a sleek, modern Asian influenced style flock to stay at Shangri-La, to swim in the infinity sky pool and dine with a view at TING. There are also packages for wellness, honeymoons and weddings, as well as two funky bars, babysitting, butler and limousine services.

Hotelier Ian Schrager designed this one-of-a-kind Fitzrovia hotel, set in a row of Georgian townhouses. It’s ideal for those who want to stay in true luxury but with West End and Soho nightlife on the doorstep. Past and present are blended in this boutique space, where period features are complemented by forward-thinking innovative furnishings and decor. Step inside one of the 172 rooms and suites, and you could imagine you’re aboard a private yacht. Dine at Berners Tavern hosted by Michelin-starred Executive Chef Jason Atherton and drink in the Punch Room. Many guests visit for the ‘happenings’, a programme of events for adults and families, including immersive gong sound meditation retreats and cocktail masterclasses. But the pièce de résistance has to be the 2098 square foot Penthouse with wraparound landscaped terrace and 360-degree views of the capital.

One of Britain’s most important and finest Neo-Gothic buildings is home to the incredible St Pancras London, Autograph Collection. Originally designed in 1873 at the Midland Grand, the hotel is now a 5-star powerhouse combining modern conveniences with the elegance of yesterday’s grand accommodation offerings. Relax in spacious luxury guest rooms, unwind in the spa and pool and dine and drink in the hotel’s excellent restaurants and bar options. This is one of our favourite hotels in London!