Best Urban Hotels in England

Situated in the heart of Cambridge, a stone’s throw away from the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Hotel Du Vin Cambridge is a great place to stay if you want to explore the delights of Cambridge. Its 41 exquisite and decadent rooms are welcoming and cosy with every care being taken to preserve the buildings history whilst fitting it with every modern amenity one could want. The centrepiece of the hotel is the Bistro du Vin whose inviting interior pays homage to natural light and strikes the perfect tone between informality and elegance. The bistro offers both French and British classics which are simple yet delicious with chefs using only the best seasonal produce. The hotel’s vast wine cellar and expert sommelier also make dining at the Hotel du Vin an experience to remember.

The Hyatt Centric is a relaxed and welcoming upscale hotel which is the perfect place for all types of travellers. Perched just 2 miles away from the city centre the Hyatt Centric is the perfect place for travellers wishing to explore both the town and the surrounding countryside. The art deco-inspired rooms are inviting and luxurious with some rooms enjoying charming courtyard views. The hotel’s The Astronomer Bar and Brasserie offers excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner options whilst the Dutch bar provides guests with a place to unwind over a drink and some delicious nibbles. The hotel also has its own artisan coffee shop called Brew, which serves speciality coffees and delectable pastries. Finally, the hotel is home to Douce which is an innovative take on a hair salon as it not only offers haircuts but also offers artisan coffees and craft beers, it is truly a place for any occasion.

The Fellows House Cambridge is a modern and stylish experience offering guests the ultimate contemporary luxury experience. Its rooms are all modern studio and one-bedroom apartments which have fully equipped kitchens making The Fellows House the perfect destination for professionals. Though for guests not wanting to cook the hotel has the excellent The Folio kitchen which serves British classics which are locally sourced and healthy. The Folio Bar offers guests a place to relax and rewind over exquisite cocktails which take inspiration from the Fellows of the University. The Hotel also boasts a tranquil garden for guests to relax in with an indoor meeting area called the Observatory at one end. For guests wishing to stay active throughout their visit, the hotel has a gym, and indoor swimming pool and even offers guests the opportunity to rent bikes on which they can explore the majesty of Cambridge.

The Laslett occupies a total of five Grade II listed Victorian Townhouses in the ever-trendy borough of Notting Hill and is named after the founder of its famed carnival. Bedrooms – of which there are 51 – range from singles to suites offering up to two bedrooms and a living space. The Recharge Rooms offers cutting-edge spa treatments and wellness/fitness classes. And there’s a library, The Henderson Bar and a lounge – guests can order food to consume in any of these, or the bedrooms – as well as a boutique selling arty pieces worthy of its location.

Comprising 116 studio and one-bedroom suites, Hyatt’s serviced apartments are modern and sleek, yet comfortable. All have kitchens with Nespresso machines, working spaces with USB connectivity and city skyline or university green views. Some have connecting rooms well-suited to families, floor-to-ceiling windows, dining tables and living areas. Guests have 24-hour access to laundry facilities, a gym and an on-site pantry and a daily breakfast is included for all staying here. Found on the south side within the new business innovation district, it’s close to two universities as well as dining, shopping and social venues.

Experience a little of Manchester’s industrial heritage, with a stay at this refurbished cotton factory. Stylish contemporary interior design has been woven around original features, maintaining the building’s unique character and celebrating its past, while providing guests with a modern base. The venue, just opposite Canal Street, has public areas (including a Conservatory Bar, restaurant, workout studio and co-working lounge) as well as a programme of events and activities that are perfect for those travelling solo for work. 160 rooms are furnished in vintage colour palettes, with slick black SMEG kitchenettes, Kinsey Apothecary toiletries and chic designer lighting.

This 162 suite aparthotel provides accommodation ranging from king-bedded studios to two-bedded apartments. The Grade II listed warehouse building also houses a lounge, a restaurant, a bar, an all-day deli counter, a takeaway shop, an outdoor terrace, the award-winning BLOK fitness studio and even a cinema. Interconnected studios are available, with some apartments featuring beamed ceilings, glass vaulted roofs, double-height ceilings and private terraces. Just a couple of minutes walk from Picadilly Station and five minutes away from trams, a stay here will certainly have you feeling like a Manchester native in no time.

TRIBE London Canary Wharf has recently opened its first property in the UK, in the capital’s premium business district. This design-led hotel boasts 320 rooms all of which offer outstanding bedding, a comfortable sleeping experience, and quality bath amenities whilst its public spaces are stylish and functional and appeal to a cosmopolitan crowd. The 24-hour hotel guest-only social Hub’ occupies the ground floor and is a place to work, play, eat and meet. For a relaxed dining experience, the all-day restaurant Feels Like June, serves a varied menu inspired by Europe-meets-West Coast flavours using locally sourced ingredients and welcomes both local residents and hotel guests.  The 24-hour Grab & Go counter offers everything to satisfy modern travellers’ needs when time is of the essence.

With just over three hundred rooms and suites to choose from, guests at this decadent hotel are sure to find something to suit their style. The most sumptuous options boast huge bathrooms set with bathtubs as well as comfortable sitting rooms positioned next to huge picture windows. Unwinding at the end of the day with a juicy steak at the Manhattan Grill is the perfect way to get the evening started and as the name suggests all of the dishes here have been inspired by the diverse cuisine of New Year. Guests who are entertaining business clients can also meet them in the stylish G&Tea bar, where there is an impressive selection of gins from around the world to choose from.

Despite the fact that Canary Wharf is a very vibrant part of London, you are sure to enjoy an especially tranquil stay at the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel. The floor to ceiling windows in the guestrooms let in plenty of light and allow guests to enjoy pretty views of the River Thames from the comfort of their large beds. The room décor is a calming blue and white, which makes the most of the natural light that floods into the rooms. Dining al fresco on the spacious terrace of the Quadrato Restaurant, Bar & Lounge during the sultry summer months is a real treat and there is an excellent selection of dishes for guests to sink their teeth into. Those who are in search of pure relaxation will find a large sauna and Jacuzzi onsite, while there is also a pretty swimming pool to splash around in.

There can be no more regal outlook than Buckingham Palace. And that’s exactly what this full-service five-star hotel opposite the Royal Mews offers. Guests are met by liveried doormen, before being checked into bedrooms with four-posters, fabric-covered walls, velvet tapestries and Murano chandeliers. Many of the rooms are royal-themed, paying homage to Britain’s monarchs and singles are available for solo travellers. The English Grill is the main restaurant; The Curry Room has a menu of Indian food; The Palace Lounge offers classic afternoon teas; and The New York Bar is a cool cocktail hangout.

Located close to Buckingham Palace, the Goring was first opened in 1910 and is now the only hotel in London that is still owned and run by the family that built it. At the time of its construction, it was the first hotel in the world in which each of the 69 rooms had a private bathroom and central heating. The Goring, featuring classic English design, is very popular with the Royal Family (recent royal guests include HM The Queen). It was also the hotel of choice for the Duchess of Cambridge, then Kate Middleton, and her family the night before her nuptials with Prince William. Understandably, this placed the hotel firmly on the Royalist tourist trail. The recent opening of Siren was the first new restaurant addition to the hotel for over 100 years. There’s also an elegant main dining room, bar and refined Bollinger afternoon tea service. Live like a monarch by booking the two-bedroom, two-bathroom Royal Suite, with your own dedicated footman, decanter bar and walls lined with silk from the First Class Dining Room of RMS Titanic 1912.