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, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

Jesmond Dene House

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 40 Rooms & Suites
Amenities The Hotel Features Fern Restaurant offering Seasonal British Cuisine, a Bar for Casual Drinks, a Well-equipped Gym, Pet-Friendly Accommodations, & Private Dining
More Set within Tranquil Jesmond Dene Park, Just Minutes from Newcastle City Centre

Anyone who has an interest in history is sure to love the chance to stay in a carefully maintained and preserved Grade ll-Listed Arts and Crafts building. The Jesmond Dene Hotel is surrounded by extensive grounds and overlooks a wooded valley, making it the perfect retreat for nature lovers. This magnificent building is the home of Sir Andrew Noble and is scattered with numerous pieces of artwork throughout the communal areas and guestrooms. The Great Hall is set with a bar and lounge and unwinding beside the roaring fire is the ideal experience on a chilly evening. Those who crave privacy and space will want to make sure they secure one of the eight lavish rooms in the New House.

England, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Salford

The Lowry Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 165 Luxurious Rooms & Suites, Including the City's Largest Presidential Suite
Amenities Features the River Restaurant with French-inspired Cuisine, the Lowry Lounge & Bar with Live Music, Re:treat Wellness Spa, an Intimate Gym
More Centrally Located in Salford

A fashionable address and celebrity haunt, The Lowry has an Elemis spa with eight treatment rooms, a relaxation area and a sauna, plus a hair salon. Rooms also have the wellness brand’s toiletries, along with huge windows, walk-in wardrobes, baths and fine artwork. The Hotel is named after one of Manchester’s most famed artists and hosts revolving art and photography exhibitions. Head to the first floor River Restaurant and Bar for hearty a la carte dishes, or lighter bites – kids can select from a mini gourmet menu (toddlers eat for free, with those under 12 at half price).

England, North Yorkshire, Harrogate

Grantley Hall

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 47 Exquisite Rooms & Suites offering Ultimate Comfort & Relaxation
Amenities Dining options include Michelin-Starred Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, Bar & Restaurant Eightyeight, Fletchers Restaurant, the orchard, three Graces Spa Lounge & Valeria's
More Located in the Yorkshire Dales with Tranquil Surroundings & Scenic views

Discover the Harrogate and The Dales while staying at five-star Grantley Hall. The hotel -part of the Relais and Chateaux portfolio – is made up of 47 bedrooms, four restaurants, three bars, a gym and the Roman-inspired Three Graces Spa. The decor echoes the buildings grand Palladian origins, accompanied by a muted, calming palette, Fine dine at Shaun Rankin, Fletchers, Eightyeight and Valeria’s. Grab a bite at the Norton Bar and Courtyard of the spa lounge. Swim in a marble edged pool, take drinks al fresco on the terraces, wander through the olive tree-lined atrium and spend a few hours in the wine tasting room.

England, North Yorkshire, Harrogate

Rudding Park

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 90 Luxurious Rooms & Suites
Amenities Diverse Dining, a Renowned Spa with a Roof Top Garden, a Gym, & Golf Facilities
More Located Within 300 Acres of Landscaped Gardens & Woodland

The highlight of the 90 roomed Rudding Park is undoubtedly its stunning glass rooftop spa comprising a 17-metre pool, eatery and garden. While Harrogate is just a short car ride away, the property is surrounded by peaceful parkland and two golf courses. The decor is funky yet chic featuring bold modern art, dramatic feature pieces and an urban meets country style. Dine in the Clocktower restaurant, drink on the terraces, work out in the gym and catch a film in the private cinema.

England, South Yorkshire, Chapeltown

Whitley Hall Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 32 individually Designed Rooms including Four-Poster Bedrooms & Suites
Amenities Features a Historic on-site Restaurant Serving Classic British Dishes
More Situated in a Picturesque Countryside Setting, Ideal for Weddings & Special Occasions

The ivy-clad frontage of this 16th-century mansion is an impressive sight for the arriving guest. It’s surrounded by 20 acres of grounds and the resident peacocks, Canada geese and mallards. Inside, the 32 bedrooms have been decorated in a classic, luxury country manor style, many with Juliet balconies and four-poster beds or views of the lake. And there are homely touches like a decanter of port in each room. Mary Queen of Scots was said to have stayed here, although of course it’s undergone major renovations since, including the addition of a restaurant that’s been awarded two AA rosettes.

England, Durham, Durham

Radisson Blu Durham

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 207 Rooms with River Views
Amenities Jzef's Restaurant & Bar, an indoor Pool, Fitness Centre, on-site Spa, & Meeting Facilities Overlooking the River Wear
More Located near Durham Cathedral, Durham University, & Historic attractions

A room at the Radisson Blu will bring you right to the city’s riverside. The contemporary hotel has 207 rooms ranging from standard doubles through to a Presidential Suite complete with a separate living and dining area. It’s a family-friendly choice — cots can be requested and there are children’s menus available in the restaurant, Collage. The eatery serves mainly British dishes, with the breakfast buffet becoming a more international affair. Radisson Blu also has a gym, a spa and an indoor pool with a poolside jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.

England, Durham, Durham

Hotel Indigo Durham, an Ihg Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)

Stay in the centre of town on your Durham mini-break. The four-star Hotel Indigo is housed in a four-storey former civic building. Its original Victorian architecture is contrasted by the brand’s signature contemporary style. What was once a council chamber is now a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse with high ceilings and stained glass windows. And if you want a quick snack, you can visit the in-house Tinderbox cafe. 83 bedrooms pay homage to the city’s history, including academic and ecclesiastical design elements and vintage artefacts. Hotel Indigo places you close to the city’s attractions, ensuring you can visit the highlights on foot.

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Hotel Indigo Durham, an Ihg Hotel

England, Cornwall, Newquay

Fistral Beach Hotel And Spa

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 99 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Spa, Gym, Quiksilver Surf School Surf Experiences, 2 Aa Rosette Dune Restaurant, & Bay Bar
More Located on a Beachfront in Newquay

Overlooking Cornwall’s most famous bay, Fistral Beach Hotel is conveniently close to the surf action — choose a waterfront room and you can fall asleep to the soothing sounds of crashing waves. The colour palette inside reflects nature’s colours outside, with laid back contemporary decor across the 71 bedrooms (guests also have the benefit of Nespresso machines and ESPA toiletries). Dine indoors at Dune restaurant and drink outdoors, overlooking the ocean, at the Bay Bar. Fistral Beach is a super choice for fitness fanatics, with a state of the art gym and a busy timetable of classes, as well as a top-notch spa.

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Fistral Beach Hotel And Spa

England, Cornwall, Newquay

The Headland Cornwall

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 95 Rooms & Suites Individually Designed With Ocean, Coastline, or Beach Views
Amenities Restaurant Renmor, the Terrace, the Deck, & the Spa Lounge
More Located Overlooking Fistral Beach In Newquay, Cornwall, Offering Stunning Atlantic Ocean Views

You may recognise this hotel from the small or big screen — it featured in The Witches, Wild Things and an episode of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. Perched on a peninsula, it offers an escape from the more populated parts of Newquay. Dog and family-friendly, The Headland has a sophisticated spa, gym, a cocktail bar and epic, elevated sea views. Accommodation options include rooms, suites and self-catering cottages, all with elegant furnishings and GAIA Skincare toiletries. Samphire Restaurant and the Terrace Bistro both hold two AA Rosette awards, while The Deck serves casual meals beside the hotel’s pool.

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The Headland Cornwall

England, Derbyshire, Baslow

Fischer’s Baslow Hall

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 11 Luxurious Bedrooms
Amenities Features a Michelin-Starred Restaurant with Locally Sourced Seasonal Dishes, Beautiful Gardens, & a Relaxing Lounge with a Roaring Log Fire
More Set in a Stylish Boutique Country House Setting

A short distance from the city itself, on the edge of the Peak District, is this village-based hotel. Like Whitley Hall, Fischer’s is a creeper covered country mansion, but is much newer, having been built in 1907. It has a Grade II listing and was formerly a private home. The centrepiece is very much its Michelin starred restaurant. Fischer’s gained this accolade back in the 1990s and has maintained it ever since, with creative, beautifully presented cuisine. Complementing the fine fare are activities arranged in-house, around culinary themes (such as foraging tours and wine tastings). There are just 11 bedrooms, with designer decor, Nespresso machines and Sedbergh Soap Company bath products.

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Fischer’s Baslow Hall

England, Greater London, London, St James

Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club – Mayfair London

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 60 Rooms & Suites Including A Penthouse Suite With Rooftop Terrace & Terrace Suites.
Amenities Fine-Dining Restaurant Serving Modern British Cuisine & Bar & Lounge Offering Selection Of Wines & Spirits.
More Located In A Quiet Cul-De-Sac In Mayfair Within Walking Distance Of Buckingham Palace & West End Theatres

There is so much to entice the weary traveller at this luxury 5-star boutique hotel with a private members club, nestled in the heart of St James’s. The hotel oozes Victorian charm blended with contemporary style. The eye for detail, visible in every piece of high-end furniture, upholstery and general décor is a thing to behold. In addition to the usual accommodation options, St James’s offers terrace suites and a Penthouse with its own private lift. There is a range of food options which include, Michelin-starred 7 Park Place under the watchful eye of William Drabble. There is also a Bar and Bistro.

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Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club – Mayfair London

England, Greater London, London, Southwark

Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 161 Stylish Rooms & Suites
More Located in London's Vibrant South Bank

Bankside Hotel is a brilliant base to explore all the attractions that the culturally rich South Bank area presents. Just around the corner from Blackfriars Bridge, and part of Marriott International, there is five-star luxury in its 161 bedrooms, including seven suites, all thoughtfully designed with hand-picked furnishings, specially commissioned artwork and superior service. Equally suited to those arriving in the capital to enjoy themselves or who need to fit in some working hours during their stay, there is Art Yard Bar & Kitchen, a library and an outside terrace as well as four meeting and event spaces. There is also a fitness centre. Nearby attractions include Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The National Theatre, while Southwark and Blackfriars stations are only a few minutes walk away, promising tube links to the rest of London. The hotel is both family-friendly and ideal for romantic breaks, with special offers during 2024.

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Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection

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