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, Surrey, Egham

Great Fosters – part of The Alexander Hotel Collection

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 44 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Michelin-Starred Restaurant offering Fine Dining, Seasonal British Dishes, Lounge Bar for Light Bites & Cocktails, Wellness Centre, Gym & Outdoor Pool
More Set within 50 acres of Gardens in Surrey

Stay on this impressive Tudor estate on the outskirts of the town. The 50 acres of grounds alone are a sight to behold; they contain a sundial presented to Great Fosters by Sir Francis Drake, topiaries, terraces, a florally decorated Japanese bridge that crosses over a moat, a fountain, tennis courts and a heated outdoor pool. Once inside, you’ll find two restaurants, the Michelin starred Tony Parkin at The Tudor Room and the two AA rosette awarded The Estate Grill. The hotel has brought together several buildings, the oldest thought to be a Royal hunting lodge dating back to 1550.

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Great Fosters – part of The Alexander Hotel Collection

England, Berkshire, Ascot

Coworth Park

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 70 Rooms & Suites Including Deluxe & Executive Options
Amenities Michelin-Starred Dining, British Cuisine, Afternoon Tea & Cocktails, Spa, Heated Outdoor Pool, Fitness Centre, Golf Course, Equestrian Stables
More Set in 240 Acres of Parkland Near Ascot with Easy Access to London & Heathrow

Found a little further afield in Sunningdale, near Ascot, Coworth Park is part of the Dorchester Collection. It’s more like a resort than a hotel, with an eco-friendly spa, a pool with underwater music, tennis courts, an equestrian centre and Guards Polo Academy, three restaurants (one of which has a Michelin star) and a library, as well as acres of land to roam. Yet with just 70 rooms it retains a sense of intimacy. Each has its own minibar, Nespresso machine, Mitchell and Peach bath products and a Bang + Olufsen TV, while some suites offer freestanding copper coloured tubs, four-poster beds and garden views.

England, Surrey, Egham

The Runnymede on Thames Hotel and Spa

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 180 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Lock Bar & Kitchen for Casual Dining, the River Room for Fine Dining, a Spa & Wellness Centre, an Outdoor Heated Pool, a Fully Equipped Fitness Centre
More Set on the Banks of the River Thames in Surrey with easy Access to Windsor

Found right on the riverbank, this four-star hotel provides direct access to some water-based recreation in the form of its own hire boats. In the summertime, the outdoor terrace becomes an open-air cinema, as well as a place to eat and drink. Very family (and dog) friendly, the hotel has a games room with a PS4 and Xbox, table tennis, a playground and an indoor pool for kids. There’s also an outdoor pool area with sun loungers, a hot tub, and a Guinot crown elite spa. A river theme runs throughout The Runnymede, in the decor and its aptly named Leftbank restaurant (boasting a theatre-style kitchen and Japanese robata-style grill) and the Lock Bar restaurant.

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The Runnymede on Thames Hotel and Spa

England, Berkshire, Windsor

Fairmont Windsor Park

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 251 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Michelin-Starred Dining, a Stylish Bar, a Luxurious Spa with an indoor Pool, an Outdoor Pool, & Fully Equipped Fitness Centre
More Set in the Scenic Windsor Great Park near Windsor Castle

Conveniently located on the edge of the stunning Windsor Great Park, this hotel provides a very green outlook. Sitting beside a lake and landscaped gardens it’s a serene setting, but with ample onsite facilities. There are more than 200 large bedrooms and multiple places to eat and drink: the 1215 Restaurant, the 1215 Bar, the Orchid Tea Room, MOREISH Restaurant, The Library Club, Schroders’ Botanicals Bar and Greens Cafe. A spa and wellness area offers group classes and advanced treatments such as cryotherapy, dry flotation and nutritional therapy. Book the luxury two-bedroom corner suite for your own in-room private cocktail bar.

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Fairmont Windsor Park

England, West Yorkshire, Leeds

The Queens Hotel Leeds

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 232 Luxurious Bedrooms including Suites Such As the Presidential Suite & Deluxe Terrace Rooms
Amenities Grand Pacific Restaurant & Bar offers Pan-asian Fusion Cuisine in Lavish Art Deco interiors
More Located in Leeds' City Square with Direct Access to the Railway Station & Close to Shopping Centres

This city centre hotel is part of the QHotels Collection and is one of Leeds most famous and beloved landmarks. Following a recent transformation, the hotel offers elegant grandeur with art-deco style and first-class service. The hotel comprises 232 stylish bedrooms and suites; from cosy doubles through to roof-top terrace suites. Opulent interiors continue through to The Grand Pacific – the hotel’s restaurant – where diners can enjoy all day dining with flavours from far flung lands, fused together with quintessential British classics. For coffee, cocktails or Afternoon Tea, The Bar or Café Pacific are the perfect places to indulge in a tipple or two. With premium meeting and conference facilities and convenient location, the hotel is an excellent choice for both business and leisure travellers too.

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The Queens Hotel Leeds

England, West Yorkshire, Leeds

Quebecs Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 44 Rooms including 7 Suites offering Classic Contemporary Decor with Luxurious Amenities
Amenities Complimentary Access to Nearby Nuffield Health Club with Gym, Exercise Classes, Swimming Pool & Spa
More Located in a Grade Ii Listed Building in the Heart of Leeds, Just off City Square

The grade II listed Quebecs Hotel offers the ultimate in comfort in the splendid surroundings of the former Leeds and County Liberal Club. Once through the impressive original entrance with its wrought-iron gates, you’re guaranteed a matchless experience in one of the hotel’s 44 unique rooms, with down-filled pillows and quilts on the comfortable beds. The former porters’ lodge is now a snug lounge bar which is perfect place for morning coffee, afternoon tea or an evening cocktail. That’s if you can be lured away from your sumptuous, well-stocked room.

England, West Yorkshire, Leeds

Malmaison Leeds

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 100 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Brasserie Serving British Cuisine & Mal Bar for Cocktails
More Located in the Heart of Leeds

If you’re looking for accommodation with the “wow” factor, the colourful, arty Malmaison is the place to choose. Each stunning room has its own characterful look. The Malmaison takes pride in service and comfort, with plenty of luxuries in your room. Everything is taken care of so that you can simply enjoy everything vibrant Leeds has to offer, knowing that on your return you can have a shower with luscious bathing treats before dropping into one of the comfy chairs to enjoy the unlimited Wi-Fi with a glass of bubbly in your hand.

England, West Yorkshire, Leeds

Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 147 Rooms & Suites, including Junior Suites
Amenities Firelake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, the Lounge Bar, a Spa offering Various Treatments, Fitness Centre
More Located in the Heart of Leeds

Elegant and sophisticated, the Radisson Blu in Leeds is close to the essential cultural and leisure venues of this lively northern city. Whether you’re planning a family visit to soak up some heritage or require a relaxing space at the end of a demanding working day, you’ll find your ideal accommodation at the Radisson Blu Hotel. The art deco rooms complement the historic location flawlessly. Like to unwind with a keep fit session? There’s the option of discounted swim or exercise classes at a nearby gym. Follow your workout with a restoring massage and you’re ready for the artisan, locally-sourced food at the hotel’s stunning FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar.

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre

England, West Yorkshire, Leeds

Dakota Leeds

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 84 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Modern Grill Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, Fitness Centre
More Located in the Heart of Leeds

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.

England, West Yorkshire, Leeds

The Bells Leeds

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 14 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Bar & Restaurant Serving British & European Cuisine, Centrally Located in Leeds with easy Access to the City's Main attractions
More Centrally Located in Leeds

Love the ambience of a boutique hotel but prefer the freedom of your own luxury apartment when you’re away? Imagine your ideal space in a magnificent historic building in Leeds. Now set it within the distinctive soundscape of the cathedral, and you’ve discovered The Bells Serviced Apartments. Luxuriate in the super kingsize bedrooms of the Big Ben penthouse, with its panoramic views over the city. Alternatively, indulge your inner introvert in the snug library-like atmosphere of the Old Tom apartment with its private balcony. For the ultimate in indulgence, both the Gothic-inspired Emmanuel, and oak-panelled Great George apartments have private balconies with hot tubs.

England, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Deansgate

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 263 Rooms & Suites including Collection Superior & Premium Rooms, & Alfresco Suites with Modern Amenities
Amenities Award-winning Peter Street Kitchen Serving Japanese & Mexican Cuisine, the Library Champagne Bar, State-of-the-art Spa with indoor Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Fully Equipped Fitness centre
More Located in Manchester's City Centre within the Historic Grade Ii-listed Free Trade Hall near Spinningfields & Deansgate

A multi-million-pound makeover has given this award-winning hotel a new lease of life. Close to the shopping and dining district of Deansgate, the Radisson provides everything you need under one roof: Peter Street Kitchen serving Japanese and Mexican small plates, French cuisine and afternoon teas in The Library by Assouline, superfast WiFi, a spa spread across an entire floor, gym and a 12-metre subterranean pool. 263 rooms and suites come with floor to ceiling windows, handcrafted Vispring mattresses and paraben-free REN toiletries. Found on Peter Street, the metro is five minutes on foot, with Picadilly Station a further 10 minutes away.

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The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

England, Greater Manchester, Manchester

Hotel Brooklyn Manchester

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 189 Stylish Bedrooms including Award-winning Accessible Rooms
Amenities Runyon's Bar & Restaurant for Dining & Salvation Bar with Skyline Views for Private Events
More Located in the Heart of Manchester, a 10-minute Walk from Piccadilly Station

You can step back in time to mid-century New York when you enter through the doors of Hotel Brooklyn (past an iconic yellow cab). The nearest you’ll get to the Big Apple without boarding a plane, everything here is reminiscent of the city’s heyday. As such the room decor is quite unique and decidedly cosy. Some rooms are pet friendly, with pricier suites providing a balcony or terrace and freestanding bath. After a day on the town, return to sip manhattans in the bar before bed, mixed by bartenders wearing braces and caps. And you can expect a hearty US-style morning feast when it comes to breakfast time

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Hotel Brooklyn Manchester

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