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, Greater London, London, Marylebone

Dorset Square Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 38 Individually Designed Rooms including Classic & Deluxe Options with views over a Private Garden Square
Amenities Features a British Cuisine Brasserie & Bar alongside Unique Cricket-Inspired Interiors
More Located in Marylebone close to Regent's Park & Madame Tussauds in Central London

It is located within sight of the Marylebone, the Dorset Square Hotel is the perfect accommodation option for both business and pleasure when in London. This boutique hotel is set up in a spectacularly renovated regency townhouse. It offers luxury accommodation for couples with top class-cuisine. It also has a magnificent view of a lush private garden square which was the first Marylebone Cricket Club ground.The rooms exquisitely pair scintillating design with minimalist, gadget-lit comfort. The interior also includes vibrant colours with contrasting eccentric fabric.

England, Greater London, London

Artist Residence London

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 10 Individually Designed Rooms Including a Loft & Suite with Vintage Furnishings & Contemporary Art
Amenities All-Day Cafe Kitchen & Bar with a Cocktail Cellar & Terrace, Plus Select Pet-Friendly Accommodations
More Located in Pimlico within Walking Distance of Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace & Tate Britain

Located in the middle of London’s flashy Pimlico neighbourhood, in the district of Westminster. This small boutique hotel is set up in a recently re-established and modernised Georgian townhouse. The Artist Residence London consists of ten high-ceilinged rooms offering luxury accommodation, a stylish cocktail bar and an all-day restaurant. The décor includes contemporary artwork, bare brick walls and all sorts of elegant clutter – from tea crates, Kilner jars to bespoke milking stools remodelled into bedside tables.

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Artist Residence London

England, Greater London, London, Camden

The Standard, London

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms The Standard, London offers 266 Rooms & Suites including Loft Suites with City Views
Amenities Double Standard Bar for Cocktails & Snacks, Rooftop Bar with City Views, Wellness Centre, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre & a Rooftop Pool
More Located in Vibrant King's Cross area with Easy access to Central London

Just two minutes walk from St Pancras and anything but standard, this hotel offers terraced suites with outdoor bathtubs overlooking the 19th-century station. Housed in a brutalist building, the property plays host to a variety of events including bottomless brunches, chess tournaments, live jazz and panel discussions. 266 dog-friendly bedrooms come with Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speakers, Craig Green robes and packed minibars. On the 10th floor is Decimo with Michelin-starred Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias at the helm. Plus you can eat and drink in Isla, Double Standard and The Library Lounge and dance to the DJ’s beats at Sweeties disco/late-night bar.

England, Greater London, London, Shoreditch

Montcalm East, Autograph Collection

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 288 Rooms & Suites Including Family-Friendly Options & Skyline-View Suites
Amenities Indoor Pool Spa Jacuzzi Steam Room 24-Hour Gym & Modern British Dining
More Located In London's Shoreditch District Near The Tech Hub Of Silicon Roundabout

Found on the city side of London’s trendy Shoreditch, this diamond-shaped hotel makes for a dazzling landmark. The 288 rooms are a minimum of 25 square metres with Sky TV, mood-lighting and electronic curtains, while bathrooms have underfloor heating, rainfall showers and products by Soap Co. The hotel’s restaurant, Moor + Mead, serves seasonal British food in a casual environment and the bar is found on the mezzanine. A spa incorporates an indoor pool with a hydromassage feature, a sauna, a jacuzzi and treatment rooms. Montcalm East is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. 

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Montcalm East, Autograph Collection

England, Greater London, London

Leman Locke, Aldgate

Apartments
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 171 Design-Led Apartments Including Micro Studios Locke Studios & One Bedroom Suites With Fully Equipped Kitchens & Living Areas.
Amenities On-Site Caf & Bar Gym & Yoga Studio Co-Working Space & Dog-Friendly Accommodations.
More Located In Aldgate East London Within Walking Distance To Liverpool Street & Shoreditch

If you prefer to have your own cooking and dining facilities while staying in London, Leman Locke in Aldgate is a great choice. The self-contained studios and apartments are well placed in the super-cool east, with good transport links into the rest of the city. Each has good views, its own bespoke furnishings, a kitchenette, washing machine, minibar, Apple TV Box and Samsung smart TV. Neutral palettes with pale pastels provide a soothing ambience in the airy, light-filled rooms. For guests wanting to make use of the aparthotel’s shared facilities, there’s also a fitness centre, cafe and bar onsite.

England, Suffolk, Ipswich

Retreat East

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 26 Individually Designed Accommodations Including Converted Barns Shepherd Huts & a 16th Century Farmhouse
Amenities Restaurant Serving Seasonal British Cuisine, Spa With Treatment Rooms, Sauna Steam Room & Outdoor Hot Tub, Fitness Centre, Pet-Friendly Options & Various On-Site Activities
More Located in the Suffolk Countryside Spanning 35 Acres of Meadows & Organic Gardens a Short Drive From Ipswich & the Suffolk Coast

This country abode close to the village of Hemingstone was imagined and designed by its owner, architect Dominic Richards. It’s a mixture of standalone 16th-century barns and new build additions housing guest accommodations from one to four bedrooms. The style is farmhouse chic, with exposed beams, fireplaces, slate floors and the kind of sofas you can sink into. At the centre of the property lies the Grand Barn and the hotel’s restaurant with menus featuring seasonal local ingredients and produce from the onsite kitchen garden. There’s also a gym, sauna, steam room and spa with an alfresco hot tub.

England, Greater London, London

Courthouse Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 116 Rooms & Suites Including Classic Rooms & Various Suite Options.
Amenities Features Include Multiple Dining Venues Including A Rooftop Terrace, A Spa With Sauna & Steam Room, A Fitness Centre & A Rooftop Terrace.
More Located In Central London Near Oxford Street & Soho Offering Easy Access To Shopping & Entertainment.

So named as it was once a Magistrates’ and police court, this Grade II listed hotel is found just off Regent Street. Many of the original features have been preserved in the privately-owned property. But now it includes 116 bedrooms, a huge pool, the Sanook spa and a 100 seater cinema. Upgrade to stay in Magistrate’s Suites (previously judge’s chambers) or the two-bedroom Lalique suite. The court’s cell block has been transformed into a bar, with artwork depicting its famous real-life defendants Mick Jagger and John Lennon. An alfresco shisha bar strewn with rugs and kept cosy with heaters, is located on the rooftop. 

England, Greater London, London, Newham

The Gantry Stratford, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 291 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining Options Including Union Social Restaurant & Bar, Fitness Centre
More Located in Stratford, East London, Close to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park & Westfield Shopping Centre

Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Stratford train station with easy connections to central London, Westfield Shops, Hackney Wick and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park all on its doorstep – this hotel is a great base for those who want to explore East London. Guest rooms and suites are modern and minimalistic in design and offer all the in-room amenities a modern-day traveller would expect from the Hilton name.  A relaxed vibe flows through the hotel which offers guests the choice of three restaurants; the All-Day Lounge Bar and Terrace serves breakfast through to dinner, whilst light bites and creative concoctions can be enjoyed at the Cocktail Bar and the Rooftop Bar, located on the 18th floor really is a premier vantage point. Secured and self-parking is also available for guests choosing to travel by car.

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The Gantry Stratford, Curio Collection by Hilton

England, Suffolk, Bury Saint Edmunds

The Ickworth Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 27 Rooms, including Classic & Superior Rooms, Suites, and Family Rooms
Amenities The Conservatory Restaurant for Seasonal British Cuisine, the Lounge Bar for Drinks & Light Bites, Wellness area with Treatments & Sauna, a Fitness Suite, and a Kids Club
More Set in 1,800 acres of Parkland in the Suffolk Countryside with Easy access to Historical Sites

Laid back but classy, this super family-friendly establishment offers plenty of school holiday-friendly pursuits and rooms or apartments sleeping up to eight people. There’s tennis, swimming, croquet, badminton, bikes, a cinema room, creche and a kids club on-site, as well as free access to the nearby National Trust galleries. Adults can enjoy some alone or couple time with bespoke treatments in the spa, and candlelit meals at Federick’s. The hotel itself is an imposing 18th-century manor house enveloped by an enormous area of parkland, four miles from Bury St Edmunds.

England, Greater London, London

The Royal Horseguards

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 282 Rooms & Suites Including Deluxe Options & Signature Suites with River Views
Amenities On-Site Dining Includes a Fine-Dining Restaurant, Sophisticated Bar, a Seasonal Terrace & Traditional Afternoon Tea in the Lounge
More Located in Central London near Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery & the London Eye

The Royal Horseguards is one of London’s most iconic and historic hotels partially due to it hosting the National Library club whose members included Churchill and Gladstone. The Royal HorseGuards sits right on the Thames in a prime area of central London. The hotel’s rooms and suites are exceedingly luxurious, and guests can choose between river, garden and city views. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, underfloor heating and English spa skincare and beauty products. Every detail has been thought of to ensure the comfort of guests. The Royal Horseguards has its own gym and dedicated concierge service, it also serves an exquisite afternoon tea service every afternoon. The hotel is home to One Twenty-One Two, an exceptional fine-dining restaurant which serves delicious seasonal dishes. The Royal Horseguards is also owns Equus, a sophisticated and quiet bar as well as The Terrace, a relaxed restaurant and bar which serves light bites and refreshing drinks.

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The Royal Horseguards

England, Greater London, London

The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 131 Rooms & 15 Suites Including Signature options with Art Deco Design & Contemporary Urban London Decor
Amenities Rooftop Venue with Panoramic City Views & Bistro Serving Locally Inspired Dishes plus Fitness Centre & Lounge Area
More Located on the South Side of Trafalgar Square offering Immediate Access to Iconic London Landmarks

One of London’s most iconic hotels in London, The Trafalgar rises out of the eponymous square and is a beacon of luxury and sophistication. The hotel’s rooms and suites are the definition of cool Britannia as they have flair and character. The rooms and suites have glorious views of Trafalgar Square and are equipped with walk-in showers, minibars and many other amenities. The Trafalgar is home to its own state-of-the-art fitness centre and a business centre which has meeting rooms and workspaces. The hotel’s rooftop bar and restaurant has arguably one of the best views in London. The Rooftop serves a range of drinks and cocktails and a variety of sharing plates and light bites. The hotel is also home to an exceptional cocktail bar called Rockwell, which serves 11 bespoke cocktails which tell stories of London and its heritage.

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The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton

England, Greater London, London, Kensington

San Domenico House Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 19 Individually Designed Rooms & Suites Featuring Antique Furnishings & European Artwork.
Amenities Offers Extensive Room Service Menu Rooftop Honesty Bar Fitness Centre In-Room Beauty Services & Family-Friendly Amenities.
More Located In The Heart Of Chelsea Within Walking Distance To Sloane Square & Cultural Landmarks.

This boutique hotel is five minutes away from Sloane Square if you are going by foot. The luxurious bedrooms have marble bathrooms, and you get access to free Wi-Fi so that you stay connected to the rest of the world. The interior design of this hotel leaves a lasting impression on anyone that stays. For interior décor, the hotel has been furnished with antiques collected from all over the world, paintings, as well as classical furniture. All the rooms are air-conditioned to ensure you enjoy comfort and excellent air quality. The Penhaligon’s toiletries and bathrobes provided in every room make you feel at home.

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San Domenico House Hotel

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