
Best Luxury 4 Star 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, Islington
The Rookery

Located in the business district, just outside the Square Mile. It is an all-time charm. The hotel has flagged stone floors, polished wood panelling, open fires and authentic antique furniture. This gives it a homely feel and is more of a private club than a hotel. Every room in the hotel is uniquely set up and named after the original residents who lived in the building over two centuries ago. Today, if you are looking for a private and discreet place to meet near the Square Mile, then The Rookery is the perfect place to touch base.
England, Greater London, London, Belgravia
Artist Residence London

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.
England, Greater London, London, Aldgate
Leman Locke, Aldgate

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

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, Newham
The Gantry Stratford, Curio Collection by Hilton

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.
England, Suffolk, Bury Saint Edmunds
The Ickworth Hotel

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, Leicestershire, Leicester
voco Leicester, an IHG Hotel

England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge
Hotel Du Vin Cambridge

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.
England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge
Hyatt Centric Cambridge

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.
England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

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 Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
SAVE FOR LATEREngland, Greater London, London, Notting Hill
The Laslett

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.
England, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Deansgate
Hyatt House Manchester

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.