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 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, Dorset, Poole

Hotel du Vin Poole

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 38 Rooms & Suites
Amenities French-inspired Bistro du Vin, Bar & Wine Cellar
More Located in Poole's Historic Old Town near the Quay

Housed in an ivy-clad Georgian Mansion surrounded by wrought iron railings, Hotel du Vin enjoys a prime setting on the quaint Town Quay. The property is a former merchant’s house, turned chic modern boutique hotel. It provides a comfortable familiarity for those already au fait with the chain and is large enough to provide facilities such as a courtyard for alfresco drinks, a bar and a bistro (serving French and British-inspired cuisine), alongside a sense of exclusivity (there are just 38 individually styled bedrooms).

England, Greater London, London

The Soho Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 96 Rooms, Suites, & Apartments
Amenities Features Include the Refuel Bar & Restaurant Serving Seasonal British Cuisine, a Treatment Room Offering Various Spa Services, a Fully Equipped Gym, Two Screening Rooms for Film Events
More Located in Soho

This residence may be among the bright lights of London’s theatreland and nightlife hub, yet it’s tucked out a view in a peaceful pocket of the district. Kit Kemp has created the colourful interiors, with bright prints and a cool Britannia vibe. Guests at The Soho Hotel have the benefit of an onsite boutique cinema with two funky screening rooms, a beauty spa, a library and a drawing room and access to a Nintendo Wii. Bedrooms come equipped with a fully stocked mini-bar, a Tivoli Radio, a Bluetooth Bose unit, Frette bed linen and RikRak bath and body products.

England, Greater London, London

Hotel Café Royal

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 159 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Dining Venues Such as the Two-Michelin-starred Alex Dilling Restaurant & Cakes & Bubbles by Chef Albert Adri, the Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre with an 18-metre Indoor Pool, Gym, & Spa,
More Situated Within a Historic Setting

Come here to sample two-Michelin-starred French cuisine by Alex Dilling in the restaurant, or to stay in a suite formerly occupied by legends like Oscar Wilde, Winston Churchill and David Bowie. Michelin-starred chef Albert Adrià (believed to be the world’s finest pastry chef) also chose Hotel Café Royal as his only non-Spanish endeavour, where you can order sweet treats and champers. As soon as you arrive into the lobby, you’ll be dazzled by a 700-pound Murano glass chandelier. And the holistic well-being centre provides sound healing and Watsu water therapy.

England, Greater London, London

Ham Yard Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 91 Rooms & Suites & Residences
Amenities Ham Yard Restaurant & Bar Offering a Modern European Menu & Outdoor Terrace, Soholistic Spa, Fully Equipped Gym, Steam Room, 1950s-Style Bowling Alley, Rooftop Terrace with Soho Skyline Views
More Located next to Piccadilly Circus

Step away from the urban sprawl and into an urban oasis; the tree-filled garden at Ham Yard features a bronze sculpture centrepiece by Tony Cragg. Inside you’ll find eclectic interiors by designer Kit Kemp, with vintage elements, bold patterns, bright colours and an array of art. Each room has its own personality, alongside handmade mattresses, rain showers and custom-designed furniture. Dine in a rooftop terrace bar, the Mediterranean-inspired Orso restaurant and take drinks in the bar. Guests also have access to a screening room, a spa and a fitness centre, plus a bespoke hat service where you can design their own headwear.

England, Bath and North Somerset, Bath

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 45 Uniquely Designed Rooms & Suites
Amenities Features the 3 AA Rosette Montagu's Mews Restaurant, Comprehensive Spa & Bath House with Pools, Sauna, & Steam Room, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre
More Located within the Historic Royal Crescent

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is a five-star haven of elegance and tranquillity in the historic centre of Bath. The hotel is an iconic property in Bath set within an acre of manicured gardens. Each of the hotel’s bedrooms is unique in design with its own character and charm, while their suites are brimming with Georgian elegance and 5-star amenities. If you want to go all out, book their garden villa which provides guest with their own private residence within the grounds of the hotel. Their award-winning spa includes a 12-metre relaxation pool with jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym and dining at the hotel’s Dower House Restaurant is sure to delight and in the summer months, you can dine in the garden.

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The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

England, Bath and North Somerset, Bath

The Bath Priory

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 33 Uniquely Designed Rooms & Suites
Amenities Features an Award-winning Restaurant Serving Modern French Cuisine, Casual Dining at the Pantry, the Garden Spa by L'occitane, indoor & Outdoor Pools, Pet-Friendly Accommodations, & Four Acres of Award-winning Gardens
More Located a Short Walk from Bath's City Centre

Nestled within four acres of mature award-winning gardens, The Bath Priory Hotel is a tranquil oasis just a short walk away from the city centre, think country house in the city. The hotel feels like a private residence, rooms are named after flowers and each of the 33 guest rooms are different, and adorned with artwork and antiques, sourced by Andrew and Christina Brownsword the hotel proprietors. Rooms come in various categories from classic through to deluxe with beautiful views out to the garden and their own balconies and if you want to go for the ultimate luxury experience choose one of their suites which includes decadent roll-top baths and separate living areas. The hotel includes the UK’s only L’Occitane Spa, with treatments using products from the Provencal brand as well as an indoor pool, sauna and steam-room. The 3 AA Rosette restaurant takes guests on a culinary journey with a focus on fresh local produce and garden views.

England, Bath and North Somerset, Bath

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 87 Rooms & 12 Suites, including a three-bedroom Townhouse
Amenities Dining at the Gainsborough Brasserie & Bar, Exclusive Access to Natural Thermal Waters in its Spa Village Bath, 24-hour Fitness Centre & Indoor Pool
More Centrally Located in Bath's Unesco World Heritage Site

Stay in refined luxury at the 5 Star Gainsborough Bath Spa located in the heart of Bath. The only spa hotel in the city, the Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel is a contemporary take on the city’s thermal water heritage. Originally built in the 1800s, The Gainsborough Bath Spa occupies two Grade II Listed buildings with distinguished Georgian and Victorian façades. The hotel was completely redesigned in 2017 by award-winning Champalimaud and is a Leading Hotel of the World, Design and YTL’s first Hotel in the United Kingdom. All guestrooms and suites are custom furnished, subtly combining fine period details with graceful interiors and modern functional elements which range from classic and deluxe rooms through to their Bath Spa rooms which include in bath access to the thermal waters right through to their suite class of rooms. The hotel’s jewel in its crown is its Spa Village Bath, which includes thermal pools, infrared saunas, steam room and relaxation area. After the spa take Afternoon Tea in the Canvas Room and in the evening enjoy a menu of locally sourced dishes in their three AA Rosettes restaurant The Gainsborough Brasserie

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa

England, Bath and North Somerset, Bath

Francis Hotel Bath

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 98 Uniquely Designed Rooms, Including Feature Rooms with Four-poster Beds
Amenities Boho March Restaurant Serves French & Mediterranean Cuisine
More Located Within a Grade I Listed Georgian Building in Walking Distance of Bath's Historic Attractions

Francis Hotel MGallery is distinctive and full of character, comprising of seven townhouses that were joined into a single residence in the late 19th century the hotel is ideally located on the historic Queen Square near the Circus, Royal Crescent and Roman Baths. The property comprises of 98 luxury bedrooms, all individually styled with four-poster beds and glorious views of the city. Rooms range from classic through to feature and superior rooms. All come with Egyptian cotton sheets on the bed land luxury toiletries in the bathrooms. The hotel’s Brasserie Blanc has been created by celebrated chef Raymond Blanc and serves informal French Cuisine and after dinner head to their stylish Lounge Bar for a post-dinner cocktail.

England, Bath and North Somerset, Bath

Queensberry Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 29 Uniquely Designed Rooms & Suites, including a Four Poster Suite
Amenities Features the Olive Tree Michelin-Starred Restaurant & the Old Q Bar
More Located within walking distance of Bath's Historic attractions

Conducive to romance, this consistently highly-rated hotel offers a four-poster suite with a seven-foot bed and chaise longue. Other bedrooms come in palettes of neutrals and soft retro colours. Some have a light Regency feel, others lean toward an art deco vibe, while others again have a distinctly contemporary air – all have bags of luxury character. This hotel is also the location for Bath’s only Michelin starred restaurant – the Olive Tree is at the bottom of the Queensberry’s Georgian townhouse building and the Old Q Bar, widely believed to be one of the best pubs in the city.

England, Bath and North Somerset, Bath

Bird Bath Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 29 Uniquely Designed Rooms with Bold & Playful Décor
Amenities Features a Restaurant Serving Locally Sourced British Cuisine
More Located Minutes from Bath's City Centre

31 bedrooms at the Bird Bath tell their own stories, from dinky doubles through to the Abbey Deluxe. Each is replete with superb views afforded by the building’s raised vantage point, hand-crafted wallpaper, unique artwork and bold designs. And at the top end of the category, guests can enjoy a freestanding copper roll top tub, Malin & Goetz toiletries, a Dyson hairdryer and a Nespresso machine. Meals are served at the hotel’s dramatically decorated restaurant, Plate, with afternoon teas on its terrace overlooking The Abbey. There’s also the option of private dome dining, or The Lodge, for larger groups.

England, Bath and North Somerset, Bath

The Yard in Bath Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 15 Uniquely Designed Rooms
Amenities Features a Courtyard Cafe& Bar with a Signature Breakfast Hamper
More Located within walking distance of Bath's Historic attractions

This ex-coaching inn has been sensitively restored. 14 king-sized bedrooms on three floors are each unique, with features such as high sash windows, a terrace, a large stone fireplace and freestanding baths. All come with REN toiletries, Netflix, Roberts Radios, mini-bars, Nespresso coffee machines and a fresh delicious continental breakfast hung on the door daily, awaiting guests’ awakening. And most bedrooms can be arranged to accommodate a child in a cot or small bed. Yard’s courtyard coffee bar serves hot drinks and pastries by day, becoming a sophisticated bar – serving biodynamic and organic wines alongside small plates – by night.

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The Yard in Bath Hotel




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