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, Kensington

The Ampersand Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 111 Uniquely Designed Rooms & Suites inspired by Themes Such As Astronomy & Music
Amenities Apero for Modern Mediterranean Cuisine & the Drawing Rooms for Themed Afternoon Teas
More Located in South Kensington, within walking distance of Major attractions like the Natural History Museum & Hyde Park

Privately owned, this hotel themes its rooms on high-brow local attractions: the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the Victoria & Albert and the Royal Albert Hall. So does its quirky and interactive Science Afternoon Tea, an award-winning experience – including jams served in petri dishes, chocolate spacemen and dinosaur biscuits – served in the Drawing Room. It’s understandably popular with children, but there’s also a grown-up version, featuring a cocktail flight. Venture beneath the building’s Victorian arches for a more substantial meal, in the Mediterranean eatery Apero. The 111 bedroom South Kensington hotel welcomes small pets in deluxe category rooms and above and won’t charge for their stay. Cots and extra beds can be added on request, for travelling families. 

England, Greater London, London, Kensington

The Pelham London – Starhotels Collezione

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 52 individually Designed Rooms & Suites including Superior, Deluxe, Executive Rooms, Junior & King Suites, & the Mews
Amenities La Trattoria by Michelin-Starred Chef Alfredo Russo, a Smart Bar for Drinks, a Fully Equipped Fitness Centre, & Pet-Friendly Accommodations
More Located in South Kensington, within walking distance of Renowned Museums & attractions

Like The Gore, this hotel is part of the Starhotels Collezione group, an identity reflected in the otherwise quintessentially British hotel’s Italian basement restaurant. The Pelham’s vintage interiors have been refreshed by designer Kit Kemp, yet retain the original features, stuccoed ceilings and oil painted artworks that nod to its past. Housed in a Victorian townhouse across from the tube station, it’s super convenient for exploring the city. Children love the brand’s VIK (Very Important Kid) programme, with games, activities, menus and amenities. Pets are allowed to stay with you here, too. 

 

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The Pelham London – Starhotels Collezione

England, Greater London, London, Kensington

The Kensington Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 146 Rooms & Suites including Signature Suites like the Brompton, the Knightsbridge & the Kensington
Amenities Town House Restaurant for Modern British Cuisine & the K Bar for Cocktails
More Located in South Kensington near Major attractions like the Natural History Museum & Harrods

Kids and pets are welcome at this 150 room townhouse hotel. Enter from the bustling Old Brompton Road, into a haven of calm. In-suite Aromatherapy Associates toiletries, Nespresso machines and a minibar help guests to unwind in their own private space. Or there’s the softly lit classic club-style K-Bar, where you can relax with a cocktail on one of its divinely cosy sofas (look out for the bar’s brass doors, which used to belong to Dublin’s General Post Office, the backdrop for the Easter Rising in 1916). Be sure to make a booking at its restaurant, Town House, too. The Kensington is super stylish, sporting statement lighting and plenty of sumptuously tactile textiles. 

England, Greater London, London, Mayfair

The Connaught

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 121 Rooms & Suites Featuring Bespoke Furnishings & Marble Bathrooms
Amenities Two Michelin-Starred French Restaurant, Bistro-Style Eatery, Multiple Bars, Aman Spa with Indoor Pool & Fitness Centre, Pet-Friendly Accommodations, Butler Service & Babysitting Services
More Located in London's Mayfair District

In recreating the rooms at the Connaught, Guy Oliver and Guy Collins have fused modern styling with retro touches which help keep the overall impression in harmony with this hotel’s architectural roots. Every room is generously apportioned, particularly the suites; the Sutherland Suite has its own Baby Grand Piano. Restaurant Helen Darroze at the Connaught offers a package that won her two Michelin stars. Relax in the restaurant’s magnificent interior, designed by India Mahdavi. Alternatively, dine at Jean-George’s where British classics blend with Southeast Asian flavours. The hotel also has a spa that offers a range of treatments and alternative therapies.

England, Greater London, London, Mayfair

Fleming’s Mayfair

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 129 Guest Rooms & Suites including Ten Fully Serviced Apartments with one to three Bedrooms
Amenities Features one-Michelin-Starred ormer Mayfair Restaurant, Manetta's Bar, the Drawing Room for Afternoon Tea, a Complimentary Fitness Centre, & Is Pet Friendly
More Located in the Heart of Mayfair near Buckingham Palace, Luxury Shops, & Royal ParksLocated in the Heart of Mayfair near Buckingham Palace, Luxury Shops, & Royal Parks

Fleming’s is situated on Half Moon Street. Here, modern luxury blends with a historical legacy that offers a range of accommodation packages to the modern traveller. From deluxe singles to double suites, there is something for everyone. Each room is colour-coordinated and incorporates key features of a previous artistic style. The hotel has a gym which boasts the latest cardiovascular and weight-resistance equipment. Dine at Ormer Mayfair, take afternoon tea in the Drawing Room or have cocktails in the Manetta’s Bar. It is all there to enjoy.

England, Greater London, London, St James

The Ritz London

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 136 Rooms & Suites Furnished in Louis Xvi Style with Antique Furniture & Modern Amenities
Amenities the Michelin-Starred Ritz Restaurant, the Rivoli Bar & Traditional Afternoon Tea at the Palm Court
More Located on Piccadilly overlooking Green Park in the Heart of LondonLocated on Piccadilly overlooking Green Park in the Heart of London

One hundred and twelve years after first opening as the brainchild of Cezar Ritz, The Ritz, London is still one of the world’s finest hotels. It was awarded the Royal Warrant in 2002, the only hotel to hold it. Staying at the Ritz is a five-star experience that combines old-world opulence with the highest level of customer service available anywhere. Eat in the Michelin-starred restaurant, still regarded by many as the most beautiful dining room on the planet or take afternoon tea on the terrace. The hotel is close to Green Park and the West End.

England, Cumbria, Grasmere

Forest Side Hotel

Hotel
At a glance
Rooms 20 Luxurious Rooms Categorized into Cosy Superb & Master Each Designed by James Mackie with High-quality Furnishings
Amenities Features a Michelin-Starred Restaurant Led by Head Chef Paul Leonard Serving Modern Cuisine with Fresh Seasonal ingredients Sourced Locally & offers Dog-friendly Rooms
More Situated in the Heart of the Lake District Surrounded by the Scenic Countryside of Grasmere offering a Tranquil Retreat for Guests

Food lovers will really be in their element at The Forest, as this Victoria mansion comes complete with its own Michelin-starred restaurant. The interiors are cool and elegant with plenty of colourful and contemporary touches. There are twenty spacious guestrooms to choose from, each of which boasts a spacious bathroom and pretty garden views. Head chef Kevin Tickle has created an extensive and imaginative menu for guests to work their way through that highlights the abundance of fresh produce that can be found in this part of the world. Some of the taste sensations that are just waiting to be enjoyed here include venison pastrami with ewe’s milk cheese, lemon sole with leeks in horseradish and mugwort ice cream.

 

England, Greater London, London, Knightsbridge

The Berkeley

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 190 Rooms & Suites Each Meticulously Designed with Bespoke Furnishings & Modern Amenities
Amenities the Michelin-Starred Marcus, the Fashionable Prt--portea Afternoon Tea & the Vibrant Blue Bar
More Situated in the Heart of Knightsbridge, offering Proximity to Hyde Park, Harrods & Harvey Nichols

The Berkley Hotel, located in Wilton Place, is a five-star hotel that boasts stylish interior designs that are guaranteed to impress any patrons that walk through the doors. Those who visit the hotel can enjoy a drink in the elegant Blue Bar, pamper themselves in the luxurious spa, swim in the spacious indoor pool or enjoy a bite to eat at one of the hotel’s two restaurants. The Collins Room, designed by Robert Angell, offers one of the best fine dining experiences in London while the Marcus restaurant provides Michelin-starred cuisine that will suit even the most sophisticated palate. The hotel’s spacious, elegantly designed and well-furnished bedrooms are divided into Deluxe and Superior categories.

England, Greater London, London, Knightsbridge

Bulgari Hotel London

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 85 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Two Restaurants, Spa With 11 Treatment Rooms & A 25m Pool, Fully Equipped Gym, Pet-Friendly, Butler Service For Suites.
More Located in the heart of Knightsbridge

The five-star Bulgari Hotel, built by the Sir Robert McAlpine construction company between 2010 and 2012, had the distinction of being London’s most expensive hotel when it was first opened and remains one of the most prestigious places to stay in the capital. The hotel contains 85 rooms and suites as well as a ballroom, cigar shop, cinema, fitness centre and gymnasium while the Rivea restaurant offers some of the best French and Italian cuisine to the hotel’s patrons. The bedrooms are separated into Superior, Deluxe and Executive rooms while the apartments are divided into Junior, Studio, Deluxe, Knightsbridge and Bulgari suites.

England, Greater London, London, Knightsbridge

The Franklin London – Starhotels Collezione

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 35 Spacious Rooms & Suites including a 62 M Presidential Suite
Amenities Featuring the Franklin Restaurant by Michelin-Starred Chef Alfredo Russo & an Elegant 1920s Style Bar, Along with a Hammam & 24-hour Fitness Centre
More Located in the Heart of Knightsbridge, London, near Harrods & the Victoria & Albert Museum

The Franklin, situated in the Egerton Gardens, was established in 1992 when four elegant townhouses were combined to create a luxury hotel. This five-star hotel contains 35 rooms and suites, a fashionable bar that serves the finest wines and spirits as well as an excellent restaurant with Michelin-star status. Those who wish to visit the Franklin on a business trip will be pleased to know that the hotel contains it’s own meeting room, ideal for conferences and other events, that will enable business people to do conduct their affairs among stylish and comfortable surroundings.

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The Franklin London – Starhotels Collezione

England, Greater London, London, Shoreditch

Boundary Shoreditch

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 17 Rooms
Amenities Rooftop Bar, Brasserie Serving Breakfast, Brunch & Sunday Roasts, Private Event Spaces, Wellness Services, Rooftop Terrace With Panoramic Views
More Located In Shoreditch, Known For Its Trendy Atmosphere & Cultural Hotspots

The antidote to London’s largeness, the bijou Boundary has but 17 rooms, ensuring a boutique ambience in the surroundings of a former Victorian warehouse. Each has been individually designed in the spirit of Shoreditch’s commitment to creativity, boasting funky, edgy and arty decor that’s entirely unique and very imaginative. And you’d expect nothing less when you discover that this hotel is owned by Sir Terence Conran, himself a design legend. At the top is its Rooftop Bar & Grill, within a glass extension that enables far-reaching views as you dine, whatever the weather.

England, Greater London, London, Shoreditch

The Hoxton Shoreditch

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 210 Rooms Categorized As Shoebox Cosy & Roomy with Parquet Floors & industrial-inspired Finishes
Amenities Hoxton Grill Serving American-style Cuisine & a Rooftop Peruvian Restaurant offering City Views & Cocktails
More Located in the Heart of East London near Old Street Station Surrounded by Street Art, Restaurants & Boutiques

This was the first ever Hoxton hotel to be launched, landing in Shoreditch in 2006, at a point when the district was beginning to emerge as one of the hippest haunts in the capital. Beyond the brick and glass exterior is the kind of decor that typifies modern East London; a blend of urban, industrial and retro chic. There are 210 bedrooms with design features like parquet floors, accent headboards, distressed-effect rugs, leather Chesterfield wingback armchairs and backlit mirrors. Guests can hang out in the rooftop restaurant and bar, on a lounging sofa by the fire in the lobby, or at the Hoxton Grill.

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The Hoxton Shoreditch

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