Best Luxury Hotels in United Kingdom

Opposite the wide green space of Bruntsfield Links, in a charming neighbourhood, just a 15-minute walk from the heart of the city is the glamorous Black Ivy boutique hotel. A beautifully decorated terrace strewn with floral displays and lanterns greets arriving guests and provides a prime spot to watch the park and neighbourhood activity over a cocktail. Inside is an opulent, fashionable interior, home to a large Drafthouse bar and Conservatory Dining Room, as well as the 21 bedrooms. Each of the guest spaces takes on a luxe boho style, with pops of colour, period windows, stylish design and bathrooms replete with White Company ‘Noir’ toiletries.

Walk along York Place in the heart of the city, and you’ll see a row of beautiful historic Georgian townhouses. Within five is a beautiful, chic and contemporary hotel ready to steal you away from the bustle of the city. More than a place to rest your head at night, it’s a hotel that works to ensure comfort and luxury is at the forefront. With a business centre, health and fitness centre and luxury room amenities, they make it easy for you to access whatever you need during your stay. Don’t forget to take advantage of their spa-inspired rainfall shower, mini bar with complimentary soft drinks and snacks, WiFi, and 32” HD LCD TV in all King bedrooms. And when you’re too tired to stay up, you’ll be handsomely rewarded as you snuggle into crisp Egyptian cotton linens, perfect for a good night’s sleep.

These five-star suites sit across from the River Irwell, in Salford, within walking distance to high-end department stores, two railway stations and the buzz of Exchange Square. 237 apartments are housed in a glass and steel-built property, with soundproofing, blackout curtains, White Company toiletries, full-sized kitchens and a home-from-home feel, ideal for those here for an extended stay. On the ground floor, you’ll find an 18-metre swimming pool with a hot tub and a state-of-the-art gym, with equipment that retains the details of your personal workout programme. Personal training and pilates sessions are also available.

Just a few minutes walk from Piccadilly Gardens, Roomzzz Aparthotel offers multiple levels of suites to suit every type of stay and budget. There’s the compact and quirky Smart Studio, the Grande and Grande Plus Studios (the latter includes a z-bed for families), the more spacious Family Grande with LED mood lighting, the luxurious Liberty Suite, a party-ready Loft Suite with a mezzanine level, and the two-bedroom/two-storey Penthouse Suite with a jacuzzi bath and a separate living room. White Company toiletries and a daily grab-and-go breakfast are included, there’s a shop on site and guests have access to a laundry room.

Sat right on the water with views of the Kylesku Bridge, this hotel’s location is idyllic. The area of Assynt is a beautiful remote region of Sutherland, but the Kylsesku hotel on its fantastically situated peninsula overlooking Loch Glendhu will warmly welcome any visitors in from the untamed nature outside. Some parts of the hotel date from as early as the 17th century although the complex is now made up of a ramble of buildings built up over the years. Inside the hotel has a contemporary feel. – rooms are airy, comfortable and kitted out in a muted cool palette with touches of Scottish textile here and there, whilst the bar and restaurant serve up delicious local seafood to panoramic sea loch views thanks to huge picture windows. Public spaces are decorated with a modern Scandi-Scottish ethos – think bare wood beams, cool copper lighting fixtures and minimalist wood-burning stoves. Whilst there are no gym or spa facilities here, relaxation and escapism is all around this stunning locale and the hotel runs boat trips to a nearby sea colony or the highest waterfall in the UK for fun day trips.

Architect George Dance the Younger conceived this property back in the 1800s. These days it enjoys a spot in one of the capital’s trendiest corners. Rooms and suites hark back to its origin story, with rich jewel tones, patterned wallpapers and Persian-style rugs. Many come here just for the restaurant; Quercus is a destination in itself, with chef Stephen Englefield serving South East Asian inspired dishes prepared using ingredients from our own shores. And it’s well worth stopping for a tipple at the bar, whose cocktail menu uses V.R. Vickers Google Book as its muse.

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.

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.

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.

A contemporary landmark in King’s Cross, combining bold design with a vibrant social scene. This 266-room hotel occupies a former Brutalist building overlooking St Pancras Station, providing an energetic base for exploring the capital. Inside, eclectic interiors feature retro-futuristic furnishings and playful details, creating a lively yet stylish atmosphere.

Enjoy a diverse dining experience with Double Standard, an all-day bar and restaurant; Isla, a relaxed indoor-outdoor space with seasonal dishes; and Decimo, a high-rise restaurant offering Spanish-Mexican flavours alongside panoramic city views. The rooftop bar provides a lively setting for evening drinks with sweeping vistas.

A well-equipped gym caters to fitness needs, while various event spaces host cultural and social happenings. The hotel is within walking distance of major transport links, Regent’s Canal, and vibrant neighbourhoods filled with galleries, boutiques, and nightlife, making it an ideal choice for modern urban explorers.

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. 

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.