Best Luxury Hotels in United Kingdom

Discovering the best luxury hotels in the UK is a journey into refined elegance, modern comforts, and impeccable service. From grand countryside estates to chic city retreats, these hotels offer more than just a place to stay. Whether you’re looking for a romantic escape, a family-friendly retreat, or an exclusive adults-only haven, the UK is home to a diverse selection of luxury accommodations. With lavish spas, fine dining, and personalised service, these properties set the standard for excellence, ensuring every moment of your stay is extraordinary. Explore our curated list of the finest luxury hotels in the UK and find the perfect setting for your next unforgettable getaway.

Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, Marchmont

Black Ivy

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 21 Uniquely Designed Bedrooms including Park View Suites & Deluxe Rooms
Amenities Restaurant & Lively Bar with Diverse Beer Selection, & Outdoor Terrace Open Until 1am
More Located in Bruntsfield overlooking Bruntsfield Links Park, a 15-minute Walk from Edinburgh City Centre

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.

Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, Old Town

House Of Gods Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 22 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Offering an Iconic Cocktail Bar
More Situated in the Heart of the City's Old Town

If you want pure decadence and lashings of theatrical opulence for your next stay in Edinburg, look no further. House of Gods’ design is infused with deco-style drama at every turn – velvet cushions and heavy drapes, curtained four-poster beds, mahogany antique furniture, parquet flooring, fringed lampshades, oak panelled walls, gleaming freestanding gleaming Victorian tubs and palms. The colour palette revolves around dark, rich hues of deep red and rooms come full of surprises, like hidden TV mirrors and coffee machines secreted out of immediate sight. Lilith’s lounge features a curated cocktail list that’s inspired by rock n’ roll’s tales of hotel debauchery.

Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, Leith

Ocean Mist Leith

Hotel
At a glance
Rooms 17 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Castle View Bar & Bridge Lounge, Regular Events & Tastings
More Located on the Water of Leith Shore

Return to a bygone era with a stay in one of the 17 bedrooms at this unique floating boutique hotel. Situated in the vibrant Shore area, the vessel provides 360-degree views of the Water of Leith from Edinburgh Castle to The Victoria Swing Bridge. First commissioned as a minesweeper for the Admiralty, it’s served as a pleasure yacht for the aristocracy, a WWII torpedo recovery vessel, an anti-mine calibrating yacht and a pub/events venue. Now it’s more resplendent than ever, offering vintage-inspired staterooms, cabins and berths, as well as an elegant bar and lounge, where the champagne is ever flowing.

England, Wiltshire, Chippenham

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 42 Rooms & 13 Suites
Amenities Restaurant Hywel Jones for Michelin-starred British Cuisine & the Walled Garden for Modern British Dishes & the Drawing Room for Afternoon Tea, award-winning Spa at Lucknam Park with 20-metre Indoor Pool, Hydrotherapy Pool, Sauna & Steam Room, Fitness Suite, an Equestrian Centre, Tennis Courts, Cycling, Archery & More
More Set Within 500 Acres of Private Parkland

The Lucknam Park’s Spa has been crafted using wood, marble and glass – the design of which was inspired in part by its parkland environs. Award-winning facilities include a 20-metre indoor heated pool, an indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pool, an outdoor saltwater plunge pool, a skincare mixology bar, five thermal cabins, a social lounge, a brasserie and therapy rooms where the range of 111SKIN, and Bath-based Natural Spa Factory treatments take place. This 18th-century Palladian mansion house sits 8 miles from Bath in the Wiltshire countryside and is home to its own cooking school and Michelin-starred restaurant, as well as an equestrian centre, football pitch and croquet lawn.

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Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

England, Bath and North Somerset, Bath

Homewood Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 21 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining options including Olio Restaurant & Terrace with ingredients Grown on Site, Valentine's Bar, Spa, Outdoor Heated Pool, Hot Tub
More Located Amidst the Picturesque Avon Valley near Bath

Book a stay in a grand Georgian country mansion with a bohemian edge. Homewood has a hydrotherapy pool, a sauna and a steam room indoors. While outside, you can swim some lengths in the heated outdoor pool and soak in the hot tub enjoying epic views over the valley. A menu of ila holistic treatments are available to book, each targeting different areas of the body; or you might like to have the signature Vitality treatment for a top-to-toe experience. Therapists practice the ancient Indian marma therapy and use energy-enhancing essential oils to leave you feeling restored and rejuvenated.

England, Wiltshire, Bradford on Avon

Woolley Grange

Hotel
At a glance
Rooms 25 Rooms & Suites offering Country Charm & Character
Amenities Dining options with Menus Sourcing Produce from Local Suppliers, Spa with indoor Pool, Sauna & Steam Room, Seasonal Outdoor Pool, Pet-Friendly Amenities, Kids Club, & Various Outdoor Facilities
More Located in a Historic Jacobean Manor near Bradford-on-Avon, Close to the City of Bath

While spa breaks are traditionally the domain of adults, Woolley Grange offers a unique all-age experience. Mini-me pamper sessions catering to younger skin enable kids to get a taste of treatments and the large indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the charming Bath stone walled garden, is super for some fun splash time. But there are also zoned areas for grown-ups to relax away from the little ones. The treatment spaces are housed within a contemporary oak-timber building that exudes a sense of calm as soon as you enter. And there’s also an outdoor heated 12-metre pool, open from May to September.

Scotland, East Lothian, Gullane

The Bonnie Badger

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 14 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Restaurants include The Stables Restaurant Serving Modern Scottish Cuisine, Broc Bar offers Local Craft Beers, Whiskies & Cocktails, Plus Outdoor Dining at the Garden
More Situated in Gullane, Close to Various Golf Courses

A restaurant with rooms, this establishment feels bijou and boutique. It’s certainly a good option for foodies; whether you dine a la carte at The Stables, on pub staples at Broc Bar, or grilled dishes in the Garden, you’ll be tucking into award-winning food (Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand 2022 and 5 AA Gold Stars), that follows the hotel’s ‘From Nature to Plate’ philosophy. Book a beamed loft room, a four-poster suite, a superior room with patio doors, a double or a deluxe room – all come with The Bonnie Badger’s own bath products.

Scotland, Lothian, North Berwick

Marine North Berwick

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 84 Rooms & 8 Suites Are Offered At This Coastal Hotel Overlooking A Historic Golf Course.
Amenities Facilities Include A Spa With Indoor & Outdoor Pools, A Fitness Centre, A Restaurant Serving Local Cuisine, A Bar With A Selection Of Beverages, & Pet-Friendly Accommodations.
More Located In North Berwick, Scotland, The Hotel Provides Scenic Views Of The Firth Of Forth & Easy Access To Nearby Golf Courses.

With open views across the golf course to the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock, this is the hotel to choose if you want to be right beside the sea. The Marine has been restored to reflect its grand past, with tastefully chosen furnishings and textiles exuding a sense of old-world opulence and vintage flair, that’s as inviting as the outlook. Dine on local beef, game, and freshly landed seafood at The Lawn and order a cocktail or afternoon tea beneath the glittering chandeliers of the stylish Bass Rock Bar and Lounge. The French skincare brand Caudalie has partnered with the hotel to bring its spa treatments, designed using scientific techniques and active ingredients from the brand’s Bordeaux vineyards.

England, Lincolnshire, Stamford

The George Hotel Of Stamford

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 47 individually Designed Rooms including Four Poster Beds
Amenities the Oak Room Restaurant for Traditional English Cuisine, the Garden Room for Relaxed Dining, & York Bar Serving Real Ales & Light Lunches
More Located in Historic Stamford, the Hotel Combines Medieval Architecture with Modern Comforts near attractions like Burghley House Estate

This incredible ivy-clad building is a veritable labyrinth, with many nooks and crannies. The site has been home to an inn or hotel for thousands of years now, so brings with it a wealth of hospitality heritage; dine in its formal Oak Room or relaxed Garden Room, order bubbles at the 14th-century Champagne Bar and get a snack in the York Bar. Bedrooms are adorned with features such as heavy antique drapes, curtained four-poster beds, patterned bedspreads, dark wood panelling and carved headboards. Each has a unique style and layout, so you can stay time and again and have a new experience.

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The George Hotel Of Stamford

England, Rutland

Hambleton Hall

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 17 Uniquely Designed Rooms, Including Two Suites
Amenities Includes Michelin-Starred The Dining Room Restaurant Serving Ingredients Grown On Site, a Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool Available in the Summer, Croquet and Tennis Grounds, Bike Hire
More Set on a Peninsula Above Rutland Water

Perched on the peninsula above Rutland Water in Oakham just outside of Stamford, this grand hall has been a privately owned hotel for decades. In that time it has earned a highly coveted three-star rating from the Michelin Guide for its cuisine (and boasts the UK’s longest-retained star), in a restaurant inspired by Michel Guerard’s Les Prés d’Eugénie in France. Much of its produce comes from the onsite walled one-acre kitchen garden, tended by a team of dedicated gardeners. Do come to dine, but also stay, and sleep in one of the rooms in the main house, or the self-contained two-bedroom Croquet Suite.

Scotland, Highlands, Inverness

AC Hotel Inverness

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 191 Rooms
Amenities Dining includes AC Kitchen, AC Lounge & Beira, 24hr Fitness Centre
More Riverside Location near inverness Railway Station

Opt for modern accommodation in the city centre, right on the banks of the River Ness (some rooms have views directly over the fast-flowing water). Handy for the railway station, shops and nightlife, this serves as a great base for those wishing to tour the Highlands, but with plenty of places to go and things to do by day and after dark. There are 191 bedrooms spread over four floors, a kitchen for all-day dining and a lounge area, to relax with a beverage. AC Hotel caters equally well for families (including four-legged friends) and business travellers.

Scotland, Highlands, Inverness

Culloden House Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 28 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Fine Dining in Adams Dining Room, Bar with Whisky Selection, Recreational Facilities include Tennis Court & Croquet Lawn
More Set Amidst nearly 40 acres of Woodland & Private Gardens with Historical Significance as Bonnie Prince Charlie's Lodging During the 1745-46 Jacobite Uprising

Found close to Culloden Moor, this was the place used by Bonnie Prince Charlie as lodging and battle HQ in Jacobean times. Now its 40 acres are given over to leisure and pleasure, with guests able to explore the expansive woodland and walled garden, fine dining on the best local produce at its Highland restaurant, sip rare whiskies in the traditional library and sleep in four-poster beds within the grand ivy-clad mansion house. You’ll be surrounded by an air of history in its 28 bedrooms, with large fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, tartan drapes, baronial architecture and antique furnishings from bygone eras.





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