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.

England, Cornwall, Newquay

Fistral Beach Hotel And Spa

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 99 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Spa, Gym, Quiksilver Surf School Surf Experiences, 2 Aa Rosette Dune Restaurant, & Bay Bar
More Located on a Beachfront in Newquay

Overlooking Cornwall’s most famous bay, Fistral Beach Hotel is conveniently close to the surf action — choose a waterfront room and you can fall asleep to the soothing sounds of crashing waves. The colour palette inside reflects nature’s colours outside, with laid back contemporary decor across the 71 bedrooms (guests also have the benefit of Nespresso machines and ESPA toiletries). Dine indoors at Dune restaurant and drink outdoors, overlooking the ocean, at the Bay Bar. Fistral Beach is a super choice for fitness fanatics, with a state of the art gym and a busy timetable of classes, as well as a top-notch spa.

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England, Cornwall, Newquay

The Headland Cornwall

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 95 Rooms & Suites Individually Designed With Ocean, Coastline, or Beach Views
Amenities Restaurant Renmor, the Terrace, the Deck, & the Spa Lounge
More Located Overlooking Fistral Beach In Newquay, Cornwall, Offering Stunning Atlantic Ocean Views

You may recognise this hotel from the small or big screen — it featured in The Witches, Wild Things and an episode of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. Perched on a peninsula, it offers an escape from the more populated parts of Newquay. Dog and family-friendly, The Headland has a sophisticated spa, gym, a cocktail bar and epic, elevated sea views. Accommodation options include rooms, suites and self-catering cottages, all with elegant furnishings and GAIA Skincare toiletries. Samphire Restaurant and the Terrace Bistro both hold two AA Rosette awards, while The Deck serves casual meals beside the hotel’s pool.

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England, Derbyshire, Baslow

Fischer’s Baslow Hall

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 11 Luxurious Bedrooms
Amenities Features a Michelin-Starred Restaurant with Locally Sourced Seasonal Dishes, Beautiful Gardens, & a Relaxing Lounge with a Roaring Log Fire
More Set in a Stylish Boutique Country House Setting

A short distance from the city itself, on the edge of the Peak District, is this village-based hotel. Like Whitley Hall, Fischer’s is a creeper covered country mansion, but is much newer, having been built in 1907. It has a Grade II listing and was formerly a private home. The centrepiece is very much its Michelin starred restaurant. Fischer’s gained this accolade back in the 1990s and has maintained it ever since, with creative, beautifully presented cuisine. Complementing the fine fare are activities arranged in-house, around culinary themes (such as foraging tours and wine tastings). There are just 11 bedrooms, with designer decor, Nespresso machines and Sedbergh Soap Company bath products.

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Scotland, Highlands, Isle of Skye, Portree

Marmalade Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 34 Guest Rooms & Suites Featuring Nespresso Machines & Bose Sound Systems
Amenities On-Site Dining Specialising In Grilled Dishes & Seafood With Wellness Facilities Including Outdoor Sauna Pods.
More Located In Portree On The Isle Of Skye Offering Views Of The Loch & Cuillin Mountains

Five minute’s walk from the island’s main town of Portee, this four-star Manor Hotel, puts you a little further toward the busier parts of Skye. However, set on a hill and surrounded by mature gardens, with views across the coast, you can still enjoy a sense of peace. 34 bedrooms come with Nespresso coffee machines, Bose sound systems, Highland Soap toiletries and 300 thread count sheets. Seafood is the focus at the Chargrill Restaurant, which provides excellent views, seasonal menus and a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings eating beside the fire. During warmer months, guests can dine and drink out on the hotel’s terrace, overlooking the Cuillin Hills.

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Scotland, Highlands, Isle of Skye

The Three Chimneys and The House Over-By

Restaurant with Rooms
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Rooms Six Rooms including Five Split-level & One Accessible Room
Amenities Three Chimneys Restaurant offers Contemporary Scottish Cuisine with Sea Views
More Located on the Isle of Skye with views of Loch Dunvegan

If you dine anywhere on Skye, make it The Three Chimneys. The restaurant has achieved worldwide fame, yet is a humble figure on the landscape, in the shape of a cosy white croft cottage. Located in Dunvegan, the restaurant is accompanied by a romantic place to stay, The House Over By. Part of the Wee Hotel Company, the hotel has just six rooms, with one on the ground floor catering for families. Each has Temple Spa toiletries and Bose sound systems, with calming, refreshing decor. And, as it’s right next to the restaurant, you won’t have far to go to get ‘home’ – a factor that’s especially handy on Skye, where the transport infrastructure relies on access to a vehicle.

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Scotland, Kinloch

Kinloch Lodge

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 18 individually designed rooms & suites spread across two buildings
Amenities Award winning restaurant, a cosy whisky bar, in-room wellness treatments, & a range of outdoor activities
More Situated on the shores of Loch na Dal on the Sleat Peninsula of the Isle of Skye

Back in the 16th-century, this was a hunting lodge. Now it’s a well respected, family-owned and run hotel in a remote part of Skye (although, most of Skye is by nature remote). Local craftspeople have been employed in the process of decorating this hotel, giving it a distinctly Scottish, yet upscale look. Homely rooms are all individually designed, with views of the nearby loch, fluffy robes and L’Occitane bath products. Guests can go foraging with the lodge’s own ghillie, take part in traditional country pursuits, play board games, dine on menus constructed to include ingredients from the Kinloch’s kitchen garden and drink at the honesty bar.

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Scotland, Fife, St Andrews

Seaton House

Hotel
(5 stars)

Overlooking the 18th hole and clubhouse of the world-famous Old Course in St Andrews, the 5-star Seaton House provides the famous Scottish golfing town with its most refined hospitality experience to date. Formerly The Scores Hotel, the property has reclaimed its original name, following a sensitive restoration of its two Georgian townhouses which date back to 1864. The Luxury Editor spent a weekend at Seaton House, so read on to discover why this is, without doubt, St Andrews’ most sophisticated new address. Positioned on ‘The Scores’, St Andrews’ most iconic road, Seaton House offers 42 luxurious guest quarters, including expansive garden and terrace suites, destination dining by celebrated Edinburgh’s seafood restaurant Ondine Oyster & Grill, Bar and outdoor alfresco dining terrace and a further all-day dining experience, The Board Room.

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England, Greater London, London, St James

Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club – Mayfair London

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 60 Rooms & Suites Including A Penthouse Suite With Rooftop Terrace & Terrace Suites.
Amenities Fine-Dining Restaurant Serving Modern British Cuisine & Bar & Lounge Offering Selection Of Wines & Spirits.
More Located In A Quiet Cul-De-Sac In Mayfair Within Walking Distance Of Buckingham Palace & West End Theatres

There is so much to entice the weary traveller at this luxury 5-star boutique hotel with a private members club, nestled in the heart of St James’s. The hotel oozes Victorian charm blended with contemporary style. The eye for detail, visible in every piece of high-end furniture, upholstery and general décor is a thing to behold. In addition to the usual accommodation options, St James’s offers terrace suites and a Penthouse with its own private lift. There is a range of food options which include, Michelin-starred 7 Park Place under the watchful eye of William Drabble. There is also a Bar and Bistro.

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England, Greater London, London, Southwark

Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 161 Stylish Rooms & Suites
More Located in London's Vibrant South Bank

Bankside Hotel is a brilliant base to explore all the attractions that the culturally rich South Bank area presents. Just around the corner from Blackfriars Bridge, and part of Marriott International, there is five-star luxury in its 161 bedrooms, including seven suites, all thoughtfully designed with hand-picked furnishings, specially commissioned artwork and superior service. Equally suited to those arriving in the capital to enjoy themselves or who need to fit in some working hours during their stay, there is Art Yard Bar & Kitchen, a library and an outside terrace as well as four meeting and event spaces. There is also a fitness centre. Nearby attractions include Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The National Theatre, while Southwark and Blackfriars stations are only a few minutes walk away, promising tube links to the rest of London. The hotel is both family-friendly and ideal for romantic breaks, with special offers during 2024.

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England, Greater London, London, Southwark

The Hoxton, Southwark

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 192 Rooms Across Five Categories Including Shoebox Snug Cosy Roomy & Biggy Each Featuring Industrial-Chic Design Elements & Modern Amenities.
Amenities Two Dining Venues Including A Ground-Floor All-Day Restaurant & Bar Serving A Variety Of Dishes & Drinks & A Rooftop Seafood Restaurant Offering Panoramic City Views & A Menu Inspired By Spanish & Portuguese Cuisine.
More Situated Near Blackfriars Bridge The Hotel Is Within Walking Distance To The South Bank Tate Modern & Borough Market.

Staying at the Hoxton puts you in easy reach of the River Thames and South Bank’s best galleries and food markets as well as easy access to central London’s other attractions. Arrived to work, rest or play? Relax for this four-star hotel has 192 creatively designed guest rooms with comfy beds, concrete ceilings and marble surfaces. There’s a choice of restaurants as Seabird offers panoramic views from the rooftop with a menu presenting Portuguese and Spanish influence from sea to table. Or opt for oysters with fizz, martinis or your choice of cocktail. Then there is Albie, an all-day lobby spot offering proper breakfasts, modern dishes and a killer wine and cocktail list. For parties, the ideal spot is the hotel’s Apartment, a fresh and airy space with a wraparound balcony. It has six useful rooms available separately for team away days and brainstorming sessions or combined for a network event or product launch. It also has The Pantry, an open plan kitchen providing a communal help-yourself space stocked with tea, coffee, snacks and fruit that can flip to a private bar in the evening.

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England, Greater London, London, Southwark

citizenM London, Bankside

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 192 Rooms
More Located in Bankside near the Tate Modern & Borough Market

CitizenM graces South Bank with a luxury hotel experience at an affordable price handily placed in the bustling cultural area near Tate Modern and the Borough Market. The open-plan ground floor offers great space to relax, work or play with comfortable furniture, communal desks and private conference rooms. Bright décor includes world-class art and books to browse and the four-star hotel’s 192 guest rooms are cleverly designed for two adults with floor-to-ceiling windows, pod-style bathrooms and extra-large beds. The Dutch chain, which is increasing its number of popular city outposts, provides super-fast free Wi-Fi and iMacs for guests to use, while the canteenM restaurant and bar offers food and drinks 24/7 and a buffet breakfast in a five-hour window. Southwark and London Bridge stations are nearby, providing easy access to the rest of the city.

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England, Greater London, London, Southwark

Sea Containers London

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 359 Stylish Rooms & Suites Including River View Options With Private Balconies.
Amenities Features Include A Riverside Restaurant & Bar A Rooftop Lounge A Spa With Steam Room A Fitness Centre & A 56-Seat Cinema.
More Located On The South Bank Of The Thames Offering Easy Access To London's Cultural Landmarks & Attractions.

This is a place to stay with that wow factor. Sea Containers London is designed with more than a nod to those elegant cruise liners of the 1920s yet firmly anchored on the South Bank of the Thames. There are 359 guest rooms and suites to choose from, ideal for couples or families, some with amazing river views, all featuring bespoke furniture and en suite marble bathrooms. One suite even has its own fitness equipment. Located just around the corner from Blackfriars Bridge, guests can find the National Theatre, Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre nearby. The five-star hotel, part of the Lore Group, offers three in-house venues. At 12th Knot’s rooftop lounge, there are panoramic Thames views to go with the refreshment, opt for award-winning cocktails at Lyaness, or savour delicious seasonal food at Sea Containers Restaurant. And when it’s time to unwind, treat your senses to a treatment at the Agua Spa London, blow off steam in the hotel gym, or see a movie at its Curzon cinema.

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