Best Luxury Hotels in United Kingdom

Overlooking the legendary Old Course and the dramatic Fife coastline, the Old Course Hotel is one of Scotland’s most celebrated luxury hotels. Home to world-class golf, the award-winning Kohler Waters Spa, and a collection of acclaimed restaurants and bars, it is a destination that balances active wellbeing with indulgent leisure. The five-star resort features 175 bedrooms, including 34 suites, each offering refined comfort and exceptional views across the links and sea.

Recently renovated dining venues include the Road Hole Restaurant, Road Hole Bar, and The Deck, joined by three additional restaurants and bars that bring together local produce and flavours within elegant dining settings.

The spa’s thermal suite features an enhanced hydrotherapy area and the UK’s first Espuro Foam Experience Steam Room, complemented by relaxation lounges serving warming teas in a tranquil setting. Its treatment menu showcases premium brands including Omorovicza, GROUND, Margaret Dabbs, and Phytomer, each selected for their natural efficacy and commitment to sustainable wellness. The Kohler Waters Spa also introduces Scotland’s most advanced contrast therapy experience, alternating between hot and cold to promote healing, highlighted by a striking KLAFS-designed snow and sauna cabin. Guests can unwind in soothing thermal spaces before embracing invigorating cold exposure, achieving a harmonious balance of restoration and vitality.

Beyond the main resort, the hotel operates Hamilton Grand, a prestigious historic residence with 27 exclusive two-bedroom apartments overlooking the 18th green and West Sands Beach.

Set among 400 acres of the Farncombe Estate in Broadway village, Dormy House makes for a divine spa getaway with a Veuve Cliquot nail bar, Temple Spa products, a 16-metre sleek indoor pool, hot juniper sauna, an experience shower, salt-infusion therapy room, rhassoul-mud room and outdoor hot tub. Interior designer Todhunter Earle has infused a retro meets Scandi style in the 38 rooms and suites. Dine with a view in the Garden Room Restaurant and be sure to take a peek at the estate’s secret Japanese garden.

Just 18 miles from London, The Grove was the ancestral home of the Earls of Clarendon. Perfect for a golf break close to the city, it has a championship course, fine dining options and an award-winning spa. Its outdoor pool is a superb spot to catch some rays as you recline on a lounger with a cocktail in hand – and there’s an activities programme to keep younger guests occupied, so the adults can relax and enjoy a romantic picnic in the grounds.

An iconic and historic Victorian hotel, this building has become a landmark on the seafront. Built to an Italian Renaissance style, it retains many period features, but with a contemporary vibe inspired by its surroundings. The Grand’s new dining room, Cyan, has become a destination restaurant. Here, two and three-course set menus and a curated range of small plates, sharing platters, and signature dishes can be ordered. There’s also the option of the Victoria Terrace Grill and bar. Single rooms through to Grand Collection suites can be booked, with higher grades providing BOSE sound systems, sweeping sea views, 32” LCD flat-screen TV and Noble Isle bath products.

The Municipal Hotel & Spa Liverpool is a luxurious hotel situated on Dale Street in the heart of Liverpool. The hotel features 168 lavish rooms and 11 suites, all stylishly decorated. Guests can enjoy dining at the Seaforth British brasserie, afternoon tea at the Botanic Tearoom, and cocktails at the Palm Court. The Thermae Spa offers a range of treatments, a 16-metre indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi.

The Michelin-starred Dining Room at Gravetye Manor is a highlight of any stay here. Many ingredients come from the country house’s century-old walled kitchen garden – of which floor-to-ceiling windows provide an ample view. The grounds are stunning and the hotel runs tours of the gardens alone. Inside, 17 rooms are each named after trees on the estate, furnished with antiques, pastel textiles, oil paintings and flowers freshly picked from outside. The building dates back to the 16th century and the portraits of the original owners can be seen carved above the fireplace in one of the bedrooms.

The ivy-clad frontage of this 16th-century mansion is an impressive sight for the arriving guest. It’s surrounded by 20 acres of grounds and the resident peacocks, Canada geese and mallards. Inside, the 32 bedrooms have been decorated in a classic, luxury country manor style, many with Juliet balconies and four-poster beds or views of the lake. And there are homely touches like a decanter of port in each room. Mary Queen of Scots was said to have stayed here, although of course it’s undergone major renovations since, including the addition of a restaurant that’s been awarded two AA rosettes.

Take a five-star, opulent break in Belfast’s buzzing Cathedral Quarter. The Merchant Hotel is housed in a palatial Victorian Grade A listed building (once Ulster Bank HQ), with a glamorous Art Deco wing. Admire the skyline as you unwind in the modern rooftop jacuzzi or work up a sweat in the gym with a view. There’s an abundance of eateries on the doorstep, but inside guests can dine in splendour at The Great Room Restaurant, drink in the award-winning Cocktail Bar or the Cloth Ear. The Merchant is also home to the only live jazz bar in the city and an exclusive fashion boutique.

The Sofitel London Heathrow is a luxury hotel directly connected to Terminal 5 of Heathrow Airport, making it an extremely convenient option for travellers and for those with early or late flights. The hotel offers 605 rooms, including 27 suites, all equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Décor is elegant and contemporary, with a focus on comfort and convenience. Key facilities include a spa, fitness centre, multiple dining, a champagne bar, and a conference centre. The hotel is family-friendly but caters well to business travellers.

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.

Experience the refined elegance of Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa, a landmark address in the heart of Glasgow. Set within a grand Georgian building overlooking Blythswood Square gardens, this AA Five Star hotel brings together nearly two centuries of heritage with a confident contemporary style. Guests can expect warm, attentive service, beautifully designed rooms and a destination spa set below ground, offering a calming retreat from the city. Dining is led by iasg, the hotel’s signature restaurant, where seasonal Scottish produce and seafood take centre stage alongside a well considered cocktail list. Daily Kimpton Social Hour adds a relaxed touch, with complimentary wine served each evening from 5pm to 6pm. It remains the only AA Five Star accredited hotel in Glasgow city centre, combining historic character with a modern luxury experience.

Those seeking a boutique escape need look no further than the 21-room Lympstone Manor on the River Exe. Contemporary comfort is found within this Grade II listed Georgian Manor House surrounded by manicured gardens. As part of the Relais and Chateaux group, the cuisine is a highlight. Renowned Executive Chef and MBE Michael Caines creates delectable seasonal tasting menus drawing discerning foodies from near and far afield.