The 199 best luxury hotels in the United Kingdom
From Conrad London St. James to Shangri-La at The Shard: 199 hand-picked luxury hotels across 12 destinations in the United Kingdom. Every booking through suitespot includes free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability and further benefits — at the regular hotel rate.
Luxury hotels in the United Kingdom by destination
Pick your destination: every city and region in the United Kingdom has its own overview with all properties, rates and benefits.
More destinations in the United Kingdom
Beyond the big names, we also feature hand-picked properties here:
The most popular luxury hotels in the United Kingdom
These properties lead our ranking in the United Kingdom — across all destinations, ordered exactly as in our search.
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The strongest destinations in the United Kingdom compared
How many properties are where, what do they cost and which address leads the local ranking? All prices are from-rates per night; booked via suitespot the benefits come on top at no extra cost.
| Destination | Luxury hotels | From | Top-ranked property |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 121 | 163 € | Conrad London St. James |
| Edinburgh | 13 | 141 € | The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, Edinburgh |
| Bath | 4 | 228 € | The Royal Crescent Hotel Bath |
| Belfast | 2 | 133 € | The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast |
| Broadway | 2 | 268 € | Foxhill Manor Farncombe Estate |
| Glasgow | 2 | 210 € | Kimpton Blythswood Square Glasgow |
| Liverpool | 2 | 99 € | The Municipal Hotel Liverpool |
| Manchester | 2 | 103 € | The Edwardian Manchester Radisson Collection Hotel |
| St. Andrews | 2 | 275 € | Fairmont St Andrews |
| Inverness | 1 | 194 € | Ness Walk Inverness |
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in the United Kingdom
Many of our partner hotels in the United Kingdom offer special conditions bookable through suitespot – from free nights to hotel credit.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| Andaz London Liverpool Street | Up to 25% discount for a minimum 3-night stay (Signature Travel members only) | January 28, 2027 |
| Rosewood London | Fourth night free (select room categories only & blackout dates may apply) | March 27, 2027 |
| Shangri-La at The Shard London | Fourth night free | March 28, 2027 |
| Sofitel London St James | Fourth night free | March 28, 2027 |
| The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, Edinburgh | Fourth night free | March 28, 2027 |
| The Wellesley Knightsbridge Hotel London | Up to 20% discount for stays of four nights or more | March 28, 2027 |
| The Newman London | Fourth night free | March 28, 2027 |
| London Marriott Hotel Park Lane | Up to 25% discount for stays of three nights or more | March 28, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in the United Kingdom
Conrad London St. JamesFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in the United Kingdom: 209 5-star hotels, from 93 euros a night.209 luxury hotels from London to the Highlands – and how to choose
Luxury hotels in the United Kingdom cost between 93 € and 1,200 € a night; the median entry rate is 329 €. Separately there are four estates from 5,839 €, three of them by Mandarin Oriental in the Cotswolds.
Shangri-La at The Shard London200 hotels include an upgrade, 195 a breakfast for two; at 171 the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
The United Kingdom works beautifully as London plus countryside.
In London the Inhabit Southwick Street London starts at 163 €; in Mayfair stand The Connaught London, Claridge's London and The Berkeley London.
In Scotland The Roseate Edinburgh in Edinburgh starts at 141 €, and in the countryside you stay at The Gleneagles Hotel.
Our advice: three nights in London, then by train to the Cotswolds, Bath or Edinburgh.
Where to stay: London, Scotland, the Cotswolds or the countryside
The best hotels in the United Kingdom are in London, in Scotland and in England’s country hotels.
London
124 hotels from 163 €, including the Dorchester Hotel London, The Chancery Rosewood London and Claridge's London. Our recommendation for museums, theatre and parks.
Scotland
24 hotels from 141 €, 14 of them in Edinburgh – including The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, Edinburgh, the Trump Turnberry Hotel Scotland and the Isle of Eriska Hotel. Our recommendation for the old town, golf and the Highlands.
Cotswolds
13 hotels and estates in the Cotswolds and the Midlands from 112 €, including the Dormy House Hotel, Buckland Manor and Hambleton Hall Oakham. Our recommendation for honey-stone villages and country weekends.
South East England
19 hotels from 112 €, including the Cliveden House Hotel, Coworth Park Ascot Sunningdale and the Gravetye Manor Hotel East Grinstead. Our recommendation for country houses close to London.
They are joined by twelve hotels in the North and the Lake District from 99 €, such as the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House Windermere, eleven in the South West from 93 € with The Royal Crescent Hotel Bath in Bath, two each in Northern Ireland and Wales, and Longueville Manor Jersey. With Belmond you travel on the British Pullman, the Royal Scotsman and the Britannic Explorer. How best to travel between the places, our travel advisors will clarify before you book.
3,100 categories: the best hotels in the United Kingdom from the inside
Together the best hotels in the United Kingdom list 3,100 categories, 1,295 of them suites.
Brown's Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel, LondonThe largest is the Grosvenor Penthouse at Grosvenor House Suites London, at 448 m².
Tell us the size you do not want to go below – our travel advisors have it confirmed before you book.
What a night at a luxury hotel in the United Kingdom costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in the United Kingdom costs between 93 € and 1,200 €. The estates start at 5,839 €.
| Destination | Hotels | From |
|---|---|---|
| London | 124 | 163 € |
| Scotland | 24 | 141 € |
| South East England | 19 | 112 € |
| Cotswolds and the Midlands | 13 | 112 € |
| Northern England and the Lake District | 12 | 99 € |
| South West England | 11 | 93 € |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 133 € |
| Wales | 2 | 142 € |
| Jersey | 1 | 146 € |
How long to stay: seven to ten nights – London and one region.
The LondonerAt 171 hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night, at the others from two or more nights.
When it is at its best: from May to September, with long days, gardens and the Highlands. Our recommendation for country trips and Scotland.
In autumn the Cotswolds turn golden, in December London glows. Our recommendation for theatre, fireplaces and Christmas markets.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as in the busiest.
Breakfast, upgrade and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
200 hotels include an upgrade upon availability, 195 a breakfast for two and 185 an early check-in or late check-out.Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comIn addition, for example:
• a hotel credit at 153 hotels
• a welcome gift at 113 hotels
You collect points at 110 hotels – for example with Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, ALL (Accor), World of Hyatt, Hilton Honors and in the Leaders Club.
Suites & family options in the United Kingdom
For anniversaries, wedding nights or simply more space: these properties in the United Kingdom offer their own suite categories. Our travel advisors know them in detail and will put together the right category for your occasion.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad London St. James | London | Deluxe Duplex Suite, Deluxe Suite, Duplex Suite | Deluxe Duplex Suite · 65 m² |
| Shangri-La at The Shard London | London | Shangri-La Suite, London Suite, Westminster Suite | Shangri-La Suite · 188 m² |
| Brown's Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel, London | London | Kipling Suite, Clementi Suite, Sir Paul Smith Suite | Kipling Suite · 155 m² |
| The Londoner | London | Tower Penthouse Suite, Signature Suite, Corner Suite | Tower Penthouse Suite · 190 m² |
| Andaz London Liverpool Street | London | Andaz Large Suite, Andaz Suite, Design Suite | Andaz Large Suite · 53 m² |
| Sofitel London St James | London | Deluxe Suite, Junior Suite, Opera Suite | – |
| Rosewood London | London | Grand Premier Suite, Pearl Suite, Premier Suite | Grand Premier Suite · 116 m² |
| The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, Edinburgh | Edinburgh | Glamis Suite, Scone and Crombie Suite, Bowes Lyon Suite | Glamis Suite · 105 m² |
Earn points & use your status in the United Kingdom
suitespot rates are full direct rates: you earn regular points and elite nights in the hotel program and keep your status benefits — the suitespot benefits come on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in the United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 29 hotels | Sheraton Grand Edinburgh, W Edinburgh, Old Town Chambers Edinburgh … |
| I Prefer | 17 hotels | The Londoner, The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast, Middle Eight London … |
| IHG One Rewards | 15 hotels | InterContinental Edinburgh The George, InterContinental London Park Lane, Kimpton Clocktower Manchester … |
| Leaders Club | 11 hotels | Brown's Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel, London, The Gleneagles Hotel, Grantley Hall Ripon … |
| ALL (Accor) | 9 hotels | Sofitel London St James, Hyde London City, Fairmont St Andrews … |
| Radisson Rewards | 7 hotels | The Edwardian Manchester Radisson Collection Hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre, art'otel London Hoxton … |
| World of Hyatt | 6 hotels | Andaz London Liverpool Street, Great Scotland Yard London, Park Hyatt London River Thames … |
| Fans of Mandarin Oriental | 5 hotels | Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London, Cirencester Estate, Churchill Manor Cotswolds … |
| GHA Discovery | 5 hotels | Corinthia Hotel London, Hotel Cafe Royal London, The Kensington London … |
| Hilton Honors | 5 hotels | Conrad London St. James, The Caledonian Edinburgh, NoMad London … |
| Jumeirah ONE | 2 hotels | Jumeirah Carlton Tower London, The Lowndes Hotel London |
| Brilliant by Langham | 1 hotel | The Langham London |
| Melia Rewards | 1 hotel | Meliá London Kensington |
| SLH Invited | 1 hotel | Althoff St. James Hotel London |
| Shangri-La Golden Circle | 1 hotel | Shangri-La at The Shard London |
| Taj InnerCircle | 1 hotel | Taj 51 Buckingham Gate London |
More luxury destinations nearby
These countries combine well with a trip in the United Kingdom — or make a fitting alternative for your next booking:
Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in the United Kingdom
How many luxury hotels in the United Kingdom does suitespot offer?
209: 124 in London, 24 in Scotland, 19 in South East England, 13 in the Cotswolds and the Midlands, twelve in the North, eleven in the South West, two each in Northern Ireland and Wales, one on Jersey and The Branson Beach Estate – plus three Belmond trains.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in the United Kingdom cost?
Between 93 € at the Hotel Indigo Torquay and 1,200 € at The Chancery Rosewood London; estates from 5,839 €.
Which luxury hotel in London has the lowest entry rate?
The Inhabit Southwick Street London from 163 €.
Can I travel by train?
Yes, with Belmond: on the British Pullman, the Royal Scotsman and the Britannic Explorer.
Is there a minimum stay in the United Kingdom?
At 171 hotels the benefits apply from the first night, at the others from two or more nights.
Which hotel has the largest suite?
Grosvenor House Suites London: the Grosvenor Penthouse of 448 m².
Can I earn hotel points in the United Kingdom?
At 110 hotels, for example with Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, ALL (Accor), World of Hyatt, Hilton Honors and in the Leaders Club.
When is the best time to visit the United Kingdom?
From May to September for the countryside and the Highlands, in autumn for the Cotswolds, in December for London.
