Curated luxury hotels in Scotland

With a stay at Abbey Hotel Roscommon in Roscommon, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Roscommon Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Sacred Heart Church. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dr. Hyde Park and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Roscommon Castle.

With a stay at The Croke Park Hotel in Dublin (Drumcondra), you'll be steps from Croke Park and 15 minutes by foot from O'Connell Street. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Trinity College and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

Located in Retford, Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Bassetlaw Museum and Hodsock Priory. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Clumber Park and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Worksop Golf Club.

Located in Arklow, Arklow Bay Hotel is a 2-minute drive from Bridgewater Shopping Centre and 9 minutes from Woodenbridge Golf Club. This spa hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Mill at Avoca Village and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Avoca Mines.

Located in Preston, Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury by IHG is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of The Bee Centre and Samlesbury Hall. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Brockholes Nature Reserve and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Deepdale.

Located in Mount Murray, COMIS Hotel & Golf Resort is a 4-minute drive from Port Soderick Glen and 6 minutes from National Sports Centre. This golf hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Studio Theatre and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Tynwald.

With a stay at Europa Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Belfast, within a 5-minute drive of Titanic Belfast and Crown Liquor Saloon. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Spires Mall and Conference Centre and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Crumlin Road Gaol Belfast.

Located in Accrington, Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of King Georges Hall and Ewood Park. This spa hotel is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Forest of Bowland and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Turf Moor.

The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre is centrally located in Dublin – a 4-minute walk from The Convention Centre Dublin and 8 minutes by foot from 3Arena. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Trinity College.

An oasis of peace and tranquillity in the town of Letterkenny, County Donegal, this spectacular Georgian house stands within its own private estate overlooking Lough Swilly.

Offering a relaxed atmosphere of comfort and hospitality, Castle Grove is set in the Northwest of Ireland, the most beautiful unspoilt part of the country, home to magnificent beaches and rolling countryside. The hotel itself features extensive grounds which you can stroll through at your leisure, whilst the surroundings are ideal for a range of country pursuits, which can be organised through the hotel.

In the evenings you can enjoy fine dining in Castle Grove’s Michelin recommended restaurant, serving the best of Irish produce, including vegetables from the hotel’s gardens. All meals are accompanied by a varied wine list.

• City centre setting
• Modern and stylish interiors
• Grill restaurant and bar

You won’t find a better spot in Birmingham than the Leonardo Royal Hotel. It’s set down roots on Broad Street, right in the heart of the UK’s second city. It means you’re five minutes’ walk from the SEA Life Centre or LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, as well as the Utilita Arena. You’ve got the bars, restaurants and clubs of Broad Street on your doorstep. Plus, you’re walking distance from Birmingham New Street Station and the Bullring shopping centre.

But it doesn’t just let its location do the talking. The Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham is a seriously stylish customer, with slick rooms and public areas. The rooms all come with a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, so you can stream your favourite programmes. They also line up mini-fridges, Nespresso machines and free Wi-Fi.

As for food, Leo’s puts on a buffet breakfast with Continental and hot options. Or, you can order big plates, salads and sandwiches for lunch or dinner. There’s a chic-looking bar serving wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks. And if you’re pooped after a day of shopping, meetings or socialising, then just order from the 24-hour room service menu.

When you a stay at Best Western Palace Hotel & Casino in Douglas, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Douglas Beach and Palace Casino. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Douglas Bay Horse Tramway and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gaiety Theatre.

Located in Kinnitty, Kinnitty Castle Hotel is in the mountains – a 4-minute drive from Bernard's Pyramid and 5 minutes from Irish High Cross Kinnitty. This luxury hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Slieve Bloom Display Centre and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Slieve Bloom.

Located in Brora, Royal Marine Hotel is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Clynelish Distillery and Brora Beach. This beach hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Loch Brora and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Carn Liath.

When you stay at Cavendish Hotel in Bakewell, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House. This hotel is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from University of Sheffield and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Longshaw Country Park.

Located in Kingscourt, Cabra Castle Hotel is in a rural location – a 4-minute drive from Dún na Rí Forest Park and 15 minutes from Carrickmacross Lace Gallery. This hotel is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Patrick Kavanagh Rural and Literary Resource Centre and 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Ramor Theatre.

Located in Crewe, Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Wychwood Park Conference Centre and Mornflake Stadium. This spa hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Lyceum Theatre and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Queens Park.

A stay at The Churchill Hotel places you in the heart of York, within a 15-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. This boutique hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from York Racecourse and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from University of York.

With a stay at Hard Days Night Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, steps from Cavern Club and Liverpool ONE. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Liverpool Empire Theatre.

This former Victorian sporting lodge is set in the village of Tongue in the North Highlands. Overlooking the beautiful Kyle of Tongue, Ben Loyal, Ben Hope and the ruin of Castle Varrich, it offers luxurious rooms, a cosy bar and restaurant and traditional Scottish breakfasts.

Rooms at the Tongue Hotel are individually designed with period features such as wood panelling, open fires and antique furniture. Each includes a decanter of sherry, sweets, as well as a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries.

The Tongue serves an extensive breakfast menu. Porridge, fruit, cereals and yoghurts are followed by a choice of cooked Scottish breakfasts. Ingredients are locally sourced and guests can enjoy snacks and bar meals or more formal meals in the dining room, served with varied whisky and wine menus.

The area is ideal for hiking, angling and climbing in the nearby Loch Fleet and Knockan Crag National Nature Reserves. Ben Loyal, the Queen of Scottish mountains is reached from Tongue Village, and the UK's most northerly Munro, Ben Hope is within 30 minutes’ drive. Tongue also marks the end of the long distance walk The Sutherland Way. This northerly coastline boasts fine sandy beaches including Coldbackie, Talmine, Achininver and Torrisdale Bay.