Curated luxury hotels in Great Britain

With a stay at Bedford Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Russell Square and 6 minutes by foot from The British Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from University College London and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Tottenham Court Road.

• Access to central London
• Great business facilities
• Restaurant and bar

This former Georgian mansion in Epping Forest is really well placed for trips into London. The London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is just minutes from the M11 and M25, as well as a five-minute drive from Woodford underground station. From here, you’ll be whisked into London on the Central Line. You can be at Westfield shopping centre, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park or the O2 in no time.

Even if you’re not interested in exploring the capital, the London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is a great choice for business travellers. There are five meeting rooms, all with the latest audio-visual tech. The biggest suite has room for up to 500 people, while the smallest room fits 15. Plus, there are more than 100 parking spaces.

For any downtime, there’s a restaurant serving a mix of modern British dishes and old favourites, like burgers and fish and chips. Breakfast is served here, too. You can tuck into a buffet, or get omelettes, kippers or porridge cooked to order. Next to the restaurant, there’s a bar. You can take your cocktail into the drawing room for a read, watch BT Sports, or enjoy a tipple on the terrace if the weather’s playing ball.

A stay at County Hotel Chelmsford places you in the heart of Chelmsford, within a 10-minute walk of Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Chelmsford Cathedral.

Offering easy access in less than 30 minutes by car to Cardiff International Airport, this waterside hotel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Cardiff’s lively city centre.

The Copthorne Hotel Cardiff’s rooms all offer facilities such as flat-screen TVs, Hypnos beds and tea and coffee making facilities. Each private bathroom has a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour room service on site.

The Lakeview lounge & Bar, offers casual dining for lunches and dinner, coffees and a wide selection of beverages throughout the day from 9:30am.

Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium are less than 5 miles away. The stylish Cardiff Bay area has shops, restaurants and bars and is 10 minutes’ drive from the Copthorne.

Copthorne Hotel is a cashless property, only accepting contactless payments throughout the hotel and bar.

Situated in England's smallest cathedral city, The Swan provides excellent accommodation and hotel facilities. The Swan makes an ideal base for exploring Somerset. Visit Bath, Bristol, Wookey Hole Caves, Glastonbury Abbey and historic houses.

The hotel boasts 48 individually designed non-smoking bedrooms, a courtyard garden, conference facilities for up to 90 delegates and provides the perfect getaway.

The privately-owned 15th century coaching inn faces the west front of Wells Cathedral, with original four poster beds and log fires. A combination of traditional and contemporary cuisine is served in the unique oak panelled restaurant.

Leisure breaks, romantic weekends away, weddings and special interest packages are all available.

With a stay at Winchester Royal Hotel in Winchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Winnall Moors Nature Reserve. This hotel is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from New Forest National Park.

A former coaching inn, this award-winning property is set in the heart of the market town of Newcastle Emlyn, just a few minutes’ drive from beautiful countryside.

Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel’s contemporary rooms retain traditional features in this 300-year-old building, and include flat-screen satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. The private bathroom in each room has a hairdryer.

Newcastle Emlyn is in the Teify Valley, West Wales, which is very popular for salmon and sewin (migratory trout) fishing. Guests are just 15 minutes’ drive from the coast, travelling through the hills, valleys and rivers of the region.

The award-winning Gwesty'r Emlyn serves cooked Welsh breakfast dishes. Pubs, cafés and restaurants can be found within a 20-minute walk, while Carmarthen is 30 minutes' drive away.

With a stay at The Burlington Hotel in Worthing, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park and AMF Bowling Worthing. This beach inn is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Brighton Beach and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Brighton Centre.

When you stay at OYO Tamworth Arms Boutique Pub & Hotel in Tamworth, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Tamworth Castle and Namco Funscape. This golf guest house is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Villa Park and 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from National Exhibition Centre.

When you stay at G Boutique Hotel in Portsmouth, you'll be near the beach – a 4-minute drive from Gunwharf Quays and 6 minutes from Portsmouth International Port. This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Ryde Pier Head Terminal.

A stay at Poets House places you in the heart of Ely, steps from Oliver Cromwell's House and 3 minutes by foot from Ely Cathedral. This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Babylon Gallery and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ted Coney's Family Portraits.

Situated in Whickham and with MetroCentre reachable within 4 km, The Nest At The Woodmans Arms features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a business centre.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. At The Nest At The Woodmans Arms rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, British and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Guests at The Nest At The Woodmans Arms will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whickham, like hiking and cycling.

Beamish Museum is 9.4 km from the hotel, while Newcastle Train Station is 10 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 14 km away.

A stay at Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel places you in the heart of Bristol, within a 10-minute walk of Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and University of Bristol. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Ashton Gate Stadium.

Located in Matlock, The Beeley Inn is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Rowsley South Station. This luxury inn is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Chatsworth House and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Haddon Hall Manor.

With a stay at Park Plaza London Waterloo, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of The Vaults and Florence Nightingale Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Imperial War Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Old Vic.

With a stay at Lincoln Plaza London, Curio Collection by Hilton in London (Canary Wharf), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Thames River and 8 minutes from ExCeL Exhibition Centre. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Tower of London and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Tower Bridge.

With a stay at The White Star Tavern in Southampton (Southampton City Centre), you'll be a 2-minute drive from WestQuay Shopping Centre and 6 minutes from Southampton Cruise Terminal. This luxury inn is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from New Forest National Park and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.

Located in Maidstone, Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Mote Park and 6 minutes from Leeds Castle. This golf hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Maidstone Museum and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Kent Life.

With a stay at Village Hotel Farnborough in Farnborough (Rushmoor District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum and Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Ascot Racecourse and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from South Downs National Park.

With a stay at Village Hotel Swansea in Swansea (St. Thomas), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Dylan Thomas Centre and The Environment Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Pennard Golf Course and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Swansea Museum.