“Tastefully discreet, the Sloane Square boutique hotel has just 11 spacious suites filled with antiques and Regency furnishings.”
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The United Kingdom has myriad attractions for the discerning, well-heeled traveler. Travel guides the world over have hailed London as the most exciting city in the world thanks to its incredible range of luxury hotels and boutique hotels. Brighton, Devon and Cornwall also have a collection of quirky boutique hotels and all the charms of traditional British seaside resorts and the stunning countryside of the Cotswolds, Yorkshire and Wales is not to be missed. We've selected the best hotels in all these regions and cities and posted first-hand hotel reviews. Watch this space for the ultimate edit of all the best restaurants, pubs, bars, shops and attractions of the Sceptered Isle that is Great Britain.
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“Tastefully discreet, the Sloane Square boutique hotel has just 11 spacious suites filled with antiques and Regency furnishings.”
From GBP 250.00
per room per night
“The Victorian townhouse near Hyde Parks is classic English eccentric, bursting with character, warmth and quirky antiques.”
From GBP 190.00
per room per night
"Karim Rashid designed this feng-shui friendly hotel on Jubilee Street, fusing sexy interiors with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere."
From GBP 140.00
per room per night
“Quintessentially English, this country house in Bath maintains luscious gardens and an acclaimed, Michelin-starred restaurant.”
From GBP 245.00
per room per night
"This Anouska Hempel creation is the original 70s boutique hotel where drinking champagne in the Jacuzzi still seems okay."
From GBP 300.00
per room per night
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