Adare Manor
Adare, Ireland
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Adare, Ireland
Ballyfin, Ireland
Ballyfin Demesne is a 21-bedroom country house hotel on a private estate beneath the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Its centrepiece is a neoclassical mansion with classical reception rooms, period furnishings and a collection of art and antiques; beyond it, the grounds include woodland, formal gardens, follies and a lake. The house was restored and reopened as a hotel in 2011. The experience is shaped as much by exploring the estate and its history as by staying in the house.
Leatherhead, United Kingdom
A discreet Palladian mansion set within 45 acres of manicured gardens in the English countryside, offering unparalleled privacy and refined luxury. The estate features a world-class art collection, Michelin-starred dining, and bespoke experiences tailored to each guest.
London, United Kingdom
On Sloane Street in Chelsea, Beaverbrook Town House occupies two restored Georgian townhouses facing Cadogan Gardens. Its 14 suites take their cues from London theatres, while more than 500 artworks bring Japanese prints and London cultural references into bedrooms and public rooms. The scale is intimate rather than that of a grand hotel; the property’s character comes through in its theatrical interiors, art collection and Japanese restaurant, The Fuji Grill.
Cashel, Ireland
In Cashel town, at the foot of the Rock of Cashel, this 42-bedroom hotel occupies a restored Palladian manor first built in 1732 as an archbishop’s residence. It reopened as a five-star hotel on 1 March 2022, preserving historic interiors while adding contemporary guest facilities. A private garden path links the grounds to the Rock, and the hotel’s dining, bars and spa make the property a destination in its own right as well as a base for exploring Tipperary.
London, United Kingdom
An iconic Art Deco palace on Brook Street that has hosted royalty, celebrities, and dignitaries since 1812, embodying timeless British elegance and discretion. Its legendary status is built on impeccable service, sophisticated surroundings, and an unwavering commitment to privacy and luxury.
London, United Kingdom
Corinthia London occupies a grand 1885 building at the Whitehall–Northumberland Avenue corner, originally opened as the Metropole Hotel. Its historic exterior now frames a contemporary hotel with rooms, suites and penthouses, several restaurants and bars, and Biome, a substantial indoor spa and wellness space. The setting is distinctly central and civic, close to the Thames and within easy reach of Embankment and Charing Cross stations. It suits a London stay where heritage, dining and time at the hotel all matter.
Ascot, United Kingdom
A Dorchester Collection property set within 70 acres of manicured gardens and parkland, featuring equestrian facilities and world-class spa treatments. This stately home combines Georgian architecture with contemporary luxury, offering an exclusive retreat for discerning travelers.
North Leigh, United Kingdom
Estelle Manor is a country-house hotel and private members’ club in North Leigh, set on an 85-acre Oxfordshire estate surrounded by parkland and gardens. The Grade II-listed landmark house anchors a wider collection of rooms across the estate. Its defining draws are Eynsham Baths, a Roman-inspired spa, and four restaurants spanning British, Chinese, Japanese and garden-led dining. The rural setting puts the focus on time on the grounds rather than a town-centre stay.
Ugborough, United Kingdom
Auchterarder, United Kingdom
A legendary Scottish sporting estate nestled in 30,000 acres of Perthshire countryside, renowned for its championship golf courses and world-class facilities. This iconic resort seamlessly blends historic grandeur with modern luxury, offering an unparalleled destination for both sporting enthusiasts and leisure travelers.
London, United Kingdom
In Soho, between a tree-lined pedestrian courtyard and the busy streets of London’s West End, Ham Yard combines 91 individually designed bedrooms and suites with 24 separately listed residences for longer stays. Kit Kemp’s expressive interiors give the hotel a strong sense of place, while its rooftop garden, restaurant, theatre and vintage bowling alley make the property more than a base for sightseeing. Mayfair, Theatreland and central shopping streets are within easy reach.
London, United Kingdom
Haymarket Hotel occupies a Regency building designed by John Nash in London’s West End theatre district. Its 53 individually designed bedrooms and suites bring a contemporary English point of view to the building’s Georgian proportions, with colour, pattern and contemporary art. Downstairs, an 18-metre indoor pool gives the city hotel an unexpected retreat; Brumus Bar & Restaurant adds modern British dining on site. The scale is intimate by central-London standards, with theatres, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square close at hand.
Hook, United Kingdom
A meticulously restored Georgian country estate set across 22 acres of parkland, offering refined luxury with a focus on wellness and sustainability. The hotel seamlessly blends historic grandeur with contemporary design, featuring organic gardens, a spa, and farm-to-table dining.
Hope, United Kingdom
At Loch Hope in rural Sutherland, Hope is a restored 19th-century hunting lodge reworked as a small hotel and an exclusive-use house. Its seven en-suite bedrooms sit within a wider cluster that includes An Cala cabin and two self-catering cottages on the loch shore. The setting is deliberately remote, with Ben Hope and open Highland terrain shaping the days; stays can center on guided conservation walks, foraging, swimming and other outdoor activities.
Lyndhurst, United Kingdom
Lime Wood is a country-house hotel in the New Forest National Park, near Lyndhurst, with a 33-bedroom main house and additional rooms, suites, lodges, cottages and cabins across its grounds. Forest tracks and woodland begin close by, while the hotel’s identity also rests on Herb House, a forest-facing spa, and Hartnett Holder & Co, an Italian-influenced restaurant. The range of separate accommodation types gives guests a choice between the main house and more independent stays.
London, United Kingdom
One Aldwych is a 101-room independent hotel at the heart of Covent Garden, in a standalone triangular building once occupied by the Morning Post newspaper. Its central West End position puts theatres, the Royal Opera and Ballet, galleries and museums close at hand. Inside, contemporary rooms and suites sit alongside a restaurant, bar and a health club with an 18-metre chlorine-free pool, giving the hotel a distinctly self-contained feel within a busy cultural district.
Enniskerry, Ireland
Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa occupies a 1,000-acre estate near Enniskerry, with the Wicklow Mountains and Sugar Loaf views shaping its countryside setting. The Palladian-style hotel has 198 rooms and suites, including family and interconnecting options. Its defining draw is the combination of estate scenery and a substantial indoor spa and leisure offering, with an indoor pool, spa treatments and dining on site. Dublin city centre is about a 30-minute drive away.
London, United Kingdom
Raffles London occupies The OWO, the Grade II* Edwardian Baroque former Old War Office in Whitehall, restored and reopened as a hotel in 2023. Its 120 rooms and suites sit within a much larger destination that includes restaurants, bars, a Guerlain spa and private residences. The experience is shaped by the building’s former role in government and military life, now carried into contemporary guest rooms and grand heritage spaces in central London.
London, United Kingdom
Rosewood London occupies a former Pearl Assurance headquarters on High Holborn, where wrought-iron gates and a carriageway lead from the busy street into an enclosed courtyard. The Edwardian building retains listed interiors and a seven-storey marble staircase, while its rooms and suites take a residential approach to design. This is a substantial city hotel, with 308 accommodations in the hotel’s published figures. Holborn Dining Room, Scarfes Bar and Sense, A Rosewood Spa give guests reasons to spend time inside as well as explore London.
London, United Kingdom
A pioneering wellness-focused luxury hotel in the heart of London, seamlessly blending holistic living with contemporary urban sophistication. Six Senses London redefines the capital's hospitality landscape through sustainable design, personalized wellness programming, and an unwavering commitment to sensory excellence.
Great Tew, United Kingdom
Across 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, Soho Farmhouse brings together 114 bedrooms and cabins in a spread-out rural complex. Stays range from cabins and huts to a seven-bedroom farmhouse with its own garden. The grounds are car-free, and the experience extends beyond the accommodation to an indoor-and-outdoor pool, a spa, dining spaces and outdoor activities. It is a substantial countryside club rather than a single country-house hotel, with accommodation and shared facilities distributed across the estate.
London, United Kingdom
The Beaumont Mayfair is a 101-room independent hotel in central Mayfair, facing Brown Hart Gardens. Its Art Deco modernist identity runs from the listed exterior to interiors refined by designer Thierry Despont; the most unusual room is ROOM, a suite built inside Antony Gormley’s monumental sculpture. Rosi serves modern British food, while Le Magritte and the Gatsby Room give the hotel distinct places for cocktails and afternoon tea. Bond Street station is a short walk away.
London, United Kingdom
A historic Georgian townhouse in Bloomsbury transformed into an ultra-luxury boutique hotel that seamlessly marries 18th-century architecture with contemporary design. The property celebrates London's intellectual heritage while offering refined, personalized hospitality.
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