33 Best Hotels in the UK & Ireland 2026, According to Editors
A sun-drenched holiday in the Caribbean might be nice, but the best hotels in the UK and Ireland offer something far more relaxed, charming and quintessential. The great British staycation has grown in popularity over the past couple of years, and there are countless hotels in the UK good enough (and fancy enough) to make you feel like you're actually away. If you know where to look, of course.The good news? We've been working hard (ahem) visiting some of the most luxurious hotels the UK and Ireland has to offer, in a bid to reveal the editor-adored spots you should check into for a weekend or longer. Yep: we’ve literally ventured to every corner of the British Isles – from Edinburgh and Somerset to Yorkshire and the Scottish Highlands – to discover the very best boutique hotels, seaside boltholes, treehouse hotels and country house hotels with golf courses and Michelin-starred restaurants. There’s something for everyone, so consider your UK getaway sorted.Elsewhere, book the best Airbnbs in the UK, holiday cottages with hot tubs, Airbnb houseboats or girls weekend away Airbnbs if self-catering is more your vibe.
