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Interior of a wooden sauna with a large round window looking out to a green landscape and tennis court.
Revealed: the 50 best places to stay in the UK for 2026

Our expert team of reviewers has hand-picked the best hotels in the UK — from hundreds of contenders — that are worthy of a weekend break


Fouquet's Paris, one of the best hotels in Paris for families
Paris with kids? These are the perfect hotels for all the family

Elivi Skiathos in Greece
This beach-lovers’ paradise is the most luxurious hotel in Skiathos

Ashford Castle in Ireland with a gravel path leading up to the entrance.
The 800-year-old fortress with the greatest guestbook in Ireland
Scotland

The Peacock at Rowsley, one of the best hotels in the Peak District
Our favourite places to stay in the Peak District

The George in Rye is one of the best hotels in East Sussex
The George in Rye is one of the best hotels in East Sussex
Standout stays for a southeast weekender — according to our expert

The Peacock at Rowsley, one of the best hotels in the Peak District
The Peacock at Rowsley, one of the best hotels in the Peak District
Our favourite places to stay in the Peak District







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Susan d’ArcyContributor
Susan has been writing about luxury travel and hotels for more than 25 yearsMy stay at the chic Cotswolds pub with rooms from £150 a nightThe new whisky design hotel for people who don’t like whisky

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Boutique hotels


Hôtel de Sers, one of the best boutique hotels in Paris
Paris excels when it comes to chic boutique stays. These are its best

We’ve selected the best small stays in the French capital, from opulent hôtels particuliers to funky little cultural hotspots

Hôtel de Sers, one of the best boutique hotels in Paris
Paris excels when it comes to chic boutique stays. These are its best


Views, food and finesse make this one of the finest hotels in Wales



Aerial view of Ikos Kissamos, Crete, Greece with a large pool complex, multiple lounge chairs, and buildings, all by the ocean with mountains in the background.
How to make Crete’s new Ikos all-inclusive work out of season

The luxury brand’s eighth resort, located near Chania on the west of the Greek island, is a five-star holiday retreat that will delight devotees — even in windy early May


Castell Son Claret, Es Capdella — one of the best family hotels in Mallorca
Mallorca is heaven for families like mine – these are its best hotels



Beaverbrook, one of the best family-friendly hotels in the UK
Our ultimate guide to the perfect family staycation for 2026


A mother rides a cargo bike with her two children in downtown Copenhagen.





Two women sitting in a bar, each holding a red cocktail, with a close-up of a hand holding a similar cocktail.
‘Where are the best women-owned or run cocktail bars in town?’





A dimly lit bar at Zetter Hotel Bloomsbury with a black bar counter, and shelves filled with bottles, glassware, and decor. Beyond it, a courtyard with outdoor seating is visible through open doors.
The new London hotel with a suntrap secret garden and brilliant bar



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Plan your perfect hotel stay with our expert advice on the best luxury, boutique and affordable options in destinations including the UK, Greece, France, Spain, Italy and the Caribbean. Whether you’re planning a family trip, a solo adventure or a romantic getaway, our hotels guide has you covered.