We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Berkshire, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Delightful property. Stylish. Superb interior design.Opened November 2020. Set in Windsor, 7.8 km from Windsor Castle, Fairmont Windsor Park offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. Fairmont Windsor Park offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub and hammam. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. You can play tennis at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling. Legoland Windsor is 10 km from Fairmont Windsor Park, while Thorpe Park is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 11 km from the hotel.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful luxury hotel in Berkshire.
Very stylish. Cool. Cosy rooms. Within Forbury Gardens, this luxury 5-star hotel offers a fine dining restaurant and a cocktail bar. Reading Rail Station is a 5-minute walk away. All of the sumptuous rooms at The Roseate Reading Hotel have coffee machines, luxury toiletries and smart flat screen TV. Newbury, Ascot and Windsor racecourses are a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
I think this is the most STYLISH luxury hotel in Berkshire.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Unique. A luxurious spa with a roof of fragrant herbs, an excellent gourmet restaurant, and an equestrian centre are offered at this stunning, 5-star country house. Its sumptuous rooms boast Bang and Olufsen TVs. Spacious and elegantly furnished, each room features spacious bathrooms with under-floor heating and copper baths. Guests can relax with high-end technology, including a Blu-Ray DVD player, an iPod/USB dock, and a Nespresso coffee machine. All rooms enjoy scenic views of the gardens. With a roof of fragrant herbs, Coworth Park’s eco spa features stylish, contemporary architecture. It offers a range of relaxing spa and beauty treatments, along with a swimming pool with underwater music and a gym. Set amongst 240 acres of Berkshire parkland, Coworth Park is the only hotel in the UK with its own polo fields. The hotel’s equestrian centre offers horse-riding lessons to guests, as well as extensive stabling facilities. Afternoon tea is served in The Drawing Room, and informal dining with idyllic views is available in The Barn restaurant.Show full description
I would describe this as the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Berkshire.
Nice style. Elegant. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Situated in the picturesque village of Inkpen, the Crown and Garter is a traditional English pub with stylish rooms, a restaurant and bakery. It opens onto a lovely garden. Offering garden views, rooms have a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is an en suite bathroom. A range of cuisine is served in the restaurant and you can sample delights from the bakery, run by the property’s pastry chef. The surrounding area is ideal for fishing, cycling and walking. Nearby attractions include Newbury Racecourse and Highclere Castle, which can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Wayfarer’s Walk is around 3 miles away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great location. Popular among couples. Set in Bray, 10 km from Dorney Lake, Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. At Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 26 km from Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace and others also have river views. At the hotel each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Cliveden House is 10 km from the accommodation, while Windsor Castle is 10 km away.Show full description
This is likely the most relaxing, romantic and unique luxury hotel in Berkshire. And it is very popular among couples travelling to Berkshire.
Elegant. Unique. Popular among couples. The private, luxurious Vineyard in Stockcross is an award-winning 5-star Hotel and Spa near Newbury in Berkshire. It offers beautiful bedrooms and gourmet cuisine amongst an exquisite art collection. The elegant, individually designed rooms are air conditioned, each featuring a minibar. Sleek bathrooms have an Italian marble finish, whilst some rooms boast a seating area and a patio or balcony. Guests can indulge in a treatment at the spa, or relax in the pool, sauna, steam room or garden. Guests can use the 18-hole golf course at a sister hotel, on request. The Vineyard Hotel & Spa is a few miles from the M4, 5 miles from Newbury Racecourse and about 8 miles from Highclere Castle. Central London can be reached in an hour’s drive.Show full description
Charming. Historic. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Set 17 km from Newbury Racecourse, The Royal Oak, Yattendon offers 4-star accommodation in Frilsham and features a garden, a terrace and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 25 km from Highclere Castle. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room is fitted with a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a garden view. At The Royal Oak, Yattendon you will find a restaurant serving British and Japanese cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. LaplandUK is 41 km from the accommodation, while Legoland Windsor is 48 km away. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 63 km from The Royal Oak, Yattendon.Show full description
Historic. Great location. Popular among women. Castle Hotel Windsor is a 4-star hotel based in the heart of Windsor town centre, located opposite the Windsor Castle and Windsor Guildhall. Boasting unrivalled views of the 'Changing of the Guards' procession which marches past the doorstep of the hotel along Windsor’s picturesque main street. A range of boutique accommodation is available at Castle Hotel ranging from single rooms to spacious luxury suites with spectacular views over Windsor and its many landmarks. Complimentary Wi-Fi is included in all rooms and throughout the hotel. Parking is available at an additional charge, subject to availability. Complimentary accessories including White Company Noir toiletries, fluffy bathrobes, and for upgraded rooms, personal Nespresso machines are provided. Our lush new restaurant, Leaf offers outdoor dining and drinking, sumptuous brunch, followed by all-day menu featuring main meals, light bites and salads. And of course you can enjoy our freshly cooked breakfast setting you up for the day. London Heathrow Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car, and the hotel is only a few minutes’ walk from both Windsor & Eton Central and Windsor and Eton Riverside train stations where guests can reach London Paddington or Waterloo in under an hour. If you are visiting us by car please note the entrance to the car park is via Bachelors Acre, postcode is SL4 1ER. Windsor Racecourse is 6 minutes' drive away, and Ascot Racecourse is 12 minutes. The River Thames, Savill Gardens, Legoland, Twickenham Stadium and Runnymede are all within reach of the hotel. There are also 11 naturally lit spaces including a ballroom which can host up to 400 guests. Exciting times ahead for The Castle Hotel . Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among women. Elcot Park Hotel has undergone a complete refurbishment and is relaunching as ‘The Retreat’; a newly re-imaged 18th-century country house hotel and community beacon, set in 16 acres of magnificent grounds, and located between Hungerford and Newbury in the heart of the beautiful West Berkshire countryside with breath-taking views across the Kennet valley. Joining its riverside cousin, The Mitre at Hampton Court, The Retreat is the second hotel by the acclaimed Signet Collection, and is home to 55 individually-styled bedrooms and suites, two fantastic eating & drinking experiences, Yu; our pan-Asian restaurant and 1772, our all-day dining Brasserie and The Signet Spa, an expansive health club with hydrotherapy pools, treatment rooms, steam & sauna, gym, spin studio and wellness area. Within the hotel grounds there is a walled working garden, tennis court, an outdoor infinity pool, croquet lawn and a children’s zone. "The Courtyard is a mixed use space with deli and and hair salon". The Retreat is a place to relax by the log fire, enjoy great food & drink, stay over in stylish and comfortable bedrooms, go for a dip and sink into a comfortable sofa with a glass of something. Careful use of antiques and playful use of textures and art lend soulfulness to give the Retreat its unique country casual character.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Popular among couples. Set in long, beautiful National Trust gardens, this historic Italianate mansion combines exquisite Edwardian elegance with modern luxury, fine cuisine and faultless hospitality. Cliveden is 45 minutes west of London by car and just 20 minutes from London Heathrow Airport. The chalk cliffs provide panoramic views over the countryside and an idyllic bend in the River Thames. The the Cliveden Dining Room Restaurant has 3 AA Rosettes and spectacular views over the gardens. The property was fully restored in 2015.Show full description
Great location. Situated on Windsor High Street, just opposite the famous Windsor Castle, Macdonald Windsor offers bedrooms with free WiFi access throughout the property. The hotel also features a restaurant and bar. The individually styled rooms at Macdonald Windsor have air conditioning and modern bathrooms with free toiletries. Rooms also feature flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and iPod docks. Caleys Restaurant offers intimate dining, and serves a creative menu using organic and seasonal produce. Cooked breakfasts are served daily, and 24-hour room service is also available. Just a 15-minute drive from London Heathrow Airport, Macdonald Windsor Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Thorpe Park. In the heart of Royal Windsor, it is just 1 mile from Windsor Racecourse and 4 miles from the Eton Dorney Rowing Lake. Valet parking is available at a surcharge and needs to be pre-booked.Show full description
Charming. Historic property. Superb breakfast. Originally a 16th-century coaching inn, The Bull is located in the pretty village of Sonning on Thames. The stylish bedrooms have been furnished to a high standard, but still retain charm and many original features. With a reputation for excellent cuisine, wine and Fuller's real ales, the Bull is just a 5-minute drive from Reading. Henley Royal Regatta Headquarters and Henley-on-Thames are 6 miles away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most charming and historic luxury hotel in Berkshire.
Great location. This unique residence is a modern reworking of the Great Western Hotel, built in 1844 and reputed to be the oldest surviving railway hotel in the world. The hotel is conveniently located in the city centre, providing easy access to all that the city has to offer, yet it has kept the original ambience of the historic building. The building also contains a chic brasserie, sumptuous bar and meeting amenities.Show full description
Hip. Great value. Great interior design.Opened November 2020. Located in Slough, a few steps from Slough Library, Moxy Slough provides accommodation with a fitness centre, a bar and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, each room has a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Moxy Slough offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Slough, like cycling. Guests can enjoy playing table tennis or sing karaoke, or take advantage of the business centre. Popular points of interest near Moxy Slough include Slough Borough Council, East Berkshire Magistrates' Court and Slough County Court. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 11 km from the hotel.Show full description
I think this place could be the coolest luxury hotel in Berkshire.
Great views. Popular among women. Situated near Windsor on the banks of the River Thames, The Runnymede on Thames offers spacious en suite rooms, a spa and restaurant. Private boat hire is available from the hotel. All rooms have feather bedding, air conditioning, bathrobes and slippers. Free Wi-Fi is available, and many of the rooms feature stunning views across the river. Guests can dine on an outdoor terrace overlooking the river. Leftbank Restaurant offers buffet-style dining. The award-winning spa has an indoor pool as well as a seasonal pool (please see Important Information), sauna and steam room. There is also a dance studio, gym and 3 outdoor tennis courts for guests to enjoy. The Runnymede on Thames is close to the M25 and 15 minutes’ drive from Heathrow Airport. Egham Rail Station is just a 20-minute walk away. Throughout 2023, The Runnymede on Thames Hotel & Spa will be undergoing an extensive refurbishment, at the end of which it will be repurposed as a Warner Leisure Hotel. Although the team are still looking forward to welcoming guests and the hotel will be operating as usual in many areas, please be aware that there may be changes to some facilities and the offering and the hotel may not always be looking at its best as there will be ongoing construction.Show full description
Historic. Beautiful. Great value. Situated in Bracknell, Easthampstead Park hotel features accommodation with a bar, free private parking, Lounge and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has family rooms. At Easthampstead Park, every room has a wardrobe. At the accommodation, rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at Easthampstead Park. The hotel also has a terrace and a conference centre. Waitrose Head Office is 2.6 km from Easthampstead Park, while Hewlett Packard is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Charming. Comfortable beds. Pinfield Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in Slough. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. You will find a kettle in the room. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is a shared lounge at the property. London is 34 km from Pinfield Boutique Hotel,while Oxford is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heathrow Airport, 15 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Relaxing atmosphere. The Inn On The Green, nestled in the picturesque village of Cookham Dean, introduces a fresh dining experience. This 17th-century coach house turned gastropub is a haven for both locals and visitors alike. Embrace the serene countryside setting, where the expansive al fresco garden and charming courtyard beckon during summer, and inviting fireplaces provide warmth in winter. The Inn On The Green invites you to savour a fusion of casual pub delights, featuring dishes like Pea Arancini and Pan Roasted Cod Loin. Complemented by a robust wine selection and a cocktail menu featuring locally sourced gin, this venue provides a welcoming space for locals and guests alike to enjoy a tight bite after work or gather with friends and family.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Located near Windsor, Great Fosters - Near Windsor is a fine example of Elizabethan architecture set within 50 acres. Whether attending a conference or planning a romantic escape, Great Fosters - Near Windsor is the ideal setting for any occasion. Great Fosters - Near Windsor possesses a plethora of original details and features contained within its sumptuous lounge through to its luxurious bedrooms. This historic, imposing house became a hotel in 1931. There are 2 onsite restaurants, the Estate Grill and the Tudor Pass. The first offers a simple, more ingredient-led style of cookery, while the second one is a more sophisticated dining experience with a series of tasting menus designed by Head Chef Alex Payne.Show full description
Great breakfast. Great value. Only 15 minutes’ walk from Reading’s town centre, this charming Victorian house offers individually styled rooms with free Wi-Fi. It also has free parking, and is a 5-minute drive from the M4 motorway. All rooms at Beech House are en suite, with power showers and deluxe bathroom amenities. Free tea and coffee, a telephone and a trouser press are also provided in each room. Traditional full English and continental breakfasts are served daily in the light, airy dining room. Retaining many original features, the house has an elegant sitting room and a quiet garden. Reading Rail Station is a 5-minute drive away, and provides regular 30-minute links to Paddington Station. Both historic Windsor and Ascot’s Racecourse can be reached within a 30-minute drive.Show full description
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