We’ve got another long weekend coming up folks, and even if you haven’t planned anything yet, don’t fear, there are plenty of places you can book last minute. From beautiful countryside estates to luxe city getaways, we’ve rounded up the best summer spots to book for the August bank holiday.
The Montague on the Gardens
Nestled in the heart of London is this charming Georgian townhouse near Covent Garden, just round the bend from the West End’s best theatres and just steps from the British Museum. Look forward to scrumptious al fresco dining experiences, summer pop-ups, and even live jazz in the chic Leopard Bar and afternoon tea in the conservatory, overlooking the gardens.
where: 15 Montague St, London WC1B 5BJ
Website: www.montaguehotel.com
The Rubens at the Palace
Set on Buckingham Palace Road, The Rubens at the Palace is a traditional, full-service five-star hotel that makes a gorgeous summer staycation spot. With 161 rooms and suites, a stunning bar, and a number of restaurants including The English Grill which serves refined British cuisine, and The Palace Lounge which offers classic afternoon tea overlooking the Royal Mews, it makes a great location if you’re looking to explore the best of London.
where: 39 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PS
Website: rubenshotel.com
Milestone Hotel and Residences
Positioned directly opposite Hyde Park and Kensington Palace, The Milestone Hotel & Residences offers some lovely views across the gardens. Opulent and charming, the rooms are stylishly designed with beautiful furnishings and original artwork. Also contained with the hotel is Cheneston’s restaurant, where you can feast on fine English cuisine, or the Stable’s Bar, which serves great hand-crafted cocktails, and the elegant Park Lounge for afternoon tea.
Opulent and charming, the rooms are stylishly designed with beautiful furnishings and original artwork.
where: 1-3 Kensington Ct, London W8 5DL
website: milestonehotel.com
Corinthia London
Moments away from the Thames, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, Corinthia is a grand, 283-room hotel that has an award-winning spa, and some great dining options. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the London Calling package that’s perfect for a staycation where you can enjoy the best of the city with some exclusive privileges.
where: Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD
website: www.corinthia.com
Raffles London at the OWO
Raffles London at The OWO occupies a magnificent Grade II Edwardian baroque building in Whitehall, with the Thames, Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey all within walking distance. Plus, you can get four nights’ accommodation for the price of three in your choice of a luxurious room or suite if you book now. To stay updated with news and offers from Raffles London join their address book here.
wherE: raffles london at the owo, 57 whitehall, London sw1a2bx
website: www.raffles.com/london
The Landmark London Hotel
Standing in the heart of Sherlock Holmes’ old neighbourhood of Marylebone, The Landmark London makes a great stay for families. Get your detective hat on and take advantage of the Investigator Package, that promises a fun stay with something for everyone in the family, amidst a beautiful setting.
Get your detective hat on and take advantage of the Investigator Package, that promises a fun stay with something for everyone in the family, amidst a beautiful setting.
where: 222 Marylebone Road
London NW1 6JQ
website: www.landmarklondon.co.uk
Strand Palace
Placed just moments away from iconic London landmarks like Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden, Strand Palace blends modern comforts with traditional British charm, which makes it a great place to stay whether you’re in London for business or leisure. There’s a private bar, restaurant, onsite gym, and a guest service centre, that you can enjoy inside the hotel, or step outside and you’ll find yourself moments away from London’s coolest spots.
where: 372 Strand, London WC2R 0JJ
website: www.strandpalacehotel.co.uk
Megaro Hotel
With its iconic multicoloured, mural splattered façade, The Megaro, and super dining scene, The Megaro Hotel is all about reimagining traditional hotel stays. Its rooms bring together design, fashion, cinematography and music, all inspired by bygone eras of the neighbourhood’s storied past. Dine at the lovely Spagnoletti or find yourself face-to-face with spell-binding cocktails at the underground apothecary bar, Hokus Pokus.
where: Belgrove St, King’s Cross, London, WC1H 8AB
website: www.themegaro.co.uk/explore
The Swan at Streatley
For fabulous riverside views, head to The Swan at Streatley, a converted 17th-century inn with a terrace at the water’s edge that serves up some refreshing summertime drinks, plus grilled native lobster, giant prawns and classic burgers that make a great summer treat.
For fabulous riverside views, head to The Swan at Streatley, a converted 17th-century inn with a terrace at the water’s edge.
where: High Street, Streatley-on-Thames, RG8 9HR
website: www.coppaclub.co.uk/theswanatstreatley/
Pan Pacific London
This gorgeous hotel has an 18.5m pool that’s been taken over by Bonpoint so it’s all decked up with bespoke mini deckchairs complete with pastel cushions, umbrellas and custom pool floats. Day passes are available for Pan Pacific’s SENSORY wellbeing floor and pool access is available for children 6 to 16 years old with a Bonpoint spa treatment.
where: 80 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AB
website: www.panpacific.com
Sopwell House
The grand Sopwell House, a luxury Georgian country house, rests in the tranquil Hertfordshire countryside and offers decadent dining experiences and rejuvenating treatments, as well as access to the Cottonmill spa. Available until 31st August, summer breaks start from £550 per night for an overnight stay in a deluxe room while the Suite Summer Club Break package offers a luxurious stay with accommodation in a Mews bedroom or one of the new Corner Suites. You can expect world-class facilities, including the spa garden with loungers, cabanas, a fire pit and hot tubs, a deep relaxation room, experience showers, a panoramic sauna and botanical and salt steam rooms.
wherE: Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 2HQ
website: www.sopwellhouse.co.uk
Cameron House
Escape to the beauty of Loch Lomond with a stay at Cameron House, where you can experience a taste of the great Scottish countryside. With stylishly furnished rooms, suites, apartments, cottages, and lodges, this makes an idyllic spot for a romantic escape, family holiday, or group getaway. Play golf, head to the spa, or indulge in one of the great dining spots here that can take you from indulgent Scottish breakfasts to grills for dinner and an iconic bar that serves a selection of fine spirits and wines.
Escape to the beauty of Loch Lomond with a stay at Cameron House, where you can experience a taste of the great Scottish countryside.
where: West Dunbartonshire, G83 8QZ, Scotland
website: www.cameronhouse.co.uk
Flemings Mayfair
Explore the best that London has to offer with a stay at London’s second-oldest hotel, Flemings Mayfair. Located a stone’s throw from The Green Park, Flemings is a great summer stay for when you want to treat yourself to something special. Available now until the 31st August, you can enjoy early check-in and late check-out, a room upgrade (subject to availability), a continental breakfast for two, and a signature cocktail at the hotel’s chic Manetta’s bar with the hotel’s summer city break offer.
where: Flemings Mayfair Hotel, 7-12 Half Moon Street, Mayfair, W1J 7BH
website: www.flemings-mayfair.co.uk
The Franklin
Located in the heart of Knightsbridge, The Franklin is tucked away on a quiet, residential street,and is just a stone’s throw away from Harrods and Sloane Square – London’s chicest shopping spots. The hotel offers an elegant escape that’s perfect for a few days of pampering. There’s even a traditional Turkish hammam here, plus a fitness centre, and treatment room with a spa menu. Spend your evenings tasting Piedmontese cuisine at The Franklin Restaurant that’s led by Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo, for a weekend to remember.
where: 24 Egerton Gardens, London SW3 2DB
website: collezione.starhotels.com
One Aldwych
If you’re looking for a contemporary, cool spot to get away to for the weekend, we recommend a stay at One Aldwych in Covent Garden. With their new weekend offer, you can enjoy £100 credit towards any of their delicious new seasonal menus during your stay, a curated mini-bar, and a daily full English breakfast for two, plus the option of an early check-in and late check-out based on availability.
With their new weekend offer, you can enjoy £100 credit towards any of their delicious new seasonal menus during your stay.
where: 1 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BZ
website: www.onealdwych.com
The Stafford London
With the hotel’s stay 3, pay 2 offer, you can stay in one of the stunning deluxe king rooms, making the perfect spot to explore London this August Bank holiday. Set just minutes from Royal Parks and Palaces, iconic London sights, the West End and some world-class shopping, The Stafford makes the ideal London hotel.
where: 16-18 St James’s Place, London SW1A 1NJ
website: thestaffordlondon.com/offer/stay-3-pay-2-london-hotel-offer/
The Lanesborough
Overlooking Hyde Park Corner and adjacent to the grounds of Buckingham Palace, this is one of the city’s most iconic hotels. The hotel has 93 rooms and suites including the Royal Suite – the largest suite in London – with seven bedrooms and bathrooms, two living rooms and a dining room. Plus, all guests of the hotel have a private butler, with a fleet catering to your every need. Don’t miss dining at The Lanesborough Grill, helmed by award-winning Chef Shay Copper, the hotel’s flagship restaurant, that serves a seasonal, modern British à la carte menu.
where: Hyde Park Corner, London, SW1X 7TA, United Kingdom
website: oetkercollection.com/hotels/the-lanesborough
The Swan Hotel & Spa
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, be prepared for some adventure with the family at this boutique destination hotel. Experience what the Lakes has to offer at a discounted rate with ‘Brockhole on Windermere’ activities, from kayak tours and wildlife experiences to treetop trampolines and archery. The Swan’s family package also includes dinner and breakfast for all, as well as full use of the hotel’s health club facilities, which makes a super, action-packed family staycation.
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, be prepared for some adventure with the family at this boutique destination hotel.
wherE: The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB
website: www.swanhotel.com
London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
This bank holiday weekend, the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane is offering a decadent free-flowing breakfast in bed with their Bed, Breakfast and Bubbles package which includes a night’s stay followed by a limitless indulgent breakfast including breakfast classics, freshly baked pastries and unlimited glasses of Chapel Down Vintage Reserve 2019 for 90 minutes.
where: 140 Park Lane, London, W1K 7AA
Website: www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lonpl-london-marriott-hotel-park-lane/rooms/premium-rooms/
St Martins Lane
Located in the bustling Theatre District in London’s Covent Garden, St Martins Lane has all the charm of a classic London hotel, complemented by its chic, contemporary aesthetic. After all, designer Philippe Starck conceived St Martins Lane London as a surrealist hotel viewed through the looking glass of classic British eccentric taste. With bedrooms fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, and elegant, modern interiors, the hotel brings the drama of London to your room.
where: 45 St Martin’s Lane, Covent Garden,
London WC2N 4HX
website: morgansoriginals.com/st-martins-lane
Sanderson London
Centrally located in the neighbourhood of Fitzrovia, you will find Soho, Covent Garden and Oxford Street all within walking distance. With its central location and easy access to London’s major attractions such as the British Museum, Sanderson offers the perfect base for experiencing the best of the city.
where: 50 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 3NG
website: morgansoriginals.com/sanderson
Treehouse Hotel London
Perched across the street from the BBC, and a stone’s throw from Regent and Bond Street, this one’s a great option for a family stay. Enjoy sustainable luxury and child-friendly touches for the last of the summer holidays, with glorious views of London from the hotel’s rooftop oasis.
where: 14-15 Langham Pl, London W1B 2QS
website: www.treehousehotels.com/london
The Athenaeum
From cocktail masterclasses to a summer spritz terrace that makes the ideal spot for a sunny lunch, The Athenaeum offers a plethora of options for food and drinks without leaving the comfort of your hotel. And there are luxury service apartments, spacious suites, and deluxe rooms to choose from for the perfect long weekend.
There are luxury service apartments, spacious suites, and deluxe rooms to choose from for the perfect long weekend.
where: 116 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7BJ
website: www.athenaeumhotel.com
Home House
With 23 luxurious bedrooms and suites, Home House is a stunning spot for a decadent weekend staycation. With rooms adorned with hand-painted silk wallpaper and shimmering gold ceilings, expect an elevated stay – in fact the deep red marble in Lady Islington’s bathroom comes from the same stone as that used in the star inlay in the floor in the centre of the dome in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. Plus, take advantage of the long weekend offer: use the code SUMMERSTAY for a minimum two-night stay from Sunday to Tuesday, which includes a full English for two with a comp upgrade subject to availability.
where: 20 Portman Square, London W1H 6LW
website: www.homehouse.co.uk
