Impress the foodie in your life and book one of these hotels with Michelin-star restaurants for the ultimate food-fuelled getaway. From The Connaught’s three-star favourite to Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons’ restaurant led by Raymond Blanc, these are the hotels to book for a 2026 treat. Looking for more ultimate dining experiences? Check out London’s most affordable restaurants with a Michelin star.

London Hotels

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

Three Michelin stars? It doesn’t get much better than that. Mayfair’s The Connaught, home to immaculate suites, a tranquil spa, and exceptional dining options, is a must-visit for any big celebration or anniversary. 

There are plenty of great foodie options here, from the Connaught Patisserie filled with their signature hound cakes to the Red Room, perfect for intimate cocktails. But it’s Hélène Darroze at The Connaught that really steals the show.  

Pierre Yovanvitch’s interiors pair brilliantly with Darroze’s elegant dishes – think blush shades, curved lines and deep velvet and leather seating to reflect the restaurant’s warm, approachable ethos. The three Michelin-star restaurant’s menu changes with the seasons, and they offer a great chef’s table experience too.

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is a testament to how fine dining can be approachable if it is made to relate rather than to create distance.

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Where: Carlos Place, Mayfair, W1K 2AL
Website: www.the-connaught.co.uk

Latymer at Pennyhill Park

For a postcard-perfect view over 120 acres of parkland, a stay at Pennyhill Park is ideal. Perfect for any occasion but especially for a festive staycation, the hotel is home to one of the best countryside spas, complete with eight indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs and a salt scrub ice cave. 

Latymer at Pennyhill Park is home to Michelin-star dining, focusing on locally sourced ingredients inspired by the seasons. Awarded its first Michelin star in 2021, you can experience the best of the restaurant through its discovery-tasting menu at dinner. The rich wooden panelling, plush fabrics and beamed ceiling help add to the theatrics of this countryside restaurant.

With a setting as beautiful as Pennyhill Park, Latymer has well and truly landed itself on the foodie map. Book in for a feast and night at the hotel for the ultimate autumn-winter break – we’d recommend booking in for their on-site spa too.

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Where: London Road, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5EU
Website: www.exclusive.co.uk

Angler at South Place Hotel

Part of the Evolv Collection hospitality group, South Place Hotel provides a stylish stay in Finsbury, complete with cosy contemporary rooms and a secret floral garden.

For a true Michelin star experience, book into their seafood restaurant, Angler. Led by head chef Craig Johnston, the restaurant prides itself on sourcing the finest seasonal and local produce. 

Where: 3 South Place, Finsbury, EC2M 2AF
WEbsite: www.southplacehotel.com

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

Alain Ducasse, The Dorchester, Park Lane
Alain Ducasse, The Dorchester, Park Lane

Renowned for its five-star service, spa treatments, and summer rooftop terrace, The Dorchester is a London institution. Its restaurants pride themselves on serving up some of London’s best menus, including Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester. Ducasse is one of two chefs to have earned 21 Michelin stars throughout his career, and the powerhouse restaurant nuzzled inside the grand hotel is a three-Michelin-starred success story. 

The restaurant specialises in contemporary French cuisine, boasting an impeccable tasting menu, as well as a la carte options too. Ingredients are seasonal, and expect every bite to be just as beautiful as it is presented on the plate in front of you. Ducasse’s culinary approach has been perfectly integrated into the menu by Chef Patron Jean-Philippe Blondet and the culinary team.

Where: Park Lane, W1K 1QA
Website: www.dorchestercollection.com

Quilon at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences

Hidden inside Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences is Quilon, the Michelin-star restaurant specialising in South-West coastal Indian cuisine. 

Seafood plays an integral part of the restaurant’s menus, boasting brilliant dishes such as lobster broth with coriander and coconut cream; kothu lamb; seafood moilee; prawn masala; and Mangalorean chicken. 

Where: 51 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AF
Website: www.taj51buckinghamgate.co.uk

Further afield

Hywel Jones Restaurant at Lucknam Park

For those searching for a scenic five-star experience, Lucknam Park looks as if it’s plucked straight out of Downton Abbey. Every ounce of the luxury estate has been primed and prepared, from the indoor pool that looks out over the gardens and is slotted against a roaring fireplace to the fine dining option. 

For Michelin delights, book in for the Hywel Jones Restaurant in the main house. Following suit with the rest of the house’s design, it’s very rich and traditional – think tasselled curtains, white linen tablecloths, and gold-framed oil paintings. Led by executive chef Hywel Jones who has held a Michelin star at the restaurant since 2006, expect a menu bursting with flavour. 

Where: Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8AZ
Website: www.lucknampark.co.uk

Michael Caines at Lympstone Manor

Brought to life by Michael Caines MBE, Lympstone Manor is a Grade II listed Georgian manor house set in Exmouth, Devon. The hotel is home to 21 individually designed bedrooms and suites, with a dreamy pool house and vineyard on site. 

Their on-site restaurant served up Michelin-quality food, centred around Caines’ timeless and eclectic European cuisine. 

Where: Courtlands Lane, Exmouth, EX8 3NZ
WEbsite: www.lympstonemanor.co.uk

Lympstone Manor, Exmouth

Raymond Blanc at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

Looking as if it’s been plucked out of Oxfordshire, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is the brainchild of celebrated chef Raymond Blanc OBE. The hotel itself looks fit for a fairytale, surrounded by lawns, flowers and orchards, as well as a vegetable and herb garden that both the kitchen and cookery school use to create sublime dishes using organic produce. 

The acclaimed manor house is filled with cosy bedrooms, filled with warming comforters, tassel curtains and original wooden beams. Onsite you’ll find the restaurant where Blanc’s vision comes to life. The restaurant earned two Michelin stars upon opening over 40 years ago and still to this day retains them. The restaurant itself is filled with natural decoration, with warm wood and muted tones, serving up seven-course dinner options, as well as veggie and vegan menus. The hotel also boasts the Raymond Blanc Cookery School, offering courses for all experience levels, from half-day introductory courses to residential programmes.

Where: Church Road, Great Milton, Oxford, OX44 7PD
Website: www.belmond.com

The Hand & Flowers

The Hand & Flower, Marlow
The Hand & Flower, Marlow

More a restaurant with rooms but too good not to include, Tom Kerridge’s The Hand & Flowers is heralded with two Michelin stars. Set in the Georgian town of Marlow, the restaurant-turned-inn offers award-winning food and service. 

The restaurant focuses on seasonal, top-quality ingredients, offering a selection of refined pub classics, while the Flower and Sunset Cottages are located across the town of Marlow.

Where: 126 West Street, Marlow, SL7 2BP
Website: www.thehandandflowers.co.uk 

The Tudor Pass at Great Fosters

Countryside getaways don’t get more magical than Great Fosters. This luxury Surrey hotel is not only notorious for its breathtaking views and grounds, but also its Michelin-starred restaurant, The Tudor Pass. 

Headed up by executive head chef Stefano Di Giosia, the restaurant is small and intimate, featuring only seven tables. The signature menu, available for lunch and dinner, is inspired by classic flavours and seasonal ingredients. Book in for a four- or seven-course tasting menu and prepare to be taken on a gastronomic journey.

Where: Stroude Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9UR 
Website: www.alexanderhotels.co.uk

Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles Hotel

This one is a pretty big deal: Gleneagles Hotel is home to the only two Michelin-starred restaurant in Scotland. Andrew Fairlie’s restaurant showcases the best of Scottish cuisine and produce, from caramelised veal sweetbread with black garlic, red wine and bone marrow to roast crown of squab, pâté en croûte, blood orange and sauce poivrade. 

Located on a country estate, the hotel is just as breathtaking as the food, home to 205 bedrooms and 28 luxury suites for the perfect night’s sleep, all with their distinct cosy country house chic interiors.

Where: Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, PH3 1NF
WEbsite: www.gleneagles.com

Northcote Restaurant at Northcote

Part of the Stafford Collection, Northcote is located in the heart of Lancashire, between the Ribble Valley hills and the Forest of Bowland. Offering that true English countryside charm, the hotel is best known as being the foodie home of Lisa Goodwin-Allen, one of the UK’s top chefs regularly spotted on the BBC’s Great British Menu, Saturday Kitchen and James Martin’s Saturday Morning. 

The Michelin-star restaurant hyper-focuses on seasonal produce, offering lunch and dinner options. Plus, their chef’s table experience is one of the best in the country. 

Where: Northcote Road, Langho, Lancashire, BB6 8BE
WEbsite: www.northcote.com

The Dining Room at Gravetye Manor

Located in the Sussex countryside, Gravetye Manor offers a cosy English cottage-style stay. The hotel’s vegetable and herb garden envelopes the building, with the Dining Room using the fresh produce in every meal. 

The Michelin-star restaurant was newly designed in 2018, with executive chef George Blogg leading the way on the menu. Expect sensational views out over the vegetable garden, as well as three- and four-course menu options to delight in.

Where: Vowels Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 4LJ 
Website: www.gravetyemanor.co.uk

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

For one of the best chef table experiences in London, you’ll want to book Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. The two Michelin-starred restaurant showcases dishes through a series of edible story-led menus. The chef’s table experience accommodates four to six guests, with a bespoke menu and your own dedicated sommelier on hand to serve expert wine pairings to suit every dish and occasion. 

Hidden away inside the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, the Knightsbridge hotel that’s renowned for its signature award-winning spa and mesmerising afternoon tea experience. It’s one of London’s most sought-after hotels and nigh impossible to get a room. 

66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA
www.mandarinoriental.com


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