Reviews of Hotels in the UK & Around the World
Here you can browse and read all my reviews on hotels we’ve stayed in around the world.
Firsthand opinions on all types of hotels in a variety of locations.
The Plough Inn – Lupton
Over the years, I’ve visited countless hotels and inns and it’s a real pleasure to discover somewhere which scores top marks on all fronts. Well, I found one of those rarities in the shape of [...]
The Priory Inn – Tetbury
If you’re heading to the Cotswolds and looking for a child-friendly place to stay where delicious meals are dished up and a welcome smile greets you the moment you arrive, then try The Priory Inn. [...]
The Royal Duchy Hotel – Falmouth
Boasting a wonderful setting overlooking the English Channel, the four- star Royal Duchy Hotel has been welcoming visitors for more than a century. Part of the family-owned Brend Collection, comprising nine hotels across Devon and Cornwall, this pleasantly refurbished Victorian property has a high number of loyal guests who return time and time again which, in our view, speaks volumes about the quality offered.
The Suites Hotel – Merseyside
A warm welcome awaits at The Suites Hotel. Just outside Liverpool, the hotel has a fine restaurant, stunning spa, free parking (300 spaces) and is the only 4-star in the northwest where everyone gets a [...]
Upper House – Gothia Towers
If you’re booking a hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden’s attractive second city, and searching for a "room with a view", then look no further than the swish Upper House. It might sound rather bizarre, but this [...]
VidaMar Resort Hotel – Madeira
Over the years, working as a travel journalist and editor has meant I’ve been lucky enough to experience some fine hotels. Just two, however, have stolen my heart: one is situated on the island of [...]
Waterhead Hotel – Lake District
After staying at English Lakes’ sister hotel, Low Wood Bay, an incredibly child-friendly place just up the road, Waterhead had a lot to live up to, I thought, as I arrived with my wife and [...]
Watersmeet Hotel – Woolacombe
This fabulous boutique hotel on the outskirts of Woolacombe in North Devon has recently been crowned Best Waterside Hotel 2024 by Condé Nast Johansen’s. As soon as you experience an overnight stay here, you’ll understand [...]
Welcombe Hotel, Spa and Golf Club
If you fancy doing Stratford-upon-Avon in style, then your place to stay must be the four-star Welcombe Hotel, Spa and Golf Club. Situated on the outskirts of the town, you won’t find a grander hotel. [...]