Every year, our team of experts sets out on a mission across the length and breadth of the UK to eke out the very best hotels on the scene. Our pros check in to hundreds of properties as they traverse the country on the hunt for excellence, checking out everything from remote boutique bolt holes to historic estates and trendy restaurants with rooms. Only 100 standout hotels make the final cut, as revealed in The Times’ annual Best Places to Stay guide.
The 2025 list has brought plenty to celebrate — from newbies making serious waves to stalwarts that have truly upped their game — not least when it comes to the quality of those properties that offer true value for money. Over a third