We get it, London is one of the world's most expensive cities. If you’re planning a trip to London and want to go all out on luxury, you might want to consider staying in a spa hotel near London instead of in the city. While London may epitomise luxury, its neighbouring towns and cities that are only around an hour’s drive away or even closer on the train can offer the same amount of luxury but for a much more affordable price.
Fortunately, there are a number of spa hotels dotted around London’s outskirts and nearby cities, from large-scale 5-star hotels to more affordable hotels that offer a range of spa amenities.
Pampering spa hotels under a 2-hour drive from London
7. Orsett Hall, Essex
This grand 4-star hotel in Essex provides you with just the right amount of luxury and comfort in a boutique hotel-style setting. Perfect for weddings, premium quality weekends away, or relaxing spa excursions, Orsett Hall is only around a 50-minute drive from London, so if you want to experience the ultimate spa experience in a much quieter and cheaper location, this may be just the place for you.
Orsett Hall offers the finest catering and event experiences, and what’s more, its resident spa offers a wide range of luxurious and relaxing treatments and packages to suit every budget and preference. Room rates start at around £90 per night, although this may vary depending on the type of room you select!
6. The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells
Whether you’re here to stay, relax in the spa, sample some of the top-quality food and bar drinks, or you’re celebrating your wedding, the Spa Hotel in Tunbridge Wells can offer you a diverse range of amenities and services to perfectly accommodate your every need. As its name suggests, Royal Tunbridge Wells features a number of high-quality hotels that truly are fit for royalty, The Spa Hotel included.
Tunbridge Wells may not initially be high on your list of places to visit near London, but the town offers a wide range of luxury accommodation and things to do and see. The Spa Hotel offers the best spa treatment packages to leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed, and what’s more, the prices are very affordable.
5. The Varsity Hotel, Cambridge
Right in the heart of Cambridge’s city centre, we find the Varsity Hotel, which is a luxury hotel and spa that offers a premium experience indeed. Featuring a steam room, sauna, a collection of pools and spa treatments, there’s really nothing else to compare in the city. Cambridge is around a 1hr/30 minute drive from London, and takes even less time if taking the train. If you’re looking for one of the best spa hotels under a 2-hour drive from London, consider the Varsity Hotel.
Aside from the quintessential spa amenities and facilities, the hotel also offers premium-quality restaurants and bars, a gym and a rooftop space to enjoy a drink and stunning views over the city.
4. Old Thorns Hotel, Hampshire
The Old Thorns Hotel in Hampshire really has everything— whether you’re an avid golf player, a spa or swimming enthusiast, a discerning business traveller or you simply want a memorable and fulfilling weekend away, then choose the Old Thorns.
Not to mention, Old Thorns is also a top wedding and event destination, and you won’t find a more picturesque location to party or get married in. Old Thorns Hotel is modern, affordable and perfectly suited to a variety of needs and budgets.
3. Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Reading
You may not associate Reading with luxury hotels, but there are several top choices when it comes to premium-quality accommodation. Being around a 1-hour/30-minute drive from London, you can experience luxury accommodation without paying a luxury price. The 5-star Vineyard Hotel offers a dining, spa and stay experience like no other, and an array of the best wines you’ve likely ever tried, hence the hotel’s very apt name.
2. The Langley, Buckinghamshire
At the Langley Hotel, you really do experience the best of both worlds— the hotel effortlessly promotes fitness and health, with a number of wellness programs and treatments, a fitness room, spa and fresh, healthy food, and combined with that, you of course can find cocktails and a fully stocked bar, as well as regular Afternoon Tea experiences. But it’s the spa that truly stands out in this hotel. One of the best spa hotels outside of the capital, you can find a room here for a reasonable price.
1. Pennyhill Park, Surrey
You likely won’t find a more luxury spa hotel anywhere else outside of the capital, with Pennyhill Park’s ivy-adorned manor-house style hotel providing an authentic relaxation experience like no other. Whether for a beautiful and whimsical-style wedding venue, a spa retreat, a tranquil weekend away or a business trip, you can be assured that Pennyhill Park will provide you with the ultimate getaway.
Around an hour’s drive from London, Surrey is the perfect place to live out your luxury hotel dreams without breaking the bank, all the while having easy and quick access to London. What more could you ask for?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lauren Coton
I love discovering and writing about new places which then get added to my now extensive travel list, but nowhere beats the comfort of my hometown Bristol or the sense of culture and community that my base of Cardiff exudes. That's why travel writing was a given for me.
