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Milo Boyd

World's top 100 best hotels revealed - but only three UK ones made the list

Three UK hotels have earned themselves a place among the top 100 in the world.

London, Edinburgh and Moreton-in-Marsh each boast an entry in Travel & Leisure's new rankings.

The list does not rank the hotels in order, instead simply considering whether each is worthy of a place among the finest hotels the world has to offer.

What all the places have in common is that they are quite expensive, so if you are looking for a cheaper way to visit a place, then we have loads of suggestions.

One chain which specialises in budget breaks and has hotels across the UK is Travelodge, which is currently selling rooms for £29 a piece.

Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh

The grand Gleneagles Townhouse (Getty Images)

In 2024 Gleneagles hotel 40 miles to the north of Edinburgh will celebrate its 100th birthday.

Ahead of the big day, the company behind it has launched another outlet in the centre of the Scottish capital.

The 33-room hotel is thematically similar to the original, blending "timeless charm" with "deeply comfortable" rooms that are "sanctuaries of downtime as the city sleeps", according to its website.

"Gleneagles Townhouse is a place to gather and be glorious," the hotel claims, highlighting its "state-of-the-art tech and curated experiences for holistic wellness". For those after a tipple, its rooftop bar promises classic cocktails and gorgeous views.

The cheapest room is currently £625 a night (Gleneagles Townhouse)

Peter Terzian, from Travel & Leisure, said staff at Gleneagles Townhouse were "warm and friendly" and that the rolling cheese and dessert cart in the restaurant shouldn't be missed.

When we took a look the cheapest room in the hotel isn't available for several months, with the next most affordable on offer for £625 a night this month. Book here.

The Twenty Two, London

This Mayfair hotel is "for the creative and curious", its website claims.

The Twenty Two has 31 rooms that are individually designed to "reflect the individuality of our guests and our manor’s history as a family home."

Four-poster beds, furniture covered with silk and velvet, and an 18th century French decor theme give the hotel a particular feel.

Rather than just being filled with drinks, the hotel's minibars are "energised with the classics as well as our own brand of organic spirits".

If you are lucky enough to stay at the Twenty Two it's unlikely you'll have to lift a finger as the butler and concierge team are on hand to ensure your every whim is attended to.

Rooms cost up to £2,615 (The Twenty Two)

"A cozy restaurant serves lobster thermidor and dover sole to the hedge-fund crowd, many of whom then head downstairs to the plush subterranean members-only space, which is humming with DJ sets by 11 pm," Rebecca Rose writes for Travel & Leisure.

Rooms cost from £610 to £2,615 a night. Book here.

The Fox at Oddington, Moreton-in-Marsh

If you were trying to design a quintessentially British experience, then the Fox at Oddington would be where you'd stay.

The inn has just six rooms, along with the four-bedroom Coachman’s House, which has its own kitchen.

All of them are decorated in rustic chic style with exposed stone walls and nods to horse riding, such as equestrian oil paintings and leather saddles which hang off the wall.

It is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Gloucestershire which has many amazing hiking routes, after which relaxing with a gin and tonic in front of the first is the ideal activity.

"The Fox is a village pub at the heart of the community with crackling log fires and a welcoming bar specialising in local beers and cocktails," its website reads.

"The menu celebrates local producers including our sister farms at Daylesford Organic and Wootton."

Rooms are available from £300 to £425. Book here.

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