2 Best Hotels in Cheltenham, Bath and the Cotswolds

The most luxurious boutique hotel in Cheltenham occupies a grand neoclassical building that opened as a hotel in 1838 (the year of Queen Victoria's coronation) and has been lovingly converted and updated while retaining many of its period features. Rooms are tastefully decorated and calming, with fluffy bath robes and bath products from British brand 100 Acres. Standard rooms are remarkably good value, but If you do splurge, book one of the Renascence Suites with sky-high ceilings, four-poster beds, and Bose sound systems. All guests have access to the hotel's Summer Garden, perfect for alfresco dining in summer. The restaurant, Victoria's, serves perfectly crafted British dishes with an international flair. The hotel's afternoon tea (£30) is also an excellent choice.

With a reputation as the best boutique hotel in Cheltenham, Cotswold Grange is in the leafy Pittville district in a historic area, and the 1855 Tudor Revival golden stone building has been beautifully restored, with individually designed rooms. The well-equipped, modern rooms have comfortable Hypnos mattresses and nicely finished bahrooms supplied with Noble Isle toiletries. Public areas have some period details such as elaborate cornices.