When scrolling through reams of online booking and discount sites, weeding out the hotel deals that offer quality at great value from those that are misleading or perhaps too good to true can be tricky. As an alternative, we've rounded up some of the best hotel offers available right now along with some of our top tips on finding a great deal...
How can you get good discounts on luxury hotels?
Sites like Booking.com, Laterooms, Expedia and Lastminute.com are a good place to start when looking for hotel offers in the UK and beyond, especially if you're booking at short notice. Secret Escapes is worth looking at for luxury hotel deals, as is Mr and Mrs Smith, though their best deals are most often available when you book far in advance.
When choosing accommodation through booking sites, be sure to check Tripadvisor for genuine reviews and star ratings, however, as some sites have their own star ratings that are slightly inflated.
Keeping your eyes peeled for news of hotel openings on sites such as Hoteldesigns may alert you to launch offers and new guest discounts, while signing up to the social media accounts and newsletters of hotels, spas and any other accommodation on your travel bucket list will mean you'll be the first to hear about seasonal deals and flash sales.
Are the best hotel offers found when going direct?
Going direct is often the best way to get a good hotel offer, as room rates can be cheaper (as the establishment isn't paying a third party booking fee or commission) and there may be special-rate packages available.
Booking through a hotel partner or travel agent, who have a direct relationship with the venue, is also a great way to bag a deal.
For example, a mid-week, one-night stay for two people in a Deluxe Room with breakfast at Raymond Blanc's five-star Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in October 2024 is around £955 when booked via a booking website.
With Good Housekeeping's direct offer, the same room for two people on the same date in October with breakfast plus a glass of Champagne on arrival, a seven-course dinner with coffee and petits fours, a guided tour of the hotel gardens and orchards and a limited-edition 40th anniversary Bon Voyage Bag is £1370 (£685 per person). That's just £415 extra for fizz, dinner at a two-Michelin star restaurant, a garden tour and a luxury gift bag!
Do I need to be flexible to get a hotel deal?
Being flexible on dates will always help you get the best price for your stay. Opting for a mid-week or off-season getaway usually means you'll get a lower room rate, as demand isn't as high at those times. Avoiding public holidays, school holidays and seasonal events will also help you get the best deal possible.
What are the best hotel offers right now?
For an incredible hotel deal, look no further than the luxury stays and spa break packages below, all of which are available exclusively with Good Housekeeping Holidays...
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
A night for two at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons with seven-course tasting menu and more for £685 per person
Part of the luxury Belmond group, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is a five-star gastro-hotel in the heart of Oxfordshire with celebrated chef Raymond Blanc at the helm of its culinary offering.
Snap up this unmissable offer for a one-night stay for two people this autumn, which includes a glass of Champagne on arrival; the sensational, seasonal seven-course dinner with coffee and petits fours; breakfast in L'Orangerie or served in your room; a guided tour of the hotel's gardens and orchards with a senior gardener; and a limited-edition 40th anniversary Bon Voyage Bag in celebration of Le Manoir's 40th birthday this year.
The offer is valid on Sunday to Thursday night stays between 1st September and 30th November 2024.
Two nights for two in one of Rick Stein's luxury shepherd huts in Cornwall for £280 per person
Do you like to be beside the seaside? Or do you prefer views of rolling countryside? Either way, take the opportunity to stay a few nights in Rick Stein's boutique shepherd's huts, located in the serene, wooded grounds of his pub, The Cornish Arms, near Padstow on the north coast of Cornwall.
Surrounded by verdant fields and coastal walking trails, enjoy a two-night stay for two people, a three-course meal at The Cornish Arms, a bottle of Rick Stein Chateau Bauduc Rosé on arrival, breakfast in The Cornish Arms on both mornings and a delectable Stein's Deli picnic to enjoy on the beach for only £280 per person. You'll also get a signed copy of Rick's latest cookery book, Simple Supper, thrown in!
A two-night spa break for two including treatment and meals at Ragdale Hall Spa from £582 per person
Nestled in the green Leicestershire countryside, award-winning Ragdale Hall Spa mixes traditional Victorian architecture with state-of-the-art spa facilities and therapies (think rooftop infinity pool and Medik8 facials), and offers one of the most relaxing and rejuvenating escapes in all of the UK.
For the ultimate spa hotel deal, Good Housekeeping is offering a two-night stay for two people with a 40-minute treatment each, full use of spa facilities and gym, all meals (breakfast, three-course buffet lunch and three-course dinner) throughout your stay, and a Clarins gift and skincare consultation each for £582 per person Sunday to Thursday or £672 per person on stays starting Friday or Saturday.
A two-night London break for two with champagne afternoon tea for £235 per person
If you're after a city break packed with modern luxury but minimum hustle and bustle, a stay at the newly refurbished Richmond Hill Hotel could be the answer. Located in south-west London, a short stroll from beautiful Richmond Park and with sweeping views of Petersham Meadows, the 18th-century Georgian townhouse boast luxurious rooms, an award-winning restaurant, bar and a terrace.
For only £235 per person, get a two-night stay for two people in a Georgian Deluxe room, breakfast each morning, afternoon tea for two with a glass of champagne on your day of arrival, £35 per person towards dinner on the second night, and a late checkout on your departure day.
The offer is available until 30th December 2024 with some dates excluded.
A one-night spa stay for two with treatment, dinner and full English for £200 per person
Talbooth House & Spa is a family-owned boutique hotel in the beautiful village of Dedham near Colchester in Essex. The modern country retreat is an intimate affair, with only twelve rooms. Its spa facilities include a peaceful outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub and a handful of treatment rooms offering Elemis therapies, manicures and pedicures.
With Good Housekeeping, indulge in one night's stay for two people with use of the spa facilities and tennis court, a 25-minute treatment each, a glass of Moët & Chandon, a three-course dinner at the three AA Rosette Talbooth Restaurant (plus courtesy car there and back), a full English breakfast at nearby sister hotel Milsoms Dedham and a free Elemis gift for just £200 per person.
The offer is available Monday to Friday until 22nd December 2024.
A two-night New Forest stay for two with local attraction entry and spa access for £286 per person
Located in the village of Beaulieu, on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, The Montagu Arms is the place for a quintessential English rural break. The country house hotel has manicured gardens and a croquet lawn, and is home to both a fine dining restaurant, The Terrace, serving refined, seasonal dishes, and a traditional pub, Monty's Inn, offering hearty British classics and local ale.
If garden peeping, forest walking and indulgent feasting is your idea of a perfect mini-break, then snap up this incredible Good Housekeeping offer of two nights' accommodation with continental breakfast for two, a £50 per person allowance for dinner at either The Terrace or Monty's Inn on each evening, a pair of complimentary tickets to either Exbury Gardens or Beaulieu National Motor Museum, and use of the spa and leisure facilities at the SenSpa at nearby sister hotel Careys Manor for £286 per person.
The offer is valid for bookings on all days except Saturday and valid until 31st October 2024.
A two-night Dorset country stay for two with dinner and spa treatment from £395 per person
Set in the quaint village of Evershot in Dorset, Summer Lodge hotel offers a rural retreat that mixes outdoor pursuits, fine dining and pure relaxation (the dream combination, we say!), thanks to its four acres of garden, free bike rental, croquet lawn and tennis courts, indoor pool, spa, mindfulness classes and onsite farm-to-table restaurant.
With Good Housekeeping, for a limited time only you can enjoy a two-night stay with breakfast for two people, a welcome drink on arrival, a three-course dinner with wine, use of spa facilities and a 55-minute spa treatment each for either £395 per person (for bookings 1st October to 23rd December 2024) or £500 per person (for bookings until 30th September 2024, excluding bank holiday weekends).
A two-night Hampshire spa stay with Prosecco and dinner allowance for £299 per person
Set amid the gloriously green New Forest in Hampshire, Careys Manor is one of the UK's most luxurious and serene spas. This elegant country pile is home to three restaurants, a selection of smartly-decorated rooms and perfectly-kept gardens, but its crowning glory is its Thai-inspired SenSpa. Here you'll find a hydrotherapy pool, herbal sauna, crystal steam room, ice room and much more still.
If a pampering getaway is top of your agenda, then you can snap up a two-night stay with breakfast for two people with a bottle of Prosecco on arrival, £35 per person onsite dinner allowance each evening and use of the spa facilities for £299 per person.
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