The most Instagrammable hotels in the UK

An adults-only hotel resting on the clifftops of Newquay on the remarkable Cornish shores, The Scarlet Hotel is both beautiful and tranquil with spectacular panoramic ocean views and an eco-friendly ethos.

Its rooms range from Just Right, Generous, Unique, Spacious, and Indulgent and each are minimalistic and beautifully decorated, fusing a palette of cool tones with a splash of bold colour inspired by the rock pools and wildflowers nearby, purposely blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors.

Each room features a balcony, field terrace or courtyard as well as sweeping views of the ocean. 

Scarlet’s Spa is a real gem amid the rugged crags of the coastline, perfectly intertwining with the nature that surrounds it.

Guests can enjoy a bromine-filtered indoor swimming pool, outdoor natural reed pool, wooden sauna, curative steam room, and heavenly suspended cocoon pods for a true taste of relaxation and rejuvenation. 

Perfect Picture Ideas: 

• Captivating sea views from your private balcony 
• Clinking your glasses of sustainable, slow-aged wines at Scarlet Restaurant 
• Your private sunset viewing pod within each Unique Room 

One of the classics of the UK's luxury hotels scene, Four Seasons Hotel, Hampshire occupies a gorgeous position amid 500 acres of Great British countryside and is only around 90 minutes’ drive from London.  

Its 2018 multi-million-pound refurbishment has elevated it to ‘Gram-worthy stardom, from the rich and elegant interiors of the Wild Carrot Restaurant and Bar to the misty, brooding mornings across the vast estate of Dogmersfield Park, there is something Instagrammable anywhere, at any time. 

21 stylish rooms and suites make for a stunning picture or two with crisp, panelled walls and colours that pay homage to the traditional English countryside, evoking peacefulness and tranquillity throughout. 

Perfect picture ideas: 

• Traditional afternoon tea in The Library 
• Picturesque sunrise over the historic manor house 
• Day trip to ‘Downton Abbey’s’ Highclere Castle for some period-inspired snaps 

Possibly London’s most iconic hotel by name alone, The Ritz is somewhat less about the hotel and more about the experience, offering the ultimate luxury UK holiday.

For more than 116 years, discerning travellers have been coming to this colossus of a destination for its historic elegance and flawless five-star service, and if you’re planning on posting a picture of the hotel’s famous façade, you’re sure to tally up more likes than you know what to do with. 

The lavish Rooms have high ceilings and a wealth of traditional features and opulent details, as well as the rich tones and soft furnishings of imperial quality. Suites are much larger, even more sumptuous – if that’s possible – and most feature remarkable views over Piccadilly or Green Park. 

Perfect picture ideas: 

• Casually stepping out of your Ritz Rolls-Royce Phantom airport transfer 
• Tasting a fine cigar in the Ritz London Cigars Shop & Sampling Lounge 
• Supping a selection of loose-leaf teas for a legendary Afternoon Tea at the Ritz 

Occupying 18 floors of Western Europe’s tallest building – starting on the 34^th floor – Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard offers a five-star experience like no other while overlooking one of the world’s most iconic skylines.  

Each of its 202 rooms and suites boast floor-to-ceiling glass windows, offering sublime views across various areas of London, which take in sights such as Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament – if that isn’t enough to fill your Instagram feed, we don’t know what is. 

TĪNG is the hotel’s swish restaurant in the clouds, located on the 35^th floor of The Shard, this extraordinary spot showcases a dynamic dining experience influenced by Asian culture, offering modern cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and naturally, some awesome views over London.

Three further lounges and bars are on offer at Shangri-La, including the casual Bar 31, GǑNG, the highest bar in Western Europe at 182 metres above ground level, and Sky Lounge for light bites and a delectable Sunday Brunch. 

Perfect picture ideas: 

• Enjoying Skyline Afternoon Tea at TĪNG 
• Boomeranging a Veuve Clicquot cocktail toast at Sky Lounge 
• Indulging in a Neal’s Yard Remedies massage in the Sky High Retreat 

The self-proclaimed ‘King of King Street’, Hotel Gotham is a super-sleek, five-star boutique establishment situated in the heart of England’s second largest (and extremely cool) city of Manchester.  

Serving sublime decadence from the moment you walk through the doors, Hotel Gotham encourages its guests to indulge and unwind in its dark, richly decorated interiors and dine in its ultra-cool Honey Restaurant. 

55 extravagant Rooms and five Inner Sanctum Suites are designed to arouse the senses, with a combination of opulent linens and brass and leather fixtures, these alluring accommodations are predominantly monochrome in design with a pop of bright fuchsia or teal amid the soft furnishings, as well as marble bathrooms and lush monsoon showers. 

Perfect picture ideas: 

• Club Brass – the exclusive, speakeasy-style 7^th floor VIP lounge for members and guests only 
• Your luxury chauffeur-driven Bentley transfer  
• Hanging out on your hot pink chaise longue before heading out to the theatre