The Mitre, Hampton Court, Surrey

Situated on the banks of the River Thames next to Hampton Court Palace, this hotel offers stylishly designed rooms and a welcome glass of fizz. Each of the 36 rooms has been individually styled and some open out onto a shared courtyard space. Rooms come with a coffee machine, robes and a bespoke minibar, and the 1665 riverside brasserie offers such delights as melt-in-the-mouth lobster. Before you head off to bed, check out the book-filled library, complete with a retro jukebox.

✱ Book it: Rooms from £195 per night, including breakfast; mitrehamptoncourt.com