IHG Hotels & Resorts lists some great hotels for winter getaways (and with a discount!)

 With lockdown in England lifted, and overnight hotel stays for leisure permitted in tier one and tier two locations, IHG Hotels & Resorts has rounded up the best hotels for a cosy, festive winter getaway with the added advantage of 30% off with IHG's Winter Sale if you book before 10 January, for a stay before 30th April 2021.

Whether it be a much-needed break following a year of much uncertainty, or a place to stay whilst visiting your Christmas Bubble over the festive period, after the year we've had, we all deserve a getaway.  

IHG Hotels & Resorts knows flexibility is key right now, so people can enjoy the 30% saving with no deposit and flexible cancellation, allowing people to cancel without charge up to 72hrs before arrival. (Full T&Cs)

LONDON

Kimpton Fitzroy London – NOW from £188 per night for a Standard Room

(Rate based on the period of 18th of December – 20th of December for 2 adults)

Perfect for those looking for a pet friendly Christmas shopping break or a walk around the sights, Kimpton Fitzroy London combines late-Victorian heritage with a quirky, modern vibe. The hotel is set on Bloomsbury's Russell Square within an iconic Grade II listed heritage building dating back to 1898. The design led Kimpton Fitzroy London features luxurious rooms and suites and the stunning Palm Court with its soaring glass ceiling that floods the room with light, comfortable seating and lots of greenery, it's the laid-back luxurious centre of the hotel. Whether it's for a cup of tea in the morning, a snack in the afternoon or a glass of Champagne in the evening.

Holiday Inn Express London – Southwark – NOW from £65 per night for a Standard Room + The Express Start™ Breakfast included in the price

(Rate based on the period of 18th of December – 20th of December for 2 adults)

 Holiday Inn Express® London - Southwark is in central London, near the Tate Modern and Southwark Tube Station. Within easy reach, the iconic Borough Market offers artisan treats, produce and specialty products, while a 30-minute walk along the River Thames takes you to the iconic Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, on-site parking at a daily rate, bedside USBs and an Express Start™ Breakfast included in the room rate.

BATH

Hotel Indigo Bath – NOW from £167 per night for a Standard Room

(Rate based on the period of 18th of December – 20th of December for 2 adults)

One of the UK's most exciting new openings this year, Hotel Indigo Bath is set in a beautiful honey coloured Georgian terrace built in the 18th century. The Grade I listed building has hosted famous figures from history including Sir Walter Scott, William Wilberforce, and the Duke of York. Taking its design cues from the city's surrounding Georgian architecture and the history of the local neighbourhood, Hotel Indigo Bath creates a truly memorable experience by artfully combining modern design and historical architecture.

OXFORD

voco Oxford Spires – NOW from £97 per night for a Standard Room

(Rate based on the period of 18th of December – 20th of December for 2 adults)

Within easy walking distance of Oxford, voco Oxford Spires is a sanctuary of calm just moments from the throng. Take time to enjoy the tranquillity of the River Thames – just one minute away – and take a stroll around the hotel's apple orchard and gardens. If you're lucky (and quiet) you might even spot the resident family of muntjac deer. The voco Hotels brand also boasts sustainable initiatives to help guests sleep easier with ultra-plush bedding made from 100% recycled materials, with an estimated 150 plastic bottles recycled per guest room through bedding alone. Miniature toiletry bottles have been removed and replaced with large-size Aveda products which produce 80% less waste than miniatures, and glass water bottles mean that the hotel removes an average of 300 plastic bottles in every guest room per year.

Holiday Inn Express Bicester – From £52 per night for a Standard Room + Express Start Breakfast included in the price

(Rate based on the period of 18th of December – 20th of December for 2 adults)

Save on your hotel stay to splurge in the shops at Holiday Inn Express Bicester which is just a ten-minute walk from Bicester Village and a five-minute drive from Bicester town centre with free on-site parking for guests. The newly opened hotel is the ideal base for those looking for a shopping getaway or some local sightseeing. Modern, comfortable rooms offer blackout curtains, high-quality bedding, a power shower, free high-speed Wi-Fi, flat screen TV and ample USB ports and plug sockets next to the bed.

DORKING

Wotton House Hotel – From £137 per night for a Standard Room

(Rate based on the period of 18th of December – 20th of December for 2 adults

Wotton House sits on a picturesque country Estate in Dorking, located next to National Trust - Abinger Roughs and Netley Park and RHS - Wisley Garden. The hotel enjoys 13 acres of garden which were the first Italian gardens in England, completed in 1652, adorned with Roman temples and original mosaics. A short drive through beautiful Surrey countryside and villages, takes you to picturesque Shere which has featured in several films including 'The Holiday' and 'Bridget Jones' Diary'. Guests can also enjoy award-winning gin with a distillery tour at Silent Pool Gin Distillery nearby. Back at the hotel, pop on a pair of hunter wellies and head out on a walk around the gardens and through the estate on one of the local walking routes.

PORTSMOUTH

Holiday Inn Portsmouth – NOW from £53 per night for a Standard Room + Kids Stay & Eat for Free

(Rate based on the period of 18th of December – 20th of December for 2 adults)

A modern Portsmouth hotel, close to city-centre shops, historic landmarks and a bustling port. With the monumental HMS Warrior, Britain's first iron-hulled, armoured warship, with its soaring trio of sail masts, just one mile from the hotel, guests can also indulge in some shopping at high-end retail outlets, then catch a movie and sip a coffee at Gunwharf Quays, less than a mile away. Kids can delight at the sea urchins and stingrays at the Blue Reef Aquarium, a 14-minute stroll from the hotel.

YORK

Principal York – NOW from £138 per night for a Standard Room

(Rate based on the period of 18th of December – 20th of December for 2 adults)

Steps from the city's train station, the hotel is a beautiful, luxury escape from which to discover the historic city of York. Blending the striking grandeur of late-Victorian architecture with all the comforts you'd expect, Principal York and city of York are the ideal winter getaway. Book a Minster View room for magnificent views of the Minster and the hotel gardens. 

Holiday Inn York City Centre – NOW from £90 per night for a Standard Room + Kids Stay & Eat free

(Rate based on the period of 18th of December – 20th of December for 2 adults)

Conveniently located within the city walls and only minutes from the heart of the historic city of York, guests can visit the famous Jorvik Viking Centre, a popular attraction for adults and kids alike, or take a walk down The Shambles, voted Britain's Most Picturesque Street. The hotel is just minutes away from the famous Betty's Tea Room, so guests can pop in for an afternoon tea or just grab one of their famous Fat Rascals.

SALE DETAILS:

• The sale is live now until 10th January 2021
• Valid for hotel stays from 4th of December 2020 until 30th April 2021
• 30% off the Best Flexible Rate when booking the 'Book Now, Pay Later' rate
• Cancellations up to 72 hours prior to the stay – full T&Cs
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