{"id":32081,"date":"2018-10-24T01:29:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T01:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expedia.blog.uk.sandwave.dev\/stories\/british-hotels-with-a-royal-connection-2\/"},"modified":"2021-09-01T21:51:16","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T21:51:16","slug":"british-hotels-with-a-royal-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/stories\/british-hotels-with-a-royal-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Fit for a King or Queen: British Hotels with a Royal Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Alas, very few of us have such luck as to marry into the British Royal Family, which brings with it the perk of being able to consider the likes of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle or Sandringham as private holiday homes. Regardless, there are plenty of ways to experience the gilded life of a prince, princess, king or queen, if only for a few days. These five hotels all have a royal connection and are a great way to treat yourself to a little bit of luxury.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>The Goring, London, England <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/186000\/186399.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From the regal-like welcome by a footman in a scarlet tailcoat to the elegant luxury of the suites and rooms, it&#8217;s no surprise to learn that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/London-Hotels-The-Goring.h10744.Hotel-Information\">The Goring<\/a> is the only hotel in the world to be bestowed with a Royal Warrant for hospitality services. The Goring is also the closest hotel in London to Buckingham Palace and has earned its royal approval thanks to its Michelin-starred restaurant where you can try the Queen Mother&#8217;s favourite dish, indulge in an exceptionally refined afternoon tea experience and enjoy sophisticated service throughout.<\/p>\n<p>Have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/London-Hotels.d178279.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">hotels in London<\/a> page for more options.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Congham Hall Hotel, King&#8217;s Lynn, England<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/180000\/180380.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the Queen fancies an escape from the city, she heads to her Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. On the edge of the estate, you&#8217;ll find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Norfolk-Hotels-Congham-Hall-Hotel.h17177604.Hotel-Information\">Congham Hall Hotel<\/a>, a five-star gem that occupies a Georgian manor house. Highlights include beautiful gardens, fine dining in the restaurant and a luxury spa. The neighbouring Sandringham park and gardens are open to the public all year round, and you can visit the house and museum between April and November.<\/p>\n<p>Have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Kings-Lynn-Hotels.d4669.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">hotels in King&#8217;s Lynn<\/a> page for more options.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coworth Park Dorchester Collection, Ascot, England<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/180000\/180381.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Set among ancient woodland and gardens, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Berkshire-Hotels-Coworth-Park-Dorchester-Collection.h3243047.Hotel-Information\">Coworth Park Dorchester Collection<\/a> is a five-star country retreat with a Michelin-starred restaurant, pool, gym and a spa that features a variety of treatments &#8211; and all a short distance from the Ascot racecourse. The hotel also offers riding lessons within the grounds, and is also home to the Guards Polo Club with its own polo fields, where many members of the Royal Family have indulged their love of the sport.<\/p>\n<p>Have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Ascot-Hotels.d4271.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">hotels in Ascot<\/a> page for more options.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, England<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/180000\/180382.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Occupying a grand, turreted building in the heart of Knightsbridge, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/London-Hotels-Mandarin-Oriental-Hyde-Park.h4026.Hotel-Information\">Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park<\/a> overlooks the most famous of London&#8217;s Royal Parks, and even features an exclusive entrance that can only be used by the Royal Family and those who have been given royal permission. As you might expect for a hotel with over a 100 years of royal patronage, this five-star establishment comes with fine dining restaurants, a full-service spa and luxury rooms and suites fit for the fussiest prince or princess.<\/p>\n<p>Have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/London-Hotels.d178279.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">hotels in London<\/a> page for more options.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prestonfield House, Edinburgh, Scotland<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/180000\/180383.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With its 20 acres of gardens, proximity to both Arthur&#8217;s Seat and the Palace of Holyroodhouse &#8211; The Queen&#8217;s official Scottish residence &#8211; it&#8217;s no wonder that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Edinburgh-Hotels-Prestonfield-House.h520307.Hotel-Information\">Prestonfield House<\/a> has attracted the attention of the Royal Family when they travel north of the border. The 23 bedrooms in this elegant and glamorous five-star hotel offer the highest stands of comfort, while the restaurant serves up regional and seasonal specialties, as well as wine from an award-winning cellar.<\/p>\n<p>Have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Edinburgh-Hotels.d6069845.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">hotels in Edinburgh<\/a> page for more options.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These five hotels all have a royal connection and are a great way to treat yourself to a little bit of 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