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From budget to boutique, beach-side to B&B – these are the best hotels in the UK according to guest reviews

LateRooms.com's annual awards also list the best places to go to for a good bar, a nice pool or a great view

EVERYONE has things they are particular about when it comes to booking a hotel, whether it's the room view, the customer service or the location.

Thankfully, help is at hand with 's annual Guest Awards, which lists the best places to go to for a good bar, a nice pool or a great view.

 Falmouth's Hotel Anacapri was voted the best beach hotel
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Falmouth's Hotel Anacapri was voted the best beach hotelCredit: laterooms.com

The list highlights the best performing hotels in the UK, based purely on genuine guest reviews.

Read on to find out who made the cut...

Beach Hotel Hotel Anacapri, Falmouth 

Pictured above, Hotel Anacapri is located in Falmouth, Cornwall, just opposite Gyllingvase Beach and Falmouth Bay.

Built in 1906, this five-star guest house offers sea views from most of its rooms and a big sun terrace overlooking the surrounding coastal scenery.

Bed & Breakfast – Stables At The Vale, North Yorkshire

 Stables At The Vale in north Yorkshire won best Bed & Breakfast
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Stables At The Vale in north Yorkshire won best Bed & BreakfastCredit: LaterRooms.com

Located in the small town of Yarm in North Yorkshire, The Stables At The Vale is a luxury Bed & Breakfast in the form of a contemporary barn conversion, combining a mix of modern and traditional styles.

The B&B offers en-suite accommodation and locally sourced home cooked breakfast.

Boutique Hotel – The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh 

 The Bonham Hotel is Edinburgh was voted the best boutique hotel
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The Bonham Hotel is Edinburgh was voted the best boutique hotelCredit: LaterRooms.com

Overlooking tree-lined gardens in Edinburgh’s West End, The Bonham Hotel is one of the coolest hotels in the city.

All rooms are individually decorated in rich, bold colours with large and bright windows, many of which have spectacular views.

The hotel’s restaurant serves inspired European food and wines, and is one of the city’s more contemporary restaurants.

Budget Hotel – Madingley Hall, near Cambridge 

 Madinglyy Hall offers quality accommodation at a low price, which is why it was named best budget hotel
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Madinglyy Hall offers quality accommodation at a low price, which is why it was named best budget hotelCredit: LaterRooms.com

This beautiful property is a University-owned estate set in seven acres of landscaped gardens, just three miles west of Cambridge, with rooms from £119.

Madinglyy Hall offers quality accommodation and the 61 en-suite bedrooms are comfortably furnished and have lovely views of the gardens, which includes a croquet lawn.

A full choice of English or continental breakfast is served in the historic Dining Hall.

City Centre Hotel – Abode Manchester, Manchester

 The best City Centre Hotel is the Abode Manchester
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The best City Centre Hotel is the Abode ManchesterCredit: LaterRooms.com

You’ll find this hotel bang in the centre of Manchester, and just a two-minute stroll from Piccadilly station.

Abode Manchester is a luxury hotel housed in a 19th century textile factory.

The bedrooms are individually designed with contemporary bathrooms. The hotel is also about to launch a brand new restaurant concept.

Airport Hotel – Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport, Manchester

 The Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport was nominated best airport hotel
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The Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport was nominated best airport hotelCredit: laterooms.com

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport is the only hotel to provide direct access to Terminals 1 and 2 via the Skylink elevated walkway, and quick access to Terminal 3 by foot.

All bedrooms and meeting rooms have complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access available and there is also a spa.

Countryside Hotel – York Holiday & Cycle Stop

 The best Countryside Hotel is York Holiday & Cycle Stop
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The best Countryside Hotel is York Holiday & Cycle StopCredit: laterooms.com

Located in the countryside just outside of York, York Holiday & Cycle Stop provides accommodation in eco-pods and landscaped surroundings.

It is the only property in the region offering facilities specifically for cyclists looking to experience the cycle routes in the area.

Family Friendly Hotel – Crieff Hydro Hotel & Leisure Resort, Crieff 

 The Crieff Hydro Hotel & Leisure Resort is the best Family Friendly Hotel
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The Crieff Hydro Hotel & Leisure Resort is the best Family Friendly HotelCredit: LaterRooms.com

Just an hour away from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, Crieff Hydro Hote & Leisure Resort in Crieff offers a stay fit for a family of any size in relaxed surroundings, with inclusive leisure pool, gym, cinema and daily entertainment programmes.


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The hotel offers qualified childcare for the little ones, and for slightly older children a selection of 60 indoor and outdoor activities within 900 acres.

Historic Hotel – Titanic Hotel Liverpool

 The Titanic Hotel Liverpool was voted the best historic hotel
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The Titanic Hotel Liverpool was voted the best historic hotelCredit: laterooms.com

One of Liverpool’s most historic and iconic buildings, The Titanic Hotel Liverpool’s red brick premises is a World Heritage site where rum and tobacco imported from exotic locations used to be stored over 100 years ago.

It forms a part of the Stanley Dock Village development overlooking the waters at Stanley Dock.

Hostel – YHA Cardiff Central

 YHA Cardiff Central is a five-star hostel won the gong for for Best Hostel
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YHA Cardiff Central is a five-star hostel won the gong for for Best HostelCredit: laterooms.com

YHA Cardiff Central is a five-star hostel located between the city centre and Cardiff Bay, with the city’s main attractions within walking distance.

The hostel has a variety of dorm, private and premium rooms with en-suites for every room.

Luxury Hotel – M by Montcalm, Shoreditch London Tech City

 Located near the Silicon Roundabout in Shoreditch, M by Montcalm was voted best Luxury Hotel
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Located near the Silicon Roundabout in Shoreditch, M by Montcalm was voted best Luxury HotelCredit: laterooms.com

Located in the heart of London’s tech savvy business district near the Silicon Roundabout in Shoreditch, M by Montcalm is more than just a luxury hotel.

The skyscraper is a new architectural landmark in the city, with luxurious interiors and views of London.

Guests can choose everything from a pillow from the hotel’s pillow menu, to room aromas, aswell as enjoying food and drinks in the bar, restaurants and brasserie.

Romantic Hotel – The Vincent Hotel & Spa, Southport 

 The Vincent Hotel & Spa was voted the most romantic hotel
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The Vincent Hotel &; Spa was voted the most romantic hotelCredit: LaterRooms.com

Located on Lord Street, Southport’s Parisienne Boulevard, The Vincent is a lifestyle hotel with stylish and contemporary interior.

The Penthouse Suite has a rooftop hot tub and a rainforest shower, and all rooms are individually styled with great views.

Best Rooftop Bar – Hotel Indigo Birmingham

 The Best Rooftop Bar gong went to Hotel Indigo in Birmingham
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The Best Rooftop Bar gong went to Hotel Indigo in BirminghamCredit: laterooms.com

First impressions are spectacular as you are faced with 360 degree panoramic views of the city uninterrupted views in this modern setting.

Guests can enjoy live music every weekend and dishes are locally sourced.

Best Pool – King Street Townhouse, Manchester

 King Street Townhouse in Manchester has infinity spa pool with impressive views, making it the Best Hotel Pool
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King Street Townhouse in Manchester has infinity spa pool with impressive views, making it the Best Hotel PoolCredit: laterooms.com

Located in the upper King Street conservation area of Manchester city centre, King Street Townhouse is a small adaptation of a grand hotel in an impressive Italian renaissance building, designed in 1872 by local architect Edward Salomons.

On the 7th floor, guests will find an infinity spa pool with impressive views, overlooking the clock tower and spires of the Manchester Town Hall.

Best View – Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia

 The Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia has won the 2017 Simply The Guest Award for ‘Best View’
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The Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia has won the 2017 Simply The Guest Award for ‘Best View’Credit: laterooms.com

The Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia has won the 2017 Simply The Guest Award for ‘Best View’ with its idyllic location and breath taking views at the foot of Snowdon.

It is situated right at the edge of Snowdonia National Park and cradled in between the twin lakes of Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris.

Apartment Hotel – Fraser Suites Glasgow

 The best Apartment Hotel is Fraser Suites Glasgow
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The best Apartment Hotel is Fraser Suites GlasgowCredit: LaterRooms.com

The newly refurbished Fraser Suites Glasgow offers 98 contemporary serviced apartments and is located in the centre of Merchant City in Glasgow.

Apartments are decorated with a stylish and luxurious feel, while still being comfortable and homely.

Guests also benefit from a 24 hour reception, continental breakfast, maid service, fitness suite and more.

Golf Hotel – Rudding Park, Hotel & Spa, near Harrogate

 Rudding Park, Hotel & Spa is located within 300 acres of parkland just outside Harrogate in a Grade 1 listed Regency house
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Rudding Park, Hotel & Spa is located within 300 acres of parkland just outside Harrogate in a Grade 1 listed Regency houseCredit: laterooms.com

This beautiful hotel is located within 300 acres of parkland just outside Harrogate in a Grade 1 listed Regency house.

It has a 18 hole championship Hawtree Course and 6 hole Repton Short Course, including a replica of the Sawgrass island hole, which run through the 19th century parkland.

Rudding Park, Hotel & Spa is the ultimate golfer’s hotel with Rudding Park Golf Academy’s team of resident PGA Professionals, cutting edge practice facilities and 18 bay floodlit driving range.

Best Workout – The Marylebone Hotel, London 

 Guests at The Marylebone Hotel can enjoy complimentary access to one of London’s trendiest health clubs
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Guests at The Marylebone Hotel can enjoy complimentary access to one of London’s trendiest health clubsCredit: laterooms.com

Guests at The Marylebone Hotel can enjoy complimentary access to one of London’s trendiest health clubs.

Third Space has a fully equipped gym, 18m swimming pool, daily fitness classes and a spa with a range of treatments from Elemis.

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