Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa York in York ★★★★★  

Opened in May 2010 the Cedar Court Grand Hotel and Spa revives the splendor and luxury of the golden age of travel. As York's first 5 star hotel attention to detail is at the heart of The Grand; from the accessories in the rooms to the wine on the table, everything is handpicked to create a unique and memorable experience. Guests can expect a warm Yorkshire welcome The Grand is serious about service but never stuffy. At The Grand every room really is unique, and guests will discover all manner of quirky architectural flourishes from port-hole windows to wide skylights. All rooms come with luxury Molton Brown bath products, Egyptian cotton linen, powerful high speed WiFi connections, a wide choice of international TV channels and movies as well as flat screen TVs. It is also possible to upgrade to a deluxe room or one of The Grand's 13 suites including the penthouse. The Spa at the Grand offers the ultimate in luxury with beauty treatments for men and women by Germaine de Capuccini, a 14m swimming pool with therapy jets, whirlpool spa, sauna, steam-room, air-conditioned gym and relaxation room.