Are you partied out and looking for a chilled out way to celebrate the New Year’s Eve? Then let Skiddle’s huge database of hotels around the UK help you to find the ideal place to welcome the start of 2013 in style.
Chris White
Last updated: 22nd Nov 2012
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Here’s our Top 10 recommended hotels for New Year's Eve - but remember to book early!
Lace Market Hotel, Nottingham
This historic boutique hotel is set in the heart of Nottingham’s stunning Lace Market, an area that dates back to the 6th century. Formerly a Georgian Townhouse, the hotel has been refubished to a very high standard. The hotel is set just off the city’s main shopping area and is very close to a range of classy wine bars and the very recent international art gallery The Nottingham Contemporary. From Double Rooms with 5 width beds to Superior Rooms with king size beds, large writing desks and views of the floodlit Georgian façade of the Galleries of Justice, you are guaranteed a luxurious stay. The Studios are split level, with wrap around views of the Lace Market. Dine in the hotel’s restaurant, Merchants to experience a hearty British brasserie. You will encounter no-nonsense, wholesome cooking using only the finest ingredients and drawing inspiration from the bustling, unpretentious salons so common in capital cities. Founded on the profound belief in relaxed service sophisticated surroundings and passion for great wines.
Lace Market Hotel rates and availability
St Bernards House, Edinburgh
The St. Bernards Guest House occupies a charming Victorian townhouse in Edinburgh's Stockbridge area, a short walk from the city centre. It offers 11 sumptuously decorated single, twin and double rooms: singles and twins feature an in-room sink and shared bathroom and shower facilities, whereas doubles have private bathrooms. St. Bernards Guest House is a stone's throw from Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden. There are several restaurants, a theatre, art galleries and shops in the local area, including on Raeburn Place, the Stockbridge area's main commercial thoroughfare. Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) can be reached in about 20 minutes on foot, and a bus stops 50 metres away. This is the perfect way to see Edinburgh and have an unforgettable NYE.
St Bernards House rates and availability
Mercure St Pauls Hotel Spa, Sheffield
This hotel provides the best of both worlds for the perfect NYE. Situated in Sheffield City Centre this stylish hotel is perfect for those who want to be in the heart of the action, but if you want to relax, The Peace Gardens with its gorgeous water features and the tropical Winter Gardens are just outside the hotel, both perfect places to unwind! Inside the hotel, all of our 163 rooms include air conditioning, en suite bathrooms with separate bath and shower, Wifi access and newly updated 32 inch LCD televisions with a wide range of channels including Sky Sports. During your stay, why not enjoy a glass of champagne in the Champagne Bar and Lounge followed by dinner in The Yard Restaurant, or take a dip in the fabulous 18m swimming pool and relax in the Thermal Suite, followed by a treatment in the hotel's spa?
Mercure St Pauls Hotel Spa rates and availability
Hotel Maiyango, Leicester
Hotel Maiyango is a stunning 14 bedroom 4 star rated boutique hotel setting a new standard in city centre accommodation at the heart of Leicester. The contemporary rooms and suite provide the relaxed luxury surroundings for a romantic escape this New Year. The highly acclaimed Maiyango restaurant is regarded as one of the best dining experiences in the UK, our combination of award winning food, stunning cocktails and an intimate atmosphere make for a perfect eating experience.
Hotel Maiyango rates and availability
Leopold Hotel, Sheffield
The Leopold Hotel is Sheffield's first boutique hotel and is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The Leopold is nestled in the heart of Sheffield's city centre and offers the ideal location for both business and leisure travellers. Set amidst the city's retail quarter, the Leopold beautifully combines a historic building with contemporary elegance and luxury. The Leopold Bar, located on the ground floor just off the hotel lobby offers stylish and contemporary design, central in creating a unique atmosphere within the property. The bar serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner - light fare is available throughout the day. The exterior terrace is an ideal retreat to relax, socialise and enjoy a signature cocktail, sumptuous champagne, and some local beers and ales. This is one of the most stylish venues to celebrate the New Year in the heart of Sheffield.
Leopold Hotel rates and availability
Malmaison Hotel, Manchester
(Pictured). Malmaison Manchester is slap bang in the middle of the city, only minutes’ walk from Piccadilly station, Chinatown and Canal Street. Once you’ve enjoyed some retail therapy, relax in one of the hotel’s striking individually designed rooms, many in stunning red, black and cream all with CD players, cable TV, great amenities and interesting art. Then revel in the buzzy Brasserie and Bar, serving great French cooking and fantastic wines or pamper and tone your mind, body and spirit, in our fitness and treatments boutique, Le Petit Spa. The Rooms are an oasis of calm amid the bustle of a great city. Complete with a unique Salon Privee with views over the canal, this is the perfect hotel to relax, unwind and party in style.
Malmaison Manchester rates and availability
Park Plaza, Nottingham
This is the most effortlessly stylish and ultra-contemporary hotel in Nottingham. The four-star Park Plaza Nottingham occupies a perfect city centre location just 100 metres from Old Market Square and some of the best shopping in Nottingham. The restaurants, nightlife and the historic, trendy Lace Market areas are only a 5-minute walk away. Dine in the hotel’s multi award-winning, world famous Chino Latino, a modern Pan-Asian Restaurant and cocktail bar. All of the rooms are spacious and offer contemporary amenities.
Park Plaza rates and availability
The Big Sleep Hotel, Cardiff
Enjoy your New Year in the coolest hotel in Cardiff. Part owned by Hollywood actor John Malkovich, The Big Sleep hotel is built from a 1960's office block. The Big Sleep Hotel offers large bright rooms, good views over the city and the Seven estuary. The hotel is located in the city centre opposite Cardiff International Arena, and a short walk from both railway stations, the Millennium Stadium and the shopping centre. It’s perfect if you want to do some relaxed sightseeing of Cardiff city centre. You can use the leisure facilities at the nearby Vitality Gym and Health Club, and enjoy a chilled out breakfast, which included in all rates.
The Big Sleep Hotel rates and availability
15 Merchiston Gardens, Edinburgh
No 15 is a beautiful Bed and Breakfast in a beautiful, leafy, residential suburb of Edinburgh, just a 10 minute bus ride or 25-30 minute walk to Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. The house has 3 gorgeous bedrooms, all furnished with genuine antiques, persian rugs and wonderful deep sprung mattresses ensuring a peaceful, deep night's sleep. It is ideally suited to those who want to experience life in a Scottish household and want a lovely immaculately clean room and really friendly hosts to celebrate Hogmanay. The B&B offers free wifi and there are also many fabulous restaurants close by!
15 Merchiston Gardens rates and availability
Sky Plaza, Leicester
This is a friendly hotel that offers the best value for money. Situated in the heart of Leicester City Centre, the Sky Plaza is a traditional yet modern hotel. You can relax and enjoy a quiet drink in the modern bar and lounge area. This is a comfortable way to greet the New Year.
Sky Plaza rates and availability
Words: Sarah Townley
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