The Kings Arms Hotel, Hampton Court, London

The location is great, with plenty to do nearby - Hampton Court Palace and its beautiful grounds are top of the list. Bushy Park is just over the road, and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew is easy to get to. Kingston is the nearest town and has a huge choice of shops and eateries.

The hotel is on a quite busy road just by Hampton Court, in Richmond-upon-Thames borough in southwest London.

By car: around 4 hours from Manchester and 2 hours from Bristol. Free on-site parking available.

By train: Hampton Court station is 10 minutes' walk away. Book trains to London.

The Kings Arms feels homely, due to having just 14 bedrooms. Yet its lounge, dining and reception areas are all elegant, giving it a smartness too. The hotel is spotless and efficiently run, offering a high level of comfort. A lot of care has been put into the menu, and there are several attractive areas to enjoy a drink.

The staff are friendly and helpful; the hotel is run efficiently. A recent refurbishment means that everything is finished to a high standard.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Family-friendly
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

All rooms have luxuriously comfortable beds with the highest quality bed linen, as well as modern comforts. The ensuites with a shower room (a couple also have baths) have homely touches like rustic tiles and Jenny Betts London luxury toiletries. Some rooms even overlook Bushy Park.

Room types: Superior Room, Luxury Room, Deluxe Room, Hampton Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, tea and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen TV, mini fridge, free Wi-Fi

The Six restaurant is named in reference to Hampton Court ex-resident Henry VIII's wives, and serves modern British cuisine. There's also a private dining room available, a cocktail bar and on warmer days the al fresco terrace is a tempting option. The rabbit and langoustine is a stand-out dish, contrasting the delicious langoustines with crunchy cauliflower textures and gamey rabbit meat.

The Six: elegant Art Deco restaurant and terrace. Seasonal British cuisine. All-day menu, open daily. Mains from £18.