Richmond Hill Hotel, Richmond upon Thames, London

You're in a convenient location - just seven miles from central London and 25 minutes' drive from Heathrow airport. Nearby is the largest Royal Park in London - Richmond Park - 2,500 acres of grassland, hills and woodlands, with roaming deer and wildlife. Also close by is Twickenham Stadium, Kew Palace, Kew Gardens and The England Lawn Tennis Club.

You can reach central London by train in around 25 minutes.

By car: around 45 minutes from London, 2 hours from Bristol and 4 hours from Manchester. On-site parking costs £15 per day.

By train: Richmond station is a 5-minute taxi ride (or a 20-minute walk) to the hotel. Book trains to Richmond.

Behind its Georgian exterior, the hotel's interior combines clean, contemporary lines with a tranquil, inviting atmosphere. Expect to find luxury design and fittings, bespoke detailing, accents and a subtle period colour palette. Local and British artisans and cabinet makers have created bespoke pieces, adding character.

Service is friendly and efficient; staff are happy to help or give recommendations on things to do. The hotel offers everything you need, from well-appointed bedrooms to a 24-hour gym, a beauty treatment room, award-winning restaurant and bar - and even 13 event spaces.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Gym
• Pet-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

Bespoke detailing in the bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms has been commissioned by a local designer. Individually-styled rooms feature kingsize beds with furniture also specially commissioned.

Room types: Georgian, Hill Collection, Georgian Deluxe, Hill Collection Deluxe, Georgian Suite, Hill Collection Suite

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

The restaurant serves up award-winning AA-Rosette cuisine - from fresh and seasonal à la carte menus to cocktails and light bites. There are plenty of spaces in which to drink and dine, from the gin-filled bar to the snug lounge, and al fresco on the terrace. It's a stylish venue for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.

144 on the Hill: AA-Rosette restaurant, lounge and terrace. Seasonal ingredients. All-day menu, open daily. Mains from £16.