HOTEL ON THE PARK

Sleek Regency townhouse made for bathtime before bedtime

IT'S RATHER LIKE STAYING AT a private club at Hotel on the Park. Inside this handsome Regency villa with its grand staircase, opulent decor and gilded mirrors, there’s a gentle hush but none of the stuffiness that goes with it.

Classically furnished with a distinctly contemporary twist, Hotel on the Park has all the comforts of  a fine period residence. Bold colours complement the Regency cornices, oil paintings and contempo-classic furniture. And with 12 extravagant bedrooms. a secluded suntrap garden and some utterly indulgent bathrooms, this place has plenty of extra fizz.

Hotel on the Park positively encourages bathtime before bedtime. Before sinking into your fabulous four-poster you can have a delicious soak in your free-standing bathtubs, or turn up the heat  in your private aromatherapy steam room.

Baths and beds for every mood

Each bedroom at Hotel on the Park has a its own decorative theme, set off by eclectic artworks and objets d’art. All have a choice of late-night albums, and there's even a Bedtime Bear to snuggle up with  should your darling decide to throw a huff.

The Josiah Strachan room comes with gold and black striped wallpaper and a  state-of-the-art whirlpool bath. William Clifford is themed around the nearby racecourse while Richard Ware has a nautical Cape Cod feel. There’s a four-poster in The Duke of Wellington suite and even a massaging bed in The Thomas Phipps Thomas bedroom.

If your idea of heaven is bathtime rather than bedtime, this is the place for you. Hotel on the Park is big on bathrooms, and there are some fabulous ones to choose from.

Thomas Phipps Thomas has an aromatherapy / chromatherapy bath that lights up the water and releases aromatherapy oils to suit your mood. Joseph Pitt has a double whirlpool bath and a separate double power shower.

There are top of the range walk-in showers, and a signature infinity bath in Catherine Sinclair, where you can lie in the suds while water cascades over the top. What’s more, it's lit with rainbow colours and champagne-like bubbles lift you up as if you’re floating.

You could easily be forgiven for skipping dinner in favour of a long soak, but it's well worth dining downstairs. Smartly furnished Parker’s Brasserie is just the place to tuck into slow braised shank of Cotswold lamb while you admire a mural of Cheltenham’s famous Pump Room. The super efficient staff are always on hand to provide any other little treats you may fancy, from champagne and strawberries to afternoon tea.

Kenneth Branagh, Alan Rickman and the cast of Harry Potter have all checked into Hotel on the Park while filming. It's a great base for having a flutter at Cheltenham races or mellowing out in nearby Cotswold villages. 

But then no one would blame you if you spent your entire break here in your bedroom. Room service, anyone?


Hotel on the Park was reviewed for Room for Romance by Tasha Munro

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Dining in
Bright and contemporary Parker's brasserie specialises in seasonal modern British cuisine made with the best local ingredients.  Try pork belly and braised cheeks with carrot puree, black pudding and mashed potato, or spoil yourself with the banana and peanut mousse.


Breakfast
Breakfast (charged extra unless you are booking a package) is served until 9.30am during the week, 10am at weekends.

Room service
Available morning and evening.




See & Do
Explore nearby Sudeley Castle with its beautiful grounds and appealing line-up of events, sample the famous spa waters at historic Pittville Pump Room, or for a more lively day out head for Cheltenham Races to try and win a bit more spending money.

Diary Dates
March
Join the county set for racing at the National Hunt Festival – culminating in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

May
Cheltenham Jazz Festival offers a great mix of trad and contemporary sounds.

June
It's not just geeks and boffins who'll find something interesting at the Cheltenham Science Festival. Guests this year include Heston Blumenthal.

July
Whatever your taste, you'll be tapping your foot at the Cheltenham Music Festival.

GETTING THERE

Location
Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL52 2AH

Parking
There is free guest parking.

Trains
Cheltenham station – 3.5 miles

Taxis
GBP 5 from the station.

Airport
Birmingham Airport – 50 miles.

ESSENTIAL INFO

Rates guide
GBP 140 - 220 excluding breakfast.

Open/closed
Open all year

Check-in
2pm

Check-out
11am

Minimum night stay?
No

Children
No children under eight  in the brasserie.

Pets
No

Air conditioning
No

Wedding license?
No