Fodor's Expert Review Hotel du Vin
Crescent Rd., near Mount Pleasant Rd., Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2LY, England
An elegant sandstone house dating from 1762 has been transformed into a chic boutique hotel with polished wood floors and luxurious furnishings. Oriental rugs give public rooms a warmth that is both intimate and grand, and guest rooms are minimalist and modern, with pampering bathrooms. (Check out the cute old-school elevator, complete with mesh door). The Burgundy Bar stocks a fine selection of French wines. In the bistro, the contemporary menu changes daily but is strong on creamy soups, crisp salads, and grilled steaks.
PROS
- historic building
- luxurious linens
- reliably good service
CONS
- restaurant can get booked up
- bar can be crowded
- can be hard to book a room on short notice
