We all love a hotel break. Getting away from it all on a last minute hotel break is great to recharge the batteries. Exploring a new place can be great for the mind as well. Whether that’s exploring a new city, a region or a village you’ve never heard of before.

There are so many aspects that make a memorable short break. It could be the hotel itself, the location, the deal which got you there or a mixture of things. What we love about getting away from it all are all the different types of hotels available to guests. From city centre flagship hotels to boutique accommodations in picturesque villages or adventure weekends at hotels near to all the outdoor action. Each guest has different wants and needs when booking short breaks away in the UK. Some want to relax, take it easy and put their feet up while others want to get outside and experience everything in which their destination offers.

This is our next point. When looking for a UK last minute hotel there is so much to do, and we’ve put together the top activities guests can experience when looking for last minute hotels.

Relax and enjoy a spa treatment on your last minute break
Who doesn’t love a spa treatment? Some of the perks of purchasing hotel deals last minute are the opportunity to go on a spa day. Moreover, certain OTA’s offer discounts on spa treatments as part of the hotel package. There are certain hotels that offer spa treatments and similar facilities over everything else that comes with weekends away in the UK.  There is also lots of variety when choosing the type of spa treatment you might want. From massages, reflexology, a facial or a manicure and pedicure.

Spa weekend are also great as it’s a great excuse for some mother & daughter time or to catch up friends you’ve not seen a while.

Enjoy A Michelin Star Restaurant experience when purchasing a late hotel deal
One of the perks of visiting hotels in the UK is the possibility of experiencing Michelin Star dining. There are some amazing last minute offers where guests can visit great hotels with top end restaurant experiences. Whether it’s in Scotland, England or Wales, these hotels have some memorable restaurants along with a wealth of other fantastic amenities. Moreover, when booking short breaks in the UK, lots of deals involve dinner, bed and breakfast so not only are guests having the opportunity to enjoy some great food and service, they’re able to enjoy this at an even better price. 

Experiencing the leisure options at the hotel when booking a hotel break last minute
Booking a last minute break can be exciting for different reasons. It can be getting out the rubbish weather and relaxing in a top hotel where they have excellent swimming and other facilities such as a whirlpool as well as a sauna and steam room.

Not only is this a fun activity it’s good for our physical and mental wellbeing too.  Enjoying time away with loved ones is great and it’s a bonus to have excellent leisure facilities onsite such as swimming pool, jacuzzi and more.

Enjoying the fresh air and the outdoor pursuits that come with short breaks away
With there being so much variety of hotel choices in the UK it’s no surprise that there an abundance of countryside hotels, castles and more that offer the chance to enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year.

Some guests what to experience last minute hotels a different way. Whether that’s going mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting or something else. Other perks of enjoying an adventure holiday is the health aspects, enjoying time together in a different way as well as challenging yourself to try a new sport or activity.

Enjoying everything near to your hotel can be another perk when booking hotels last minute
The UK has some of the most notable cities anywhere in Europe. From the flagship city of London, to Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff, Glasgow and picturesque Edinburgh. City breaks are fun for a whole variety of reasons. They can be relatively cheap as you can find cost effective hotels near to all the action as its located within the city centre. Last minute deals can also bring the price down too. Apart from enjoying great restaurants and bars, there is the opportunity to enjoy theatre, sports such as football and rugby as well as other notable museums and art galleries. Enjoying things out with a hotel can really add to the whole experience, especially a last minute city break.

Booking last minute hotels that offer golf or similar activities
When looking to book hotel deals some guests look at accommodations which offer their favourite activities as its main selling point. Some hotels have 5 star golf courses onsite, some others have world class tennis facilities and others fantastic sporting facilities for guests to enjoy as part of the last minute package.  These types of holidays can make short breaks away more memorable.

Concluding
When booking last minute breaks in the UK you need to do your research to make sure that the hotel and everything else ticks all the boxes you’re looking for. It’s all well and good booking a fancy hotel but if it doesn’t have what you’re looking for then the experience can become a negative one.

If you do find the hotel you want with the fun activities you’re looking for then all the better. We suggest booking with a specified OTA as they can not only give you options on different hotels but advise on other points too. This can save time searching online.

From spa weekends and sporting activities to unique experiences as well as fun opportunities outside of your hotel, there is so much to do when looking to book last minute hotels. No matter where you’re looking to go in the UK, there is plenty to explore throughout the whole year.