Top 5 Casino Hotels in the UK

31st July 2022

Looking for an exciting getaway option where you can also test your luck in some good old risk-reward action? The UK has some of the best casino hotels the world has to offer. Marvellous and deluxe interior designs, lavish food menus and quality service are just a few elements they offer before you dig into the casino entertainment. These places are perfect for weekend trips where you just want to let loose a bit and relax.

All of these top casino hotels in the UK offer the classic luxurious casino experience with blackjack, poker, roulette, and slot machines. Anything you prefer. Remember you can always practice for that next high-stakes blackjack game before visiting if you need it. Whether it is with friends at home or with people in an online blackjack game, it pays to be prepared.

1.     Genting Hotel – Luxury Hotel in Birmingham

From the beautiful rooms and suites to the exquisite spa & leisure club and finally the fully stacked Casino, the Genting Hotel is the full package. It is at the heart of the Resorts World in Birmingham where deluxe casinos are being opened. This has various benefits for the visitor like a magnificent casino surrounding for you to experience. The Genting has over 100 slot machines with special jackpots that encourage further play. Whether it is cards or roulette, dozens of gaming tables decorate the beautiful interior. This Hotel Casino even has e-gaming terminals, and over forty of them no less.

2.     The May Fair – A Radisson Collection Hotel, Mayfair London

The May Fair is a beautiful traditional marvel that is rich in history. This veteran hotel has seen its fair share of both local celebrities and overseas celebrities so you know their main business is guest enjoyment. With the famous Green Park, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham palace nearby, even the hotel’s surroundings are an adventure for all of us who enjoy pleasant walks.

And let us not forget that gorgeous casino, the Palm Beach. It is located in the May Fair Hotel’s Grand Art Deco Ballroom. Once you walk into the vast gaming room the view is jaw-dropping. With American Roulette, Baccarat, Blackjack and Three Card Poker, every guest better be prepared for a thrilling weekend of gambling entertainment.

3.     The St Giles Hotel – London

Besides its opulent casino, one of the best perks of the St Giles Hotel is its location. Located in central London, visitors have immediate access to some of the capital’s most famous attractions like the British Museum. St Giles reportedly has one of the friendliest staff teams and best breakfast options in the city judging by its online reviews.

The aforementioned casino called the Grosvenor St Giles Casino was recently refurbished so it offers a fresh and alluring gaming environment. The new gambling floor has some of our favourite games we mentioned in our previous entries with the addition of Shoot Dice. During the evening the casino has direct access to the hotel lobby and bar so get ready for a vacation to be remembered.

4.     The Grand Hotel Blackpool

For all the seaside lovers out there, the Grand Hotel Blackpool is perfect for a family vacation to the coast. Your family will enjoy the spacious guest rooms, relaxing health club sauna and various on-site restaurants.

Visitors of the Grand Hotel Blackpool have access to two casinos. Though they are not immediately on site, the Genting Casino Blackpool and Mecca Bingo are a mere walk away. The former is a gorgeous castle-like location straight out of a romance novel with a great atmosphere and energy. Among other classic casino games, the Blackpool Genting features the unique Dragonfire Roulette fitting the medieval aesthetic of the exterior. The latter Mecca Bingo is more of a traditional bustling and colourful casino experience. It features two thousand seats for you to enjoy its electronic terminals, Mecca Max and various promotions, competitions and bonuses.

5.     Imperial Hotel – London

The Imperial Hotel is an exemplary representative of London Imperial Hotels. With a great location and marvellous views all around, the Imperial offers a luxurious experience to its guests at reasonable prices. The quick access to the hotel casino brings immediate excitement when you behold its elegant interior. From Blackjack to Baccarat, the gaming environment is fitted with the greatest quality tables and machines. It helps that the casino staff is truly jovial as well while you are ordering some of the best food London has to offer.

If you are staying at the Imperial Hotel in London, apart from the casino, make sure to get full use out of its excellent location. From London theatres and museums to other attractions of the capital which are within walking distance, the Imperial is truly one of the most well-positioned hotels on our list.

Final Remarks

With the closing of the Ritz Hotel’s Casino in 2020, one may think UK’s casino scene has suffered. However, there are still plenty of excellent casino hotel locations like the ones listed above. Taking into consideration all of them and their exquisite venues and vast gaming floors, one might say the UK is the Las Vegas of Europe. Just be sure to travel safely and gamble responsibly.