Harbour Hotel Guildford unveils stylish new look for summer 2025

As one of the UK’s most distinctive luxury hotel groups, we're excited to announce a landmark £3 million refurbishment of our Guildford property, set to transform all 183 rooms and suites in a three-phase project. The first phase, launching this summer, will see 72 rooms reimagined with a fresh new look, just in time for early autumn escapes.

Guildford’s leading luxury lifestyle hotel, Harbour Hotel Guildford, captures the cosmopolitan energy of the town’s thriving scene. Whether exploring the nearby Surrey Hills and the town’s boutiques, or staying in to enjoy cocktails at HarBAR Kitchen, Bar & Terrace or dining at one of Guildford’s top-rated restaurants, The Long Bar & Grill – both located within Harbour Hotel Guildford - it’s a go-to destination for spontaneous weekenders, romantic getaways or midweek spa breaks. 

Networking, conferences and team-building getaways also shine within the hotel’s eight flexible and fully equipped event rooms, making it as suited to business as it is to leisure.

The new interiors layer a warm, earthy colour palette with rich textures, and thoughtful design details. Cove lighting in the ceiling and metallic bedside lamps create a cosy atmosphere, while artwork and a vintage-style rotary phone add personality and charm. The bed takes centre stage with a tufted leather, deep-buttoned headboard, Harbour’s trademark mattress, extra-large pillows and bespoke bolsters. Throughout, guests will find our signature touches and comforts, including complimentary in-room gin, all combining to deliver an elevated yet welcoming city escape.

Technology has been seamlessly integrated into the guest experience, with Smart TVs equipped with Google Chromecast for content streaming, alongside Airtime’s Video on Demand service. A sleek new digital interface serves as an in-room guide, offering curated hotel information, restaurant and bar menus, and everything guests need at their fingertips.

We’re proud to be investing in the refurbishment of the bedrooms at our Guildford hotel. This reflects our commitment to maintaining Harbour Hotel Guildford as the leading luxury destination in the town, offering an experience that’s both elevated and unmistakably Harbour. With refined interiors, bespoke details, and our signature touches throughout, we’re confident the new rooms and suites will delight guests – whether visiting for business, relaxation or a stylish city escape.

In a community-minded initiative, the hotel’s current beds will be donated to the local YMCA through our partnership with our appointed removals company, 1st Waste Management. 

The Guildford project is part of a wider evolution across our portfolio of 14 luxury lifestyle properties – from Salcombe to St Ives and Richmond to Fowey – all designed to reconnect guests with a sense of place, comfort and escapism.