One of the best hotels in the UK, according to TripAdvisor, is just a 30-minute drive away from Basingstoke. 

Just a short drive down the M3, is the Aviator Hotel can be found next to Farnborough Airport. 

It has been named the second best in the UK in TripAdvisor's Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best award.

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Basingstoke Gazette: The Aviator Hotel in Hampshire The Aviator Hotel in Hampshire (Image: Google)

The Resident Covent Garden took the first spot with top marks in location, cleanliness, service and value thanks to 1,755 traveller reviews.

Travellers staying at The Aviator complimented the modern Hampshire hotel on its light therapy, restaurant and bars. 

TripAdvisor says: "Set in over 7 acres of land, the building has a unique presence, a legible form that is simple and elegant to use.

"The hotel boasts 169 rooms, six meeting and events spaces, three restaurants and bars, a fitness studio, and a vast terrace and lawn.

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"The impressive lobby and atrium of the hotel present three food and beverage outlets comprising the sophisticated Brasserie, elegant Sky Bar and casual dining One Eleven restaurant.

"All 169 bedrooms, including 19 suites, are luxuriously appointed with high-quality furnishings and modern amenities.

"All three room types feature a king or super king-sized bed, a large TV with complimentary movies, climate control, a seating area and an ensuite with a walk-in rain shower. The Sky Suites offer spacious living areas, a walk-in shower and bath and impressive views."

The Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel. It’s awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Out of our 8 million listings, fewer than 1% achieved this milestone.