Macdonald Compleat Angler

On the banks of the River Thames, this 18th-century, riverside hotel is a 14-minute walk from the centre of Marlow and 1 mile from the A404. The upscale, classic-style rooms all include en suite bathrooms with designer toiletries, and have flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, as well as Nespresso machines. Upgraded rooms add 4-poster beds and/or iPod docks and river-view balconies, while suites add separate sitting areas. There's a waterfront restaurant serving modern British cuisine, a gourmet Indian restaurant, and a refined lounge bar. Free parking is available.