Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa on the eastern fringes of Leeds took the top slot for hotels with more than 35 bedrooms.

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Merchants: AHL, American Airlines, Argos, Boots, Grocery Gateway, Harvey Norman, Hikingboots.com, JB Hi-Fi, LogiTRAVEL, Mediamarket Spa Italy, MLB Advanced Media, Park Avenue Coffee, Roses Only Group, Runningshoes.com, Vodafone Italy and Wintercheck Factory.

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Leading the pack is Hyatt, which is bringing its "residential spa" concept to all of its new Park Hyatt properties and select Grand Hyatts.

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There will also be the building of a movie theme park, a hotel and a health spa for visiting film crews.

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The best place to stay is at the nearby Solio Lodge, a 35km drive east at the base of snow-capped Mount Kenya, which organises regular day trips to the park as well as activities including horseback rides, helicopter trips and spa treatments.

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It was converted into the biggest water park in Asia last summer, complete with rides for the kids and a spa for the grown-ups.

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Not to be outdone, the recently renovated Four Seasons at Park Lane, which has to-die-for suites with stunning views of Hyde Park, private dining rooms, and working fireplaces, has devoted the entire top floor to a spa and fitness center.

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