The Crab & Boar in Berkshire has changed hands twice in recent times, but is now part of the expanding Epicurean Collection - so it was only fair to give it another go, writes the Inspector.

The Nadler Victoria in Westminster is brand new. It opened on January 1 and is the latest edition from a group that aspires to turn budget accommodation on its head.

If someone could just open all the windows and replace it with something fresh, then the Bedford Swan could become something of a destination hotel rather than a place to stay en route.

The Running Horses, in the village of Mickleham, Surrey, is owned by the Brakspear brewery company, but don’t let that put you off. There’s something for everyone here.

Refurbished from top to toe at huge expense, The Inspector pays the historic Bath property, Royal Crescent Hotel a visit to see how much has changed.

This week, The Inspector paid a visit to the Premier Inn just north of Putney Bridge in London and was shocked by the so-called 'budget' price but satisfied with a clean and functional guest room.

Co-founded by Joel Cadbury and Ollie Vigors, The Bel & The Dragon chain has just opened their latest hotel - in Kingsclere - where guests are treated differently to everyone else.

A quiet transformation of four Victorian buildings in London’s South Kensington is complete. The result is The Kensington, a member of the Irish-owned Doyle Collection.

Privately owned, The Crown sits in Constable Country in the Dedham Vale. This homely village pub, with 11 rooms in a separate hotel building next door, offers dinner, bed and breakfast.

Recently revamped No. 11 Cadogan Gardens hotel in London is filled with old portraits and chandeliers. For food, Tartufo specialises in truffle-infused dishes of exceptional quality.

This famous Thames-side restaurant with 31 rooms has a museum-like quality to it, albeit a dusty one in need of a cash injection. But it also offers guests the chance to graze on a slice of culinary history.

The Crown at Woodbridge is made up of ten light and airy rooms with lots of powder blue wood panelling, two sash windows and a large comfy bed.

The Pembroke Arms in Wilton is a handsome boozer that is located on the outskirts of Salisbury and offers nine rooms and a 'spacious and informal' bar and restaurant area.

The Cross Keys Hotel, in the charming medieval market town of Saffron Walden, Essex, is located in a medieval building dating back some 850 years.

Premier Inn at Gatwick North is just a short amble from the terminal building and it's heaving on a Friday night with those who are getting early flights out.

The Royal Oak is a 17th century restored inn on the outskirts of Tetbury, Gloucestershire. Beer is a big deal here and the relaxed vibe is certainly to be encouraged.

You may go to Windsor in search of its famous royal castle - but if you want to stay in town a little longer, the Castle Hotel is an excellent spot to rest your head, says our sharp-eyed Inspector.

The Hawk in the sleepy village of Amport is so-named because of the hawk centre nearby. The first phase of the renovation has been completed but there's work to be done.

This motel-style establishment on the busy B1393 close to Epping serves Indian food in its Nirvana restaurant. Various TVs are attached to walls in the brightly lit bar.

Lewtrenchard Manor would never describe itself as modern. But this grand old property in Okehampton, Devon, does not need to change with the times, says the Daily Mail's hotel inspector.

Blakes has long been a haven of upmarket accommodation in west London - but the cost may make you raise an eyebrow, says out hotel inspector, as he wonders where his wine went.

The staff are polite and the rooms are comfortable at One Warwick Park in Tunbridge Wells but The Inspector says that the new hotel is best suited for businessmen.

The Inspector issues a five-star rating to The Chapel House in Cornwall's Penzance, a six-room B&B opposite the church, housed in a magnificent brick-and-stone 1790s building.

The Inspector called in at The Bank House in King's Lynn, a former Georgian merchant banker’s residence. He found it made for a fascinating break.

The Inspector called in at citizenM's Tower of London hotel, where prices start at £129 a night, and while the rooms are eclectic and high-tech, the service leaves much to be desired.

The Arundell Arms in Dartmoor has a reputation mainly as a fishing hotel and anglers will love it. The decor is traditionally English, as is the food by master chef Steven Pidgeon.

The Cringletie House Hotel is a 19th Century home is now a 17-room hotel owned by an elderly Dutch couple, where fuss-free luxury and perfectly cooked haggis comes at a bargain.

The King’s Head at Letheringsett, just outside Holt - where the Duchess of Cambridge likes to shop suffers a general lack of love, according to The Inspector.

The Daily Mail's hotel inspector was impressed by the brilliant food at The Bell in Horndon-on-the-Hill, Essex, but underwhelmed by its grim and dusty accommodation.

Oakley Court in Windsor had once been the set of the Rocky Horror Picture show. It was transformed into a hotel featuring 110 rooms in the 80s. But, there's still something corporate about it.

The Inspector checked into The Carnarvon Arms, a country inn in Newbury, and found its rooms unimaginative and the breakfast no more inspiring.

Everything is pristine at Hurley House Hotel in Berkshire; the staff are dedicated; there’s lots of outdoor space with a barbecue area and the food is sensational.

The Inspector checked into the second outpost from The Hoxton in London and found the place buzzy and alive with activity. But, it helps to be under 30 and beautiful.

The Crown in Amersham has a claim to fame - it was the setting for a key scene in Four Weddings And A Funeral. Nice - but this pricey bolthole could, and should, be better, says our hotel inspector.

The Inspector called into The Franklin hotel in London's Knightsbridge, designed by Anouska Hempel, and found the decor divine but the Italian food to be disappointing and overpriced.

Barnett Hill Hotel, just outside Guildford, Surrey, is in the throes of a huge refurbishment, and while the noise wasn't ideal, The Inspector was extremely impressed by the high level of service.

The Inspector called in at Number One Port Hill, a quirky, Grade II-listed, Georgian end-of-terrace B&B, located a short walk from the centre of Hertford - and found it to be utterly charming.

The Inspector called in at The Inn West End near Woking, in Surrey, where he was pleasantly surprised by its warm atmosphere, newly-built rooms and excellent value food.

The Inspector called in at The Mill at Gordleton hotel in the New Forest, where he found the staff to be charming and the food plentiful but uninspiring.

The Inspector investigated the Crowne Plaza on Gerrads Cross, Bucks, where he was deeply underwhelmed by its layout and general lack of character, but pleasantly surprised by its breakfast.

Overlooking Chesil Beach, Seaside Boarding House is a friendly, eight-bedroom retreat opened by Mary-Lou Sturridge, a former managing director of the Groucho Club in London.

The Inspector checked in to investigate The Athenaeum Hotel on Piccadilly in London following its multi-million-pound refurb, and was disappointed with its food, service and decor.

The Daily Mail's hotel inspector called in Three Daggers in the south Wiltshire village of Edington, a warm establishment with its own farm shop, library and micro-brewery.

The Daily Mail's Inspector called in at The Padstow Townhouse in Cornwall - part of chef Paul Ainsworth's family of local restaurants.

The Daily Mail's Inspector called into The Northgate hotel in Bury St Edmunds, a new establishment with ten bedrooms, polite but nervous staff and an over-elaborate food menu.

Travel Mail's Inspector called in at the rugged Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay with his wife for a coastal sojourn.

Hull is enjoying a moment in the spotlight as the UK City of Culture for 2017. So where to stay if you are visiting for the weekend? The Inspector checks out the (marvellous) Holiday Inn Hull Marina.

The Daily Mail's Inspector found Orestone Manor in Devon to be stuffy and drab, though it does boast lovely views over Lyme Bay and the food was splendid.

The Daily Mail's Inspector called in at The Ned, a new hotel in the City of London which was formally a Midland Bank, and gave it a rare five-star rating.

The Daily Mail's Inspector called in at the Tredethy House B&B near Bodmin, a Grade-II listed manor house in Cornwall which was once owned by a Thai Prince. He gave it a one out of five star rating.