Brussels
Let faultlessly polite besuited staff usher you into central Brussels’ top address. Behind a classical Flemish facade lies a stone-flagged reception area…
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Belgrade
Behind a copper-toned facade overlooking pleasant Studentski Park, Square Nine cradles a vintage, mid-century modern motif – the work of top Brazilian…
Gamla Stan
The former Rica chain has been absorbed by Scandic, and this is one of the most atmospheric hotels in its vast collection. Each of the smallish 52 rooms…
Syntagma & Plaka
This classically elegant place is for the romantics: have breakfast under the Acropolis on your balcony (in higher-end rooms) and dinner in the chic…
Syntagma & Plaka
Brazilian designers the Campana brothers melded their signature scraps-to-art style with Greek-folk touches and old Athens photos, creating a hip space…
Brussels
Jam takes the city’s penchant for distressed concrete and runs with it, throwing in primary colours, a funky rooftop bar, a street-edge plunge pool and…
Centro Storico
This five-star luxury hotel on graceful Via Giulia was a 17th-century convent in a former life. Marble inscriptions dating back to the 1500s juxtapose…
Kraków
Attractive, well-maintained hostel in a quiet courtyard location neatly placed between the Old Town and Kazimierz. Each room is decorated for a different…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Glamorous yet discreet, this 16th-century Grand Canal palazzo has hidden gardens front and rear, and its own Michelin-starred restaurant. The 18 rooms and…
Venice
Overlooking the Giudecca Canal at the front and the impossibly picturesque Ognissanti canal at the rear, this large hotel offers a large variety of swish…
Brussels
Combining classic elegance with understated modern chic, this excellent top-end palace occupies the site of a former abbey right behind La Monnaie. It’s…
Lake Ohrid
Sweeping lake views, free surfboards (for paddling) and a sprawling garden with lots of relaxing nooks and crannies make this ramshackle hostel a winner…
Naples
Neapolitan Trips is a unique beast, with a clean, next-gen hostel on one floor, and both B&B and hotel rooms on another. The hostel is the standout,…
Lisbon
This phenomenally restored 1908 art-nouveau bed-down just might be Lisbon's coolest new hotel. The 36 rooms feature French-style doors to seal off double…
Yonne
Hosts Lionel and Marie-Noëlle rent out these 21 beautifully appointed rooms, suites and apartments in three historic Noyers buildings. Highlights include…
Andalucía
Well-travelled Dutch owners Peter Jan and Monica rent out these six cottages on Alájar's western outskirts, ideal for families or anybody wanting a self…
Orvieto
A highly respected winery set in green hills 6km from Orvieto, Locanda Palazzone makes for an idyllic countryside getaway. Its suites and four-person…
Volterra
In this tranquil model of slow tourism you dip straight into a rural idyll. An alluring spring-fed swimming pool is located next to an enviable veggie…
Lowland Perthshire & Kinross
Deep in rural Perthshire near the town of Auchterarder lies Gleneagles Hotel, one of Scotland’s most famous resorts. Not your typical bed-and-breakfast,…
Paris
The contemporary charm of this residence (serviced-apartment hotel) extends from the original sculptures and framed artworks in the lobby to the self…
Perugia
Buried in Perugia's medieval centre is this charming B&B, where Luigi and Monica make you welcome in one of three suites, each with its independent…
The Black Forest
Nuzzling between forest and meadows, this eco-conscious spa hotel in Lauterbad, 2km south of Freudenstadt, is a terrific pick for a relaxing break, with…
Beaune
At this peaceful haven on a residential street within a five-minute stroll of central Beaune, Marie and Yves make visitors feel right at home, sharing…
The Mani
This impressive stone tower, 4km west of the turn-off to Porto Kagio, is a true retreat: there's nothing for miles around, except for breathtaking…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
This offbeat lifestyle hotel's edgy design reflects the neighbourhood's legendary nightlife, while carefully thought-out details like a postcard taped on…
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Estremadura & Ribatejo
This boutique hotel is located in Alvados, a quaint rural village. Each of the rooms is whimsically decorated in line with an emotion: Meditation,…
De Pijp
Rare-for-Amsterdam attributes that elevate this business-oriented hotel way above the competition include panoramic city views (particularly from higher…
Milan
Just as the adjacent Botanical Gardens were used to develop medicines, the first Bulgari hotel serves up a rejuvenating tonic, with its cool, calming…
Eastern Mediterranean
This long-awaited addition to Tarsus' meagre accommodation options is a stunning boutique hotel converted from a traditional 250-year-old Tarsus house in…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
An elegant outpost of the famous London members' club, with luxuriously appointed rooms, an exclusive bar peopled with celebs, yoga classes, a 24-hour gym…
Paris
Built in 1758 by Louis XV–commissioned architect Jacques-Ange Gabriel and transformed into a hotel in 1909, this palatial address at the foot of the…
Madrid
An old Madrid classic, this former palace of the Duque de Lerma opened as a hotel in 1911 and was Spain’s second luxury hotel. Ever since it has looked…
Cyprus
The first president of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III, came from a humble background: this was the house of his father during his later life (he was a…
Salerno & the Cilento
Surrounded by olive trees and vines with distant pine-covered mountains, this superb agriturismo is run by an American-Italian family. Enjoy views of…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Until the 1980s this large 17th-century house belonged to Lord Snowdon's family; his wife, Princess Margaret, often stayed here. Despite the ancestral…
Chamonix
There's just one way to access this iconic mountain address, overlooking the shimmering ice of Mer de Glace – by the Train du Montenvers cog railway. Its…
Transylvania
The HQ of award-winning Carpathian Nature Tours, this cosy guesthouse has spick-and-span rooms with pine beds, colourful bedspreads, and corridors lined…
Bordeaux
With personalised iMacs, video booths and free movies in every room, Mama Shelter is up-to-the-minute. White rooms are small, medium or large; XL doubles…
County Wicklow
This luxurious country-house hotel has 86 beautifully appointed rooms ranging from standard bedrooms with sleigh beds and deep baths to loft-style…
Copenhagen
Hitting the scene in 1755, the neoclassical d'Angleterre is Copenhagen's most glamorous slumber palace. Renovated in 2013, it's once again fit for royalty…
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