Auvergne
Five kilometres south of Issoire, this luxurious seasonal retreat has an intriguing silhouette: the ultra-modern building has an industrial iron exterior…
Must-see hotels in Europe
County Meath
Dating from the 18th century, grande dame Bellinter House, 5km northwest of the Hill of Tara (signposted off the R147), is a haven of crackling open fires…
Capri
Tucked away in the back-lanes of Anacapri, the Bussola borrows heavily from Capri’s Roman history. There’s a handsome Pompeii-like feel throughout, with…
North London
Built as the world's first railway hotel in 1854, the GNH is now an 88-room boutique hotel in a classic style reminiscent of luxury sleeper trains…
Eastern Slovakia
Awash in the main square's golden colour scheme, Levoča's best hotel is spread across two pyramid-roofed buildings. Rooms are painted in warming sunset…
St Petersburg
In a grand art nouveau building dating from 1913, the Demetra Art Hotel has plush rooms with oak flooring, richly patterned drapes and duvets, and touches…
Amsterdam
Easy on the eyes and with high-tech and sustainability cred, QO wows with its stylish rooms controlled by iPad and featuring blonde wood and black matte…
Salerno & the Cilento
Starting with the name – 'The Conspiracy of Barons' – this is an intriguing hotel in an equally intriguing setting (Teggiano), where it sits perched high…
Capri
Villa Eva is all about the garden, which is lush and immense. This is about as bucolic as it gets in Capri. The 10-room villa is fairly self-contained,…
Trieste
There's been a hotel of sorts on this prime site since Roman times, and the Duchi remains Trieste's grand dame. Public spaces are hushed and intimate, and…
Rethymno
Occupying the former home of Venetian nobles, these 10 newly renovated rooms are elegant and bright. Just a stone’s throw from the harbour, they're…
Paris
This former car park was coaxed into its current zany incarnation by designer Philippe Starck. Its 170 cutting-edge rooms feature catchy colour schemes,…
Monsaraz
Set on a 780-hectare estate of olive groves and vineyards, 7km west of Monsaraz, this rural tourism stay offers countryside charm that doesn’t stint on…
Rhine Valley
Sumptuous Schönburg's 25 palatial rooms are richly furnished with antiques and chandeliers; some have four-poster beds and open fireplaces. Parking is…
The Black Forest
Occupying a lovingly converted half-timbered house, dating to (you guessed it!) 1604, this Schiltach newcomer has hit the ground running. In the capable…
Costa Smeralda
Immersed in peaceful countryside along the Tempio di Malchittu trail, this converted stone-and-stucco farmhouse makes an idyllic spot for an overnight…
The West End
A night surrounded by the Edwardian and art-deco grandeur of the iconic Savoy is never a casual choice, considering the price, but as one of life's treats…
Prague
A highly recommended, eye-catching boutique hotel, the Absolutum is located across from Nádraží Holešovice metro station. While the industrial…
Galway City
Contrasting with its business-complex location near Lough Atalia, the stunning G Hotel has avant-garde interiors designed by Galwegian milliner-to-the…
Bernese Oberland
Both the food and staggering lake and mountain views are worth writing home about at this late-19th-century mountain chalet, lovingly run by the fifth…
Capri
It's hard to envisage this level of seclusion so close to the tourist-filled Piazzetta, yet here it is. Dating from 1953, the gracious Gatto Bianco offers…
Abruzzo
True to the spirit of Santo Stefano accommodation, La Torre effortlessly gels modern comfort with primitive village style in a series of apartments dotted…
The Salzkammergut
Rooms are modern and bright in Aichinger, which has wellness trimmings such as a spa area and outdoor pool (April to October). It's located about 750m…
Dijon
Fresh from a 2018 renovation, this budget favourite in the heart of medieval Dijon has a whole new look, mixing modern flair (remodelled bathrooms, bold…
Tyrol
This architecturally striking number is inspired, as the name suggests, by a family passionate about the mountains. You feel it as soon as you walk into…
Lapland
Next to Ylläs' gondola lift, this ski-in hotel is the highest on the fell, and sells lift tickets and hires out ski equipment from its on-site shop. Most…
Auvergne
Time travel to a more glamorous era at this luxurious hotel by the Parc des Sources. Get comfy in the downstairs bar, where stained-glass windows cast a…
The Black Forest
Run by the welcoming Sauter family, this streamlined hotel fuses contemporary living with traditional local materials (note the wood shingling on the…
Castilla-La Mancha
This delightful country house makes a memorable setting to recharge and reconnect with Mother Nature. Whitewashed walls with traditional indigo trim,…
Rimini
Apologetically dangling the high-tech carrot to millennials and digital nomads, this newer, design-forward 25-room boutique hotel is high-wired (USB ports…
Shetland
This fine old haa – the 18th-century seat of the local laird – sits in a lovely location on the shore of Vaila Sound, a couple of miles southwest of Walls…
Como
The Quarcino is one of those modern Italian hotels where a relatively run-of-the-mill building gets a lesson in clever design aesthetics. What doesn’t…
Naples
Close to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, this artful B&B is adorned with Neapolitan-themed paintings and ceramics by gracious owner and artist Federica…
Vienna
Otto Ernst Wiesenthal has poured his passion and impeccable taste into creating one of Vienna's most outstanding guesthouses, here in Spittelberg. Design…
The West End
Claridge’s, with 203 rooms, is one of London’s iconic five-star hotels. Celebrated for its sumptuous art-deco features (including 1930s vintage furniture…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Opposite the former stock exchange (hence the hotel's name), these 61 rooms have been dressed 'like models' in eye-popping style by students from the…
Prague
Set in a refurbished apartment building with a spacious kitchen and common room, Sir Toby’s is about 10 minutes north of the city centre by tram. The…
Glasgow
Perched on a hill overlooking Kelvingrove Park in a charming townhouse, this place is one of Scotland's best official hostels. Dorms are mostly four to…
Northern Armenia
Popular among backpackers, this guesthouse has shared rooms with a warm cottage-like feel and tidier private rooms in a separate building. English…
Lucca
Not a hotel but a handful of family-friendly self-catering apartments in the historic centre. Available on a nightly basis (minimum two nights), the…
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