Graz
Augarten is decorated with the owner’s private art collection, which includes works by Maria Lassnig, Franz West and Martin Kippenberger. All rooms are…
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Chambéry
This dapper family hotel is one of the oldest in town, squirrelled away in a 1471-built convent that once guarded the Shroud of Turin. Rooms feel…
Glasgow
Cosy, old-style B&B is offered in this pretty Victorian terraced house fronted by a riot of creepers and flowers – you can't miss it. Just off the…
Dodecanese
Three gorgeous traditional homes have been renovated in stunning style. Fine accents, including flagstone floors, jute rugs and polished concrete, give…
Lisbon
This romantic 18th-century mansion inspired Eça de Queirós’ novel Os Maias. Take a load off in the wonderful bougainvillea-draped courtyard, complete with…
Sighişoara
Sighişoara lost many of its venerable buildings to a 17th-century fire, but this 1502 mansion survived. Though its 32 rooms (all with en suites) are…
Bornholm
Built in 1703 as the naval commander’s residence, this is the island’s only inn, with six simple (pricey) rooms with bathroom. There's a traditional…
Fiesole
Hidden among cypress trees in the Fiesole hills 3.5km east of Florence, this villa is the stuff of Tuscan dreams. Italian literati gathered here in the…
Lake Constance
With an unbeatable location right on the lake front with a stellar view of the lighthouse, Helvetia is a superchic boutique number, with a mix of highly…
The Ardennes
With 10 spacious rooms and two suites, this rural former grain mill now Relais & Châteaux hotel oozes genteel refinement. Set behind duck ponds in…
Castello Tafuri Charming Suites
Southeastern Sicily
You'll be slumbering in an eclectic, early 20th-century castle at this 18-room boutique hotel, its restaurant terrace and inviting pool overlooking…
Catania
Artist couple Anna and Antonio own this urbane B&B, set in a vibrant quarter dotted with galleries and bohemian bars. Anna's custom-made furniture graces…
Corniglia
Located at the midpoint of the Sentiero Azzuro hiking trail between Corniglia and Vernazza, this friendly place has spectacular views overlooking the…
Konstanz
An arresting panorama of Konstanz' Altstadt spreads out before you from the top floor of this stylish newcomer. It might look nondescript from outside,…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
With only three rooms in a divinely pretty villa set around a courtyard in Gianicolo, this upmarket B&B is a haven. The rooms – themed Rome (inspired by…
Salzburg
Arte Vida has the boho-chic feel of a Moroccan riad (house), with its lantern-lit salon, communal kitchen and serene garden. Asia and Africa have provided…
Syracuse
Two elegant apartments await in this palazzo, owned by a Milanese art collector. The larger apartment is utterly decadent, with luxurious sofas, king-size…
Alicante
This agreeably quirky place in the nightlife zone is a treasure with winding corridors, tiles, mosaics and antique furniture. Each room is individually…
Berlin
In a building modelled on the Rockefeller Center in New York City, the Ritz-Carlton makes a grand statement with newly renovated art deco–inspired digs…
Antwerp
The immediate selling point of this excellent-value 39-room hotel is its unbeatable location, with oblique views across the square to the cathedral…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Feel like a true seigneur (lord) wandering around the terraces and spiral staircases of this fairy-tale castle on its own private 600m-high hilltop,11km…
Southern Scotland
Cleverly converted from an 18th-century mill, this hotel is full of character and is a stone's throw from the major attractions. It has smart rooms (the…
Southern Highlands & Islands
Right on a fine stretch of beach with a magnificent outlook to Islay and Jura, this traditional inn 10 miles north of Campbeltown on the main road is run…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Life's a cabaret at this novel, four-star boutique address in Pigalle. Named after 1920s cabaret star Josephine Baker, the hotel has 41 rooms with richly…
The Pyrenees
Set high in the mountains some 12km southeast of Bagnères de Luchon, the Hospice de France has been welcoming travellers since the 17th century. Today,…
Mallorca
With the Tramuntana as its backdrop, this country estate planted with fig, almond and carob trees soothes the soul. The standard doubles are comfortable…
Lake Garda
Located 1.6km outside Riva, the Angelica is classified as one of Lake Garda’s historic villas with antecedents in the 14th century. Inside, the handsome…
Bologna
Occupying two meticulously renovated historic residences (one superbly located mere steps from Piazza Maggiore; the other at Via Santo Stefano 16), Casa…
Alsace
Serenely set against the wooded backdrop of the Illwald nature reserve, this charmingly rustic, half-timbered farmhouse harbours warm-hued rooms furnished…
Brighton & Hove
One of Brighton’s sexiest and nuttiest places to stay, the Pelirocco has become the ultimate venue for a flirty rock-and-roll weekend. Flamboyant rooms,…
Warsaw
What many Varsovians know as the Prudential Building, an iconic pre-WWII tower block, has been transformed into this swoon-worthy hotel. The radical…
Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos
Santiago de Compostela
Opened in 1509 as a pilgrims' hostel, with a claim to be the world's oldest hotel, this palatial parador is one of Santiago's major monuments. Even…
Budapest
Gerlóczy hits the mark with an excellent combination of good value, decor and atmosphere. Set over four floors of an 1890s building on an attractive…
Southwestern Sardinia
Location, location, location. This hotel is all about its prime spot on Spiaggia di Piscinas, one of the best beaches in Sardinia. It's a classic hotel,…
Lake Como
Como's most celebrated new high-end property is this lakeside blockbuster, located near the sleepy village of Torno. Elegant lines and a bold modern…
Connemara
With fishing on private lakes and the River Owenmore running through the vast, mountain-ringed property, ivy-draped Ballynahinch Castle is ideally set up…
Prague
With a mere 14 rooms, the 16 is a cosy, family-run little affair, hidden away in a tranquil nook where you’re more likely to hear tweets than trams. The…
Graz
The Daniel's rooms are well designed and super-simple, and while its small 'smart' rooms scrape into budget territory, it also offers the super-exclusive…
Northern Armenia
An excellent choice for families visiting this region, Gayane started as a B&B in a farmhouse but has since expanded to include four simple self-catering…
L'Eixample
An exquisite 1879 building awash with wooden floors, carved ceilings and a rooftop pool, this splendid address occupies the former headquarters of the…
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