Armenia
This hotel within a hotel proves the old adage that it's not always wise to judge by initial appearances. Occupying the top floors of the worn Soviet-era…
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Latin Quarter
Striking images by award-winning French photographer Thierry des Ouches are permanently exhibited at this design hotel where 56 glam rooms evoke different…
Champagne
This boutique guesthouse exudes vintage-chic charm and offers quirky designer twists in its individually decorated rooms, some of which sport free…
Tufenkian Historic Yerevan Hotel
Yerevan
Though it calls itself a historic hotel, the Tufenkian was purpose-built and opened in 2012. Rooms are spacious, with excellent bathrooms and comfortable…
The Cotswolds
This luxurious complex, in an idyllic riverside setting, incorporates a 19th-century water mill holding 37 sleek, contemporary-design pads, and the 600…
Athens
This boutique hotel offers just 10 rooms in a handsomely converted neoclassical building right beside the metropolitan cathedral. Six of the rooms…
The Black Forest
Big forest views, piny air and pastures on the doorstep – this farmhouse is the perfect country retreat. Dressed in local wood, the light-filled rooms are…
Lago Trasimeno
Housed in a big ivy-clad building about 50m from the lakeshore, this top hostel scores across the board. It has beds in dorms and attractive hotel-quality…
The Midlands & the Marches
One of England's finest country hotels, rambling former hunting lodge Hambleton Hall, built in 1881, sits on a peninsula jutting out into Rutland Water, 3…
The Salzkammergut
Most of the 55 spacious, contemporary and supremely comfortable rooms at this chalet-style hotel have balconies – with window boxes ablaze with geraniums…
Mount Etna
After a day tackling Etna, retreat to this luxe spa hotel. Softly lit and in muted shades, the hotel's 13 rooms are minimalist and contemporary, with…
Milan
Check in to this rustic 'farmhouse' in downtown Milan. Four comfortable rooms offer simply styled accommodation with distressed walls and functional…
Vilnius
This former printing house turned boutique hotel comprises 30 individually styled rooms. Perks include its tasteful eclecticism of decor, thoughtful…
Paris
Should the idea of being gently rocked to sleep take your fancy, check in to Paris' first floating hotel. The sleek, 80m-long catamaran-design structure…
Estonia
In a peaceful clifftop setting, signposted off the Tallinn–Narva highway just east of Varja, this seaside retreat encompasses a campground, a low-key spa…
Miragaia
Occupying a prettily tiled 19th-century building on Porto’s shop-lined Rua do Cedofeita, this charming little B&B is surprisingly peaceful and furnished…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Run by Italian writer Marco and musician Giulia, this three-star hotel is all about attention to detail. Twenty-three modern rooms sport a soothing, taupe…
Calabria
Brilliant ocean views combine with friendly service from host Antonio at this sparkling hillside B&B around halfway between Chianalea and Scilla town…
Novi Sad
This rock-top, 59-room hotel in the Petrovaradin complex is split into two sections, with two different names: the 1st floor, Leopold I, is given over to…
Northwest England
Cashing in on Cartford's foodie reputation, the 15 rooms over this renowned pub are all extremely elegant – roll-top baths, handsome headboards, luscious…
Glasgow
This is traditionally Glasgow's favoured hotel of the rich and famous, and the patriarch of sophistication and comfort. A study in elegance, it's…
Bohuslän
Makrillvikens Vandrarhem, in the former yellow spa bathing house with smashing views of the archipelago, is a sterling, hugely popular budget choice…
Zealand
Staying in an 800-year-old castle, or its well-appointed outbuildings, adds to the thrill of tasting some of Denmark's most lauded cuisine. Accommodation…
The Douro
Oozing class and boasting every creature comfort, this 16th-century palace (rebuilt following Napoleon’s destructive campaign) rises royally above the…
Oltrarno
Languishing splendidly on the Arno, this five-star hotel is a privileged riverside address with prime views of Ponte Vecchio. Celebrated Florentine…
Gothenburg
Fabulous Flora's slick, individually themed rooms flaunt black, white and spot colour interiors, designer chairs, flat-screen TVs and sparkling bathrooms,…
Wallonia
Overlooking peaceful countryside some 8km northwest of Rochefort, Le Briquemont delivers a winning combination of congenial service, handsomely designed…
Bonifacio
Occupying a tastefully renovated 14th-century building, this hotel enjoys a prime location on a picturesque (steep) street, bang in the heart of the old…
Oxford
This small, well-managed hotel, in a beautifully refreshed Victorian home 2 miles north of central Oxford, offers 12 elegant contemporary rooms – some in…
Spreewald
Lübbenau's poshest digs occupy the local palace, idyllically surrounded by a tranquil park. Rooms don't skimp on space, are warmly furnished in natural…
Salzburg
Bang in the heart of the Altstadt, this 700-year-old town house has much charm. All of the wood-floored rooms are individually and flamboyantly designed,…
Panarea
Blue-and-white-clad rooms surround a green oasis of palm trees with a geothermally heated pool and views up to Punta del Corvo at this centrally located…
Málaga
Reasonably priced for its ultra-central location, this boutiquey two-star overlooks the Roman theatre, with eight family-friendly apartments and 13…
The Julian Alps
A pricey boutique in the city centre occupying a refurbished 19th-century town house. The lavishly appointed rooms, with period furnishings, Persian rugs…
Orkney
This excellent, intimate, modern hostel is an Orcadian gem. It’s heated throughout and has pristine kitchen facilities and an inviting lounge; rooms sleep…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Bubbly Audrey, a goldmine of hiking information, treats guests like family at this log-lined three-room B&B. Rooms are wooden floored and wonderfully cosy…
Seyðisfjörður
Hótel Aldan is shared across three old wooden buildings: reception and dining at Norðurgata 2; a boutique guesthouse at Oddagata 6; and this location…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Little restraint was shown restoring and refurbishing this 1705 house in central Pärnu. An eye-catching profusion of details includes original wooden…
Basque Country
Like a fairy-tale castle with its crenellated tower, coat of arms and pretty flower gardens, the Castillo el Collado is an utterly charming place to stay…
The Italian Lakes
This elegant patrician house belongs to Paul and Arabella Lizioli. There are just three bedrooms decked out in elegant country style, all with stunning…
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