Selçuk
A fine historic hotel, the 'Castle Caravanserai' has a really classy ambience thanks to the antiques, fireplace, black-and-white photos, books to browse…
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Salzburg & Salzburgerland
Set in a beautifully converted 400-year-old farmhouse, this ecofriendly hotel is a find. Bathed in soft light, the rooms are decorated with natural wood…
Peso da Régua
One of the Douro's prime destinations for both wine tastings and overnight stays, Quinta da Pacheca sits in verdant countryside just south of Régua. It…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
Sharing a phone number and reception with its sibling, Atlas, this more upscale hostel inhabits a 120-year-old mansion with an epic central wooden…
Côte d'Azur
Thirteen kilometres south of Fréjus towards St-Tropez along the winding coast road, this family-run three-star sits on the rocks above its own quiet cove,…
Mallorca
The well-credentialed people behind Finca Es Castell, one of Majorca's best rural hotels, have worked similar magic on this classy finca, which sits in 25…
Marseille
Sitting pretty between the quai des Belges and place Général de Gaulle, this well-maintained hotel rates as one of the old port’s top choices. Its rooms…
Mallorca
A finca (country estate) despite its position in the town proper (it's been a farming manor and wine cellar since the 18th century), this tastefully…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Attached to a traditional weaving studio, this three-room B&B is perfectly placed in the heart of picturesque San Marco d'Alunzio. Rooms (two with private…
Northern Armenia
Prepare to be impressed by this hotel right on the river's edge. There are 54 rooms spread over two buildings – opt for one with a river view if at all…
The Black Forest
This luxe spa hotel has beautiful views of the wooded hills from its gardens and outdoor pool, a lounge warmed by an open fire and modern, generously…
Valletta
One of Valletta's newest boutique hotels also has a superb location. Sights and transport hubs are just a short walk away, and La Falconeria's 43 rooms…
Tavira
Dating from the 16th century, this landmark sunflower-yellow former convent near the Castelo is now an upmarket hotel with streamlined rooms featuring…
Tivat
Divided into the Italianate 'Venezia' wing and the more contemporary-looking 'Aqua' wing, the Regent is a luxurious place for a splurge. The room decor is…
Miragaia
The combined vision of passionate Argentinian-Portuguese husband-wife team, each of these five stylishly designed, stone-walled apartments has a theme –…
Kotor
Straddling an awkward line between fantastic and fantastical, the Astoria seems to have been designed by someone with a bulging budget and a Lord of the…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Prepare to be dazzled – literally. Retro B&W, geometrically patterned carpets, curtains, wallpapers and drapes dress this chic hotel, wedged between…
Aliados & Bolhão
Opposite Mercado do Bolhão, this boutique-chic guesthouse subtly fuses 19th-century architecture and 21st-century design. Splashes of colour and eye…
Sevilla Province
With jaw-dropping views of the surrounding valley, Carmona’s luxurious parador (top-end state-owned hotel) occupies the 13th-century Alcázar del Rey Don…
Dijon
This inviting three-star in a 17th-century hôtel particulier (private mansion) offers excellent value. The 13 rooms range from cosy, inexpensive 3rd-floor…
Zürich
Ladies come first here, as the name suggests, but gents are also welcome at this eco-aware, socially responsible hotel, housed in an art nouveau town…
Plzeň
This historic hotel has survived being hit by an Allied bomb in WWII and playing host to Gerard Depardieu and John Malkovich. Other former guests include…
Namur
In a peaceful neighbourhood a short walk from the centre, you'll find this adorable three-storey red-brick house built in the 1920s. The friendly hosts…
Southern Highlands & Islands
The delightful Pierhouse Hotel sits on the waterfront above the pier for the Lismore ferry, and has stylish modern rooms, a sauna and an excellent…
Ronda
Acres of shining marble and deep-cushioned furniture give this modern parador a certain appeal, but really it's all about the views. The terrace is a…
Lithuania
If you've ever harboured wilderness survival fantasies – canoeing and hiking all day among the spruce and pine, eating heartily then sleeping deeply in a…
Nice
This charming but strangely shaped villa dates back to 1890, and it’s packed with period detail – gilded mirrors, fireplaces, cast-iron balconies and old…
Veneto Dolomites
In 1969 Alpine guide Lorenzo Lorenzi built this rifugio, and it is still managed by his family today. Accessible by foot from the Cinque Torri chairlift,…
Northeastern Switzerland
An almost startlingly modern hotel, plonked in the middle of the Old Town. The room decor is razor sharp, with clean lines, backlit walls and bold colours…
Rye
Few inns can claim to be as atmospheric as this ancient hostelry, dating from 1420. Each of the 31 rooms is different, but all are thick with dark beams…
Valencia
Friendly Ad Hoc offers comfort and charm deep within the old quarter and also runs a splendid small restaurant. The late-19th-century building has been…
The Jura Mountains
Within this elegantly restored farmhouse, five spacious, en-suite rooms – all with either hardwood or antique tile floors – are decorated with soothing…
The Dolomites
Carsickness-prone passengers may not appreciate the long, tortuous ride up the mountainside to this family-run guesthouse, 13km southwest of Brunico – but…
STF Vilhelmina/Kyrkstaden Hostel
Lappland
Open year-round, this great little selection of cottages is actually in the Kyrkstaden (church town). There are one- to four-bed cottages, all with their…
Alghero
A home away from home, this laid-back B&B exudes warmth and familiarity. It's wonderfully located on a lively centro storico piazza and has three…
Rouen
Rouen’s finest hostelry (owned for the last five years by the Marriott) serves up a sumptuous mix of early-16th-century architecture – Flamboyant Gothic,…
Basilicata
Overlooking the borgo (medieval hamlet), this exclusive hotel is in a converted 18th-century convent with a suitably lofty setting. It's a hotchpotch of…
Champagne
Housed in a splendid neoclassical manor, Les Avisés is a touch of class in the heart of Champagne. Overlooking the park or vineyards, rooms manage the…
Metz
A slick conversion of a 16th-century military arsenal and barracks, La Citadelle sits in a tranquil park in the heart of the city. The light, contemporary…
Northeastern Switzerland
Straddling several higgledy-piggledy floors, this historic hotel is full of creaky charm and places you right in the thick of things. Elegantly furnished…
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