County Clare
Set on a hill in the heart of Killaloe, this neat-as-a-pin townhouse was once a pub/general store. Many original features have been retained, while…
Must-see hotels in Western Europe
Northwest Belgium
This splendidly restyled 16th-century mansion has 21st-century Nordic-styled rooms with sun-drenched interiors, top-quality Philippe Starck fittings and…
Norfolk
The stately but comfy feel here comes courtesy of worn-wood panels, alcoves full of books and gorgeous creek views. Choose from the snug 'Captain's…
Dorset
With its witty designer decor, luxury flourishes and in-town location, this 18th-century terrace is hard to resist. Each room playfully conjures a leisure…
South Cornwall
Gorgeous guesthouse in charming Kingsand, offering three suites plastered in posh wallpaper and trendy fixtures: walk-in showers, clawfoot baths, iPod…
Northwest Belgium
Hotel Geeraard's recently renovated, chic, cream-coloured rooms have a splash of colour, plush bedding and comfy armchairs. Some rooms have deep soaking…
Keswick
This gold-standard B&B pulls out all the stops: goose-down duvets, slate-floored bathrooms, chic colours and locally made furniture. The best rooms have…
Isle of Wight
All the trappings of a luxury hotel, all the individuality of a B&B – at onefiftycowes, wicker chairs sit beside stand-alone sinks; feature fireplaces are…
Dorset
It's impossible to know which room to pick: White, with skylight, beams and a hobbit-esque door; Lotus, with its grand furniture; ornate Oyster with its…
Dublin
Our favourite lodging in Ballsbridge is this wonderful Victorian-era property that is somewhere between a boutique hotel and a luxury B&B. Its 28 rooms…
Temple Bar
Fresh out of a €15 million redesign in 2018, the Morgan is one of the sleekest hotels in town. The rooms are contemporary and calming, with a pale grey…
The Channel Islands
In a wonderfully soporific location but just minutes away from St Anne's main street, these four funky rooms benefit from contemporary furnishings, rain…
Funchal
One of only two hostels in Funchal, these laid-back lodgings occupy a beautifully restored 1930s city-centre town house. The revamp is of 21st-century…
Luxembourg
Painted a pretty rose-pink, this charming inn has nine stylish, well-appointed rooms seamlessly inserted into an ultra-quaint barrage of ancient dark…
Dorset
Despite the name, this altogether fabulous, vaguely decadent guesthouse is far from impoverished. Opulent rooms drip with chandeliers and gold brocades;…
County Mayo
It may be in the middle of Westport, but a tall hedge and thick, twisted vines give this genteel, 19th-century B&B a tucked-away feel. Rooms have clean…
County Mayo
The kind of uber-designer flourishes that could go horribly wrong are pulled off with elan at Talbot’s – some rooms sport pink and gold baroque beds,…
Dorset
The decor here is as gently eccentric as the owner – vivid interiors combine sky blue, purple and shocking pink with fluffy cushions and snazzy modern art…
Bristol
What a boon for budget travellers: a boutique hostel set on a boat that's moored in easy reach of the central sights. Cabins are compact but supremely…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
This manor house (rather than a cottage), off Largo do Eiró by Soajo's parish church, dates from the 18th century. Rooms are huge, furnished with antiques…
Bruges
Old and new art fills this lovingly restored classical mansion, which remains an appealing real home run by charming musician hosts. Superbly central yet…
Ypres
Jumbling eccentricity with historical twists and luxurious comfort, this is a one-off that oozes character. The smallest room is designed like a mad…
Northwest Belgium
This special little B&B is in an ideally located art nouveau townhouse atop an eponymous cafe. The design sensibilities of the owner-operators are as warm…
Ghent
Treck earns bonus points for creativity and originality: indoor camping! Choose from nine seriously cool vintage vans, a large or small dorm, or pitch…
Bruges
Room 1 has a claw-foot bath and antique glass panel, but it's the other two rooms’ remarkable Pisa-like belfry views that make this welcoming B&B so…
Paris
Paris' most rarefied address, the incomparable Ritz retains its original features while incorporating 21st-century technology. Highlights include a…
Bordeaux
Bordeaux's flagship luxury hotel squats in a stunning 18th-century neoclassical ship of a building opposite the Grand Théâtre. Rooms are predictably…
Brussels
Let faultlessly polite besuited staff usher you into central Brussels’ top address. Behind a classical Flemish facade lies a stone-flagged reception area…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cooking & Nature Emotional Hotel
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…
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…
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…
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