Chamonix
There's just one way to access this iconic mountain address, overlooking the shimmering ice of Mer de Glace – by the Train du Montenvers cog railway. Its…
Must-see hotels in Western Europe
Bordeaux
With personalised iMacs, video booths and free movies in every room, Mama Shelter is up-to-the-minute. White rooms are small, medium or large; XL doubles…
County Wicklow
This luxurious country-house hotel has 86 beautifully appointed rooms ranging from standard bedrooms with sleigh beds and deep baths to loft-style…
Glasgow
In a gorgeous Georgian terrace, this elegant five-star offers inner-city luxury, with grey and cerise providing casual soft-toned style throughout. Rooms …
Belém
This hypermodern boutique hotel near Lisbon's waterfront offers stylish rooms that present relationship-defining bathrooms: do you opt for a room with a…
L'Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Inspired by the trans-Atlantic ocean liners of the 1930s, this grandly proportioned art-deco property near the Arc de Triomphe has an eye-popping lobby…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
Just upriver from Richmond Bridge, this lovely Georgian-style town house dating from 1865 is an enticing escape from central London, with 15 very elegant…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
On the edge of the Bairro Alto, this superstylish hostel has 11 dorm rooms (with six to 12 beds in each) and four mid-century-modern-leaning minimalist…
Loch Lomond
An attractive traditional inn built in slate and timber, this place offers bright, modern bedrooms for pampered hikers, plus super-spacious superior…
Amsterdam
Opposite the Concertgebouw, this palatial neo-Gothic building was originally a bank, then the city's conservatorium of music. Its most recent incarnation…
Chamonix
Overlooking the Arve River, this third-generation family hotel has quiet, compact rooms, tastefully decorated with chocolate brown drapes and liberal…
Wales
For blissful relaxation in an undiscovered bit of coastal South Wales you can’t do better than hide. Three yurts, each with kitchenette and bathroom, take…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Billed as a 'gay urban resort', this fabulous Bairro Alto place is better described as a high-style guesthouse where gay couples (and those that are…
Lisbon
Italian architect Nicola Bigaglia's 1904 Valle Flor Palace – now a National Monument – is easily Lisbon's most historically stunning luxury property…
Paris
The Parisian outpost of designer hotel the Hoxton occupies a grand 18th-century former residence. Its 172 striking rooms come in four sizes: Shoebox (from…
Instants d’Absolu Ecolodge & Spa
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
This 300-year-old lakeside farm, in the peaceful wilds 16km north of Murat, was remodelled with sustainability in mind – carpets from recycled fibres,…
North & West Coast
Run with a friendly can-do attitude, this is an excellent haven of Highland hospitality on the main road right by Loch Duich. Superior rooms are…
Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Family Suites
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This new, kid-centric boutique hotel refuses to sacrifice style for substance – it combines the two in what is one of the world's most fashionable family…
Chamonix
This beautifully converted farmhouse, ablaze with geraniums in summer, offers pristine mountain views, an outdoor hot tub, a sauna and a bar whose open…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Fling open your window shutters to views of rolling pastures from one of 32 snug rooms (most with a balcony) at this converted farmhouse, 800m from Besse…
Auvergne
Five kilometres south of Issoire, this luxurious seasonal retreat has an intriguing silhouette: the ultra-modern building has an industrial iron exterior…
Paris
Famed as Paris' swishest swimming pool in the 1930s (where the bikini made its first appearance, no less) and a hotspot for graffiti art in the 1990s, the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Paris
At this Parisian classic, 80% of the rooms are decorated in historical styles (Louis XV and Louis XVI to Napoleon III and Regency), with richly patterned…
Chartres
With teal-blue shutters gracing its 1779 façade, a lovely stained-glass ceiling and a treasure trove of period furnishings, old B&W photos and knick…
Cascais
If you like your hotels with a jolting dose of personality, the newly made-over, so-very-blue Villa Cascais (blue walls, blue couches and blue ceilings!)…
Amsterdam
Part of the De Hallen cultural centre, housed in what were once tram sheds, this designer hotel has cool features, from a swing in the lobby to the…
Paris
Local creatives were involved in the evolution of this former factory turned five-star property: artists' works hang on the walls, writers selected the…
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