Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • Le Minotel

    Brittany

    Not far from the traditional style train station and the castle, this 15-room hotel is superb value given its coveted location. Freshly maintained rooms…

  • Flattered to be in Porto

    Foz do Douro

    Right in the heart of Foz these gorgeous apartments bear the hallmark of architect José Carlos Cruz. Modern Portuguese art brings a splash of colour to…

  • Hôtel Amour

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    The inimitable black-clad Amour ('Love') in south Pigalle plays on its long-ago incarnation as a brothel, featuring a soft pink façade and nude artwork …

  • Afon Gwyn

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Down in the valley, this old stone house has been skillfully converted into a grand boutique guesthouse. The decor is faultlessly tasteful, with hushed…

  • Braehead Manse

    Orkney

    A top-notch conversion of a former village hall behind the church in the middle of Westray, this place has two luminous, high-ceilinged rooms with modern…

  • Oxford YHA

    Oxford

    Set in a purpose-built modern building behind the station, Oxford’s large YHA is a cut above other local hostels, with the feel of a chain hotel – and the…

  • Maison Nos B&B

    Miragaia

    Stéphane and Baris go the extra mile to make you feel at home at their sweet, understated, stylish B&B, nuzzled within 14th-century walls in the Vitória…

  • Bairro Alto Hotel

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    On a pretty square is Lisbon's most storied luxury hotel, dating from 1921. It reopened in early 2019 after a massive €30 million redesign by Pritzker…

  • Knightsbridge Hotel

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    A gorgeous six-floor peach, the 44-room Knightsbridge occupies a 200-year-old house on a quiet, no-through-traffic, tree-lined street. Each room is…

  • Les 3 Îles

    Côte d'Azur

    The same seductive view, of the sea and the golden Îles d’Hyères, awaits you in each of the five carefully thought-out rooms (and from the infinity pool)…

  • Manor House

    Oban

    Built in 1780 for the Duke of Argyll, the old-fashioned Manor House is Oban’s finest hotel. It has small but elegant Georgian-style rooms – the majority…

  • Tigh-nan-Ubhal

    North & West Coast

    In the middle of Tongue and within a minute's stumbling distance of two pubs is this charming B&B. There are snug, loft-style rooms with plenty of natural…

  • Hôtel Les Calanques

    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,…

  • Quinta da Pacheca

    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…

  • La Palma

    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…

  • Hotel Carré Vieux Port

    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…

  • Hôtel Emile

    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…

  • Pousada Convento de Tavira

    Tavira

    Dating from the 16th century, this landmark sunflower-yellow former convent near the Castelo is now an upmarket hotel with streamlined rooms featuring…

  • Belos Aires Apartments

    Miragaia

    The combined vision of passionate Argentinian-Portuguese husband-wife team, each of these five stylishly designed, stone-walled apartments has a theme –…

  • B The Guest

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Opposite Mercado do Bolhão, this boutique-chic guesthouse subtly fuses 19th-century architecture and 21st-century design. Splashes of colour and eye…

  • Hôtel Villa Rivoli

    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…

  • Pierhouse Hotel

    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…

  • Gîte Villa Léanne

    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…

  • Hôtel du Palais

    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…

  • Mermaid Inn

    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…

  • Le Relais des Abbesses

    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…

  • Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde

    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,…

  • Hotel Twenty Seven

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    In a monumental 1916 building on the Dam overlooking the Royal Palace, this ultra-luxury hotel opened in 2018. Starting at 40 sq metres and stretching up…

  • La Citadelle

    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…

  • Les Avisés

    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…

  • Cabalus

    Yonne

    Atmospheric Cabalus offers four spacious rooms with sturdy beams, ancient tiles and stone walls in a 12th-century building right next to the cathedral…

  • Trevose Harbour House

    St Ives

    A stylish six-room town house on the lovely backstreet known as the Warren, restored with a sea-themed combo of fresh whites and stripy blues. It's been…

  • Château La Chaire

    Jersey

    This 19th-century country manor turned boutique hotel sits just inland from Rozel Bay. It retains some original features – a rococo lounge, oak panelling…

  • Tyn-y-Fron

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    This gracious old stone house has five guest rooms; all have been given a plush, modern makeover, and some have divine valley views. Friendly owners…

  • Generator Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Part of a cool designer hostel chain, Generator occupies a century-old zoological university building with large windows overlooking lush Oosterpark, in a…

  • JoBo

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    If Joséphine Bonaparte was living in today's celebrity limelight, her nickname would surely be JoBo. That's the philosophy behind the fabulously over-the…

  • Corinthia

    The West End

    With hotels from Malta to St Petersburg, the Corinthia group's crown jewel is this grand Victorian property in Whitehall. It's as smart as can be, but…

  • Château de la Ferrière

    Bayeux

    Located between Bayeux and Longues-sur-Mer, this splendid 18th-century château – set in 13.4 hectares of lawn and woodland – is a handsome and elegant…

  • Santa Luzia Arthotel

    Guimarães

    Embracing its motto, 'Inspired by art in the heart of Guimarães', this stylish hotel close to the city centre has ultracomfortable rooms and suites,…

  • Manorhaus

    Snowdonia & the Llŷn

    This boutique restaurant with rooms has eight gorgeously styled bedrooms in a dignified Georgian townhouse, each decorated by a different local or…

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