Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • Casa Pissarra

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    A beautifully restored granite house, this rustic bolthole makes a lovely base for exploring Linhares and beyond. Both of its two rooms have heating, and…

  • Knight Residence

    Edinburgh

    Works by contemporary artists adorn these modern studio, and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments (available by the night; the three-bedroom options…

  • Orcades Hostel

    Kirkwall

    Book ahead to get a bed in this cracking hostel on the western edge of Kirkwall. It’s a guesthouse conversion, so there’s a very smart kitchen and lounge,…

  • Vintage Guest House

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Bemvindo (welcome) to one of Porto’s most adorable digs – a town house lovingly restored to seamlessly unite the vintage (antique furnishings, stucco,…

  • Hôtel Les Tanneurs

    Namur

    Fashioned out of a renovated 17th-century tannery, this hotel unites modern comfort with historical charm. It’s a complex warren of rooms, with no two the…

  • Vilafoîa

    Monchique

    Situated 2.5km southwest of town, this rural hotel has an enchanting location in a hillside cork grove, with splendid views extending from the…

  • Hôtel les Têtes

    Colmar

    Luxurious but never precious, this hotel occupies the magnificent Maison des Têtes. Each of its 21 rooms has rich wooden panelling, an elegant sitting…

  • 26 The Crescent

    Southern Scotland

    When the blossoms are out, this is Ayr’s prettiest street, and it boasts an excellent place to stay. The rooms are impeccable – an upgrade to the spacious…

  • Hôtel Napoléon

    Ajaccio

    The warmth of a family-run hotel, coupled with a prime location on a side street in the heart of town, make the Napoléon an excellent midrange choice…

  • Magna Quies

    Épernay

    Nestled in a shuttered manor house on the Avenue de Champagne, this family-run B&B extends the warmest of welcomes. The trio of sunny, wood-floored rooms,…

  • Stocks Hotel

    The Channel Islands

    A 16th-century farm turned luxury hotel, Stocks Hotel is a seamless blend of personalised service and rural hospitality. All rooms are slightly different,…

  • Harbour Hotel

    Brighton & Hove

    For views of waterfront landmarks, opt for a seafront room in this luxurious beachside hotel. The corner suites are pure indulgence, with freestanding…

  • Hôtel Aiguille du Midi

    Chamonix

    Run by the same family since 1908, this welcoming hotel has stunning views of the Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc. There are 40 pine-panelled rooms, an…

  • Flores Village Hotel & Spa

    Ribeira

    Right in the historic thick of things is this stunning spa hotel, occupying a late 18th-century townhouse. The pick of its plushly understated rooms and…

  • Gwyn Deri

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    In a quiet suburban pocket between church and river, this cosy B&B is run by a friendly couple who keep its three modern guest bedrooms immaculately clean…

  • Love Shack

    The Lake District

    Built on the site of a 1960s love shack (hence the name), this supercool, ecofriendly cabin is the brainchild of artists Karen Guthrie and Adam Sutherland…

  • Ho36 Lyon Opéra

    Lyon

    Representing a new wave of affordable lodging that doesn't sacrifice design smarts, Ho36 has transformed an old two-star hotel into an atmospheric spot…

  • Hôtel Le Clément

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Excellent value for the style and tranquillity it offers, the Clément has 28 stylish rooms (with beautiful printed wallpapers and fabrics), some…

  • Hilton Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Famous as the place that John and Yoko staged their 'bed-in for peace' in 1969, this Hilton classic is close to Vondelpark in the lush Old South district,…

  • Albyn Townhouse

    Edinburgh

    Set in a refurbished Victorian town house tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the fashionable Bruntsfield district, this B&B is a real home…

  • Jardin Secret

    Brussels

    A lovely secret indeed in the lively St-Boniface neighbourhood. This is a tranquil garden hideaway in a modern building, tucked away from the street in a…

  • Grand Hôtel Pigalle

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Created by the cocktail-loving Experimental group, this is a sophisticated lifestyle hotel in south Pigalle (aka 'SoPi') with cocktail 'minibars' in its…

  • Smoo Lodge

    North & West Coast

    A sizeable former shooting lodge on ample grounds has been lovingly restored to a very high standard. Excellent rooms feature high-quality mattresses and…

  • Le Goéland

    Southern Corsica

    If you’ve the urge – and the budget – to stay in Porto-Vecchio itself, there’s no better option than this cream-coloured waterfront hotel, arrayed around…

  • Chambres des Quatre Coins du Monde

    Nancy

    You'll receive a warm bienvenue at this lovely homestyle B&B on Nancy's fringes. As the name alludes, there are four rooms themed on different places…

  • Le Belvédère

    Southern Corsica

    This divine 15-room hotel, 5km east around the bay from Porto-Vecchio, occupies a former family estate amid the seafront eucalyptus, palm and pine. Its…

  • Hôtel Jean Moët

    Épernay

    Housed in a beautifully converted 18th-century mansion, this old-town hotel is big on atmosphere, with its skylit tearoom and revamped antique-meets…

  • Blarney Stone Guesthouse

    Cork City

    The white facade of this tall Victorian townhouse conceals a dazzling interior crammed with polished period furniture, glittering Waterford crystal…

  • Hôtel du Château

    Annecy

    Just across the square from the château's imposing gatehouse, this family-run hotel has a panoramic breakfast terrace and 16 neat rooms with rustic pine…

  • Le Colombier

    Colmar

    Behind the peach-hued, shuttered façade of a 16th-century townhouse in Petite Venise lies this truly welcoming hotel. The recently spruced-up rooms…

  • Loulé Jardim Hotel

    The Algarve

    Overlooking a pretty square, this late-19th-century building has 52 spacious, airy rooms in contemporary creams and beiges. Book ahead for the suite with…

  • Valeriana

    Évora

    Valeriana hits all the right notes with seven beautifully furnished rooms and posh common areas, including a stylish lounge and a rooftop terrace with…

  • Hôtel Parc Beaux-Arts

    Luxembourg City

    A trio of 18th-century houses contains 11 gorgeous suites featuring original contemporary artworks, oak floors, Murano glass lamps and fresh flowers. Seek…

  • Hôtel de la Plage Santa Vittoria

    Corsica

    You can't get any closer to the beach than this family-run hotel; cross the pathway beneath its ochre arcades and you’re standing on yellow sand. Guest…

  • Tory Island Harbour View Hotel

    County Donegal

    The island's sole hotel is a friendly place with 12 comfortable bedrooms inside a sunny yellow building. Bar food is served from 12.30pm to 4.30pm, and…

  • Druum

    Brussels

    Brussels’ most stylish B&B appeared after the owners gave artists carte blanche to rework the six bedrooms. Now this former pipe factory is a quirky…

  • Hotel D

    Strasbourg

    Splashes of bold colour and daring design have transformed this townhouse into a nouveau-chic boutique hotel. The slick, spacious rooms are dressed in…

  • Domaine du Moulin de l'Étang

    Champagne

    Ah, such peace! This squat 18th-century farmhouse B&B reclines in the prettiest setting of vineyards and pond-speckled gardens. Rooms are furnished in…

  • La Ciboulette

    The Pyrenees

    In a peaceful setting some 3km west of Foix, this small family-run guesthouse has several attractive rooms decorated with artwork and elegant furnishings…

  • Hôtel Juliana

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Geometric designs and shimmering mosaics give an updated '70s aesthetic to many of the 40 spacious rooms and suites at five-star Juliana; others have art…

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