The Jura Mountains
Inside a converted 18th-century mill, this eccentric country hotel overhangs a babbling stream 1km south of Poligny. The 'Happy Valley' is a labyrinth of…
Must-see hotels in Western Europe
Braga
Don't be deceived by the unassuming entrance to what appears to be an office building. Occupying the top two floors, this swanky, colourful hostel…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
In a scenic position on the lake's southern edge, this comfortable inn has unadorned but cosy rooms with unbeatable access to hiking, fishing and cross…
The West End
Everything at zany W has been designed to within an inch of its life – from the disco balls spelling out the floor numbers to the curved walls and…
North & West Coast
These five self-catering cottages are marvellous away-from-it-all places to stay. They sleep between four and 11 and are available for weekly hire. There…
Maastricht
Calling archaeologists! Certainly the venerable 1870 Derlon has a perfect old-city location and 48 freshly renovated rooms, but what really makes it…
Kent
Occupying two regency town houses on a glorious seafront crescent, this boutique hotel feels enveloped in warmth and quirkiness – an eclectic collection…
Utrecht
This fashion-statement 11-room boutique hotel has high ceilings, midnight-blue or black walls and a peaceful yet supercentral location footsteps from the…
Sintra
Sustainably minded Almaa is an idyllic spot to recharge, with a quirky design scheme (featuring recycled furniture) and an attractive setting. The…
The West End
Part of the upscale Dorchester Collection, this luxurious hotel’s address alone is sufficiently evocative as a name, enjoying as it does one of the most…
St-Émilion
Run by the same family for five generations, this historic hotel from 1878 puts a little more thought into its dress sense than the other 'budget' hotels…
Utrecht
Opened in 2016, this supercentral, relatively flashy hostel's en-suite dorms have very sturdy, decently private bunk beds with bed-lamp, plug-socket and …
Fontainebleau
Housed in an erstwhile Catholic girl's school (1854), this is an invaluable hideaway for climbers and campers, especially if you don't have a car. The six…
Grenoble
Family-run Splendid offers a more personal touch than most of Grenoble's business-focussed hotels. Its 45 rooms are individually designed (and a matter of…
The Luberon
Charm personified, this quintessential village auberge (country inn) on the main street has welcomed travellers since the 18th century and is a gorgeous…
Southern Highlands & Islands
Midway between Loch Etive and Loch Awe and set among imposing Highland scenery, Brander Lodge makes a good base for exploring the area. An enthusiastic…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
The River Barrow flows gently through the valley below this lovely Georgian manor. The owners have created a fabulous interior, decorated using items…
The West End
The location couldn't be any more central. The lobby has a great bar, a working fireplace and reclaimed oak flooring. We love the Trump-style gold lift…
Óbidos
Billed as one of the first 'literary' hotels around, this place, housed in a beautiful former convent, is remarkable for its concept. It has a library-bar…
Utrecht
Overlooking a canal on the fringes of a nature reserve around 5km southeast of the city, this isolated rural hostel's central building is a charming 1830s…
Maastricht
Billing itself as 'a touch rebellious', this stylishly contemporary, gently irreverent hotel wraps its 78 rooms around a two-level boardwalk yard with…
The Loire Valley
In a peaceful 1892 farmhouse, amid 3.5 hectares of grassland, La Levraudière's four spacious rooms are comfortable and homey and come with queen-size beds…
Fontainebleau
A wisteria-draped courtyard garden with chestnut and apple trees is the centrepiece of this charming 27-room hotel. Deluxe-category rooms have their own…
Tomar
With parts dating back to the 15th century, this manor house 8km south of Tomar has been turned into rustic accommodation, with large grounds, chapel,…
Évora
Once home to Évora’s first bullring, Moov Hotel features attractive modern rooms with a minimalist design and a lounge adorned with black-and-white photos…
St Ives
This compact hotel, now owned by St Austell Brewery, is squeezed in along the winding Warren. The architecture is boxy 1970s, but inside it's a surprise,…
The Cotswolds
All soft pastels, country comfort and dashes of colour, the Swan sits beside the River Windrush in tiny Swinbrook, 3 miles east of Burford. Six cosy,…
Wiltshire
It takes a lot of skill to make rooms look so beautifully casual and yet so smart – the bedrooms here are a mash-up of mullioned windows, worn wooden…
Tomar
Tomar’s most atmospheric budget choice, this once-grand townhouse on the main pedestrian drag features large and sprucely maintained rooms with antique…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
A street work of art with its stencilled façade, this art hotel’s 16 dramatically different rooms pay homage to the written word. Spray-painted graffiti…
Rotterdam
Ani and Haakien's excellent hostel sports designer furniture, lockers with power outlets, and lightning-fast wi-fi. Bathroom facilities are inadequate for…
The West End
London's oldest hostelry, this landmark hotel was created in 1837 from 11 townhouses. Each of the 115 rooms has been individually decorated by designer…
Kensington & Hyde Park
With obliging staff in tails, twinkling chandeliers, walls crowded with framed portraits and prints, and enough wood-panelling to put paid to a sizeable…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
The bedrooms in this lovely white Victorian house in Montpellier are grander than those in the guesthouse beside the pretty back courtyard, but all are…
The West End
With its industrial lines and funky decor, the huge Generator (it has more than 870 beds) is one of central London's grooviest budget spots. The bar,…
Antwerp
So subtle as to be semi-invisible from the passing tram, 39-room Franq brings low-key elegance to a century-old bank building whose vault full of safety…
Auvergne
Fill your lungs with fresh mountain air at this spa-hotel 3km east of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. Calm prevails in its 25 rooms with soundproofing, wood…
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
North London
Housed in the former Midland Grand Hotel, a red-brick Gothic Victorian marvel designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1873, the St Pancras Renaissance…
Cork City
Having celebrated its bicentenary in 2013 – Thackeray, Dickens and Sir Walter Scott have all stayed here – the Imperial knows how to age gracefully…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Close to the Eiffel Tower, this elegant hotel takes its inspiration from travel and adventures of Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais (1699-1753), a…
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