Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • Rock Farm Glamping

    County Meath

    On an organic farm stretching 1.5km along the banks of the River Boyne, shaded by oak, ash and chestnut trees, Rock Farm has stunning yurts and huts with…

  • Julévi

    The Ardennes

    Charming English-speaking owners have transformed this 1869 linen-merchant’s house into a stylishly comfortable retreat featuring quality box-spring…

  • Marine Hotel

    Whitby

    Feeling more like minisuites than ordinary hotel accommodation, the four bedrooms at the Marine are quirky, stylish and comfortable; it's the sort of…

  • La Maison de Famille

    Caen

    This grand and adorable four-room B&B, overflowing with personality, charm and history (it dates to the 17th century), occupies three floors of an…

  • La Fabrique

    La Rochelle

    At home in an old rope factory, stylish La Fabrique is a nod to its industrial heritage and contemporary design. Fifty-eight rooms are arranged in a quad,…

  • Hazlitt’s

    The West End

    Built in 1718 and comprising four original Georgian houses, this Soho gem was the one-time home of essayist William Hazlitt (1778–1830). The 30 guest…

  • The Student Hotel

    Groningen

    With the slogan 'Everybody should like everybody' printed on its facade, the Student Hotel could not provide a warmer or more playful welcome. Bananas…

  • St Ermin's Hotel

    The West End

    One of our favourite West End hotels, St Ermin's not only has 331 super comfortable rooms and an enviable location in Westminster, it also has back…

  • Langley Castle Hotel

    Northeast England

    Soaring above 12 acres of gardens, this 1350-built castle is a beauty, with creaking hallways lined by suits of armour and an alleged resident ghost. Its…

  • Hôtel Métropole

    Brussels

    This 1895 showpiece has a jaw-droppingly sumptuous French Renaissance–style foyer with marble walls, coffered ceiling and beautifully etched stained-glass…

  • Lumley Castle

    Northeast England

    Spiralling stone tower steps and creaking corridors lead to richly decorated rooms with heavy drapes and patterned wallpapers, many with canopied four…

  • Chambres d'Hôtes du Vaudeville

    Brussels

    This classy B&B has an incredible location right within the gorgeous (if reverberant) Galeries St-Hubert. Delectable decor styles include African,…

  • Sir Albert Hotel

    De Pijp

    A 19th-century diamond factory houses this glitzy design hotel. Its 90 creative rooms and suites have high ceilings and large windows, with custom-made…

  • Alamo Guest House

    Glasgow

    The Alamo may not sound like a peaceful spot, but that's exactly what this great place is. Opposite Kelvingrove Park, it feels miles from the city's…

  • B&B Mme Daniel

    Wallonia

    Three art-filled rooms are available in this very homey 1673 stone house with flowerboxes and a charming little rear garden. Rooms are all very different…

  • Le Couvent

    The Luberon

    Hidden behind a wall in the old town, this enormous maison d’hôte occupies a 17th-century former convent. Staying here is as much architectural experience…

  • Grand Hôtel des Alpes

    Chamonix

    Exuding belle époque charm, this buttercup and powder-blue hotel is one of the prettiest buildings in Chamonix. Established in 1840, the hotel's 30 rooms…

  • Hotel Julien

    Antwerp

    In a grand old mansion with lots of designer detail, this discreet 21-room boutique hotel has a suave, understated elegance, impressive lounge and bar…

  • Hotel Not Hotel

    Amsterdam

    Stay in a work of art at this out-there collection of installations. Sleep inside Amsterdam Tram 965 (in a king-size bed), cosy into a cute blue-and-white…

  • Rathmullan House

    County Donegal

    This country house is large, luxurious and refreshingly dressed with nonfrumpy furnishings. Sprawled over wooded gardens on the shores of Lough Swilly,…

  • Hôtel du Dragon

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    It's hard to believe that such a gem of a budget hotel still exists in this ultrachic part of St-Germain. A family affair for the last five generations,…

  • Pousada de Viseu

    Viseu

    This superbly refashioned pousada set in a monumental 19th-century hospital is a top luxury option. The original three floors, all with ridiculously high…

  • Safestay York

    York

    Housed in a Grade I Georgian townhouse, this is a large boutique hostel with colourful decor and good facilities including a bar with pool table. Rooms…

  • Quinta Nova

    Pinhão

    Set on a ridge, surrounded by 120 hectares of ancient vineyards, overlooking the Douro river with mountains layered in the distance, Quinta Nova is simply…

  • Dream Hôtel

    Wallonia

    Centrally located in a revamped 19th-century convent, Dream Hôtel combines a high level of comfort with more than a dash of Belgian eccentricity,…

  • Belleek Castle

    County Mayo

    Your chance to kip in a castle – imposing Belleek is eclectically decorated in ornate period style, with plush rooms successfully pairing four-poster beds…

  • ABhostel

    Antwerp

    This adorable, family-run hostel in Borgerhout is a great place to get to know fellow travellers while fixing breakfast from provided ingredients in the…

  • Grasshoppers

    Glasgow

    Discreetly hidden atop a time-worn railway administration building alongside Central station, this small, well-priced hotel is a modern, upbeat surprise…

  • George Hotel

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    The George boasts a magnificent choice of opulent, individual rooms decorated with sumptuous period furniture. Some feature four-poster beds, Victorian…

  • Hôtel Napoléon

    Menton

    Standing tall on the seafront, the Napoléon is Menton’s most stylish sleeping option. Everything from the pool to the restaurant-bar and the back garden …

  • Aran Islands Camping & Glamping

    Aran Islands

    At this smart, modern campground with direct access to a sweeping white-sand beach, you can stay in a beehive-shaped glamping hut inspired by an early…

  • Prinsenhof Groningen

    Groningen

    A fabulous rebirth of a medieval monastery, 16th-century residence of the Nassau viceroys (de stadhouders), military hospital and TV station, this…

  • Kinmel Arms

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    The Kinmel is a rural enclave of fine food, real ales and, now, four beautifully finished boutique suites. But it's the restaurant (mains £17 to £25), one…

  • B&B Candelária

    The Algarve

    Surrounded by olive, carob and almond trees, this rustic farmhouse has thick adobe walls providing natural coolness in summer and warmth in winter, heavy…

  • Lower Barns

    South Cornwall

    Now this is what rural B&Bs should be like. Fantastically secluded and wittily decorated, it's a couples' hideaway par excellence. All rooms are different…

  • La Petite Folie

    Honfleur

    Penny Vincent, an American who moved to France from San Francisco, and her French husband Thierry are the gracious hosts at this elegant home, built in…

  • Hotel Post Plaza

    Leeuwarden

    A line of black bicycles stands outside the smartest hotel in town, an urban-chic spot inside the 19th-century post office and a neighbouring old bank…

  • Casa do Romezal

    Peso da Régua

    Young brother-sister team Luis and Margarida run this charming B&B encircled by a small winery, set on a hillside that's been in their family since the…

  • Le B d’Arcachon

    Arcachon

    A skip from the waterfront by Arcachon's Big Wheel, Le B can do no wrong. Its 56 spacious rooms have serene turquoise, emerald and cream colour palettes,…

  • Lloyd Hotel

    Amsterdam

    Magnificent waterside Lloyd was a hotel for emigrants from the Netherlands, who stayed here before setting sail, back in 1921. Many original fixtures…

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