Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • Hôtel du Palais de l’Isle

    Annecy

    In a warren-like 18th-century building in the centre of the old town, this hotel leans towards nostalgia with parchment-effect wallpaper and regal maroon…

  • Fàilte

    Oban

    Solicitous host Thomas knows a thing or two about guest comfort and the thoughtful extras here (powerpoints, disposable razors, real milk in the mini…

  • Villa St Paul

    Côte d'Azur

    At this attractive oasis 1km below St-Paul, friendly young hosts David and Jeannette welcome guests with three spacious, comfortable rooms and a grassy…

  • Hôtel de Paris

    Lyon

    This centrally located, remodelled hotel in a 19th-century bourgeois building features individually decorated themed rooms. The spacious, front-facing…

  • Ellenborough Park

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This majestic 15th-century mansion, set in wide-open country, offers 61 individually designed rooms, mixing original fittings with features like…

  • Hôtel des Remparts

    Beaune

    Set around two delightful courtyards, rooms in this 17th-century townhouse have red-tiled or parquet floors and simple antique furniture. Some rooms come…

  • Hôtel Carladez Cambronne

    Paris

    On a quintessentially Parisian cafe-clad square, this very good-value hotel has comfortable rooms with attractive wallpapers and fabrics. Higher-priced…

  • Tor Royal Farm

    Dartmoor National Park

    An easygoing, country-cottage-styled farmhouse packed with lived-in charm. Heritage-style rooms (cream-and-white furniture, puffy bedspreads, easy chairs)…

  • Upper Booth Farm

    Peak District

    Located along the Pennine Way 1.8 miles west of Edale, this peaceful campsite on a working farm is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Along with tent…

  • Royal Snail

    Namur

    Boasting bags of character and a good mix of business and leisure travellers, this sassy, offbeat hotel offers plenty of facilities – though the see…

  • L'Orque Bleue

    Sète

    To sense Sète as a living port, this renovated shipping magnate's mansion – a marble-clad 1880s hôtel particulier (private mansion) – is the place to…

  • Peedie Hostel

    Kirkwall

    Nestling into a corner at the end of the Kirkwall waterfront, this marvellously located hostel set in former fisherfolk's cottages has a cute, tiny…

  • Le Domaine Saint Jean

    The Luberon

    This old farmstead in St-Saturnin-lès-Apt still has a pleasingly rural vibe – its rustic gîtes and B&B farmhouse are set around a courtyard that still has…

  • 't Wapen van Terschelling

    Frisian Islands

    Slap-bang on the main boutique- and cafe-clad street in Midsland, 6km east of the ferry, this long-standing inn is above a welcoming brown cafe with…

  • La Maison du Lierre

    Bordeaux

    The quaint 'House of Ivy' has a welcoming chambre d'hôte feel. A beautiful Bordelaise stone staircase (no lift) leads to small, sunlit rooms with polished…

  • L’Hôtel

    Nantes

    This smart hotel facing Château des Ducs de Bretagne is a breath of fresh air on Nantes' hotel scene. Its 31 rooms are up-to-the-minute, with a clean-cut…

  • A Room in Paris

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Stay in a Parisian apartment at this cosy B&B in a Haussmann-era building with herringbone parquet floors, period moulding and a fireplace. Three of its…

  • Hôtel Eldorado

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Bohemian Eldorado is a welcoming, reasonably well-run hotel with 33 colourfully decorated rooms above the Bistro des Dames, with a private garden. Rooms…

  • 9 Hôtel République

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    On a quiet side street 400m east of Canal St-Martin, this four-star lifestyle hotel is designed to feel like an upmarket home with open-plan living spaces…

  • Hotel dos Templários

    Tomar

    At the river’s edge, just outside the historic centre, this spacious, efficient hotel offers excellent facilities, including gym, sauna, and indoor and…

  • Waterside

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    Overlooking the boats tied up along the River Barrow, this inviting guesthouse occupies a converted 19th-century grain store. Its 10 renovated bedrooms…

  • Auberge Rustique

    Luxembourg

    Vine-draped Auberge Rustique would overlook the castle except for a curtain of trees. Receiving guests since 1790, its eight cosy rooms with contemporary…

  • Auberge de Jeunesse Lultzhausen

    Luxembourg

    With its own beach on the Lac de la Haute Sûre's shores, 6km west of Esch-sur-Sûre, this contemporary hostel has 112 beds across 26 rooms, a restaurant, a…

  • Casa de São Mamede

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    This 18th-century, family-run villa has class: from the red carpet gracing the stained-glass-topped staircase to the tinkling chandeliers in the…

  • Botelet

    South Cornwall

    This eco-friendly farm spreads the love across the accommodation spectrum: you can wild camp in their field, hire a yurt, rent a cosy cottage or sleep in…

  • Farnham Estate

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Set in misty woodlands, this sprawling 16th-century estate has amenities galore, including a garden-view restaurant, a hydrotherapy pool (off-limits to…

  • Ghan House

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Set in flower-filled gardens, this 18th-century Georgian house has 12 rooms, each exquisitely decorated with period antiques and original artworks. Book…

  • Bantry House

    County Cork

    The six guest rooms in this aristocratic mansion are decorated with antiques and contemporary furnishings – when you're not playing croquet, lawn tennis…

  • Cowley Manor

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Surrounded by parklands 5 miles south of Cheltenham, off the A435, this superb Italianate sandstone mansion takes comfort and cool contemporary vibes to…

  • Elmbank

    Loch Lomond

    Just off the Square, this welcoming, walker-friendly place has an interesting variety of rooms, including self-catering options. The friendly owner runs a…

  • Remont

    Oxford

    All modern style, subtle lighting and ultracolourful furnishings, this boutique guesthouse holds 25 varying rooms decked out in cool neutrals with silky…

  • Le Ryad

    Marseille

    Morocco comes to Marseille at this stylish hotel, which takes its inspiration from the riads (traditional houses) of North Africa, all woven cushions,…

  • ’t Hemelhuys

    Northeast Belgium

    Occupying a classic if narrow brick house on one of the most charming corners of central Hasselt, this upliftingly, personable B&B gets all the details…

  • Frenchgate Hotel

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    Nine elegant bedrooms occupy the upper floors of this converted Georgian town house, with flash touches such as memory-foam mattresses and heated marble…

  • Hôtel San Régis

    Paris

    Just 30 rooms and 12 suites give this 19th-century mansion an intimate atmosphere. Red awnings on each window adorn its façade; through its ornate black…

  • Aveiro Rossio Lodge

    Aveiro

    An upmarket annex of the nearby Aveiro Rossio Hostel, this coolly renovated yellow house has compact but stylish rooms, created with an eye for colour and…

  • Elbowroom Escape

    County Wicklow

    Walking trails extend into the Wicklow Mountains from this eco-lodge in the Glen of Imaal. Guided hikes are available, along with yoga and wellness…

  • The House

    Fontainebleau

    Superb climber-friendly gite, with four rooms in the 19th-century farmhouse plus a separate apartment; both have kitchens. Great location by the Trois…

  • ’t Heerenlogement

    Friesland

    This 300-year-old relic has been zealously preserved by its owners, down to the period wallpaper in some of the uniquely designed rooms, all of which…

  • MIJE Maubuisson

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    One of a trio of elegant hôtel particulier digs run by the Maison Internationale de la Jeunesse et des Étudiants, 99-bed Maubuisson is an atmospheric…

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