Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • Parque de Campismo São Miguel

    Odeceixe

    Technically in the Alentejo, but handy to the Algarve, this family-oriented campground is 2km northeast of Odeceixe. Shaded by pines, it has well-spaced…

  • Old Bank House

    Kinsale

    Georgian elegance and style give a timeless quality to this top-of-the-range 17-room hotel. Beautiful objets d'art and paintings grace the walls, and the…

  • Little Amstel

    De Pijp

    Windows in these two cabin-style rooms aboard a houseboat look directly over the Amstel, the river that gave Amsterdam its name. The 'basic' room has one…

  • Hôtel Faucigny

    Chamonix

    Stylish in an upmarket-Ikea kind of way, this boutique hotel has 28 dinky monochrome rooms, lifted by splashes of crimson. There's also afternoon tea, a…

  • Russell’s

    The Cotswolds

    Housed in the former workshop of furniture designer Gordon Russell, this Arts and Crafts–influenced hotel offers seven sizeable rooms, some with exposed…

  • Temple Gate Hotel

    County Clare

    The soaring cathedral-ceilinged lobby at this epicentral 70-room hotel was once part of the 19th-century Sisters of Mercy convent. Upper-floor rooms …

  • Nine(t)teen

    De Pijp

    Brilliantly situated in De Pijp's northeastern corner near the Southern Canal Ring, this B&B has 19 en-suite rooms across four townhouses. Basement rooms…

  • Monte do Sapeiro

    Carrapateira

    With full-length, east-facing windows to catch the sunrise, these two contemporary rooms open to grassy lounging areas with scents of rose and lavender…

  • Lookout

    Keswick

    The clue's in the name: this three-room B&B is all about the views – there's a panorama of fells filling every window. It's in a gabled 1920s house, but…

  • Le Beau Vallon

    Namur

    Set in well-kept lawns with a private chapel, these utterly charming rural chambres d’hôtes are within a 1650 stone farmstead maintaining original…

  • Harvey's Point

    County Donegal

    This well-run lakeside hotel makes a good base for exploring Donegal. As well as spacious and luxurious hotel suites, more economical accommodation is…

  • Hôtel Le Foch

    Lille, Flanders & the Somme

    Some of Hôtel Le Foch's six spacious rooms have views of the square and all have antique-style beds. The restaurant serves excellent traditional French…

  • Rudds of Lulworth

    Dorset

    An idyllic setting, pared-down designs, top-notch linen and pamper-yourself toiletries combine to make this a memorable place to stay – especially if you…

  • Cathedral 73

    Cardiff

    Decked out in mirrored fittings and silver tones, this stylish little hotel has nine rooms, suites and apartments in a beautifully restored Victorian town…

  • Caisleain Oir Hotel

    County Donegal

    Overlooking the tidal inlet, this well-run 20-room hotel has neat rooms with enticing views. The bar has an inviting peat fire and serves a daily menu of…

  • A Maré

    The Algarve

    A 100m stroll from the beach, this blue-and-white beach house has bright rooms, some with sea views, a pretty garden and a guest kitchen. Five-person…

  • Queen's Head

    The Lake District

    Owned by Robinsons Brewery and comprehensively refurbished after a major fire, this old inn makes a tempting Troutbeck spot – with 10 snug rooms decorated…

  • Péniche Le Hasard

    Avignon

    Avast, landlubbers: how about spending a night on a riverboat? This lovingly restored péniche bobs on the river about 2km from the old town. Two rooms…

  • Rathsallagh House & Country Club

    County Wicklow

    This fabulous country manor was converted from Queen Anne stables after the main house was burned down during the 1798 Rising. Luxury reigns here, with 29…

  • Connemara Lake Hotel

    Connemara

    Anglers love this bright, white hotel in the centre of Oughterard. Not only can it organise boat and equipment hire, it will also arrange for your catch…

  • Yew Tree Farm

    The Lake District

    There are floral patterns galore at this sturdy Cumbrian farmhouse in rural Rosthwaite, with three rooms snuggled among cob walls and tiny windows (no wi…

  • Malmaison

    Liverpool

    Malmaison's preferred colour scheme of plum and black is everywhere in this purpose-built hotel, which gives it an air of contemporary sophistication…

  • Hôtel Eiffel Petit Louvre

    Paris

    To immerse yourself in the heart of a Parisian's Paris, check into this stylish three-star address, wedged between food shops, and footsteps from bd de…

  • Savoy Hotel

    Jersey

    There's a touch of old-world grandeur about the Savoy in spite of its location opposite the fire station: marble floors, grand staircase and Grecian…

  • Relais Guillaume de Normandy

    Lille, Flanders & the Somme

    Right on the waterfront in a mock Tudor mansion from the early 1900s, this vintage hotel has a five-storey tower and period touches such as a mosaic…

  • Albergaria Vila Lido

    The Algarve

    Footsteps from the beach and fortress, this sturdy white, blue-trimmed, converted 19th-century mansion has superwelcoming hosts and bright rooms, some of…

  • Hotel du Vin

    Birmingham

    Housed in the Victorian red-brick former Birmingham Eye Hospital, this branch of the upmarket Hotel du Vin chain has real class, with wrought-iron…

  • Hotel Dom Dinis

    Estremadura & Ribatejo

    Just across the river from the old town, this modern, compact place offers simple but spot-on rooms and renovated common areas (lobby, breakfast room,…

  • La Monnaie

    La Rochelle

    This fabulous boutique hotel, tucked in a 17th-century manor house, markets itself as 'art hotel and spa' – for good reason. Its interior is a virtual art…

  • Bar Convent

    York

    This mansion just outside Micklegate Bar is less than 10 minutes' walk from the train station. It houses a working convent, a cafe, meeting rooms and an…

  • Motel Schmotel

    Brighton & Hove

    If you can overlook the petite rooms and minuscule bathrooms, this 11-room B&B in a Regency town house, a short stroll from virtually anywhere, is a sound…

  • Hôtel-Restaurant Manexenea

    French Basque Country

    Five kilometres north of St-Étienne de Baïgorry in the hamlet of Urdos, this rural hotel has cheerful rooms (renovated in 2016) that overlook green fields…

  • Merchants Manor

    South Cornwall

    After an expensive revamp, this venerable hotel is one of Falmouth's fanciest sleeps. Rooms are contemporary and quirky, with bold fabrics, indulgent…

  • Kathmore Guest House

    Oban

    A 10-minute stroll from Oban's centre, this warmly welcoming place mixes traditional Highland hospitality and hearty breakfasts with a wee touch of…

  • Aherne's Townhouse

    County Cork

    The 12 rooms here are extremely well appointed; larger ones have small balconies, where you can breathe in the sea air. Rates include a fabulous breakfast…

  • Hôtel-Restaurant Petry

    Luxembourg

    Situated just across the Our river from the town centre, the Petry's rooms are comfy if fairly spartan; superior rooms are worth the small upgrade. South…

  • Camping Middelpôlle

    Frisian Islands

    Peace, perfect peace, between sand dunes and forest is the lure of this nature-friendly camp site, with 40 tent pitches and dozens of wild rabbits roaming…

  • Sands Hotel

    Kent

    This beautifully styled boutique hotel sits right on the Margate seafront. It features an understated sand-hued theme throughout, the southeast’s best…

  • Braewick Cafe & Caravan Park

    Shetland

    On offer here are decent tent pitches and caravan sites, with or without stunning views over St Magnus Bay's weird and wonderful rock formations. It also…

  • Hôtel Richemond

    Chamonix

    In a grand old building constructed in 1914 (and run by the same family ever since), this hotel – as friendly as it is central – has 52 spacious rooms…

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