Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • Château de Bellevue

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    For the ultimate château experience, you can’t do better than this attractive venture nestled amid seas of vineyards. Françoise Barbet will welcome you in…

  • Hôtel du Haut Marais

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Renovated from top to bottom in 2016, this historic townhouse offers an intimate, independent stay. There's no reception; you receive door codes prior to…

  • Oban Caravan & Camping Park

    Oban

    This spacious campsite has a superb location overlooking the Sound of Kerrera, 2.5 miles south of Oban (two buses run here from central Oban on school…

  • Ballymascanlon House

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Situated 8km northeast of Dundalk on the edge of the Cooley Peninsula, this grand old property (and modern extension) has spacious rooms, warm,…

  • Stirling Highland Hotel

    Stirling

    A sympathetic refurbishment of the old high school, the Stirling Highland has something of the atmosphere of an Edwardian gentleman's club but has great…

  • Clew Bay Hotel

    County Mayo

    Some of the small but stylish rooms at this central, family-run, three-star hotel come with river views. Bathrooms and furnishings are first-rate, while…

  • Ghent Marriott

    Ghent

    On the inside, Ghent's Marriott is a standard international business/tourist hotel with stylish (if somewhat generic), comfortable, modern rooms and a…

  • Slieve Russell Hotel

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    A vision of marble columns, fountains, restaurants and bars, the Slieve Russell Hotel has 222 elegantly furnished rooms. There are 18- and nine-hole golf…

  • Hotel Aalders

    Amsterdam

    Family-owned Aalders has an old-fashioned, stuck-in-time charm. It's nothing fancy, but it's homey and well placed for the museums. The 33 rooms are…

  • Hôtel Le Cardinal

    Rouen

    Facing the cathedral’s famous west façade and with large portraits of namesake cardinals overlooking the small lobby, this 15-room hotel is one of the…

  • Hôtel Lou Cagnard

    St-Tropez

    This old-school hotel stands in stark contrast to most of the swanky hotels around St-Tropez. Located in an old house shaded by lemon and fig trees, its…

  • Au Lion

    Alsace

    Looking as pretty as can be, this pink-fronted, half-timbered hotel is a cut above most of the other budget places in town. The surprisingly modern rooms …

  • Lodge

    Northeast Belgium

    Diest’s most charming hotel occupies a turreted mansion that was originally a medieval abbot’s retreat. Central yet very peaceful, it overlooks a canal…

  • Hotel Residencial Princesa do Gilão

    Tavira

    Right on the river, this late-20th-century hotel has tight but neat rooms with lemon-yellow walls and plain-tiled floors brightened by colourful fabrics…

  • Bay View Boutique B&B

    Beara Peninsula

    This spacious modern villa on the eastern edge of Glengarriff has been converted into a chic and elegant B&B, with bedrooms that look fresh from a Sunday…

  • Belmont Hotel

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Owned and run by the same family for four generations, the 19th-century Belmont has 74 stylish, contemporary, individually designed rooms and a fantastic…

  • Old Pier B&B

    Dingle Peninsula

    With a clifftop setting looking out across Smerwick Harbour to the triple peaks of the Three Sisters, the Old Pier enjoys the perfect sunset location…

  • Quebecs

    Leeds

    Victorian grace at its opulent best is the theme of Quebecs, a conversion of the former Leeds & County Liberal Club. The elaborate wood panelling and…

  • Joiners Arms

    Northumberland Coast

    Locals love this gastropub and for good reason: ingredients are sourced nearby, the seafood and steaks are excellent and families are warmly welcomed. But…

  • Cranleigh

    The Lake District

    This super-snazzy B&B takes the prize for most-over-the-top decor in Windermere: from sleigh beds to jaguar-print throws and backlit bathroom mirrors, it…

  • Stirling SYHA

    Stirling

    This hostel has an unbeatable location and great facilities. Though its facade is that of a former church, the interior is modern and efficient. The dorms…

  • Spoon & the Stars

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Rory and Hannah's well-run budget accommodation blends vintage and contemporary furnishings and has a great, laid-back vibe. Rooms range from a double…

  • Boulevard Leopold

    Antwerp

    A fascinating evocation of Antwerp's 19th-century glory days in the heart of the Jewish district, this personable B&B mixes a collection of curiosities,…

  • Lakeside Hotel

    County Clare

    With sweeping views across the water to the arched bridge and Killaloe Cathedral, this gentrified hotel is surrounded by flowering gardens. The 43 rooms…

  • Beck Hall

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    Ideally located for walks to Malham Cove, this rambling 17th-century country house has a gurgling beck (stream) flowing through the garden and a lovely…

  • Hôtel de la Loire

    Paris

    Obviously, at these prices don't expect luxury, but do expect a warm welcome and clean, colourful en-suite rooms (18 all-up) at this budget hotel of old…

  • Peneda Hotel

    Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

    Peneda village’s only hotel sits right next door to the town's famous church. Once a nest for Igreja Senhora da Peneda’s pilgrims, this mountain lodge…

  • Stop

    Galway City

    Done up with contemporary artworks, stripped floorboards and bold colours, this design-conscious B&B delivers snug rooms where aesthetically pleasing…

  • La Villa St-Pierre

    Épernay

    Expect a warm, family-style bienvenue at this early-20th-century townhouse turned B&B. A recent makeover has spruced up the 11 rooms, the pick of which…

  • Vila Galé Lagos

    Lagos

    Opposite the beach, this vast place lays on all the creature comforts for resort-loving visitors, with two huge pools (one indoor, one outdoor), three…

  • Castex Hôtel

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Equidistant from Bastille and Le Marais, the 30-room Castex retains a certain 17th-century charm with its vaulted stone cellar that makes an atmospheric…

  • Llanthony Priory Hotel

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Seemingly growing out of the priory ruins and incorporating some of the original medieval buildings, this hotel is wonderfully atmospheric, with four…

  • Begijnhof Hotel

    Leuven

    Serene gardens and the peaceful non-central location are the highlights of this three-winged bare-brick 1990s hotel, which is planning a gradual revamp of…

  • Hotel Sōzō

    Nantes

    The architects who designed this place must have been in seventh heaven when asked to transform a graceful old chapel into a luxury boutique hotel. The…

  • 37 Trevor Square

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Finding the cosy town house of 37 Trevor Square in the real-estate hot spot of Knightsbridge is a genuine discovery. Rooms are chic, homely and rather…

  • Hôtel Maison Athénée

    Paris

    French interior design Jacques Garcia used patterned wallpapers, luxury fabrics including heavy velvet and custom-made furniture to create the 20 rooms…

  • Hotel van de Vijsel

    Amsterdam

    Located in a former timber factory, this hotel features original wooden beams in its smart and comfortable rooms, along with Nespresso machine, rainfall…

  • Saracens Head Inn

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Honey-toned woods, fresh cream decor and understated modern style make this revamped 16th-century riverside inn, overlooking Symond Yat’s ferry crossing,…

  • Hotel Scheldezicht

    Antwerp

    Limited reception times, ragged stairways and irregular floors are well worth putting up with for the budget prices for rooms that have a certain old…

  • Old Water View

    The Lake District

    Patterdale has several B&Bs, but this one's the pick. It's a simple place focusing on the essentials: friendly service, comfy rooms and good value. The…

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