Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • Tryp Colina do Castelo

    The Beiras

    Soulless but nicely positioned on a hillside near the castelo, this big business hotel has bright, airy rooms, many with views over the plain below. There…

  • Grasmere Hostel

    The Lake District

    This stylish indie hostel has a vaguely Scandi feel, with unexpected luxuries such as a Nordic sauna, skylights, two kitchens and en suite bathrooms for…

  • Rockmount

    Dartmoor National Park

    A real surprise sits behind this hillside B&B's conventional exterior – the stylish, streamlined rooms are done out in dark wood and crisp white…

  • Clos de Rohan

    The Luberon

    There are just two L-shaped suites at this farmhouse B&B, so you're assured of privacy. They're decorated with a light, feminine touch – dried lavender,…

  • Mrs Potts

    Cardiff

    Despite being on Cardiff's booziest strip, Mrs Potts is far from a party hostel. It occupies a lovely old red-brick building and is full of thoughtful…

  • Low Wray

    The Lake District

    One of the most popular of the National Trust's four Lakeland campsites, in a fine spot along Windermere's shores, 3 miles from Ambleside along the B5286…

  • Hotel Carlton

    Ghent

    Popular with both business and leisure travellers, this friendly family-run hotel in a prime position just east of Sint-Pieters station offers excellent…

  • Hôtel Le Richelieu

    Le Havre

    Inside one of the architecturally intriguing buildings along the rue de Paris, Le Richelieu offers very clean, bright and often vividly decorated rooms …

  • Arribas Sintra Hotel

    Portugal

    While this 59-room, scallop-shaped relic of a family hotel doesn't inspire confidence from the road, its sea views over Praia Grande and 100m-long, 5…

  • Comrie Croft

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    A rustic, hospitable place, Comrie Croft has a bit of everything: camping; a pleasant, airy hostel; and Nordic katas (£99 per night), with wood stoves,…

  • Montcalm

    The West End

    This 145-room hotel is set on a pretty crescent now named after Swede Raoul Wallenberg, who helped rescue Jews in Budapest during WWII (the Swedish…

  • Côbo Bay Hotel

    Guernsey

    Its rooms decked out in nautical blues and whites, this smart hotel overlooks Guernsey's most popular beach. A little extra will buy you a sea view and a…

  • Summer Hill Country House

    The Lake District

    On Hawkshead Hill, this 18th-century house has a wonderfully out-of-the-way setting, 3 miles from both Coniston and Hawkshead. The five rooms vary in…

  • Hôtel Morand

    Rouen

    This budget-friendly place has a range of simple rooms with wood floors, stiff mattresses and basic furnishings (though the in-room electric kettle is a…

  • Roseland Holiday Park

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    Take the steep climb up the eccentric hairpins of Serpentine Rd in Rothesay to this small but pleasant grassy area, where you can pitch a tent (April to…

  • Crawford House

    Cork City

    Power showers and orthopaedic beds feature in the dozen bedrooms at this B&B along with understated wooden furnishings, though rooms at the front can be…

  • Olive Branch

    The Cotswolds

    At the quiet upper end of the high street, this snug B&B offers eight homey rooms cheerfully done up in pinks, creams and whites. Number 4 has its own…

  • Edgcumbe

    Plymouth

    What a treat: a smart, modern B&B just a pebble's throw from Plymouth's seafront. At Edgcumbe you get cream and oatmeal colour schemes, comfy beds, and…

  • Kyle of Tongue Hostel & Holiday Park

    North & West Coast

    In a wonderful spot right by the causeway across the Kyle of Tongue, a mile west of Tongue, this is the top budget option in the area, with clean,…

  • Shiado Hostel

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Beautifully located on an elegant street in Chiado, this handsomely maintained upper-floor hostel (with lift) has bright, Zen-like rooms with polished…

  • Killavil House

    County Donegal

    A big modern villa at the Ballyshannon end of town, Killavil has smartly appointed bedrooms with polished wooden furniture. Most have multiple beds and…

  • Hôtel Doussière

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    The Doussière wins points for its friendly reception and great location. Its 18 simple yet tidy rooms occupy two buildings overlooking the Jonte River…

  • Le Grand Jardin

    The Jura Mountains

    Opposite the abbey are three sunny, wood-floored rooms in a 16th-century house, backed by carefully tended gardens.

  • Le Fond de la Cour

    Honfleur

    Watched over by a dog, a cat and some chickens, rooms here (including a studio and a cottage, which sleeps up to four) are light, airy and immaculate. The…

  • Royal Hôtel

    Nîmes

    Bedrooms here have modern-meets-heritage decor and a choice of street views or an outlook over the grand place d’Assas – fine for the view, though the…

  • Hotel & Spa Bagatelle

    Wallonia

    Located some 21km northeast of Tournai, this place is all about relaxing with modern, well-equipped rooms and a full-service wellness centre (complete…

  • Idle Rocks

    South Cornwall

    Once a tired old pub, now a flashy seaside swank-pad, this expensive hotel is a good indication of the kind of clientele St Mawes is aiming for these days…

  • Alex

    Dublin

    The first of the O’Callaghan Collection to get a rebrand in 2018, the Alex is a beautifully sleek hotel where gorgeous design meets decadent comfort…

  • Pointe Isabelle

    Chamonix

    Named for 19th-century British mountaineer Isabella Straton, whose grandchildren opened the hotel, this pleasing spot lies just west of Chamonix train…

  • Diglis House Hotel

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Next to the boathouse in a gorgeous waterside setting, this rambling yet cosy 28-room Georgian house is a short stroll from the cathedral. The best rooms…

  • Pourquoi Pas Guesthouse

    The Channel Islands

    Easy access to one of Sark's loveliest beaches, proximity to Little Sark, gorgeous sunset views and an endless, dark sky at night are just some of the…

  • Dianamar

    Albufeira

    Removed from the central hubbub, but just 150m southwest of the beach, Dianamar has simply furnished, whitewashed rooms – some with balconies and two with…

  • Manor House Hotel

    Northumberland Coast

    Wake up to views of the harbour, priory and castle from some of the 10 modern rooms at this 1870s manor. Rates fall outside summer but as it's the island…

  • Domaine du Mont Verrier

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    If you've dreamed of staying in a romantic countryside château but your budget is tight, you'll be delighted by this affordable mansion in the vineyards,…

  • Eleven Westgate

    North York Moors National Park

    Just a few minutes' walk west of the town centre, Eleven Westgate is a pretty house with patio and garden offering top-value accommodation in cosy…

  • Hôtel Villa Victoria

    Nice

    Regal is the word for this green-shuttered neo-classical edifice four blocks back from the Promenade des Anglais. Rooms are decorated in mauve, gold and…

  • Barbarie Hotel

    Guernsey

    Staff go out of their way to be helpful at this country house hotel. Rooms are spacious and contemporary, with feature wallpaper, while common spaces have…

  • St David's Hotel & Spa

    Cardiff

    One of the few five-star hotels in Cardiff, this high-end modern hotel favoured by corporate types and couples sits right on the water's edge in Cardiff…

  • Hôtel Les 3 Luppars

    Arras

    Occupying the Grand' Place's only non-Flemish-style building (it's Gothic and dates from the 1400s), Les 3 Luppars (derived from 'Leopards') has a private…

  • Hôtel Cassitel

    Cassis

    This Interhotel is all about location – you’re right on Cassis' photogenic harbour-front, with clanking boats and port-side restaurants spread out beneath…

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