Luxembourg City
With geranium-filled window boxes gracing its grand facade, this 1932 building retains its original staircases and floral stained glass in the old…
Must-see hotels in Western Europe
Alsace
Sweet, simple and very central, Étoile de la Citadelle is virtually pinned to the bull's eye of Neuf-Brisach's dartboard-like grid. Fitted out with…
Fort William
Run by well-known mountain guide Alan Kimber and wife Sue, the Calluna offers self-catering apartments geared to groups of hikers and climbers, but also…
Alsace
Overlooking a courtyard, this old-town hotel strikes a perfect balance between half-timbered rusticity and contemporary comfort. Its petite rooms have a…
County Clare
In the bedrooms at the grand old Atlantic you’re likely to find mini-chandeliers and leather-topped desks that’d be right at home in a well-established…
Auvergne
This welcoming three-star has bold, colourful rooms and cosy common areas decorated with velvet armchairs and relics of Auvergne's past.
Counties Down & Armagh
This modern, purpose-built hostel near the St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral has six small but comfortable twin rooms, two family rooms and 10…
Lourdes
Although it's on a busy avenue, the friendly Hôtel Majestic is worth considering for its bright, attractive rooms, with polished wood floors and big…
Galway City
The lobby in this traditional hotel is stuffed with heavy carpets, drapes, marble and romantic statuary. A former farm-feed warehouse, its bedrooms are…
Edinburgh
The great-value Dene is a friendly and informal place, set in a charming Georgian town house, with a welcoming owner and spacious bedrooms. The…
Ring of Kerry
Fantastic views of Kenmare Bay and the Beara Peninsula unfold from this ivy-covered B&B, both from the garden terrace out front and from most of the…
Èze
Swimming in the panoramic pool of the Domaine Pins Paul comes complete with views of the sea and Èze village. Rooms in the grand Provençal bastide …
Nantes
This cheap and cheerful, two-star address squats on a busy street opposite the Château des Ducs de Bretagne. Its 12 rooms sport vintage bedspreads, old…
Annecy
Each of Le Boutik's rooms has its own theme, ranging from loosely literary (the haughty 'Oscar Wilde' and book-lined 'Grey') to travel (like the brick-and…
Bath
It's a bit out of the centre, but this swish B&B has been tastefully decked out with French-style furniture and calm colours. You'll not be uncomfortable …
Chester
A smart, modern hotel in a converted corn mill overlooking the Shropshire Union Canal, you have 132 rooms in five different categories to choose from…
Ghent
Formerly under the Sandton chain, this luxurious hotel occupies a stunning 18th-century manor house. At the time of writing, it was set to reopen under…
County Clare
The welcome at this tidy, family-friendly country cottage has a genuine warmth.The three clean rooms with private bathrooms have comfy beds warmed by…
Cumbria & the Lakes
A Premier Inn it may be, but this is actually one of Carlisle's best-value and best-located options. It's about a mile east of the centre along Warwick Rd…
Kilkenny City
Conveniently located near St Canice's Cathedral, this modern B&B is a good bet, with comfortable soundproof guest rooms and filling hot (or continental)…
Biarritz
Big-city style in Biarritz, with cool and minimal rooms spread out over a modern building brimming with quirky furnishings and decor (look out for the…
York
Occupying a perfect spot in the shadow of Bootham Bar, the Lamb & Lion is a quaint 1756 Georgian pub with 12 simple period rooms, an AA rosette gastropub,…
Arras
Behind one of the Grand' Place's few Flemish Baroque façades to escape wartime damage, this 2015-opened hotel has a dozen rooms done out in stylish black…
The Burren
Little touches make a big difference at Ballyvaughan Lodge: fragrant lilies, freshly ground coffee and breakfasts that include poached eggs and locally…
Paris
If you like style in a traditional sense, choose this lovely 21-room hotel just west of the Louvre and across the street from Église St-Germain l…
Portimão
On a pedestrianised street in the city centre, reached by a tiled staircase, this hostel is basic but clean and bright, and puts you within easy walking…
Jersey
Run by the hospitable Maria, this guesthouse is excellent value: spacious rooms decked out in soothing creams and baby blues, cooked breakfast included in…
Inishowen Peninsula
A handsome Georgian house set in beautiful gardens, Westbrook features chandeliers and antique furniture, giving it a refined sophistication. Cash only…
Bordeaux
On a street peppered with antique shops and small art galleries, this stylish place blends in well – its five rooms are individual works of art in their…
Mértola
Just inside the old walls, this appealing place has four lovely rooms with wood floors, nice furniture and shuttered windows with views over the river…
Bath
Owner, Ling, ran a city-centre hotel for 15 years, and those skills shine throughout this classy B&B. Bedrooms are named after the eponymous fruit. The…
North & West Coast
Housed near the harbour in the former fishermen's mission, this is an appealing modern hostel with three functional dorms and a good kitchen and lounge…
Cork City
Near the top of busy Summer Hill (a steep climb above the train station) is this gay-friendly B&B tucked away on a quiet terrace. The accommodation, in a…
St Ives
Occupying one of the classic Edwardian villas lining the upper part of St Ives, this three-suite B&B is a chic place to stay. The two front 'suites' have…
Bath
Bath's classical trappings aren't to everyone's taste, so things are kept strictly modern at this city-centre crash pad, with vivid colour schemes and…
Southern Highlands & Islands
An appealing budget option on Rothesay's main thoroughfare, this large, well-equipped place has private rooms of various sizes at bargain prices. Some are…
Dartmoor National Park
One of only a few independent hostels on Dartmoor, Sparrowhawk is a reliable budget base. It's located in a converted house, with lots of wood and exposed…
Derry (Londonderry)
Housed in a historic building – a former bank dating from 1895 – this contemporary boutique hotel is located right in the middle of town, close to the…
Touraine
Impeccably run by the same couple since 1979, this Best Western–affiliated hotel, right in the centre of town, has 30 rooms, most arrayed around an inner…
York
The Brontë has five homely en suite rooms, including a two-room family suite, each individually decorated and with luxurious new bathrooms. Breakfasts,…
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