Must-see hotels in Western Europe

  • 15Glasgow

    Glasgow

    Glasgow's 19th-century merchants certainly knew how to build a beautiful house, and this 1840s terrace is a sumptuous example. Huge rooms with lofty…

  • Hostel & Suites des Arts

    The Douro

    This dynamic, perfectly placed new hostel occupies a grand old house in Amarante's picturesque town centre. Clean if spartan basement-level dorms are…

  • Dunstane Houses

    Edinburgh

    Dunstane House and its companion, Hampton House, are large Victorian villas dating from the 1860s but totally refurbished in 2017. Gorgeous modern styling…

  • Reading Rooms

    Kent

    Occupying an unmarked 18th-century Georgian town house on a tranquil square just five minutes’ walk from the sea, this luxury boutique B&B is as stylish…

  • Edgar House

    Chester

    These award-winning digs are the ultimate in boutique luxury. This Georgian house has seven rooms, each decorated in its own individual style – some have…

  • Grand Hôtel

    Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

    The romantic ambience of this turreted 1850 hotel is amply delivered within its rooms, which have a sharp modern design and comfortable wrought-iron beds…

  • Petit Hôtel Confidentiel

    Chambéry

    Starting from the ground-floor épicerie (grocery) once frequented by 18th-century luminary JJ Rousseau, this five-star, family-run boutique hotel has…

  • Edgar

    Paris

    Thirteen playful rooms, each decorated by a different team of artists or designers, await the lucky few who secure a reservation at this former convent…

  • Meadowlands Hotel

    Tralee

    Strolling distance from town but far enough away to be quiet, Meadowlands is an unexpectedly romantic four-star hotel with stunning vintage-meets-designer…

  • Tamarin Lodge

    Ullapool

    Effortlessly elegant modern architecture in this hilltop house is noteworthy in its own right, but the glorious vistas over the hills opposite and water…

  • Le Grand Hôtel

    Grenoble

    Like the service, rooms at Le Grand Hôtel are refined and sleek. Rooms are attired with high-quality bed sheets, spotless bathrooms and modern-art chairs,…

  • Bed, Bad & Brood

    Antwerp

    In a 1910, belle époque–era town house near the vast Gerechtshof (former courthouse), this B&B impresses with authentic wooden floors, high ceilings and…

  • Auberge de Clochemerle

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    A pleasant combination of modern and traditional, this atmospheric hotel smack dab in the centre of Vaux-en-Beaujolais has 12 stylishly refitted rooms,…

  • Le Mas des Cigales

    Côte d'Azur

    With its pretty Provençal mas (farmhouse), tumbling garden, picture-perfect pool and feast of a breakfast, you’ll never want to leave this five-room…

  • Gite L'Âme d'Antan

    Colmar

    Perched nest-like above the old-town bustle, this gorgeous attic apartment (sleeping three) is spacious, silent and equipped with dining area, kitchen and…

  • U Castellu

    Corsica

    The five light-filled rooms in this lovely B&B, set in an old village home on the main square and right beside the ancient castle, are a wonderful blend…

  • L'Hermitage Gantois

    Lille

    This five-star hotel creates enchanting, harmonious spaces by complementing its rich architectural heritage, such as the Flemish-Gothic façade, with…

  • Telstar

    Exeter

    'Victoriana with a twist' best defines this excellent B&B, where stately fireplaces meet mock-flock wallpaper and stag heads wearing aviator goggles…

  • Les Buis du Chardonnet

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    If you're after hush and seclusion, this B&B with a green ethos – it was built as a positive-energy home – is the answer. The trio of sunny rooms have…

  • Old Rectory on the Lake

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    If you're in need of pampering after your Cader Idris ascent – perhaps a gourmet meal, a complimentary glass of sherry or a soak in a hot tub – this…

  • Residencial Vinnus

    Ericeira

    Bright, with trendy, contemporary decor, the centrally located Residencial Vinnus offers great value, with simple and comfortable whitewashed rooms. It's…

  • SerraVale

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    Run by the superhospitable Elsa, this charming guesthouse is set in a typical mountain stone house. Its four attractive rooms – two doubles and two larger…

  • La Rosa Hotel

    Whitby

    Weird, but wonderful. Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, once stayed in this house while holidaying in Whitby. Entering today is like stepping…

  • Brimstone Hotel

    The Lake District

    This lavish complex on the Langdale Estate offers next-level luxury. The huge suites are more London-chic than Lakeland-cosy – mezzanine floors, sleek…

  • Mount Falcon Country House Hotel

    County Mayo

    Hidden away on 40 hectares between Lough Conn and the River Moy lies this stunning place to stay. Rooms in the gorgeous 1870s mansion ooze old-world…

  • La Cour Berbisey

    Dijon

    An arched red doorway in an ivy-draped wall leads to this luxurious B&B, easily Dijon's classiest midcity accommodation. Three enormous suites with…

  • Sheridan Guest House

    Leith

    Flowerpots filled with colourful blooms line the steps of this little haven hidden away north of the New Town. The eight bedrooms (all en suite) blend…

  • Dona Emília

    Viana do Castelo

    This phenomenal new B&B in a 19th-century town house commands front-row perspectives of Viana's historical centre from its luminous, high-ceilinged common…

  • Hôtel Le Comtesse

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    A five-star view of Mademoiselle Eiffel seduces guests in every single room at the Countess, an utterly charming boutique hotel at home in a 19th-century…

  • Bel Estiu

    The Dordogne

    A former 18th-century farmhouse and barn, Bel Estiu (Occitan for 'beautiful summer') has been gorgeously reimagined. Relax in the spacious downstairs…

  • Coed-y-Celyn Hall

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Built in the 1850s for a mining magnate, this grand pile on the banks of the Conwy was auctioned off in the 1950s and half of it has been converted into…

  • Coriander Cottages

    South Cornwall

    A delightfully rural cottage complex on the outskirts of Fowey, with ecofriendly accommodation in open-plan, self-catering barns, all with quiet country…

  • Kinnitty Castle Hotel

    The Midlands

    Reached by a long, winding driveway through the forested 265-hectare estate, 1km northeast of town, storybook Kinnitty Castle was built in the 13th…

  • 1898 The Post

    Ghent

    This beautiful boutique offering is housed in Ghent's spectacular twin-turreted former post office. The property's common areas, guestrooms and suites are…

  • Familia Hôtel

    Latin Quarter

    Staff at this friendly, third-generation family-run hotel proudly tell you that nothing ever changes at the Familia. Indeed, the sepia murals of Parisian…

  • West House

    Ullapool

    Slap bang in Ullapool's centre, this solid house, once a manse, has excellent rooms with contemporary style and great bathrooms. There's no breakfast, but…

  • Le Castel de la Pique

    The Pyrenees

    There’s a bit of storybook charm to this hotel, with its château corner-turrets and 19th-century façade. Once inside, the lovely rooms don't disappoint,…

  • 5 Chambres en Ville

    Clermont-Ferrand

    This classy B&B offers five pristine rooms, all uniquely styled and awash with pastel colours. Each unit has an ample bed dressed with high-quality linens…

  • Rayanne House

    Belfast

    Just 100m from Holywood Golf Club, this gorgeous 1883 manor house has exquisite rooms – some with balconies and views of Belfast Lough – including a Rory…

  • Star Cottage

    The Cotswolds

    A mile northeast of Burford, this wonderful old Cotswold cottage holds two comfortable and character-filled en-suite rooms done up in tastefully creative…

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