Reviews and guides for France

Best Hotels Near The Louvre

As the world's most renowned art museum, Le Louvre is simply unmissable on a trip to Paris. Whether you're intent on a weekend of romance, fine dining or just a dose of classic French elegance, we've highlighted some of the best hotels nearby.

16 of the Best Hotels in the Côte d'Azur Hills

The best hills in the Cote D'Azur hills including romantic hideaways, properties with fabulous views, and hotels with standout restaurants...

European Capital Cities — Our 20 Best Hotels

The best hotels in Europe's capital cities. From five star indulgence in the best street in Paris, to boutique chic in Madrid and cosy B&Bs in Rome...

20 Best Boutique Hotels in Burgundy

Burgundy is an indulgent destination, with fine food and drink, and great landscapes and architecture, and there’s nowhere better to appreciate those than our Guru’s recommendations for the best boutique hotels in Burgundy.

20 Best Romantic Hotels in Burgundy

With its vine-covered hills, historic stone villages and incredible cuisine, Burgundy is a place for romantics, and the Hotel Gurus are spoilt for choice when choosing the best romantic hotels in Burgundy...

The 6 Best Hotels with a Pool in Champagne

The best hotels with a pool in Champagne including family-friendly stays, hotels with standout restaurants, and all-out luxury options...

The 20 Best Loire Valley Boutique Hotels

The best boutique hotels in the Loire Valley as chosen by the independent experts at The Hotel Guru. From sleek, renovated monasteries to decadent neoclassical luxury.

Great Hotels for a Weekend on the Piste

Our best ski weekend hotels have been chosen so that you can get from airport to resort in less than 90 minutes...

The Best Cities to Visit in October

October is one of the great months for travel for families (half term), solo travellers and couples: in most cases, summer's heat has broken, the autumn light is extraordinary, and cities across Europe, North America, and the Southern Hemisphere are at a richly atmospheric moment. Here are five cities that come into their own in October.

The 20 Best Hotels in Provence's Towns and Villages

The best hotels in Provence’s Towns and Villages from inexpensive B&Bs and restaurants-with-rooms, to boutique pads and five star luxury hotels...

The Hotel Guru's Best Budget Ski Hotels

A great ski trip is never cheap, so great budget hotels are like gold dust. But there’s no need to go to a resort that no one’s ever heard of just to save..

20 Chic Paris Hotels

Paris oozes chic class, so when in Paris, surely you should stay in a chic Paris Hotel? We have a good list, but we do have favourites, and here are our recommendations for top chic Paris hotels...

20 Best Hotels in Burgundy with a Pool

Burgundy’s rural charms invite gentle exercise, like swimming, and our Hotel Gurus convinced us we need an article on the 20 best hotels in Burgundy with a pool. Including the best hotels in Burgundy with pools for families, and couples. Check live availability and book online.

The Best Hotels for Foodies in Champagne

The best hotels for foodies in Champagne including chateaux, restaurants with rooms, Michelin-starred dining, and vineyards...

The 20 Best Hotels with Pools in Brittany

The best hotels with pools in Brittany including self-catering options perfect for families, traditional romantic stays, and chic modern properties...

The Best Cities to Visit in June

June marks the real beginning of European summer: the schools are not yet out in force, the weather is reliably warm, and cities across the continent are at their most alive. Here are five cities that make a particularly strong case for a June visit, ahead of the crowds.