From chic spa hotels to lovely old palaces with garden pools, Lisbon has a superb selection of hotels with swimming pools for that cooling dip post a day spent exploring the city.
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Sri Lanka’s most famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa designed iconic residential houses, public buildings and striking hotels across the island. Fans will be thrilled to spend the night in intimate boutique boltholes and spectacular hotels designed by the architect himself.
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Dublin has a wide and varied collection of luxury hotels ranging from sleek contemporary properties to grand and traditional stays...
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Whether you prefer classic charm and original features or contemporary chic with all the mod-cons, Montreal's historic hotels boast a wonderful blend of old and new . . .
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From the Redwood forests to historic Carmel and the crashing coast roads, our Hotel Gurus have picked 16 great hotels on the Northern California Coast to recommend for your Californian escape. Check live availability and book online.
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Choose a coastal resort in Maine and prepare for fantastic facilities, endless activities and wonderful waterfront views . . .
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The top resorts in Brazil, including back to nature retreats, family-friendly stays and chic beachside escapes...
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To help you navigate the best hotels in Paris Left Bank our Gurus have done all the leg work for you. From impossibly chic traditional stays reminiscent of the Jazz Age to hidden boutiques...
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Seaside charmer, Nice, has been a popular beach destination since the 18th century. Glamorous, but not as exclusive as some of the towns on the Côte d’Azur, it is easy to get to, easy to explore on foot, and relatively easy to find an idyllic stretch of sand to yourself in.
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The best hotels in Chiado are our local favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Lisbon. This elegant, central, historic district is close to the beach and has some of the best B&Bs in Lisbon, as well as some of the best city break hotels in Lisbon.
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For stunning views, gorgeous sands and luxurious accommodation, Thailand's best beach resorts tick all the boxes . . .
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The best hotels in Monti, Rome are our local favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Rome. This hip and historic area has some of the best value hotels in Rome, and the chicest hotels in Rome. It also has some of the best bars in Rome.
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We've scoured the island and our pick of the best resorts on Crete ranges from beachfront family friendly properties with non-stop activites for all ages to smaller more adult focused hotels where they emphasise relaxation and wellness....
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The best luxury hotels in Paris chosen by the independent experts at The Hotel Guru. Including classic romantic hideaways, chic boutiques and all-out luxury options.
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The southern Japanese island of Kyushu is home to verdant forests and dramatic volcanic mountains. It's also famous for its natural hot springs, known as onsen baths, which have long been part of the wellness experience at the country's classic ryokans.
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NEW HOTELS - From hip party pads, to re-imagined Grandes Dames, chic little B&Bs, tropical retreats, boutique hotels and cosy pubs with rooms.
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Our collection of the 12 best ryokans in Hakone, Japan, from traditionally-minded hotels to those of the chic variety. All prize wellness and relaxation above all else. And of course, they boast hot spring baths...
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The best all-inclusive resorts in Alaska, including total wilderness escapes and family-friendly luxury lodges...
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The best hotels on Lake Lucerne including spoiling spa hotels, grand five-star properties, charming bases in Lucerne, and great value options too...
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The best resorts in Dubai, including sprawling five-star resorts, luxury desert hideaways and family-friendly beachfront escapes...
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The best hotels in Florence are hard to agree upon, but if you opt for one of our recommendations for the best hotels in the hills of Florence you’ll definitely be staying in one of the hotels with the best views of Florence! They're very romantic too.
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