Where to stay

Because the Hawaiian winds makes all the difference to weather conditions and terrain, Kauai is often divided into four regions, the South Shore, the North Shore, the East Side and the West Side. There are centres in each region, but it’s not a bad idea to start your search by the weather conditions you most fancy...

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Savannah will help you decide where to stay. For old Savannah, we recommend the central Historic District, or historic Gordonston, which is off-centre and more peaceful...

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Portsmouth New Hampshire will help you choose where to stay, whether you’re looking for the classic Portsmouth pick for visitors or for somewhere more hip...

Charming, vibrant, sunny, and a little bit Italian, Nice is the Côte d’Azur’s capital, a place where the art scene buzzes, the beach beckons, and the food beguiles. This is a city for shopping, sunbathing, strolling through gardens or art galleries, and eating and drinking well...

The Brisbane River glides through Brisbane on its way to the beautiful beaches of Moreton Bay, offering a beachy atmosphere along its banks. Even when it’s not summer in Brisbane, it feels pretty summery, tropical even, and the river is an inviting feature, as well as one which nicely divides up Brisbane’s more central neighbourhoods...

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Bergen will help you pick where to stay, from historic Bryggen and bustling Sentrum, to family-friendly Nordnes, Sandviken and Møhlenpris, as well as lively Skostredet.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Prince Edward Island will help you pick where to stay, from historic Charlottetown and family-friendly Cavendish & North Rustico, to the scenic coastal areas of Central PEI, Western PEI and Eastern PEI.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Saint Martin will help you pick where to stay, from foodie haven Grand Case and lively Orient Bay, to the more peaceful and scenic Anse Marcel and Terres Basses.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to Halifax, NS is designed to help you work out where to stay, the vibrant Downtown & Waterfront and peaceful South End, to trendy North End & Hydrostone and laid-back Dartmouth.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Phnom Penh will help you choose where to stay: the historic Riverside; centrally located Street 240, which is ideal for sightseers; hip and lively Tonlé Bassac; great value Toul Tom Poung which is also markets and street food; contemporary Chroy Changvar, on the opposite side of the Mekong; or quieter, residential Toul Kork, which is great for families, and anyone who likes a break from the crowds.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to Crete’s towns and villages will help you match your travel plans with where to stay. Whether you want to explore Crete’s history in Heraklion, stay in charming old Chania, or head for a beach resort. Check availability and book online.

Osaka is grittier, more entrepreneurial and more vibrantly fun-loving than Tokyo. It’s also a much more affordable destination, and the best place in the whole of Japan for a bar crawl...

The Hotel Guru's guide to West Sussex will help you find the ideal part of West Sussex for your stay, whether you’re here for the horse or motor racing at Goodwood, the polo at Cowdray Park, the Roman Villa at Fishbourne, the Bluebell Railway or the surrounding bluebell woods, the stunning South Downs, or just out for a stroll in the beautiful countryside followed by an excellent ale in a country pub. West Sussex offers both excitement and relaxation, a chance to see something new, or to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. And it’s the perfect place to do a bit of both.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to Cappadocia is designed to help you work out where to stay, from the famous Goreme and luxury Uchisar, to foodie Urgup and historic Cavusin.