Places To Stay
The best hotels in Switzerland
A selection of our favourite places to stay in this Alpine country
The best hotels in India
From city stays to remote boltholes, these are the bucket-list hotels across the country according to our editors
The best hotels in Porto
The hotels in Porto to book for a long weekend break or an extended trip
Editor Recommendations
- Sandblu Santorini hotel reviewGreece, -, KamariRead full reviewA serene hideaway offering contemporary luxury and comfort whilst being close enough to the action.
- First in: Botanic Sanctuary, Antwerp hotel reviewRead full reviewMonastic creature comforts amid the foodie splendours of Belgium's underrated city
- Hotel Café Royal London reviewEngland, London, 10 Air StreetRead full reviewA sophisticated London hotel steeped in historical splendour
- Hotel Balzac Paris hotel reviewFrance, Paris, 6 Rue BalzacRead full reviewSerene and Stylish Hideaway near the Champs Elysées
- Soho Farmhouse, OxfordshireUnited Kingdom, , Great TewRead full reviewThe ultimate country retreat for people who would never otherwise go to the country
- First Guest: Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at FormentorEspaña, Port de Pollença, Playa de Formentor s/nRead full reviewAlmost one hundred years after its birth, Four Seasons writes the most awaited chapter in the history of the iconic Formentor: make way for the new grande dame of the Spanish Mediterranean
- First in: The StandardX, MelbourneRead full reviewFinally, a boutique hotel to match Fitzroy's free-wheeling vibe
- First guest: Mara Toto Tree Camp, Masai Mara, KenyaKenya, Masai Mara, Mara Toto Tree CampRead full reviewMara Toto is like an adult treehouse fantasy – the perfect spot for intrepid honeymooners, safari aficionados looking for something new, or conservation-conscious travellers wanting to explore the African wilderness with a lighter touch
The best family hotels in Crete
These are the best places to stay with kids on the most popular Greek island
The cheapest nicest hotels in Istanbul
These are some of the top most affordable hotels in Istanbul
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The best Airbnbs in Portugal
The best places to base yourself to discover Portugal's vast medley of landscapes
The best hotels in Turkey
From palatial stays in bustling cities to beachside hideouts on the turquoise coast, these are the prettiest places to stay
The best hotels in York
These are the most spectacular places to stay in one of Britain's most historical cities
The best hotels in Oslo
From folksy, Hans Anderson fairytale hideaways to minimalist reimaginings of central, neo-classical buildings
The best Bali villas to book
Our pick of the dreamiest stays on Indonesia's paradise island
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14 charming Airbnbs in the UK for Christmas
’Tis the season to hole up in a cosy cottage
The best hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland
Where to stay in the colourful, friendly and cool capital of ‘the land of fire and ice’, and see volcanic mountains, oceans and even the Northern Lights at the end of its streets
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The best Mallorca hotels
On this old-school Mediterranean island, a clutch of bright hideaways are settling in among the classics
The best family hotels in Spain
Our favourite crowd-pleasing addresses across the country
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The best family hotels in Europe
Action-station hotels around Europe, plus wild encounters to fire up young imaginations
The best Bali hotels
From the classic big-hitters to whip-smart new arrivals, Indonesia's paradise island has it all
Family Holidays
The best family hotels in Greece
Our favourite beach side stays that the whole crew will love
The best affordable hotels in Tokyo
From Akasaka to Shinjuku, you can stay in these eclectic Tokyo hotels for under £250 a night
The best hotels in Sri Lanka
From hideouts under jungle canopies to sprawling ultra-luxe spots, these are the prettiest places to call home