Discover and dream your way through our selection of stunning unusual and exciting hotels in locations all over the world revealed in High Definition.
West Europe Hotels
Stayokay  
Domburg
Backpacking can be a tiring business, particularly if you arrive at a hostel with the expectation to have a good rest and a clean shower. Most often than not, this remains to be a dream. Stayokay Domburg is the most substantial contrast yet to be seen for the whole cheap-hostel …
Accommodation types: Castle   Hostel
Location: Oostkapelle  Netherlands  West Europe
Alpin Panorama  
Hotel Hubertus
See, they have made a mistake here. We were fooled into believing 5-star meant a plush bed, a list of in-room amenities, and a basic spa. Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus received a 4-star rating, and that keeps us hanging in disbelief more than their suspended pool. The alpine building is …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Spa
Location: Valdaora  Italy  West Europe
The Oitavos  
The Grand Y-shape of the José Amaral Anahory designed ultramodern building is subtly asking the question, "why wouldn't you come for a visit?". Located in a beautiful spot of Cascais, right by the Atlantic Ocean, The Oitavos is surrounded by the pristine nature of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. The 5-star …
Accommodation types: Golf   Luxury   Spa
Location: Cascais  Portugal  West Europe
Hotel Klosterbräu  
& SPA
Owned by the Seyrling family, Klosterbräu, a former 16th-century monastery, has been operational since 1516. That's over 500 years' worth of experience in hospitality! The 5-star Tyrolean wellness hotel is located in the Alps in the old farming village of Seefeld. The major touristic hotspot has some of the best …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Spa
Location: Seefeld  Austria  West Europe
Hostal Sa  
Rascassa
Located in one of Costa Brava’s best coves, Hostal Sa Rascassa is a quaint guesthouse with a well-regarded restaurant attached. The pine-surrounded building is quiet and peaceful, with the coastline a short walk away. If you prefer longer ambulations, there are various paths you can take to explore the dramatic …
Accommodation types: Traditional
Location: Begur  Spain  West Europe
Gearrannan  
Blackhouse Village
You don’t need to travel far to feel like you’ve stepped back in time in Scotland. The rugged landscape stretches as far as the eye can see, and life in local villages goes at a different pace. But if you want to fully immerse yourself in the spirit of the …
Accommodation types: Nature   Traditional
Location: Garenin  United Kingdom  West Europe
FRANZ ferdinand  
Mountain Resort Nassfeld
The FRANZ ferdinand Mountain Resort Nassfeld is near the longest cable car in the Alps, taking you to the summit in 17 minutes. You will soon be hitting miles of pristine piste on the slopes of Carinthia. In the summertime, Carinthia Nassfeld boasts a host of activities from mountain biking …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Tröpolach  Austria  West Europe
Belmond Royal  
Scotsman
Experience an epic journey through the Highlands of Scotland in a restored palace on wheels. The beautifully fitted Pullman cars feature Lacquer-polished mahogany panels and Edwardian elegance. The en-suite cabins come with hot steamy showers and plush beds fitted with soft Scottish wools and tartans. In this comfort, your mind …
Accommodation types: Train
Location: Edinburgh  United Kingdom  West Europe
Stayokay  
Dordrecht
Stayokay is a well-known chain of Dutch hostels that operates around the country. But recently, they’ve added new accommodation to their offer that looks a lot more like an eco-hotel than your usual hostel dorm. The Ecolodge at Dordrecht is a beautiful floating hotel room located in a remote, quiet …
Accommodation types: Floating   Hostel
Location: Dordrecht  Netherlands  West Europe
Riffelhaus  
1853
If you’re a fan of Wes Anderson’s films, you’ll be delighted with Riffelhaus 1853. This white and red mountain hotel from 1853 is a perfect little gem of Anderson-esque aesthetic. Set amongst the dramatic peaks of the Swiss Alps, the hotel was constructed at a near-impossible altitude for its time …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Spa
Location: Zermatt  Switzerland  West Europe
Northern Light  
Inn
The Northern Light Inn is not just a romantic name. You have a pretty good chance of spotting the Aurora dance right from this Icelandic hotel from August to April. They even have a designated viewing platform for this purpose, aptly called a Galaxy Balcony, where you can enjoy an …
Accommodation types: Nature
Location: Grindavik  Iceland  West Europe
Cuevas  
Helena
Deep in the beautiful Andalusian countryside, in the village called Benamaurel, there’s a rather unexpected hotel. The bird’s eye view reveals doors that seem to emerge straight out of the plant-covered hillside. Impossible? Not at all! Cuevas Helena is a holiday home ran by a Scottish couple with all rooms …
Accommodation types: Cave
Location: Benamaurel  Spain  West Europe
7132 Hotel  
It seems like Swiss hotels are constantly trying to outdo each other in the art of ultimate luxury. The cryptically named 7132 Hotel is a strong contestant in the game. One of its unfair advantages? World-famous thermal baths designed by Peter Zumthor. The hotel's curious name comes from its postcode …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Mountain   Spa
Location: Vals  Switzerland  West Europe
Arctic Bath  
On the outskirts of the small Swedish town of Harads, you'll find a minimalist escape on land and water. Accommodation here is in hand-crafted wooden cabins sporadically spread around the highlight of Arctic Bath, the spa building that looks like a crown made out of wooden sticks. The Scandinavian interiors …
Accommodation types: Nature
Location: Harads  Sweden  West Europe
Kameha  
Grand Zürich
Situated in the bustling city of Zurich stands the Kameha Grand Zurich. With a unique fusion of architecture and interior design, this hotel will grab your attention right from the moment you see it, be it the spaciously well-designed suites or the quirky façade. The truly Swiss rooms have doors …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Zürich  Switzerland  West Europe
Hotellerie De  
Mascognaz
No, you haven’t dropped into an illustration of a fairytale... This is real life! This is the Hotellerie de Mascognaz, located in Champoluc, Italy. Book one of the seven chalets and live in a dream-like setting for a few days, or perhaps a few weeks if your wallet doesn’t mind! …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Champoluc  Italy  West Europe
Waldhaus  
Flims
A true winter wonderland with beautifully ornamented buildings dusted in snow – you may think you’ve stepped into a fairytale, a dream even, but this is simply the way of life for those at Waldhaus Flims. Located in the small town of Flims, Switzerland, Waldhaus is an extraordinary place that …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Spa
Location: Flims  Switzerland  West Europe
Borgo Egnazia  
Located in Puglia, Italy, this place is simply gorgeous. Divided into three "sections", Borgo Egnazia looks more like a small village than a hotel; “La Corte” is the main building, and then there’s the “Borgo” (the Village) and 28 outlying villas, which each include a private pool of their own. …
Accommodation types: Luxury
Location: Savelletri di Fasano  Italy  West Europe
Ballyfin  
Ranked the number one hotel in the world by Conde Nast Traveler in 2016, the Ballyfin is set in a gorgeous 20-room Georgian home, about an hour and a half north of Dublin. From the stunning four-poster canopy beds and 80-foot library to the richly textured wallpapers and gilded mirrors, …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Luxury
Location: Ballyfin  Ireland  West Europe
Belmond Castello  
di Casole
Located in Tuscany, the Belmond Castello di Casole offers guests the rare opportunity to enjoy the comforts of a restored Italian castle in the Italian countryside. The castle dates back to the end of the 10th century when it was originally built and named ‘Querceto Villa‘. With 39 suites, ranging …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Villa
Location: Casole dʼElsa  Italy  West Europe
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