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Best hotels in Europe

This list of the best hotels in Europe has been curated according to their location, style, rooms, facilities and dining options. Here is our selection of the best places to stay in Europe.

All hotels have been independently reviewed by our expert writers, who are usually hosted on a complimentary basis. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating.

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    • Hotel Imperial
      Hotel Vienna, Austria
      9 /10
      There's a true sense of occasion arriving at the palatial Hotel Imperial, the fairest of all Vienna's grand hotels, built for the Prince of Württemberg in 1863. Here you can experience a slice of royal life and Michelin-starred dining right on the city’s monumental Ringstrasse boulevard. Read expert review

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    • Padstow Townhouse
      Hotel Padstow, Cornwall, England
      9 /10
      A cosy 18th-century townhouse owned by chef Paul Ainsworth. It's set away from the bustle of the harbour and offers six individually styled suites with restored furniture and limited-edition artworks by Magnus Gjoen; expect all the home comforts you could want, along with some pampering treats and indulgent surprises. Read expert review

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    • Q92
      Hotel Noto, Sicily, Italy
      9 /10
      A sumptuous boutique hotel in the Baroque heart of Noto, with unparalleled views of one of the most extraordinary townscapes in Sicily. Although created in 2021 it has the intimacy and grace of a private home belonging to a wealthy aesthete. Read expert review

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    • Cider House
      Hotel Dartmoor, Devon, England
      9 /10
      A wonderfully sophisticated place to slow down and reconnect with the countryside, without skimping on comfort. Wake to the dawn chorus, enjoy home-cooked breakfast with zero food miles, and experience rural chic in the grounds of 13th-century Buckland Abbey. Bring wellies and a good book, then stay a while. Read expert review

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    • The Torridon
      Hotel Wester Ross, Highlands, Scotland
      9 /10
      The Highlands writ large in one hotel, or rather resort. The sublime country house – which enjoys one of the UK’s finest coastal settings, with sea loch and mountain soaring all around – is augmented by a characterful inn, whisky bar and outdoor adventures that forge guests into the very heart of the Highlands. Read expert review
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    • Hotel Aurelio
      Hotel Lech am Arlberg, Vorarlberg, Austria
      9 /10
      Named Best Boutique Ski Hotel in 2020’s World Ski Awards, the five-star plus Aurelio has trumped its luxurious neighbours by promising that 'everything is possible'. It delivers with superb cuisine and service, ski-in/ski-out facilities and seasonal activities that would even give 007 an adrenaline overdose. Read expert review
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    • The Beckford Arms
      Hotel Fonthill Gifford, England
      9 /10
      One of the country’s most sought-after and appealing inns: welcoming, comfortable, stylish and fun, with bedrooms that are notably keenly priced. It perfectly balances its three elements – local bar, restaurant and small hotel – and thanks to intelligent, hands-on ownership, high standards, attention to detail and not a little panache, the Beckford succeeds with aplomb. Read expert review

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    • Hôtel La Pérouse
      Hotel Nice, Côte d'Azur, France
      9 /10
      Sheltered by a rocky promontory, La Pérouse provides a peaceful haven just moments from the bustle of central Nice. Fresh from a thoughtful renovation, this four-star hotel delivers on luxury from its Mediterranean restaurant to its cliffside pool and sauna. The bird's-eye views over the Baie des Anges are second to none. Read expert review

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    • The Balmoral
      Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
      9 /10
      Although it's been an Edinburgh landmark for more than a century there's nothing old-fashioned about this quietly elegant Forte flagship. Lavish afternoon teas, great restaurants, a serene spa and the best service in town provide a sophisticated, 21st-century version of this grand, enduring hotel. Read expert review

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      £ 950
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    • Llangoed Hall
      Hotel Powys, Wales
      9 /10
      A fine romance of a country manor, Llangoed Hall entwines many centuries of history with the inimitable flair of the Ashley family. Come for walks in the river-bounded grounds, afternoon tea by a roaring fire, and season-driven cooking courtesy of one of the top restaurants in Wales. Read expert review

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      £ 185
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