A space-age hotel in one of Germany’s oldest cities; five-star Kameha makes a big impact on the tranquil banks of the Rhine. A vast event hall makes this a place to entertain and impress. See the full post >

This grand Victorian country house, overlooking Loch Nan Uamh, offers an escape from the pressures of modern life and serves as a luxurious home-from-home in a rugged, remote region renowned for its natural beauty. See the full post >

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Surrounded by the soaring skyscrapers of Dubai Marina, this sophisticated city hotel is an easy walk to shops, restaurants, bars and the beach. Suitable for both business and pleasure, there’s a fantastic infinity pool, top-notch spa and family-friendly restaurant. See the full post >

This establishment just yards from the seafront is where Picasso, Matisse, Man Ray, Buñuel, Magritte and Einstein stayed in Cadaqués. Now crammed to the gills with artworks and memorabilia by ex-local luminary Salvador Dalí, it’s easily the most characterful hotel in town. See the full post >

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Sleep in an original 13th-century Rupestrian church, now the ‘Hotel in Stone’, a boutique dwelling in the Sassi (old town) of Unesco-listed Matera. It’s a great base from which to get lost in the undulating, mesmerising streets of this Neolithic cave town. See the full post >

A flash, five-star resort on the southern tip of Langkawi. It offers sumptuous rooms, excellent dining and a top-notch spa – although, its beach doesn’t quite measure up to its awesome Andaman Sea views. See the full post >

Peaceful, dignified and charmingly old-fashioned, the Carlton is like the townhouse of a well-to-do grandmother. It wears its long history with pride, but there’s nothing backwards about the service or the modern, vibrant dishes coming out of the restaurant. See the full post >