This four-star might not have the most central location nor the swankiest interior, but it does have plenty of space, comfortable rooms and public areas, a business centre and a very decent restaurant and bar. Service is very good throughout too. See the full post >

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The hip and quirky Parker Palm Springs is like stepping into an Andy Warhol painting. The wacky lobby is full of Pop Art and the lush grounds are framed by the San Jacinto Mountains. See the full post >

One of several Marriott’s in the city, this fairly longstanding (1997) and dependable five-star is in a great location on Tverskaya Street. It offers an impressively grand interior, highly comfortable rooms, a spa and restaurant, and several on-site shops. See the full post >

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Historic market town Bradford on Avon, on the cusp of the Cotswolds with the winding River Avon flowing through it, is a quainter alternative to Bath. Timbrell’s Yard showcases contemporary rusticity, global tweaks on British dishes and a combination of rooms dreamed up with slumber in mind. See the full post >

Cortiina is one of a number of modern, stylish, design-led hotels which have opened in Munich over the last couple of decades. Not part of a chain, its stylish décor and furnishings, plus excellent restaurant, make it one of the best upper mid-range destinations in the city. See the full post >

A characterful tavern with rooms on Southampton’s vibrant Oxford Street. The restaurant is a destination in itself, serving innovative cuisine from an up-and-coming chef. Rooms are stylish and cruise ship terminals are a suitcase-draggable distance away. See the full post >

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Sitting on the water’s edge, betwixt Cap d’Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, this unique Art Deco hotel is chock-full of original features, a stylish living monument to it’s former residents the Scott Fitzgeralds, and the glamour of The Roaring Twenties jazz age. See the full post >