Once the home of a Neapolitan banker, this five-bedroom riad arranged around two internal patios sports a good dose of Italian glamour while retaining a tranquil, intimate atmosphere. See the full post >

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A contemporary take on the traditional riad, Goloboy mixes pop art style with Moroccan motifs and Danish designer furniture in its eight unique suites, first floor bar and lounge and rooftop terrace, which overlooks the Mamounia gardens. See the full post >

Owned by a Belgian textile designer, this chic, 17th century townhouse is buried deep in an authentic part of the medina and offers striking accommodation in four handsome rooms kitted out with the owner’s luxurious linens and fabrics. See the full post >

The big draw is the private beach – the only one within Monaco. The principality’s best-value seaside hotel is a summertime haven for energetic holidaymakers who parasail by day and rub shoulders with the stiletto-and-kaftan-clad Monégasques at the Amber Summer Lounge by night. See the full post >

Sidling up to Norman castle ruins, this handsome Georgian pile has a decent restaurant and uplifting views of the bald peaks of the Brecon Beacons. Somewhat lacklustre rooms point to a hotel resting on its historic laurels, but with a little TLC it could shine. See the full post >

Denver’s award-winning grand hotel is fit for kings. Indeed, King George V stayed here, as did the Beatles, Rolling Stones and nearly every U.S. president. The red sandstone triangular building with a storied (and haunted) past has been a city landmark since 1892. See the full post >

An unusual boutique hotel in the Marrakech medina, fashioned from a historic foundouk (trading house), with 11 individually-themed rooms, a huge, heated pool, two hammams and an Italian-Moroccan restaurant. See the full post >

Where drovers once clamoured over hill and vale to London, this Georgian townhouse in the heart of Llandovery has boutique panache, the warmest of Welsh welcomes and season-driven home cooking. It’s within a hair’s breadth of Prince Charles’ Llwynywermod estate and the Brecons. See the full post >

This mid-range hotel combines convenience with unassuming cosmopolitan style. Monte Carlo’s newest city-centre hotel has quickly established its reputation as a safe bet for solo travellers and families alike looking for a short break without spending a fortune. See the full post >