This compact, discreet, and rather smart five-star hotel is in a quiet location near Belgrave Square. It’s a good option for a quiet stay within easy reach of the West End and Knightsbridge – and it has great terrace for al fresco dining. See the full post >

The first city hotel for family-friendly Martinhal group, Chiado Family Suites, is located in the heart of Lisbon. Built in a 19th century townhouse, the 37 stylishly designed suites are fully equipped for self catering with small children. The enormous kid’s club stays open late, offering frequent pajama parties. See the full post >

Friendly, contemporary-style hotel in a picturesque Yorkshire Dales’ village, with bright colours and a relaxed feel. Well-placed for exploring Wharfedale whether walking, browsing shops and tearooms, or enjoying the views. See the full post >

Offering old-school finery in a plum position beside Lake Geneva, this grande-dame – first opened in 1875 and now run by The Dorchester Collection – merits its blow-out rates thanks to an acclaimed restaurant and impressive Sisley Spa. See the full post >

This handsome 56-room country pile was designed by the architect behind Liberty’s departments store in London, and is perfect for weekends thanks to its superb restaurant, smart rooms and 27 acres of gardens and parkland. See the full post >

This tiny pensión in the foodie heaven of San Sebastián has immaculate, comfortable rooms, just two minutes’ walk from the famed ‘pintxo’ bars. Facilities are limited, but manager Aritz is incredibly helpful and enthusiastic about the Basque city, which is 2016’s European Capital of Culture. See the full post >

The most famous hotel in the world’s most famous resort has, for half-a-century, been hosting both the fire-cracker festivities and discreet family holidays of the astoundingly rich, the truly celebrated – and normal people who have saved up a lot of money. See the full post >

San Antonio’s urban and eclectic Hotel Emma is built within the brick shell of a giant 19th-century brewery, its mammoth cast-iron tanks and steel machinery still standing inside. It vaunts grand-scale new-Texas style and a wow-worthy industrial aesthetic. See the full post >

With its gorgeous views to the Cadaqués bay below, and arched, whitewashed walls, this good-value family-run hotel is full of the vibrant light which so captivated painters like Dalí, Picasso and Miró. It’s charmingly old-fashioned and you’re only 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre’s bars, restaurants and shops. See the full post >

Share the inspiration of bicycle travel by sending a friend a free issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a Salsa Cycles Marrakesh touring bike. See the full post >