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The Belmond Charleston Place, a hotel that’s said to have sparked Charleston’s revitalisation, sets the city’s benchmark for graciousness and grandeur in a city celebrated for its southern hospitality. Its plush rooms as well as outstanding service and cuisine will appeal to discerning travellers. See the full post >

Everything about this landmark palace screams over-the-top decadence, from its three-Michelin-starred restaurant to the world’s largest wine cellar. A magnet for the world’s glitterati, numerous stars have filmed here from Bond actors Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan to Audrey Tatou and Selena Gomez. See the full post >

This Belle Epoque palace, the discreet sibling to neighbouring Hôtel de Paris, is a favourite for jetsetting cognoscenti and celebrities pretending to stay under the radar. A line of Lamborghinis and Bentleys greet you at the entrance, but what else would you expect in Monte-Carlo? See the full post >

A modern, no-fuss hotel within York’s city walls drawing business types and tourists looking for value with few compromises. Rooms are simple with nice touches; a restaurant and cocktail bar do exactly what they say on the tin and the city centre is a two minutes’ walk away. See the full post >

This relaxing country house hotel glories in its position on the western fringes of the Cotswolds, close to beautiful Crickley Hill. A highlight is the magnificent garden with its splendid walls of yew hedge, as is the first-class food, and the impressively well-equipped spa. See the full post >

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With sleek yachts moored outside and sumptuous New England style interiors, this waterside hotel is Connecticut’s haven for coastal pleasures. Beaches, islands, casinos and museums are nearby, but with seafood-focused dining and an expansive on-site spa, roaming the hotel’s local area is decidedly optional. See the full post >