Where in Europe are the most beautiful hotels? These are truly dream destinations and believe us, you will want to go there already this summer!
From luxury hotels on Italy's Amalfi Coast to art nouveau masterpieces in the heart of Budapest: these are the most beautiful hotels in Europe.
Mystique
Santorini, Greece
Although it's really not hard to find a nice view in Santorini, it does Mystique one of the most "instagramable" views, thanks to the vantage point on the edge of the caldera in the southernmost part of Oia. Guests can immerse themselves in overflow pool, overlooking dramatic volcanic cliffs and the sparkling southern Aegean Sea. The rooms are spacious "carved" directly into the cliff and have private terraces with sea views. The highlight is the pool bar with its cocktails to match the sunset, which simply takes your breath away.
Cliveden House
Berkshire, England
Although it is only an hour's drive from London, Cliveden House it seems worlds away. The hotel, built in 1850, is a mix Palladian architecture and architecture high renaissance, and it is surrounded by several hectares of forest and countryside. It has 38 rooms and suites, which are named after the people with whom this facility is associated - Henry James, Lady Astor, Prince of Wales - and the rooms are also individually furnished accordingly. They are located outside historical labyrinth, heated swimming pool and magnificent parterre from the 17th century.
Belmond La Residencia
Majorca, Spain
At the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana, on the beautiful north-west coast of Majorca, it is located between the mountains and the Mediterranean La Residencia. He wanted to consisting of several farms from the 16th century, which spread over the hillside, stone walls and hanging gardens however, they seamlessly intertwine with the mountain landscape. Inside, we find dark wood furniture and wooden beamed ceilings. The hotel has 67 rooms, which are equipped in traditional Majorcan style: the floor is terracotta, the beds are hand-carved. The highlight is the statue garden and two freshwater pools.
The Peninsula Paris
Paris, France
Renovated hotel The Peninsula Paris opened its doors in 2015. It was once known as the Hotel Majestic, where George Gerwish wrote the famous musical work An American in Paris in 1928. The stone facade of the building, covered with intricate reliefs, has regained its former appearance neoclassical image, and in the interior, the marble, gilding and mosaics from the 19th century have been restored in a similar way, complementing the modern works of art and furnishings. The hotel has 200 bright and spacious rooms, almost 2,000 square meters wellness surfaces and elegant swimming pooln. Of course, all guests want to see the restaurant on the roof, L'Oiseau Blanc, from where they have a 360-degree view of the city.
Gravetye Manor
Sussex, England
A magnificent Elizabethan mansion Gravetye Manor was built in 1598 and once served as the home of horticultural pioneer William Robinson, considered the father of the English garden. It's no surprise, then, that Gravetye Manor is surrounded by one the most charming and colorful wild gardens in Sussex, created by Robinson himself. There is much to admire inside as well: from the 16th century art to the large fireplaces found in the common rooms. There are also two restaurants here michelin star and a stunning view of English countryside.
Bela Vista Hotel & Spa
Algarve, Portugal
Hotel Bela Vista Hotel & Spa located next to the pristine beach of Praia da Rocha, it was the first hotel to open in the Algarve region in 1934. And while it has since been joined by a dozen other high-end accommodations, theirs are eclectic charm and intimate boutique feel deserved to remain in first place. The hotel's original decor – painted wooden ceilings and colorful wall mosaics – has remained intact even in a recent renovation that updated the hotel with elegant and contemporary pieces. The highlight is without a doubt the outdoor freshwater pool surrounded by palm trees overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Santa Rosa Monastery
Amalfi, Italy
The hotel stands on a limestone cliff, more than 300 meters above the Tyrrhenian Sea Santa Rosa Monastery. Rearranged monastery from the 17th century today it is a fascinating hotel - just like its surroundings. Everything from the original wooden doors to the long, arched corridors has been beautifully preserved and restored. The hotel has 20 suites with high, vaulted ceilings, Jerusalem stone floors and 17th-century furniture handpicked by owner Bianca Sharma.
Ashford Castle
Cong, Ireland
Ashford Castle reopened its doors to guests in March 2015. It is the oldest castle in Ireland (built in 1228) and today also one of the most beautiful and popular hotels in Europe. It is clad in Connemara marble and brocade, decorated with crystal chandeliers and antiques. Its 82 rooms are individually furnished, most with four-poster beds, fireplaces, and clawfoot bathtubs. Although the castle is a destination in itself, it also stands on the picturesque shores of Ireland's second largest lake. Lough Corrib.
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace
Budapest, Hungary
With its 2,000-piece mosaic floor, 19th-century glass roof and intricate wrought iron, it Gresham Palace Hotel in Budapest law an art nouveau masterpiece. The lobby, with its Moorish glass dome and glittering glass chandeliers, is a work of art in itself. There are rooms spacious and luxuriously furnished, with vaulted ceilings and marble bathrooms. Many of them also have private balconies with a view of the Danube or Buda Castle.
Trianon Palace Versailles
Versailles, France
Hotel Trianon Palace Versailles is located in a richly decorated building in the style belle époque, which was built in 1909. He is surrounded by those who are cared for gardens and a larger park with trees. Inside we find 199 rooms equipped with fireplaces and terraces, as well as a restaurant with two Michelin stars, Gordon Ramsay au Trianon. The hotel is right next to the Gardens of Versailles and just a stone's throw away from the Palace of Versailles.