Conde Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List for Best Hotels in Europe

Following a complete renovation in 2017, the Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort is a luxury hotel in County Limerick with stained glass windows, stone gargoyles, and intricate wood and stone carvings. Providing a picturesque setting, the property is just outside the village of Adare, known for thatched roof cottages, convivial pubs,...

All 169 magnificent rooms, including 26 junior suites and 7 Executive suites are fully equipped with the latest technological features. The spacious individually decorated rooms with elegant furnishings and high ceilings are a hallmark of all accommodations. Most of the rooms have superb views of Lake Geneva and the Alps beyond and...

Hotel Castello di Casole, now part of Belmond Hotels, offers 41 luxurious hotel suites in a range of styles and sizes to accommodate visitors in grand style. From studio suites in the main villa area to apartment-style olive grove suites a short walk away, these enticing spaces have been painstakingly restored using original materials...

Set high in the rocky hills on the east coast of Sicily, Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo has long been a favourite destination of glamorous European and Hollywood stars, from Sophia Loren to Marcello Mastroianni and from Audrey Hepburn to Elizabeth Taylor. As the first hotel to be built in Taormina, it naturally sits in the most...

A 15th-century Franciscan monastery has now been transformed into one of Europe's most charming and picturesque hotels. Only a few minutes from the centre of Florence, Belmond Villa San Michele is an oasis of peace and unsurpassed beauty, surrounded by its own gardens and woodland on the Fiesole hills. The present aspect of the building,...

Nestled on the island of Crete, Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Elounda is a luxury beachfront resort with exceptional charm, architecture, and style. It’s the perfect hideaway to combine island luxe accommodation, authentic cuisine, and a soothing retreat for the senses. Walking into their rooms, guests are greeted...

Located in the heart of Budapest, this hotel has been beautifully transformed and tenderly restored from the old Grand Hotel Royal, retaining the splendour of the original interior, fronted by a breathtaking historical restored from its majestic beginnings in 1886 to a modern day spa haven. First opened in 1886, the Royal...

Combining traditional grandeur with modern freshness, Corinthia Hotel London is ideally located in the heart of London, overlooking the River Thames and a short walk from many of the city’s major attractions. The hotel features 294 sumptuously appointed guest rooms, including 36 suites and 7 two-storey penthouses with spectacular...

With an extraordinary history stretching back to the 5th Century, Dromoland Castle was originally the ancestral home of one of the few families of Gaelic Royalty; direct descendants of Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland. Approached by a meandering drive that passes acres of magnificent lawns, this luxury 5 Star Castle Hotel...

In the corner of the street Roger de Lluria with the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, stands one of the most majestic and emblematic buildings of the city, which now is home to El Palace Barcelona, formerly the Ritz Barcelona. Since its construction in 1919, by Catalan political initiative Francesc Cambo and the Swiss hotelier Cesar...

The Gleneagles Hotel is a magnificent French chateau set amid gently rolling hills in the heart of Scotland. Established in 1924, the hotel was soon acclaimed "the palace in the glens" and continues to attract those in search of rest, relaxation and exhilaration. There are 232 rooms in the hotel, including 26 sumptuous luxury...

Hotel Arts Barcelona is a stunning seafront hotel that overlooks the Mediterranean on the Port Olimpic, next to the marina and Barcelona’s famous beaches, and is surrounded by lush terraces and lively promenades. Close by, the district of Barcelona is a hive of characterful bars, cafes, and local seafood restaurants. The hotel...

Situated in the heart of Amsterdam, Hotel De L'Europe is a luxury hotel overlooking the Amstel River. Originally built in 1896 as the Rondeel Building, the landmark property was transformed into a 21st century hotel in 2011. In the Promenade, guests can admire replicas from Dutch Masters such as Frans Hals and Rembrandt van Rijn,...

For nearly 140 years, the Hotel Grande Bretagne has been recognized as the "Royal Box" of Athens. Occupying the most prestigious block of the city's center, the Hotel Grande Bretagne stands across from Constitution Square, the House of Parliament and the National Gardens. Ideally located within short walking distance of exclusive...

Hotel Hassler, Italy's most luxurious hotel, offers 82 rooms and 14 suites, four of which are Presidential Suites. Each room is unique, and elegantly furnished with antiques as well as modern touches. The suites with breath-taking views of the Eternal City feature exquisite combinations of contemporary and classic design. On...

Since opening in 1887, Hotel Kamp has played a key role in Finnish history, politics, art, and society. Blending Western and European cultures within neoclassical architecture, the luxury hotel invites guests to step back in time through finely carved wood doors, to experience a superior level of service. Recently renovated,...

Ideally located opposite the Tuileries Garden, between Place de la Concorde and the Musee du Louvre, Le Meurice has held sway as the jewel in the crown of French luxury hotels since 1835. Reflecting its uninterrupted attachment to the French art of living, Le Meurice is a magical, serene place, where the refined splendours of 18th-century...

Hotel Plaza Athenee, which re-opened August 1, 2014, will take the guest experience to new levels of luxury. The the iconic hotel underwent a partial restoration to integrate additional buildings, and created six new guest rooms, eight suites, a ballroom, and two event spaces. The subtle restoration was sensitively carried out and...

Situated in the heart of the city on the quiet Salzach promenade, the Hotel Sacher Salzburg is the city’s Grand Hotel, offering an impressive view of the Hohensalzburg fortress. It has been the very center of the city's social life since 1866 and has hosted members of reigning houses, aristocrats, scientists, poets, actors, and...

Established in 1876 by Eduard Sacher, son of the creator of the famous Original Sacher-Torte, the privately owned 5-star hotel is a synonym for luxury and high class service. The hotel is situated in the pulsative cultural heart of Vienna - directly opposite the state opera, next to the Albertina gallery and moments away from the...

Classic style blends perfectly with contemporary facilities at this unique, Madrid luxury hotel. Hotel Villa Magna offers 150 luxurious rooms and suites on Paseo de la Castellana, in the heart of the Spanish capital. The 150 spacious rooms and suites measure from 35 sq.m. to 290 sq.m. Hotel Villa Magna presents outstanding...

Mandarin Oriental offers some of the most exclusive accommodations in Barcelona, with just 98 rooms and suites at this premiere address. Interiors are by one of Spain's leading designers, Patricia Urquiola; the results are enduring modern designs which incorporate subtle reflections of our oriental heritage. Finished to a level of...

Mandarin Oriental, Paris is situated on one of the most fashionable streets in the world, Rue Saint-Honoré, surrounded by haute couture and steps from the Louvre. To this distinguished location we introduce a fresh creativity in every aspect; interiors that combine natural elements with oriental influences, a dining experience by...

Mandarin Oriental, Munich is a hotel of quiet luxury, tucked away in a side street, yet centrally located near the famed Maximilianstrasse. Travel + Leisure voted us amongst their top 10 of the World's Best Hotels. You will find an elegant gem of Neo-Renaissance charm, which has been entirely renovated, and the highest levels of...

Ideally located in the fashionable Nisantasi residential and shopping quarter, Park Hyatt Istanbul Macka Palas uniquely combines the historic architecture of an Art Deco building with innovative interior design. The hotel is situated in the Sisli district, at the exit of the Bosphorus bridge linking Asia to Europe, making it a convenient...

Built in 1896 as the home of Prince Roland Bonaparte - Napoleon Bonaparte's grandnephew - Shangri-La Hotel, Paris is situated in the elegant 16th arrondissement of Paris, adjacent to the Trocadéro. Located amidst one of the highest concentrations of museums in Europe, this historic residence features breathtaking views of the Eiffel...

Amidst heather-covered mountains, Sheen Falls Lodge is a luxury hotel is a 300-acre estate just outside of Kenmare. Providing an idyllic location overlooking Sheen Falls, and mixed with Irish hospitality, the Relais & Chateaux hotel provides a perfect base for exploring the Ring of Kerry, Ring of Beara, and the southwest coast of...

Located on Mount Street in the heart of fashionable Mayfair Village, this legendary address was recently the subject of a multi-million pound restoration. The detailed work includes a magnificent redesign of the guest rooms, suites and interiors, with the addition of a new wing providing additional rooms and suites and the unique-in-the-world...

The Dolder Grand is the perfect environment for people who are looking for pleasure, exclusivity and relaxation: 173 luxurious rooms and suites, exquisite cuisine, a spa covering 4,000 square metres and generous banqueting and seminar facilities. The original “Curhaus” dating from 1899 presents itself anew as the luxury-class...

Following a comprehensive and meticulous refurbishment overseen by designer Alberto Pinto, the world renowned interior design studio, The Lanesborough reopened its doors in July 2015. The Lanesborough presents bedrooms and dining rooms reinstated to their original Regency splendor, into which the latest communications technologies...

Dublin's most stylish and luxurious five star hotel, The Merrion is located in the city center opposite Government Buildings. Created from four restored Georgian Townhouses, many of the 142 bedrooms and suites overlook period landscaped gardens. Remembered historically as the birthplace of the first Duke of Wellington, the hotel...

The Regent Berlin houses 156 luxurious rooms and 39 suites. The 10 tasteful banquet and seminar rooms offer an intimate ambiance for up to 250 people . According to the 2012 Condé Nast Gold List the Regent Berlin is Germany’s best hotel. At the gourmet restaurant Fischers Fritz, the critically acclaimed chef de cuisine...

A British icon since 1889, The Savoy has once again taken its place on the world stage after over a £100 million restoration. The hotel seamlessly blends elements of the original and the new while the stunning English Edwardian and Art Deco interiors sparkle with timeless elegance and glamour. The 268 guestrooms and suites...

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland offers guests a selection of five star services, as well as family and kid-friendly amenities. With fine dining, recreational activities such as golf, spa services, and more, guests of this luxury beach resort in the West of Ireland can craft their ideal vacation. Trump Doonbeg...

Built in 1864, The Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel and Spa embodies the ultimate in first-class amenities. With our superb restaurants, beautiful banqueting and ballrooms and top quality conference facilities, The Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel and Spa enjoys international acclaim as a meeting place par excellence. A meeting place...