Hotels We Love
People always ask me, "Where should I stay?" Here are some hotels I love. There's something for every budget and style. - Doni Belau, Founder
Paris Luxury
Les Bains
Marais, 3rd Arr
For the artistic jet-set crowd.
George V
8th Arr.
Worth it, just for the flowers.
Pavillon de la Reine
Marais, 3rd Arr.
Stunning, sits right on the Place des Vosges – one of the most beautiful squares in Paris.
The Ritz
Place Vendome, 1st Arr.
For the artistic jet-set crowd.
Cour des Vosges
4th Arr.
Intimate luxury with views of the Place des Vosges.
The Shangri-La
16th Arr.
Most likely to have an Eiffel Tower view.
Paris Classic
Relais Hôtel du Vieux
4th Arr
Classic, 4* affordable gem with cheery wallpaper a stone’s throw from Notre Dame
Residence Henri IV
4th Arr.
Near the Sorbonne, this classic hotel has touches of luxury as well as kitchenettes in many rooms.
L’Hôtel
6th Arr
Decor and location are to die for in former home of Oscar Wilde.
Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal
1st Arr
Fabulous neighborhood for those in the know, 200m from the Louvre.
Le Grand
9th Arr
Classic, full service hotel next to the Opera Garnier.
Paris Boutique
Hôtel Thérèse
1st Arr
Cozy and sweet in the 1st
Millésime Hôtel
St. Germain, 6th Arr
For design mavens in the heart of the 6th.
Hôtel Molière
1st Arr
Central and chic
Hôtel Le Presbytère
Marais, 4th Arr
Charm in the Marais with ancient beams.
Hôtel Joséphine Bonaparte
Marais, 4th Arr
Girly heaven in the midst of the Marais action
Hôtel Récamier
St. Germain, 6th Arr
Superb decor, ask for a room with a view of St. Sulpice
Hôtel Montecristo
Latin Quarter, 5th Arr
Stylish decor in the Latin Quarter.
Square Louvois
2nd Arr
A hotel with a pool in Paris? Incroyable!
Hôtel de Nell
9th Arr
Posh in a Hipster Neighborhood.
Paris Unique
Paris Affordable
La Planque Hôtel
10th Arr
A boho paradise in the 10th
Hôtel Caron
4th Arr
Cozy & chic, near Place des Vosges
Hôtel le Mareuil
11th Arr
Eco-chic in the 11th
Hôtel Taylor
10th Arr
Stay with style in the chic Canal St. Martin area
Hôtel des Arts
18th Arr
Comforting charm in Montmartre
Hôtel des Grands Hommes
5th Arr
View of the Pantheon, with a kind staff
25hours Hotel Terminus Nord
10th Arr
Global Chic and dirt cheap near the Gare du Nord
Bordeaux
Logis de la Cadene in St. Emilion
Saint-Emilion
A quiet haven in a medieval town.
La Course
Bordeaux
A luxury guesthouse in the center of town with a rooftop swimming pool!
Yndo Hôtel
Bordeaux
Not a typo. Just a beautiful 19th century mansion on the outside, and fabulous contemporary décor on the inside.
Le Grand Hotel
Bordeaux
Majestic, classic hotel in the heart of Bordeaux
Hôtel de Sèze
Bordeaux
Just down the street from the Grand Theatre in central historic Bordeaux with welcoming staff
Seeko’o Hôtel
Bordeaux
Fun quirky architecture near Les Chartrons district – the SOHO of Bordeaux.
Hôtel Singulier Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Posh digs in the best shopping area of Bordeaux.
Hôtel Cardinal
Bordeaux
Tucked out of sight in an 18th century mansion lies 10 personalized suites and an amazing wine cellar.
Maison Fredon
Bordeaux
An artistic guest house across the street from (and owned by) La Tupina, Bordeaux’s most famous restaurant.
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
Bommes
Uber-luxury by Lalique in the Sauternes appellation.
The Alps
Le Palace De Menthon
10km from Annecy
This Palace hotel has a stunning view of the lake and an indoor pool – Perfection!
Domaine des Avenières
10km from Annecy
This luxurious Relais & Chateaux group retreat sports amazing views.
Hôtel Royal
Évian-les-Bains
A world class hotel and spa with views of Lake Geneva in the spa town of Evian.
Petit Hôtel Confidentiel
Chambéry
World class service in Chambéry, a charming alpine town and the only AOC for vermouth in France.
Auberge du Manoir
Chamonix
Quintessential chalet spirit in Chamonix. Fabulous in in winter and summer.
Côte d'Azur
Hotel Belles Rives in Antibes
Antibes, Juan les Pins
Experience the glamour of the Twenties on the French Riviera
Hôtel Amour
Nice
Interior design perfection with a lovely beach club.
Les Roches Blanches
Cassis
5-star resort facing the sea in Cassis, one of the most beautiful seaside towns in France.
La Chèvre d’Or
Eze
Super famous hideaway overlooking the sea.
Pan deï Palais
St. Tropez
Classic perfection.
Hôtel Verlaine
Cannes
Affordable design chic.
Villa Claudia
Cannes
Cute Pink paradise.
Le Pre de la Mer
St. Tropez
Minimalist luxury on the beach
Hôtel Mademoiselle
Juan-les-Pins
Atlantic Resort Areas
Hôtel Madison
Saint Jean de Luz
Hotel & spa near the beach in the uber-charming Basque resort town of St. Jean de Luz.
La Co(o)rniche
Pyla sur Mer
Designed by Phillipe, a 5-star hotel with panoramic views of the Dune of Pyla, the ocean and the Banc d’Arguin.
Villa Clarisse
Île de Ré
The Hôtel de Toiras ’ little sister oozes French charm in Saint-Martin-de-Ré.
Le Clos Saint-Martin
Île de Ré
Luxury in the village of Saint-Martin-de-Ré.
Les Clés d’Ars
Île de Ré
Artsy boutique guest house in charming Ars-en-Ré.
Brittany
Le Lodge Kerisper
La Trinité sur mer
A unique and relaxing experience!
Villa Tri Men
SAINTE-MARINE
A waterfront villa hidden among pine trees.
Hotel Castel Beau Site
Perros-Guirec
The Pink Granite Coast surrounded by crystal blue waters.
Les Empreintes
Saint-Évarzec
A beautiful manor house that is quintessentially Breton
Château de La Ballue
Bazouges-la-Pérouse
17th Century Chateau not far from St Malo & Mt. Saint Michel, ideal place from which to explore both Normandy & Brittany.
Normandy
Le Grand Bé
Saint Malo
In heart of the walled town of Saint-Malo also known as “Cité Corsaire” – the City of Corsairs.
Hotel de Bourgtheroulde
Rouen
Boutique hotel with historic courtyard and amazing spa
Le Clos Verneuil
Verneuil d'Avre et d'Iton
A lovely Relais & Chateau hotel in Normandy.
Domaine de Bayeux
Bayeaux
Ideal spot from which to discover the quaint village of Bayeux and its important history.
La Maison De Lucie
Honfleur
Absolute, utter charm personified in the perfect seaside town of Honfleur.
La Ferme Saint Siméon
Honfleur
Beautiful Relais & Chateaux spa hotel on the Breton coast.
Provence
Hôtel d’Europe
Avignon
Set in a 16th-century building in the heart of Avignon, this lovely hotel is just a 5-minute walk from both the Palais des Papes and Avignon Bridge.
La Mirande
Avignon
This 5-star property is a step back in time to your fantasy of Provence luxury complete with a Michelin starred chef, provençal fabrics and exceptional antiques.
La Bastide de Marie
Ménerbes
A glorious French farmhouse among the vines.
La Maison Sur La Sorgue
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
17th century townhouse – uber-chic with a gallery & secret garden with a swimming pool.BOOK NOW
Le Clos du Buis
Bonnieux
A charming oasis in the quintessential village of Bonnieux.
Hôtel Jules César
Arles
Formerly a Carmelite convent, refurbished by Christian Lacroix Into a quirky and colorful hotel&spa.
Château Des Alpilles
St Rémy de Provence
19th century manor house in a park setting with specimen trees.
Hôtel Particulier Le 28
Aix-en-Provence
Magnificent 17th century mansion transformed into a luxury guesthouse, art gallery and tea room.
Burgundy
Abbaye de Maizières
Beaune
Stay in a 12th century abbey in beautiful Beane.
Loire
Château Hôtel de la Bourdaisière
Montlouis-sur-Loire
“Château de charme” with extraodinary gardens
Fontevraud L’Hôtel
Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
Minimalist chic on the grounds of a royal abbey.
Domaine de la Tortinière
Montbazon
Luxurious Chateau near Tours with a very chic bar.
Relais de Chambord
chambord
Stylish yet cozy opulence on the grounds of the Chateau de Chambord.
Southwest / South-Central France
Le Grand Balcon
Toulouse
Beautiful hotel with 1930’s flair in central Toulouse.
La Cour des Consuls
Toulouse
In the center of historic Toulouse with a full-service spa, a Michelin starred restaurant and 5-star service. When only the best will do.
Château du Puech
Curières
A B&B set in a 16th-century castle on the Aubrac hillsides.
Château de Labro
Onet le Château
Quintessential French luxury amongst vines in the beautiful Aveyron.
Hôtel Alchimy
Albi
A brother and sister run this beautifully designed hotel in historic Albi.
Dordogne
Hôtel La Couleuvrine Sarlat
Sarlat
Created out of a remodeled 13th century fortress and situated within the city center of charming Sarlat
Moulin de l’Abbaye
Brantôme
French country charm in gorgeous Brantôme by the Relais & Chateaux group.
Château des Vigiers
Monestier
A beautiful Chateau hotel with golf course and Michelin star restaurant.
Alsace
Le Parc Hôtel Obernai & Yonaguni Spa
Obernai
Rustic, chic stay & novelty spa in charming Alsace
Colombi Hotel
Freiburg im Breisgau
Luxury in Freiburg’s historic Old Town
La Maison des Têtes
Colmar
This Relais & Châteaux hotel offers up pure luxury in a 17th century building with a charming courtyard and a serious chef.
James Boutique Hôtel
Colmar
James Boutique Hotel sits a stones throw away from historic, central Colmar. With minimalist modern decor, the blue/gray rooms are calming while the hip bar and lounge invites.
Hôtel & Spa Le Bouclier D’or
Strasbourg
Oozing charm, Le Bouclier D’or sits in the oldest and most charming part of Strasbourg and is carefully decorated with antiques throughout.
Hôtel Du Dragon
Strasbourg
The modern design marries perfectly inside a 17th century building with a cozy courtyard. Situated in the best part of central historic Strasbourg.
Hôtel Cour du Corbeau
Strasbourg
We adore this luxurious hotel tucked away in central Strasbourg in a lovingly restored 16th century building.
Germany
Colombi Hotel
Freiburg im Breisgau
Luxury in Freiburg’s historic Old Town
Switzerland
Kraftt Hotel Basel
Basel
Breathtaking views of the Rhine and the city’s historical scenery.