Reviews
Hotels
In-depth reviews of the world’s finest hotels, resorts and private villas.
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Casa Gangotena Quito review
A restored 1920s mansion on Plaza San Francisco in Quito’s UNESCO-listed old city, with art deco interiors, a revived garden…
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Hotel Plaza Grande Quito review
A 1930s landmark on Quito’s Plaza de la Independencia with just 15 suites, each with a hot tub, and views…
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Maca Bana Villas Grenada review
Seven eco-luxury villas on a hillside above Magazine Beach, with private hot tubs, beachside dining and tailored spa and yoga…
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Holiday Inn Andorra review
A well-run, family-friendly base in Andorra la Vella, with ski-lodge-style suites, themed kids’ rooms, an indoor pool and a free…
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Grand Hôtel de l’Opéra Toulouse review
A former 17th-century convent facing Place du Capitole, with opera-red suites, a spiral staircase, elegant dining and proactive service.
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Hôtel La Résidence du Vieux-Port Marseille review
A post-war modernist icon on Marseille’s Old Port, with retro 1950s design, views to Notre-Dame de la Garde and fresh…
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Five Seas Hotel Cannes review
A chic 45-key boutique hotel steps from La Croisette, with travel-themed suites, a rooftop infinity pool and a private yacht.
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Royal Riviera Hotel Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat review
A 1904 Riviera palace reborn as a Mediterranean villa, with a private sandy beach, fragrant gardens and refined cuisine on…
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Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel Baku review
A sail-shaped resort on the Caspian Sea with a record-breaking chandelier, sea-view suites, a private beach and Baku’s largest waterpark.
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Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes review
The art deco icon of La Croisette, with sea-view suites, a private beach and jetty, a heated pool and Fouquet’s…