Wondering where to go for luxury travel in Europe? Here you find recommendations where to stay & dine in style with value for money. In addition, there are tips what to do (often involving walking). For Switzerland, go to the separate category!

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Review of Hotel Le Vieux Manoir, Murten-Meyriez, Switzerland

UPDATE: out of business Beautiful, romantic lakeside manor with a wonderful park and a good, but over-priced restaurant: This amazing lakeside manor has been renovated a short time ago and this with a good result (as this was our first stay…
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Review of Hotel Castello del Sole, Ascona, Switzerland

Unbeatable location, vast property, superb full board: We (family with a teenage son) have been to this hotel for the fourth time and we enjoyed this stay as much as the two recent ones (the first one had been over 10 years ago with another…
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Review of Hotel Traube Tonbach, Baiersbronn, Germany

Very nice rural location, fantastic service, good facilities: This much recommended hotel is nicely situated at the end of an idyllic valley in the Black Forest. It has about 150 rooms, 5 restaurants and all the equipment you would expect from…
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Review of Schlosshotel, Fiss, Austria

Recommended first class hotel with fab ski in& ski out, up to date infrastructure: We (two families, each with a teen) spent a week in the Schlosshotel for skiing and I have to say that this hotel is really very convenient for this…
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Review of Hotel Waldhaus, Flims, Switzerland

Impressive hotel complex in a large park: Under new management We (family with a teenage son) have been to this hotel for four times and although most stays have been short we claim to have a good knowledge of it. The Waldhaus is in a splendid…
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Review of The Halkin Hotel, London

Central and quiet location, fine and classy hotel: The Halkin was for our family (two adults and a teen) the ideal hotel for a sightseeing trip to London. It is conveniently located (near Hyde Park and The Harrods) but in a quiet neighborhood…
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Review of Hotel Schwarz Wellness Resort, Mieming, Tirol, Austria

Great hospitality, good activities, fine food, but ...: The „Schwarz“ offers a lot for a reasonable price! The proprietor (family Pirktl) cares for the well-being of the guests showing with all the employees: everyone greets you and wants…
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Review of Grand Hotel Miramare, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy

Beautifully located hotel at the Ligurian coast: Finally we had the chance to go to the lovely Ligurian seaside. We had our reservations to go to Italy again (after one not too good experience in Tuscany) because often Italian hotels cost…
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Review of Hotel Castel, Tirolo, South Tyrol, Italy

Excellent hotel, wonderful food, beautiful setting: My husband, our teen and myself really enjoyed our stay at the Castel! This is indeed a well managed hotel, all the employees are eager to please you. The rooms are very nice and the best…