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 Traube Tonbach, Baiersbronn, Germany

UPDATE: also check out my newer and more comprehensive post about Traube Tonbach (with the current dining options) Very nice rural location, fantastic service, good facilities: This much recommended hotel is nicely situated at the end of an…
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Review of Schlosshotel, Fiss, Austria

UPDATE: a 5-star hotel since 2016, spa update in 2014, main building refurbishment in 2015, major expansion and redesign project between late 2025 and 2027 (Kids Club redesign in 2025, new ski shop and depot in 2026/27, PeaX Adventure Zone…
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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

UPDATE: dining is limited to all-day dining from COMO Shambhala Kitchen, afternoon tea & brunch Central and quiet location, fine and classy hotel: Our family of three (two adults and a teen) chose COMO The Halkin for a sightseeing trip…
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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…
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Review of Zuerserhof, Zuers, Austria

Great location & fine food: We (two families, each with a teen) spent our ski vacations in this hotel over the last five consecutive years. The location of Zuerserhof for skiing is perfect: You can ski in and ski out and this in one of…
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Review of Arlberg Hospiz Hotel, St Christoph am Arlberg, Austria

Good location, but ...: We (two families, each with a teen) spent a week here for skiing and the location is really great for doing so (one of the best ski areas in Europe and the hotel offers ski in and ski out). The Hospiz is situated directly…