Destinations
Start with a city: the hotels, the neighbourhoods and what each area is actually like.
Mayfair for the grand dames, Shoreditch for warehouse conversions, Kensington for quiet garden squares. Prices swing hard between a Tuesday in February and a Friday in June. Handpicked hotels, and what each one is actually like to stay in.
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The riverside grand hotels are among the best in Asia and priced accordingly. Sukhumvit trades the view for restaurants and a Skytrain stop. Traffic makes location matter more here than in most cities.
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Canal-house hotels are the reason most people come, and the good ones book out months ahead. Rooms are narrow, staircases are steep, and the views are worth both. Where the character is, and where the comfort is.
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The Left Bank keeps its literary hotels, the Marais its fashionable ones, the 8th its expensive ones. Rooms run smaller here than almost anywhere, so square metres matter. The properties worth the money, and the ones trading on the address.
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Beachfront towers in the Marina, desert retreats an hour out, and quiet low-rise houses along Jumeirah. Almost everything is newer than you expect and larger than the photographs suggest. Where the service justifies the rate.
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Old City character, creative Galata stays and grand Bosphorus hotels. Find the Istanbul that suits your trip, from market streets to waterside terraces.
Explore Istanbul→Start with the kind of stay you want, not the city.
Waterlooplein design, a planted east-side rooftop and apartment-style stays give these value-led picks distinct settings.
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Discover the best affordable hotels in London, budget-friendly stays from design-led to classic, many in central London close to the city's top sights.
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Well-placed Bangkok hotels with character, useful transport links and room in the budget for the rest of the trip.
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Paris hotels chosen for a more affordable stay, with different neighbourhoods and room styles to compare.
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From beach resorts on the Palm to towers beside the Burj Khalifa: the best 5-star hotels in Dubai, chosen for their rooms, service and setting.
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Rooftop breakfasts, Old City views and hammams for less: the best affordable hotels in Istanbul, from Sultanahmet to Karaköy, Galata and Balat.
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Creative social hotels, homes with a history and distinctive riverside stays, each offering its own view of Bangkok.
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Dutch craft, restored townhouses and canal-house rooms give this boutique selection an intimate scale.
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Discover the best boutique hotels in London, from luxury townhouses to design-led favourites in Soho, Mayfair, Covent Garden and beyond.
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Boutique Paris stays with different scales, interiors and neighbourhood settings.
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A playful library conversion, contemporary art and nhow’s twisting tower put design at the centre of these stays.
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Riverside retreats and striking city hotels where generous rooms, considered design and distinctive dining shape the stay.
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Discover London's most luxurious hotels, from century-old icons to landmark newcomers: the city's finest 5-star luxury hotels in Mayfair and beyond.
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Ottoman mansions, rooftop terraces and private hammams: the best boutique hotels in Istanbul, from Sultanahmet and Galata to the Bosphorus shores.
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Butlers on call, private pool villas, and Michelin-starred chefs: Dubai's most luxurious hotels, from island retreats to desert resorts.
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Contemporary interiors and distinctive places to stay across the Paris selection.
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Rooftop bars, bold design and a buzzing local scene: the best trendy hotels in Istanbul, from Karaköy and Pera to fashionable Nişantaşı.
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Discover the best 5-star hotels in London, from design-led favourites to classic townhouses in Soho, Mayfair, Covent Garden and beyond.
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A broad choice of Bangkok five-star stays, from well-connected city towers to garden retreats and hotels beside the Chao Phraya.
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Private beaches, pools for every mood and great dining: the best beach resorts in Dubai, from the Palm and JBR to Madinat Jumeirah.
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Riverside tradition, civic history and playful canal-side design shape this five-star collection.
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Five-star Paris hotel choices across different neighbourhoods, scales and styles.
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The best spa hotels in London, where five-star luxury meets exceptional wellness. Handpicked for their pools, thermal suites and treatments.
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Waterfront resorts and intimate Old City addresses: the best 5-star hotels in Istanbul, with spas and pools, from the Bosphorus to Sultanahmet.
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Garden spas, thermal circuits and treatments reached by boat, with a range of ways to build some quiet into a Bangkok stay.
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A former courthouse, a chain of canal houses and six canal palaces give these luxury stays a strong sense of place.
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Your own pool on the Palm, in the desert or at JBR: the best hotels in Dubai with private pool villas and suites, for total privacy.
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Grand Paris hotel addresses selected for a stay where the hotel is part of the occasion.
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Canal-house rooms, tucked-away gardens and a grand riverfront setting create several moods for a romantic stay.
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Room to spread out, useful kitchens and places to swim, with family stays across Siam, Sukhumvit, Sathorn and the riverside.
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Luxury and budget-friendly stays with suites, pools and parks nearby: the best family-friendly hotels in London, chosen by our editors.
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Steps from Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa: the best hotels in Downtown Dubai, from five-star rooftop pools to a stylish affordable stay.
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Sultans' palaces on the Bosphorus and elegant Old City retreats: the most luxurious hotels in Istanbul, chosen for setting, service and design.
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Paris hotels selected for their sense of style, from intimate interiors to grander settings.
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Apartment kitchens, larger room options and neighbourhood bases give families room to choose their pace.
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Rooftop bars, bold design and a lively social scene: the best trendy hotels in London, from Soho and Fitzrovia to Shoreditch and the South Bank.
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Bosphorus views, palace suites and sunset terraces: the most romantic hotels in Istanbul for couples, honeymoons and special celebrations.
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Wake up to the world's tallest building: the best hotels with Burj Khalifa views, from rooftop infinity pools to Burj View rooms.
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Design with a point of view, lively food and drink, and social spaces that give a Bangkok hotel its own personality.
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Paris stays to consider for time together, with different rooms and neighbourhoods to explore.
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Rosewood’s Asaya, Sofitel’s pool and hammam, and Waldorf’s canal-palace spa anchor this wellness selection.
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A place to swim above the streets, from compact rooftop pools to an infinity pool and a swim-up bar.
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The most romantic hotels in London, from quiet townhouses to five-star icons. Chosen for couples, honeymoons and anniversaries.
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Family suites, connecting rooms and pools: the best family-friendly hotels in Istanbul, from Bosphorus resorts to central bases in Sultanahmet and Taksim.
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Beach days, The Walk and Ain Dubai on your doorstep: the best hotels in JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence), from beach resorts to affordable stays.
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Central Paris addresses chosen for different ways of exploring the city.
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Smart, stylish and great value: the best affordable hotels in Dubai, with Burj Khalifa views, beachfront stays and rooftop pools.
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Rooftop pools, sky-high swims, luxury spa pools and family-friendly options: the best hotels in London with a pool.
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Markets, theatre squares and Singel views put these city-centre stays close to distinct Amsterdam scenes.
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Steps from Hagia Sophia, Istiklal Avenue and the Galata Tower: the best hotels in Istanbul city centre, from grand five-stars to great-value finds.
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Find your base among Bangkok’s central neighbourhoods, with shopping, transport, dining and very different hotel settings to choose from.
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Left Bank hotel choices, from Saint-Germain-des-Prés to other neighbourhood settings south of the Seine.
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Plenty of hotels allow dogs. Far fewer really look after them. The best dog-friendly hotels in London, chosen for their warm welcome to pets.
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A shared social hub, a Zuid station connection and canal-neighbourhood bases suit different solo travel styles.
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Waterparks, kids' clubs and family suites: the best family hotels in Dubai, from beach resorts on the Palm to stays beside LEGOLAND.
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From Asok’s transport links to Thonglor’s quieter lanes, find the Sukhumvit neighbourhood and hotel atmosphere that suit your trip.
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Walk to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque: the best hotels in Istanbul for first-time visitors, in Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Karaköy, Galata and Taksim.
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Hotels selected around Saint-Germain-des-Prés for a Left Bank base.
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Leave the car with confidence: the best hotels in London with parking, from five-star landmarks to stylish stays on the South Bank.
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Ottoman hammams, the city's only Dior Spa and Guerlain rituals: the best spa hotels in Dubai, chosen for their treatments and sense of calm.
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Dog-friendly picks range from Centraal-side design to Prinsengracht character and a Museumplein townhouse setting.
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Traditional hammams, Bosphorus pools and world-class treatments: the best spa hotels in Istanbul, from waterfront palaces to the Old City.
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Social spaces when you want company, quieter places to return to, and practical bases for exploring Bangkok at your own pace.
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Hotel choices for a Paris stay shaped around the Louvre and its surrounding streets.
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Bosphorus palaces and stylish Karaköy design hotels: the best dog-friendly hotels in Istanbul, close to Maçka Park and the waterfront.
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Landmark walks, station access and canal-house details make these first-visit picks easy to place on a map.
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Burj Khalifa views, sky pools above the Palm and Marina skyline swims: Dubai's best infinity pools, chosen for the views beyond the edge.
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Stay beside the Chao Phraya, with a choice of grand riverfront hotels, small Old Town addresses and historic homes in gardens.
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From five-star icons to well-priced stays in Covent Garden: the best hotels in central London, the perfect base for exploring the city's top sights.
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Paris hotel choices for visits centred on the Eiffel Tower and the surrounding area.
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Private pool villas, butlers and sunsets over the Gulf: the best honeymoon hotels in Dubai, chosen for the romantic moments they create.
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Singel and Keizersgracht settings, with canal-view room options, put waterways at the heart of these stays.
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Walk to a show and back: the best West End hotels in London, from Soho and Covent Garden to Leicester Square, steps from Theatreland.
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Steps from Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace: the best hotels in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, from restored Ottoman mansions to five-star hotels.
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Skyline cocktails and riverside sunsets, with rooftop venues that give the evening a memorable setting close to your room.
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Hotels selected for the Opéra Garnier area and the streets around it.
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Connected to Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates: Dubai's best shopping hotels, from five-star stays to smart, affordable picks.
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From the Galata Tower to Taksim Square: the best hotels in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, from restored landmarks and boutiques to grand Bosphorus addresses.
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Riverside dinners, garden retreats and special room categories for a Bangkok trip with time set aside for two.
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Centraal Station is directly opposite art’otel; Kimpton is a five-minute walk away, while The Craftsmen adds canal-house character.
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Grand icons, intimate townhouses and modern newcomers: the best hotels in Mayfair, London, close to Bond Street, Green Park and Hyde Park.
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Marais hotel choices for historic streets, shops and cultural stops.
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Design-led boutique hotels and smart, well-priced stays: the best hotels in Soho, London, minutes from Carnaby Street, Chinatown and the theatres.
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Small riverside stays around Tha Tien and across the water in Thonburi, with the Old Town’s temples close to the story of each hotel.
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Theatre-square design, newspaper history and old civic buildings place these picks around Dam Square.
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Beneath the Galata Tower and by the water: the best hotels in Galata & Karaköy, Istanbul, from boutique hotels to grand waterfront addresses.
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Latin Quarter hotel choices for a stay among the older streets of the Left Bank.
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Boutique hotels on quiet streets and stylish, design-led stays: the best hotels in Covent Garden, London, close to the piazza, theatres and the river.
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Townhouse gardens, bold 1970s design and Oud-Zuid’s quiet streets give this Museum Quarter group range.
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Around Taksim Square and along Istiklal Avenue: the best hotels in Taksim & Istiklal, Istanbul, from Bosphorus-view five-stars to Pera boutiques.
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Hotels selected around the Champs-Élysées for shopping, landmarks and grand avenues.
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Rooms overlooking the strait between Europe and Asia: Istanbul's best hotels with Bosphorus views, from waterfront palaces to hilltop towers.
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Grand five-star hotels and quiet townhouses: the best hotels in Knightsbridge, London, close to Harrods, Hyde Park and South Kensington's museums.
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A pool at an IJ waterfront hotel, art’otel’s pool opposite Centraal and Sofitel’s historic courtyard setting give this collection distinct settings.
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Montmartre hotel choices for the hill, its smaller streets and the neighbourhood around it.
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Infinity-edge pools on the Bosphorus and indoor spa pools: the best hotels in Istanbul with a pool, from the Old City to Nişantaşı.
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Classic luxury and stylish townhouse stays: the best hotels in Kensington, London, close to Kensington Palace, the Royal Albert Hall and the museums.
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Casa’s planted GAPP rooftop, nhow’s 24th-floor Selva restaurant and Sonora bar, and Jakarta’s Malabar skybar offer three distinct outlooks.
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Paris hotel choices with spa or wellness facilities to consider alongside the city itinerary.
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Cocktails facing Hagia Sophia and the Bosphorus: the best hotels in Istanbul with a rooftop bar, from the Old City to Galata, Karaköy and Nişantaşı.
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RAI, Nieuw-West, Houthavens and Noord offer several parking-focused bases beyond the canal-ring core.
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Grand historic hotels and intimate townhouses: the best hotels in Marylebone, London, close to Regent's Park, Baker Street and Marylebone High Street.
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Compare Paris pool stays, with TOO Hotel's rooftop Jacuzzi distinguished from a swimming pool.
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Riverside addresses, contemporary luxury and excellent-value stays: the best hotels on London's South Bank, near the London Eye and Tate Modern.
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Paris hotel choices with rooftop bars and spaces for a different view of the city.
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Bold design, art and rooftop views: the best hotels in Shoreditch, London, close to Brick Lane, Columbia Road and Spitalfields Market.
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Paris hotels selected for family trips, with accommodation details to compare carefully.
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Contemporary luxury, boutique hotels and well-priced stays: the best hotels in the City of London, close to St Paul's and the Tower of London.
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Dog-friendly Paris hotel choices, with each property's room and pet arrangements to confirm.
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Georgian character and bold modern design: the best hotels in London's East End, close to Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market and Shoreditch.
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Paris hotel choices with parking listed, for trips where arriving by car matters.
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Park views, grand icons and modern luxury: the best hotels near Hyde Park, London, on Park Lane, in Knightsbridge and at Lancaster Gate.
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Paris hotels selected for Eiffel Tower outlooks, with the exact room or venue view to confirm.
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Paris hotel choices to help make a first visit easier to plan around.
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Paris hotel choices for solo trips, with different neighbourhoods and room styles to compare.
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