583 Unique Hotels in West Europe

The Kameha Grand Bonn is perched on the banks overlooking the Rhine River, offering breathtaking views, personalized service, and an extraordinary experience. This hotel has redefined the “grand” hotel concept, incorporating their interpretation into every detail of the architecture, design, and amenities. The architecture creates a dramatic curve in the …

Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, this gorgeous seafront hotel. Once an ancient Roman villa turned nunnery, the Angiolieri is now a beautiful restored 18th-century hotel that continues to maintain the feel of a private home. Peppered with both antique and contemporary furnishings, the Angiolieri offers guests plush and comfortable rooms. The …

Conveniently located in Amsterdam World Trade Center (WTC), the Qbic Hotel is situated in the heart of Amsterdam’s financial district. It is a prime location for international travelers as it is only 10 minutes via taxi or tram to Schiphol Airport and the city center. As the home city for …

Amid a host of chic, modern boutique hotels, the Hotel Saint-Merry stands as a historical testament to the rich heritage of the Marais quarter in Paris. This former presbytery of Saint Merry’s church, or former clergy quarters, was converted into a 12 room hotel that transports you through time to …

Situated in the heart of Maastricht, the Kruisherenhotel introduces guests to the long and colorful history of the city. Once a monumental gothic church, the entire complex has been converted into an extraordinary designer hotel. The renowned designer, Henry Vos, has incorporated beautiful architectural elements into the contemporary design that …

Located in Austria, this posh, lakefront hotel offers lavish rooms and is just a five-minute walk from the shore of Lake Wörthersee. Schlosshotel Velden is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and includes an award-winning spa, an indoor pool, and a lovely garden with an outdoor pool. …

Looking for a hotel with some true privacy? Worried about noisy neighbors? Look no further than Hotel Central, located in Denmark. This hotel only offers one guest room. That’s right! A hotel with just one room! Located on top of a small café in the Vesterbro neighborhood, the double room …

This hotel is so extraordinarily unique from the outside that it’s hard even to put its design into words. Located in Austria, just over half a mile from the Zettersfeld Ski Area, this funky polyhedral-shaped modernist wooden cabin offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Austrian Alps and an exciting …

Situated on the Leman lake shore in Switzerland and named for the United States’ 28th president, Hotel President Wilson is one of the most beautiful places to stay in Geneva, facing the extraordinary Mont-Blanc. Just steps away from the most beautiful parks and boutiques of the Rue du Rhône, guests …

Hotel Arbez is an unusual place – half is in France and half in Switzerland. When a new border between the two countries was drawn in 1862, it happened to run down the middle of a field owned by one Mr. Ponthus. He built a shop that straddled the border, …

Although the name of this hotel invokes an image of the famous sculpted ice palaces of Scandinavia, the Ice House Hotel’s name is actually derived from its structure. Originally known as the Iceland Cottage, the hotel is a blend of the 19th-century building and the contemporary floor-to-ceiling glass installation. The …

The region east of the Rhine River, known as the Grisons, has become world-famous for its excellent wines and stunning views. While there are many luxurious and cozy accommodations, Schlaf-Fass is the only place where you can actually stay inside your own wine barrel. This quirky and imaginative destination has …

Stepping into the Vintage Hotel in Brussels may make you feel as though you’ve stepped into a time machine. Goodbye 21st century, hello the 1960s and 70s! This family-run converted mansion is located uptown, a short step away from Avenue Louise - a notorious shopping street with high-end stores like …

Once home to a trendy nightclub (think: Paris’ version of NYC’s Studio 54) where Andy Warhol, Robert de Niro, the Sex Pistols, and even the Rolling Stones frequented, Les Bains, is now an elegant hotel in the heart of Paris. But not to worry, there still remains a small club …

A quiet escape in Portugal, the Vila Monte Moncarapacho is the perfect spot to find solace and simplicity surrounded by nature’s pure greenery. This farmhouse-style hotel set on an orange grove is just a ten-minute drive from the beautiful Praia do Homem Nu beach. There are two pools, a tennis …

Striking red and standing nearly 375 feet tall (114 meters), the Porta Fira Hotel is an award-winning skyscraper in Barcelona, Spain. Designed by renowned Japanese architect Toyo Ito, the hotel impresses with a unique curved structure and even won the Emporis Skyscraper Award. Urban rooms offer a sleek design with …

This luxury boutique hotel is based right in the heart of Berlin’s prestigious Grunewald district. Stylishly designed interiors by Karl Lagerfeld, and personal service, create a travel haven for visitors to Berlin. All travelers are welcomed with a complimentary drink of their choice and will feel like VIP guests from …

Centrally located and just a three-minute walk from Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most famous squares, this refined 10-suite hotel is set in a townhouse dating back to the 16th century. Each suite is decorated in a mix of vintage and modern pieces; some suites even have balconies with wonderful …

Located in the center of Austria’s capital, Vienna, this modern hotel is hard to miss with its striking round windows and creative design. Just a three-minute walk from St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hotel Topazz is an “eco-hotel” and is run as efficiently as possible. The interior furnishings are predominantly made from …

With a 360° rooftop terrace overlooking the Berlin Zoo, this trendy German hotel designed by Werner Aisslinger is a neat option for travelers with a sense of adventure and whimsy. While the name implies a bikini-clad dress code, rumor has it that the moniker actually comes from the third floor …