At the Independent Traveller, our team of experts have carefully curated a collection of our very best hotels - always loved and reviewed by us. Whether you're searching for a romantic couples break, a family-friendly hotel, or even a coastal or countryside escape that's dog-friendly, we'll have a room for you.

From UK staycations in Cornwall, the Cotswolds, the Lake District or the Scottish Highlands, to some of the most desirable destinations across Europe - and beyond - there's a collection of hotels to suit you. City breaks in Amsterdam, Paris, New York or London; beach holidays in Mallorca, Lanzarote, Cyprus or California; and even a chance to catch some winter sun in Malta, Greece, Cape Town or Dubai.

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Hotel Bellevue, Dubrovnik, Croatia

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from £527.08

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Boasting stylish interiors, stunning views of the Adriatic, a private beach and delicious seasonal food served up in the restaurant, this hotel is sure to provide a memorable stay just outside Dubrovnik's Old Town

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Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik, Croatia

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from £562.22

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Soak up the ambience in this design-led hotel and enjoy stunning views over the Adriatic, a private platform by the sea, a fine dining restaurant and a luxury spa

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Heritage Hotel Life Palace, Šibenik, Croatia

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from £188.87

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Housed in a Renaissance palace made out of creamy Dalmatian stone in the heart of the medieval Old Town, with luxurious rooms, an intimate terrace and relaxing spa

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Villa Le Blanc Gran Meliá, Menorca, Spain

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from £545.53

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Located just a hop-skip from Santo Tomás beach, with stunning views from many of the guest rooms, this five-star luxury, family-friendly resort boasts an inviting swimming pool and spa

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7Pines Resort, Sardinia, Italy

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from £776.57

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Nestled in a tranquil cove on Sardinia's northern coast, offering immaculate rooms and suites, exceptional cuisine whipped up using local produce, an inviting spa and a pool to unwind in

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Villa Igiea, Palermo, Sicily

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from £1,273.79

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With panoramic views over the bay of Palermo, relax in this five-star luxury hotel that blends period elegance with contemporary flourishes. Take a dip in the outdoor pool, wander the tiered gardens and indulge in a tipple at the terrace bar

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La Sultana, Marrakech, Morocco

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from £426.94

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Beautiful hotel in Marrakech's UNESCO-listed medina, with impeccably designed rooms and suites, two restaurants, a rooftop bar, indulgent spa and stunning pool area

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Moxy Athens City, Athens, Greece

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from £142.31

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Set on Omonoia’s vibrant square in the centre of Athens, with a fitness centre, bar, shared lounge and 24/7 self-service, this city bolthole provides a great place to rest and restore after a day of exploring

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Gatsby, Athens, Greece

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from £244.30

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Centrally-located, five-star boutique hotel boasting Art Deco interiors, a rooftop bar with Acropolis views, a gym, treatment room, two bars and an all-day restaurant

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The Bear, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

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from £120

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Nestled in a lovely pocket of the Cotswolds, just a stone's throw from Blenheim Palace, this former coaching inn-turned-four star hotel has lovely individually-styled rooms

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Toravaig House Hotel, Isle of Skye, Scotland

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from £359.10

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Located close to Torabhaig Distillery, offering a handful of bedrooms, this family-owned boutique hotel has a cosy lounge to relax in and serves up memorable breakfasts, whilst dinner is served at their sister hotel

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The Bosville, Isle of Skye, Scotland

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A small yet contemporary four-star hotel overlooking Portree Harbour, offering relaxing rooms and local food and drink served at Dulse & Brose restaurant

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Marmalade Hotel, Isle of Skye, Scotland

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Enjoy a four-star stay within majestic gardens; this hotel has stunning views over Portree harbour, and a bar and restaurant serving up steaks and seafood

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Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa, Scotland

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from £195.41

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Boasting spectacular sea views from the bistro, a relaxing spa and stylish, newly-renovated bedrooms, it's the perfect place to return to after a day of exploring

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Crinan Hotel, Argyll, Scotland

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from £139.50

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Nestled at the edge of Crinan Canal, this family-run hotel has stunning views from the guest rooms, a fresh seafood bar and fine dining bistro

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The Lovat, Fort Augustus, Scotland

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Family-run, four star hotel in the Scottish Highlands sat on the banks of Loch Ness, with locally sourced cuisine served up at the fine dining restaurant

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The Stirling Highland Hotel, Stirling, Scotland

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from £121

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Four-star stay hotel at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands; dine on European cuisine in the AA Rosette restaurant, relax in the spa and gym or head to the historic observatory

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The Whispering Pine Lodge, Spean Bridge, Scotland

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from £345

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Nestled on a private pebble beach beside Loch Lochy, this is a wonderful place to unwind in the Scottish Highlands, with a bijou spa and salon offering treatments and a restaurant serving delicious dishes

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The Cluanie Inn, Glenmoriston, Scotland

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from £228

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A characterful, traditional inn, set in the wilderness en route to the Isle of Skye, with a cosy lounge for relaxing in and a casual restaurant

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Rokeby Manor, Invergarry, Scotland

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from £270

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Housed in a Victorian house dating from 1840 and offering a five-star stay in the Scottish Highlands, this hotel offers relaxing spa treatments and has a rustic cowshed restaurant serving Indian cuisine

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Inn on the Lake, Ullswater, Lake District

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from £394

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Nestled in 15 acres of beautiful grounds with plenty of water-based activities to enjoy and stunning views from the Lakeside and Orangery restaurants

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One&Only, Cape Town, South Africa

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from £655

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A luxury waterfront hotel, boasting contemporary rooms, panoramic views of Table Mountain and multiple dining venues, including South Africa's only Nobu restaurant