The 5 most stylish hotels in Europe

The summer getaway that you’ve been craving all year is nearing, and what better way to spend the summer than in style? Here are five of the most stylish hotels that Europe has to offer.

THE GRAND RESORT BAD RAGAZ, SWITZERLAND

, The Grand Resort Bad Ragas in Switzerland offers two luxury hotels, the Grand Hotel Quellenhof and Spa Suites, and the Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz. The hotels have a plethora of facilities available to their guests, including a casino, a golf course, the 36.5° Wellbeing & Thermal Spa, and eight restaurants that provide gourmet gastronomy that has earned them a Michelin Star. The hotel was restored in 2009 to bring a luxurious, traditional feel to an already incredible building. Just 20 kilometres away from Zurich International Airport, the resort is just an hour outside of Zurich’s centre.The hotel boasts a luxurious lobby, as well as the Davidoff lounge complete with open fire – both are perfect for relaxing with a tumbler of whiskey. The rooms are stylish, vast and indulgent, with the Royal Suite reaching 200 square metres. An epicentre for relaxation, this resort knows how to holiday.

To find out more, visit Resortregaz.com

BRODY HOUSE, BUDAPEST

The Brody Hotel in Budapest is no ordinary resort. Founded in 2009, The Brody House is a collection of venues including hotel rooms and apartments, designed for guests who enjoy vibrant scenes with a constant stream of events, parties and general happenings. The Brody House offers everything from short stays to long term tenancies, room hire for private events and inspiring spaces for private or commercial hire. It is an innovative hub for people who like to use space in different ways, and refers to this concept as its own ‘stone soup’. A guesthouse come boutique hotel, the complex offers just 11 short stay rooms. The furnishings are lavish and the experience is truly a unique and unforgettable one.

To find out more, visit brodyhouse.com

NIMB HOTEL SUITES, COPENHAGEN

In the up and coming Copenhagen, Denmark lies the homely yet decadent Nimb Hotel. Another boutique hotel, Nimb offers a humble 17 rooms that all fall under a Venetian marble facade. The hotel faces onto the Tivoli Gardens in the heart of the city, and is a mere 14 kilometres from Copenhagen Airport. Each room has its own log fire and view of the Gardens, as well as a four-poster bed and original works of art. The aim of each room is to create a home-like sanctuary for the guests. At night, the exterior of the hotel glows in a fairytale manner with thousands of tiny lights. Nimb Hotel offers four very different styles of dining that include a gourmet restaurant and the incredible Vinotek wine bar, which boasts an impressive 1000 wines. Luxurious and indulgent, the Nimb Hotel uses clean lines and simple, traditional Danish design to make you feel at home.

To find out more, visit nimb.dk

CANAL HOUSE HOTEL BEDROOM AND BATHROOM, AMSTERDAM

Overlooking the Keizersgracht Canal in central Amsterdam is the Canal House, a renovation of three 17th century merchant houses. To add to the historic value, the original timber beams, fireplaces and ornate ceilings have been retained with care. Their no-nonsense room hierarchy leaves no room for confusion, with ‘Good Rooms’, ‘Better Rooms’, ‘Great Rooms’, ‘Exceptional Rooms’ and ‘Best Room’. Despite their label though, each of the 23 accommodations has unique artwork, and is furnished with delicate silk wallpaper and luxurious velvet curtains in a light and dark colour scheme that mimics the composition of traditional Dutch paintings. Only 20 kilometres away from Amsterdam Schipol Airport, the hotel is just a short walk from the Anne Frank house, Nine Street district, and a couple of museums and art galleries in the centre of the city – perfect location for historical wonderment and cultural indulgence.

To find out more, visit canalhouse.nl

QUINTA DA CASA BRANCA, FUNCHAL

Last, but by no means least, is the Quinta da Casa Branca in the tropical Funchal, Madeira. An astounding architectural design of wood, glass and stone, the hotel becomes one with the gardens that surround it. A botanist’s dream, each of the Quinta da Casa Branca’s rooms has a glass wall that opens up directly onto the incredible grounds that house an array of trees and plants from all over the world. They also each have a private terrace or balcony, creating a peaceful solitude for the guests. The interior is lined with a blend of light and dark woods, accented with powdery pastel shades, allowing the serene garden and the interior of the hotel to become one. The incredibly modern hotel is just 20 kilometres from Madeira International Airport, and sits close to a volcano site and natural pools for the truly back-to-nature within luxury experience. The bar, lounge and library of the first floor are completely glass-walled, showcasing a breathtaking view of both the gardens and the mountains and ocean in the distance. The designer even considered the scent, using the sunlight, space and smell that flood into every room to create a truly unique ambience.

To find out more, visit quintacasabranca.com

By Gemma Baldwin Twitter @gemma_baldwin