Romantic City Break Hotels

History, elegance and art combine in this special spot near the Louvre. Wonderful staff too. Relax - take breakfast in bed

Serene 18th-century mansion in the historic centre of Avignon filled with eclectic art and surrounded by an immaculate garden

High above Lisbon, this small but elegant former palace offers stunning views, stylishly rustic rooms and a dreamy, sun-trap patio

This super-stylish inn with hip rooms is nothing short of fantastic - come for the cool vibe, stylish interiors and excellent food

Boutique hotel next to Funchal’s 15th-century cathedral, with a champagne and lobster bar, rooftop cocktail bar and an excellent restaurant

On Paris' trendy Left Bank, a cosy design hotel where colours, fabrics, bathrooms, breakfast room and even staff are gorgeous. A treat

A sweet family-run hotel off a cobbled lane in a vibrant area but with peaceful bedrooms wrapped around a courtyard of orange trees

A rarity, a smart little newly-refurbished eco-hotel in the middle of Palermo with a roof terrace for all-organic breakfast

A superb palazzo in beautiful old Florence with 12 rooms, a cocktail menu and breakfast in your room. Arty, stylish and near the Duomo

Minutes on foot from the Eiffel Tower and beside the Palais de Chaillot. Chic décor and organic breakfasts, run by eco-conscious Xavier

Aristocratic sophistication abounds at this wonderful hotel near Las Ramblas. Elegant bedrooms, stunning bathrooms and excellent service

A welcoming country-house hotel that’s popular with locals and visitors alike - good food, stylish rooms and an airy restaurant wait

A 16th century townhouse transformed into a discreet, luxurious, truly hospitable central Porto hotel – everything’s within walking distance

Climb the candle-dressed marble staircase to dream between lavender-scented sheets in splendid rooms, some with balcony or terrace

Quirky art hotel in the heart of trendy Brighton – there's a great bar, stylish rooms and some good seasonal food in the hip restaurant

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

A pub with rooms in the epicentre of London on trendy Westbourne Grove, a ten-minute stroll from Notting Hill

Paris tourist central’s close but you needn’t leave the quarter: sassy design style, eat in, or out nearby – seasonal, international