Europe offers unique opportunities to travel through history and relive it through its monuments, castles and palaces. In this list we have gathered the 12 best historic hotels in Europe. They are elegant buildings with centuries of existence, in which royal families and countless notables lived or simply stayed overnight.
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1- Four Seasons Hotel George V - France
This ultra luxurious hotel is located in Paris' Golden Triangle. Was built in 1928 is an "art deco" landmark, side by side to the historic Champs-Élysées.
The spacious palatial suites and rooms overlook the Eiffel Tower and to the one of the most luxurious and elegant avenues in the city of light.
2- Mandarin Oriental Ritz - Spain
It is the epitome of luxury and excellence, in a luxurious Belle Époque palace situated in the historic "Golden Triangle of Art". With more than 110 years of history, this hotel has hosted royalty and some of the most distinguished guests from around the world.
3- Santa Catalina Royal Hideaway Hotel - Spain
It has been around for over a century and is a privileged testimony to the history of the island of Gran Canaria, known for its white sandy beaches. Glamour, authenticity and refinement are part of the essence of this hotel, which opened in 1890 and is the point of reference for the city's social life.
4 - Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho - Portugal
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this Fortress is home to this magnificent 5-star charming hotel. It is characterized by excellent service, elegant and luxurious decoration, keeping all the traditional design with noble materials and period furniture.
5 - The Ritz London - United Kingdom
Opened in 1906, it was then and is still considered today as one of the largest and most sumptuous hotels in the world. Located in the heart of London, this impressive hotel of neoclassical architecture offers the ultimate in elegance and luxury.
6- Hotel Hermitage de Monte Carlo - Monaco
This luxurious hotel in the heart of Monaco exudes elegance, calm and understated refinement, luxury and romance. This hotel has inherited its lavish architecture from the belle époque. This is a place where tranquility reigns supreme in a decor that says romance.
7 - The Gritti Palace - Italy
It is a luxurious 5-star hotel built in a former noble residence in the heart of Venice. Built in 1475, this noble palace and luxury hotel is a place of exceptional art and elegance that has retained the sense of intimacy and familiarity of a private residence. It offers one of the most fascinating views of the city, the lagoon, the island of San Giorgio Maggiore.
8- Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme - France
It is a hotel of the highest luxury next to the famous Place Vendôme, it has luxurious amenities decorated in an elegant style and the windows are floor to ceiling to provide a magnificent view of the street or the courtyard. The entire decoration of the hotel is splendid and refined, boldly combines Parisian elegance and contemporary design.
9- Hotel Grande Bretagne - Greece
Located right in the heart of the city of Athens since 1874, the multi-award winning landmark hotel offers breathtaking views of the legendary Acropolis, the majestic Syntagma Square and Parliament, the lush Lycabettus Hill or the original Olympic Stadium. This elegant hotel is set in a magnificent setting that offers an unparalleled perspective on the mythical history of Athens.
10 - Four Seasons Hotel Prague - Czech Republic
It is a luxury hotel located in the historic part of the city of Prague, with a privileged view over the city. 3 historic buildings are part of this magnificent hotel, with elegant secular touches ranging from baroque to neoclassical. It offers a magical view over the Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, the Vltava that goes up to the highest towers of Prague Castle.
11- Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp - Belgium
This hotel is located in the heart of Antwerp, a city of diversity known worldwide for being the diamond district. Capital of avant-garde fashion, rich in deeply rooted cultural and historical institutions, crowned by a remarkable landmark property such as this magnificent luxury hotel, one of the world's leading hotels is like a cosmopolitan and social spotlight.
12- Hotel Des Indes - Netherlands
It is a 5 star luxury hotel located in the heart of the city of The Hague. It is an icon in the Netherlands and is directly part of the historic Lange Voorhout in the city center of The Hague.
