The Art Distance directory of beautiful hotels
Hotel recommendations for interior design lovers, with a focus on authentic and cosy locations at an affordable price.
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United Kingdom
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![A bed with white sheets and pillows against a wooden slat headboard, with a wall-mounted spherical lamp and controls beside the bed.]()
Mollie's Motel
OXFORDSHIRE
an affordable stay near the Cotswolds with a buzzing American diner
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![A scenic view of a house with ivy-covered walls, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, and a small canal with clear water running alongside a stone wall.]()
The Swan Hotel
COTSWOLDS
a charming stay in this tiny village
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![A cozy bedroom with a white bed, pink patterned bedspread, decorative pillows, a window with sunlight, a green headboard, a white side table with lamps, a coffee machine, water bottles, cups, and a framed art poster on the wall.]()
The Broughton Townhouse
EDINBURGH
elevated and elegant design in a georgian townhouse
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![A historic castle or mansion with stone walls, towers, and chimneys, surrounded by lush greenery and trees in the background.]()
The Manor House
COTSWOLDS
stay at one of the most iconic Cotswolds spots in Castle Combe
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![Stone house with a red-tiled roof, dormer windows, and a small front garden with green lawn and bushes.]()
voco Oxford Thames
OXFORD
a charming hotel and venue complete with a spa
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![Modern indoor lounge area with large windows, hanging pendant lights, a long wooden table, potted plants, and vintage arcade games.]()
Moxy York
YORK
an affordable and sleek stay steps away from the Shambles
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![A stone pathway leads to an arched wooden door of a historic stone building, with lanterns on stone pillars, greenery, a white bench, and a sign that reads 'Royal House' in the background.]()
The Dial House
COTSWOLDS
quaint small hotel in my favourite Cotswolds village
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![An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and red and white striped umbrellas in front of an old stone building with a Christmas tree decorated with red ornaments to the left.]()
Double Red Duke
COTSWOLDS
a balance of bold and charming with fantastic restaurants
France
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![Outdoor patio of a European-style café with tables, chairs, and potted plants in front of a pink building with white shutters on the windows, some open, and a doorway leading inside. People are sitting and enjoying their meals and drinks.]()
Hotel Des Grandes Ecoles
PARIS
my favourite Paris hotel - pure Parisian charm tucked in a quiet courtyard
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![Modern hotel room with two made beds, wooden headboard, and a large colorful mural of trees and landscape above the beds. Nightstands with a remote and wall-mounted lamps are visible.]()
Drawing House
PARIS
a modern and artistic hotel with pool and sauna in Montparnasse
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![Unmade bed with white sheets and pillows, nightstand with lamp, patterned wallpaper behind bed, a blue wall, curtain with toile pattern, and open door leading outside with greenery visible.]()
Hotel Des Grandes Ecoles
PARIS
toile wallpaper in every room and a hotel cat wandering the garden
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![A modern hotel bedroom with a white bed, pillows, light blue walls, beige curtains, wall-mounted reading lights, and a ceiling light fixture.]()
Okko Gare de l'Est
PARIS
affordable spot and modern design near the stations with free drinks and snacks
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![Colorful, abstract mural in a modern lobby with green and gray armchairs and a white coffee table.]()
Drawing House
PARIS
artist collaborations cover the hotel from walls to carpets
Italy
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![An outdoor patio table set with breakfast foods and drinks, overlooking a lake with mountains in the background, under a yellow and white striped awning.]()
Albergo Diffuso Ca' Spiga
LAKE COMO
remarkable lake views and an abundant breakfast
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![A vintage-style interior room with antique furniture, a stained glass window, paintings, and decorative lighting.]()
Hotel Cestelli
FLORENCE
no-frills, affordable small hotel with Florentine charm - good for solo travellers
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![People relaxing on lounge chairs and swimming in outdoor pools at a spa or hotel during sunny weather, with lush green trees and a blue sky in the background.]()
QC Rooms San Pellegrino
SAN PELLEGRINO TERME
the official hotel rooms associated with the jaw-dropping San Pellegrino spa (extra cost)
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![A cozy kitchen with hanging pots and pans, a wooden sideboard, a green dining table, and a vase of dried flowers.]()
Albergo Diffuso Ca' Spiga
LAKE COMO
charming guesthouse filled with vintage family heirlooms
Europe
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![Interior of a stylish restaurant with blue tufted booths, patterned chairs, small tables with lamps, wooden wall paneling, framed artwork, and large windows.]()
Hotel Kung Carl
STOCKHOLM
abundant breakfast and eclectic design
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![A bedroom corner with a red ceiling, white walls, a window with red trim, a wooden dressing table with a mirror and a lamp, a black chair, a waste bin, a framed poster on the wall, and part of a bed with folded towels and clothes.]()
Rye 115
COPENHAGEN
cosy design and as affordable as Copenhagen goes
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![Bedroom with a bed, decorative pillows, bedside tables, pendant lights, a window with open shutters, and a patterned bed runner.]()
Alfama Apartment
LISBON
self-catering apartment in the heart of Lisbon’s old town
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![A vintage wooden desk with stuffed animals, a black TV mounted on a patterned wallpapered wall, a small gold-framed mirror, a wooden chair with a black cushion, and a large wooden wardrobe in a cozy room.]()
Hotel Kung Carl
STOCKHOLM
old-world charm in Stockholm
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![Living room with beige sofa, wooden armchair, coffee table with magazines, large green plant near window, abstract artwork on wall, orange hanging lamp, and wall-mounted lamp]()
Rye 115
COPENHAGEN
quiet and calm communal spaces in this budget hotel
