| t some boutique hotels are, by their nature, more | | | | materials to create a cool, relaxing environment. With |
| expensive than regular hotels, it is possible to stay | | | | only four double rooms and one suite, it’s the |
| somewhere small and individual without breaking the | | | | perfect getaway. Double rooms start at €115, |
| bank. | | | | with freshly-prepared breakfast just an additional |
| Should good design and individuality only be available to | | | | €6. |
| the wealthy and privileged? Many boutique hotels want | | | | Casa de Poema – Porto |
| a wide range of guests to see what it’s like to | | | | A boutique bed and breakfast, the Casa de Poema is |
| have a completely different hotel experience and, | | | | an elegantly-designed property, sitting in a residential |
| whilst they may still be more expensive than a youth | | | | part of Porto. With breakfast available on the terrace, |
| hostel or a regular guesthouse, you’ll be getting | | | | with ocean views and an honesty bar in the drawing |
| fantastic comfort and service for a great price. | | | | room, it’s a bed and breakfast with a |
| Hollmann Beletage – Vienna | | | | difference. Double rooms are from €125 |
| This hotel has just nine bedrooms, and it’s chic | | | | including breakfast. |
| and trendy. Set in the heart of Vienna’s old | | | | Can Carreres – Barcelona |
| town, it’s an ideal base for visitors, who can | | | | Ten luxury bedrooms, chic design and a great |
| enjoy Vienna’s fabulous buildings and culture as | | | | restaurant characterise Can Carerres. The perfect |
| soon as they step out of the front door. Designed to | | | | spot from which to explore Barcelona and the |
| make you feel right at home, the public spaces are | | | | surrounding area, it provides a haven of calm and |
| perfect for reading or chatting and the room price, | | | | tranquillity. It is family friendly, providing babysitting |
| which starts at just €130, includes an individual | | | | services and a play area for children, but it |
| breakfast, tailored to your tastes. | | | | doesn’t stint on hip decoration and fresh cuisine. |
| Hotel Grimaldi – Cagnes sue Mer | | | | Rooms start at €120, including breakfast. |
| This small hotel is set in a medieval village, not far from | | | | It’s possible to have a fantastic long weekend |
| the sea, on France’s south coast between Nice | | | | away in these hotels and others without spending a |
| and Antibes. Beautifully designed to let you experience | | | | fortune. Take the plunge and see what a difference a |
| life in a traditional French village, it uses light and natural | | | | chic hotel could make to your next trip. |