Fairmont Tremblant

2006-10-24 16:51:56
3045 Chemin de la ChapelleTremblant, Quebec Score: 83.88 Modern slope-side chateau at the foot of the Laurentian Mountains. Competitive Edge: A full-service ski-in, ski-out resort in a picturesque village... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Goldener Hirsch

2006-10-24 16:51:56
37 GetreidegasseSalzburg, Austria Score: 85.83 Antiques-filled 15th-century building in the Old Town. Competitive Edge: A Salzburg institution: it's the oldest hotel in town and a favorite among Austria's elite... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Bristol

2006-10-24 16:51:56
1 K?rntner RingVienna, Austria Score: 84.32 1892 hotel with classic fin de siècle interiors, on the Ring opposite the opera house and K?rntnerstrasse shopping. Competitive Edge: Historic grandeur, coupled with a welcoming atmosphere... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Imperial

2006-10-24 16:51:56
16 K?rntner RingVienna, Austria Score: 86.25 1863 former palace, on the Ring close to the K?rntnerstrasse and the opera house. Competitive Edge: The most regal hotel in the city, from the public spaces to the chandeliered guest rooms... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Sacher Wien

2006-10-24 16:51:56
4 PhilharmonikerstrasseVienna, Austria Score: 84.17 1867 Belle époque icon with old-world ambience, off the K?rntnerstrasse near the opera house. Just completed an extensive renovation, which added a spa and 2 floors. Competitive Edge: A legendary property that's now the city's freshest grand hotel... More details from the 20

Grand Hotel Wien

2006-10-24 16:51:56
9 Karntner RingVienna, Austria Score: 81.24 Belle époque building filled with marble and chandeliers, on the Ring close to the opera house. Competitive Edge: The ultimate location for shoppers: attached to the Ringstrassen Galerien mall... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Die Swaene

2006-10-24 16:51:56
Steenhouwersdijk 1Bruges, Belgium Location approximated Score: 80.36 Cozy, family-owned hotel occupying 3 stone houses, on a picturesque canal. Competitive Edge: One of the most romantic, charmingly old-fashioned hotels in all of Europe... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Amigo

2006-10-24 16:51:56
Rue de l'Amigo 1-3Brussels, Belgium Score: 81.20 Flemish-style red-brick hotel with an intimate atmosphere and modern interiors, adjacent to Grand Place. Competitive Edge: Unbeatable location with welcoming service and local touches (Belgian and Flemish art, Tintin memorabilia)... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 ©

Four Seasons Hotel, Prague

2006-10-24 16:51:56
2A/1098 VeleslavinovaPrague, Czech Republic Score: 89.24 4 interconnected Old Town buildings with contemporary interiors, on the banks of the Vltava River near the Charles Bridge. Competitive Edge: Prague's most luxurious quarters... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Royal Crescent

2006-10-24 16:51:56
16 Royal Crescent Bath, England Score: 82.35 2 Georgian-style town houses with stylish, country-house interiors, on one of England's most beautiful streets. Competitive Edge: The hotel's Bath House spa?it couples the city's traditional water therapies with all the latest treatments... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 

Buckland, GloucestershireGloucestershire, England Location approximated Score: 80.91 13th-century manor house with four-poster beds, on 10 acres in the Cotswolds. Competitive Edge: Meticulous service in a classic countryside setting... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Chewton Glen

2006-10-24 16:51:56
New MiltonHampshire, England Score: 87.39 Ivy-covered 18th-century retreat, set on 130 acres at the edge of the New Forest. Competitive Edge: The romance of a rambling historic house fused with top-notch modern facilities, including a world-class spa... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

The Dorchester

2006-10-24 16:51:56
53 Park LaneLondon, England Score: 81.10 Remodeled 1931 English-style hotel in Mayfair, opposite Hyde Park. Competitive Edge: Some of the most comfortable rooms among London's top hotels, thanks to a smart 3-year-old redesign... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

The Berkeley

2006-10-24 16:51:56
Wilton PlaceLondon, England Score: 80.42 Discreet Knightsbridge hotel with popular Pétrus restaurant, near Harrods and Hyde Park. Competitive Edge: One of the most fashion-forward addresses in town... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

The Lanesborough

2006-10-24 16:51:56
Hyde Park CornerLondon, England Score: 83.76 19th-century property with Regency-style décor, adjacent to Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace and near Knightsbridge shopping. Competitive Edge: Exceptionally attentive service, from the personal butlers to the Rolls-Royce Phantom that ferries guests around... More details from the 20

The Connaught

2006-10-24 16:51:56
Carlos PlaceLondon, England Score: 81.66 1897 Mayfair hideaway with traditional English décor. Competitive Edge: A cozy and antiques-filled classic, with an emphasis on personalized service... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Claridge's

2006-10-24 16:51:56
Brook StreetLondon, England Score: 86.60 Landmark hotel with renowned Art Deco-style public spaces, in Mayfair close to New Bond Street's boutiques. Competitive Edge: A high-wattage hotel famous for its Gordon Ramsay restaurant and beautifully updated rooms... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure

Four Seasons Hotel, London

2006-10-24 16:51:56
Hamilton Place, Park LaneLondon, England Score: 83.01 9-story Mayfair property with classic British rooms, just off Hyde Park. Competitive Edge: Refreshingly relaxed, residential-style ambience... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

The Ritz, London

2006-10-24 16:51:56
150 PiccadillyLondon, England Score: 81.77 Lavish Louis XVI-style hotel, between Green Park and Piccadilly Circus and near Savile Row. Competitive Edge: The most opulent hotel in London, with a reputation for attracting the rich and royal... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Dukes Hotel

2006-10-24 16:51:56
St. James's PlaceLondon, England Score: 84.44 Thoroughly English 1908 property on a gaslit cul de sac near Green Park and St. James's Palace. Competitive Edge: Residential seclusion and serenity in a central location... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

The Goring

2006-10-24 16:51:56
Beeston Place, Grosvenor GardensLondon, England Score: 87.30 Family-owned hotel with classic chintz- and leather-filled interiors, between Buckingham Palace and Victoria Station. Competitive Edge: A bastion of old-school English hospitality that prides itself on getting to know guests... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 &

Stafford Hotel

2006-10-24 16:51:56
St. James's PlaceLondon, England Score: 83.60 Refined and secluded town house on quiet St. James's Place, near Green Park. Competitive Edge: Many return customers give it a familial, residential air... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Four Seasons Hotel, Canary Wharf

2006-10-24 16:51:56
46 Westferry CircusLondon, England Score: 83.86 10-story tower on the Thames in the Docklands business district, 20 minutes by tube to central London. Competitive Edge: Makes up for its out-of-center locale with large rooms and access to extensive sports facilities at the adjoining Holmes Place... More details from the 2006 T

The Conrad, London

2006-10-24 16:51:56
Chelsea HarbourLondon, England Score: 80.55 Contemporary all-suite hotel beside a secluded Chelsea harbor, a short ride from the heart of the city. Competitive Edge: Polished rooms, efficient service, and great water views... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel K?mp Helsinki

2006-10-24 16:51:57
29 PohjoisesplanadiHelsinki, Finland Score: 82.99 Belle époque landmark with updated traditional décor, in the city center. Competitive Edge: On the city's best shopping street and close to the open-air market... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

H?tel de la Cité

2006-10-24 16:51:57
Place de l'EgliseCarcassonne, France Score: 82.32 Peaceful former Bishop's palace, set between the Chateau Comtal and the Gothic Basilica of Saint-Nazaire. Competitive Edge: Gives you unparalleled access to this UNESCO World Heritage Site... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Chateau de la Chèvre d'Or

2006-10-24 16:51:57
Rue du BarriC?te D'Azur, France Score: 85.64 Cliffside complex of historic stone buildings with panoramic views, in medieval village of èze. Competitive Edge: A secluded retreat high above the Riviera, yet within easy reach of all the action... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

La Reserve de Beaulieu

2006-10-24 16:51:57
5, Boulevard du Général LeclercC?te D'Azur, France Score: 86.30 Florentine Renaissance-style 1880 villa, in one of the Riviera's most attractive villages. Competitive Edge: A $3 million spa, renovated bar, and Michelin 2-starred restaurant keep this landmark at the head of the class... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 &#

Grand-H?tel du Cap-Ferrat

2006-10-24 16:51:57
71, Bd du General de GaulleC?te D'Azur, France Score: 91.15 White Belle époque palace set on 14 acres of gardens and pinewood forest. Competitive Edge: Exclusive location at the tip of the Cap-Ferrat peninsula between Nice and Monaco... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc

2006-10-24 16:51:57
Boulevard KennedyC?te D'Azur, France Score: 85.22 Secluded 1870 Napoleon III mansion with a 22-acre garden, at the tip of the Cap d'Antibes peninsula. Competitive Edge: Star-studded glamour: the hotel even has a pier for those arriving by yacht... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Byblos

2006-10-24 16:51:57
Avenue Paul SignacC?te D'Azur, France Score: 84.35 St.-Tropez hot spot with colorful, interconnected buildings. Competitive Edge: Exclusive atmosphere in the center of busy St.-Tropez, where the beautiful people come to party... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Domaine des Hauts-de-Loire

2006-10-24 16:51:57
Route de HerbaultLoire Valley, France Score: 87.74 Ivy-covered 19th-century country manor in a peaceful wooded park, halfway between Blois and Amboise. Competitive Edge: A central base for exploring the area's castles?and one of the best restaurants in the region... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + L

Chateau de Noizay

2006-10-24 16:51:57
NoizayLoire Valley, France Location approximated Score: 81.09 16th-century chateau and 15-acre garden, between Tours and Amboise. Competitive Edge: The historic feel of a real chateau, along with a location perfect for vineyard visits... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Cour des Loges

2006-10-24 16:51:57
2-8 Rue du BoeufLyons, France Score: 81.77 4 historic buildings, dating from the 14th, 16th, and 18th centuries, in a UNESCO World Heritage Site in old Lyons. Competitive Edge: French tastemaker Jocelyne Sibuet's masterful revamping of historic architecture with modern interiors... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 ©

H?tel Plaza Athénée

2006-10-24 16:51:57
25 Ave. MontaigneParis, France Score: 84.86 Historic palace in the midst of Paris's most exclusive boutiques. Competitive Edge: An intimate palace hotel with a tony address and a Michelin 3-starred Alain Ducasse restaurant... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

H?tel San Regis

2006-10-24 16:51:57
12 Rue Jean-GoujonParis, France Score: 81.27 Classic 19th-century town house, on a quiet street in the fashion district between the Champs-élysées and Avenue Montaigne. Competitive Edge: A small family-run hotel with the style and comfort of a grand palace... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure

H?tel de Crillon

2006-10-24 16:51:57
10 Place de la ConcordeParis, France Score: 86.51 Gilded 18th-century Louis XV-style palace, in the heart of the city, steps from the Tuileries Gardens and the Seine. Competitive Edge: The most impressive architecture of the city's top hotels... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

H?tel Meurice

2006-10-24 16:51:57
228 Rue de RivoliParis, France Score: 84.32 1835 palace with Louis XVIII-style décor facing the Tuileries Gardens, on a main thoroughfare. Competitive Edge: Historical ambience meets modern luxury, thanks to a recent multi-million-dollar renovation... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

H?tel Le Bristol

2006-10-24 16:51:57
112 Rue du Faubourg-St.-HonoreParis, France Score: 82.31 Discreet 18th-century palace with a large garden and rooftop pool, steps from the city's most fashionable shops. Competitive Edge: The most understated luxury among Paris's palace hotels... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Ritz Paris

2006-10-24 16:51:57
15 Place VendomeParis, France Score: 86.57 Legendary, turn-of-the-20th-century hotel built by César Ritz, on the Place Vend?me and within walking distance of the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay. Competitive Edge: The most venerable, iconic address in the city?Coco Chanel called it home for 37 years... More details from the 2006 T+L 5

Hotel Lancaster

2006-10-24 16:51:57
7 Rue de BerriParis , France Score: 81.19 19th-century converted private mansion with sophisticated décor, just off the Champs-élysées. Competitive Edge: One of the city's more intimate luxury hotels?a nice alternative to the grand palaces... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Four Seasons H?tel George V

2006-10-24 16:51:57
31 Ave. George VParis, France Score: 88.72 Ornate 1928 landmark with an excellent spa, newly renovated gym, and Michelin 3-starred restaurant. Competitive Edge: Prime location near the Champs-élysées, unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower, and superb service... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]

Park Hyatt Paris-Vend?me

2006-10-24 16:51:57
5 Rue de la PaixParis, France Score: 81.38 Contemporary 6-story hotel inspired by classic French Haussmann architecture, just off the Place Vend?me. Competitive Edge: Sleek, modern interior design means a more updated feel than that of the palace hotels... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hyatt Regency Paris-Madeleine

2006-10-24 16:51:57
24 Boulevard MalesherbesParis, France Score: 81.79 Efficient hotel (popular with business travelers) in a 19th-century building in the financial district. Competitive Edge: American-style service, comfort, and business amenities in a classic Parisian setting?plus a nice price... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 20

H?tel D'Europe

2006-10-24 16:51:57
12 Place CrillonProvence, France Score: 85.61 Historic 16th-century mansion once frequented by Dickens and Dalí, near the Palais des Papes. Competitive Edge: Affordable comfort and tranquillity in a central location. Room to Book No. 115 has a lovely view of the interior courtyard and its stone fountain... More details from

Oustau de Baumanière

2006-10-24 16:51:57
13520 Les Baux de ProvenceProvence, France Score: 88.18 Legendary 16th-century country house with formal gardens, near Les Baux-de-Provence. Competitive Edge: An ideal location for touring the area's UNESCO World Heritage Sites... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hostellerie de Crillon le Brave

2006-10-24 16:51:57
Place de l'EgliseProvence, France Score: 84.85 7 restored houses linked by cobblestoned alleys and gardens, in a village 30 minutes from Avignon. Competitive Edge: A secluded getaway offering a real flavor of French village life... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

La Mirande

2006-10-24 16:51:57
4 Place de la MirandeProvence, France Score: 83.00 Ornate 700-year-old cardinal's palace attached to the Marmiton cooking school, at the foot of the Palais des Papes. Competitive Edge: By far, Avignon's most lavish address... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Villa Gallici

2006-10-24 16:51:57
Aix-en-ProvenceProvence , France Score: 83.00 18th-century farmhouse decorated in elegant period style, a short walk from downtown Aix-en-Provence. Competitive Edge: The sumptuous Italianate décor and warm Proven?al colors?a nice change from the region's typical rustic look... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006

La Bastide de Moustiers

2006-10-24 16:51:57
Chemin de QuinsonProvence, France Score: 87.68 Chef Alain Ducasse's 16th-century Proven?al farmhouse, set on 10 pastoral acres in the French Alps. Competitive Edge: Sophisticated Ducasse cuisine in a French country atmosphere... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>