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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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Buckland Manor Country House Hotel
2006-10-24 16:51:56
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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