Chateau Les Crayères

2006-10-24 16:51:57
64, Boulevard Henry VasnierReims, France Location approximated Score: 92.33 Turn-of-the-20th-century chateau (formerly Boyer Les Crayères) on a private 17-acre park, outside of town. Competitive Edge: The exceptional Michelin 2-starred restaurant, headed up by chef Didier Elena... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2

Trianon Palace

2006-10-24 16:51:57
1 Blvd. de la ReineVersailles, France Score: 81.48 Regal Neoclassical mansion with modern annex in an 8-acre park, a stone's throw from the Chateau de Versailles. Competitive Edge: The closest you can get to sleeping in Versailles... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Brenner's Park Hotel & Spa

2006-10-24 16:51:57
4-6 SchillerstrasseBaden-Baden, Germany Score: 83.61 Legendary 130-year-old resort overlooking Lichtentaler Allee in the Black Forest. Competitive Edge: The epitome of a traditional European spa, with treatments that are equal parts medicinal and pampering... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]

Ritz-Carlton, Berlin

2006-10-24 16:51:57
3 Potsdamer PlatzBerlin, Germany Score: 81.35 Traditional hotel occupying 11 floors of a modern tower beside the Tiergarten park, within walking distance of the Reichstag and Potsdamer Platz. Competitive Edge: The newest of the Berlin hotels, it has some of the freshest rooms?and a La Prairie spa... More details from the 2006

Hotel Adlon Kempinski

2006-10-24 16:51:57
77 Unter den LindenBerlin, Germany Score: 89.86 Contemporary re-creation of Berlin's most historic hotel, complete with brocade bedspreads and marble bathrooms. Competitive Edge: An unbeatable central location, right beside the Brandenburg Gate... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

The Regent

2006-10-24 16:51:57
49 CharlottenstrasseBerlin, Germany Score: 83.19 Elegant property (formerly the Four Seasons) with Biedermeier furniture, steps from the Gendarmenmarkt. Competitive Edge: Lovely cathedral views from the largest guest rooms in town... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Kempinski Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

2006-10-24 16:51:58
17 MaximilianstrasseMunich, Germany Score: 81.44 1858 landmark with clubby décor, near the Opera House. Competitive Edge: An emphasis on tradition?from the lobby, with its afternoon tea, to the classic piano bar... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Mandarin Oriental, Munich

2006-10-24 16:51:58
1 NeuturmstrasseMunich, Germany Score: 80.81 19th-century hotel near the Hofbrauhaus. Competitive Edge: Hushed quarters with Biedermeier-style furniture, in a central location... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Eisenhut

2006-10-24 16:51:58
Herrngasse 3-5/7Rothenburg, Germany Score: 81.49 Family-owned property set inside four 15th- and 16th-century houses in a pretty medieval town on the Romantic Road. Competitive Edge: Rothenburg's best address comes with affordable prices... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Elounda Beach Hotel

2006-10-24 16:51:58
720 53 EloundaCrete, Greece Location approximated Score: 82.44 Sophisticated Mediterranean retreat above a private stretch of sand on a quiet peninsula. Competitive Edge: One of the area's most well-rounded and activity-filled resorts... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Le Méridien Budapest

2006-10-24 16:51:58
9-10 Erzsébet TérBudapest, Hungary Score: 81.58 1914 former palace with Art Deco-inspired interiors and period furnishings, in downtown Pest near the river and Vaci Street shopping. Competitive Edge: Old-world ambience combined with efficient 21st-century service... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Le

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus

2006-10-24 16:51:58
7-8 Erzsébet TérBudapest, Hungary Score: 82.11 10-story business-friendly hotel with a modern fa?ade and décor, in downtown Pest near the Danube and the Chain Bridge. Competitive Edge: The fantastic Kempinski Spa with a Finnish sauna and Thai-inspired treatments... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Le

Dromoland Castle

2006-10-24 16:51:58
Newmarket-on-FergusCo. Clare, Ireland Score: 85.59 1545 castle with crenellated turrets and suits of armor, 10 minutes from Shannon airport. Competitive Edge: The quintessential Irish castle hotel, with a dramatic sense of history... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Ballymaloe House

2006-10-24 16:51:58
ShanagarryCo. Cork, Ireland Score: 82.72 Family-run country-house hotel near the coast, 12 miles from Cork. Competitive Edge: The restaurant is one of the country's best and most renowned, with a fantastic cooking school... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Sheen Falls Lodge

2006-10-24 16:51:58
KenmareCo. Kerry, Ireland Score: 87.62 Waterside property with contemporary interiors and lots of outdoor activities. Competitive Edge: Set between the Sheen River and Kenmare Bay, it's the perfect gateway to the Ring of Kerry... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort

2006-10-24 16:51:58
AdareCo. Limerick, Ireland Score: 84.02 1832 stone folly with immaculate gardens, beside the river Maigue. Competitive Edge: Exceptional golfing on a beautiful course, with 9 holes set around a 14-acre lake and another 9 in a woodland... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Ashford Castle

2006-10-24 16:51:58
CongCo. Mayo, Ireland Score: 85.96 Sprawling 13th-century castle with 19th-century additions and baronial interiors, on a point surrounded by rivers on three sides. Competitive Edge: An immense 350-acre estate that delivers all the romance of the Irish countryside... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + L

Waterford Castle

2006-10-24 16:51:58
BallinakillCo. Waterford, Ireland Score: 83.94 Small castle with Victorian-style rooms and golf course, on a private 310-acre island in the river Suir. Competitive Edge: Intimacy and seclusion on the island, with lively Waterford only 3 miles away... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

The Merrion

2006-10-24 16:51:58
Upper Merrion StreetDublin, Ireland Score: 82.24 Fashionable hotel occupying 4 Georgian town houses, close to shops and opposite the National Gallery. Competitive Edge: Beautiful interiors (molded ceilings, sash windows) and serenity (a garden pond) in the heart of town... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Tra

Four Seasons, Dublin

2006-10-24 16:51:58
Simmonscourt RoadDublin, Ireland Score: 81.18 Quiet, contemporary hotel with traditional décor, in Ballsbridge, an affluent suburb 1.5 miles from the city center. Competitive Edge: An ideal base (with large rooms) for exploring the nearby Wicklow Mountains, with easy access to the city... More details from the 2006 T+L 500

Hotel Santa Caterina

2006-10-24 16:51:58
9 S.S. AmalfitanaAmalfi Coast, Italy Score: 85.09 Cluster of 4 (soon to be 5) Belle époque-style villas surrounded by Mediterranean gardens, on a cliff near Amalfi. Competitive Edge: The only luxury hotel in town with direct sea access?two elevators lead to a private beach... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 T

Le Sirenuse

2006-10-24 16:51:58
30 Via Cristoforo ColomboAmalfi Coast, Italy Score: 89.48 Serene, family-run 18th-century villa on a winding hillside street in the center of Positano. Competitive Edge: One of the coast's most stylish properties, with an excellent spa designed by Milan-based architect Gae Aulenti... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 

Palazzo Sasso

2006-10-24 16:51:58
RavelloAmalfi Coast, Italy Score: 89.80 Intimate 12th-century Moorish-style palazzo, set on a 1,000-foot cliff above the Mediterranean, steps from Ravello's main square. Competitive Edge: Extremely attentive, personal service in a romantic location... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Il San Pietro

2006-10-24 16:51:58
PositanoAmalfi Coast, Italy Score: 88.71 Family-owned hotel just outside of Positano, with gardens and elevators that plunge down a seaside cliff. Competitive Edge: An out-of-town location that delivers serenity and sweeping water views... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Villa Cipriani

2006-10-24 16:51:58
Via Canova 298Asolo, Italy Score: 85.06 Patrician cinquecento-style villa on a hill in the center of Asolo, an hour from Venice. Competitive Edge: One of the few full-service hotels in the Venetian hinterland; an ideal base for visiting Palladian villas... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Grand Hotel Quisisana

2006-10-24 16:51:58
Via Camerelle 2Capri, Italy Location approximated Score: 82.40 19th-century Neoclassical building with 5 acres of pools and gardens, a 3-minute walk from the main square. Competitive Edge: The island's most classically grand hotel, in an especially convenient location... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel

Capri Palace Hotel & Spa

2006-10-24 16:51:58
2B Via CapodimonteCapri, Italy Location approximated Score: 85.28 Whitewashed building with panoramic views of the Bay of Naples, in the quiet village of Anacapri. Competitive Edge: The island's biggest spa and its only Michelin-starred restaurant... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

La Scalinatella

2006-10-24 16:51:58
Via Tragara, 8Capri, Italy Location approximated Score: 83.84 Early-20th-century villa (sister property to the Grand Hotel Quisisana), with Moorish-inspired décor, on a cliff overlooking the Faraglioni rocks. Competitive Edge: An intimate atmosphere, with access to all the amenities of its sister resort... More details from th

The Continentale

2006-10-24 16:51:58
6R Vicolo dell'OroFlorence, Italy Score: 80.89 7-story building and medieval tower with cutting-edge design (bleached-oak floors, all-white décor), owned by the Ferragamo family, just off the Ponte Vecchio and near the Uffizi. Competitive Edge: Ultramodern interiors?a hit with design addicts?in a historic city... More details

Grand Hotel Villa Medici

2006-10-24 16:51:58
42 Via Il PratoFlorence, Italy Score: 81.66 Charming, historic palazzo with 18th-century décor, close to the train station. Competitive Edge: The only top city-center hotel with a garden and outdoor pool... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Savoy

2006-10-24 16:51:58
7 Piazza della RepubblicaFlorence, Italy Score: 81.70 Neoclassical 19th-century building on the Piazza della Repubblica. Competitive Edge: High style (Warhol lithographs, oversized zebra cushions) combined with top-notch service... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Westin Excelsior

2006-10-24 16:51:58
3 Piazza OgnissantiFlorence, Italy Score: 84.23 Glamorous, turn-of-the-20th-century building on the banks of the Arno. Competitive Edge: Full-service luxury in a property that reflects the city's long and illustrious history... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

2006-10-24 16:51:58
Via Roma, 1Lake Como, Italy Location approximated Score: 80.94 Family-run Neoclassical villa hotel (with spa) in the village of Bellagio on the tip of the promontory. Competitive Edge: A welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Villa d'Este

2006-10-24 16:51:58
Via Regina, 40 ComoLake Como, Italy Score: 86.98 Grand, 25-acre Renaissance estate at Cernobbio on the Lake Como shore. Competitive Edge: A superb lakeside location, stunning gardens, Zen-like spa, and jet-set atmosphere... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Four Seasons Hotel, Milan

2006-10-24 16:51:58
6-8 Via GesuMilan, Italy Score: 85.81 15th-century former convent (with a stylish bar scene) in the heart of the city's shopping area. Competitive Edge: Attentive, highly personalized service in a fashionable location... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Splendido

2006-10-24 16:51:59
16 Viale BarattaPortofino, Italy Score: 86.38 16th-century monastery on a hill above Portofino; Splendido Mare, its modern annex, is located on the main piazza. Competitive Edge: The most coveted address on the Italian Riviera, with spectacular views of the Ligurian coastline... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 20

St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome

2006-10-24 16:51:59
3 Via Vittorio Emanuele OrlandoRome, Italy Score: 80.95 Opulent turn-of-the-20th-century palazzo designed by César Ritz, near Via Veneto and the Trevi Fountain. Competitive Edge: One of Rome's oldest hotels, with original details (Corinthian columns, frescoed ceilings) that deliver the grandeur of the city... More details from

Hassler Hotel

2006-10-24 16:51:59
6 Piazza Trinita Dei MontiRome, Italy Score: 83.48 1885 former palace at the top of the Spanish Steps. Competitive Edge: A quiet oasis in a coveted (and busy) location ideal for shoppers... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel de Russie

2006-10-24 16:51:59
9 Via Del BabuinoRome, Italy Score: 83.82 Updated 18th-century palazzo with terraced gardens, located between the Spanish Steps and the Piazza del Popolo. Competitive Edge: The most modern of Rome's top hotels, set just steps from designer boutiques... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

2006-10-24 16:51:59
Piazza Tasso, 34Sorrento, Italy Score: 83.33 3 adjoining 19th-century buildings on a cliff overlooking the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Competitive Edge: Owned and operated by the same family since 1834, it still contains many of the original furnishings... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisur

Hotel Bauer

2006-10-24 16:51:59
1459 San MarcoVenice, Italy Score: 83.58 1940's-era hotel connected to Bauer Il Palazzo (see next listing), just off St. Mark's Square. Competitive Edge: Spacious rooms in a central location that's also quiet... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Cipriani

2006-10-24 16:51:59
10 GiudeccaVenice, Italy Score: 82.61 1950's-era main building and 2 historic palazzos on Giudecca Island. Competitive Edge: The luxury of space: the hotel sits on 10 acres and includes an Olympic-sized pool, tennis court, spa, and dock with taxi service to nearby St. Mark's Square... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 

Hotel Danieli

2006-10-24 16:51:59
Castello 4196Venice, Italy Score: 80.47 3 opulent palazzi, including a 14th-century Gothic palace, on the waterfront near St. Mark's Square. Competitive Edge: With individual buildings, you can choose one that matches your style... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Luna Hotel Baglioni

2006-10-24 16:51:59
San Marco, 1234Venice, Italy Score: 83.77 Restored 905-year-old property with an old-world feel, in the city center. Competitive Edge: The city's most historic and deeply traditional hotel... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Gritti Palace

2006-10-24 16:51:59
2467 Campo Santa Maria Del GiglioVenice, Italy Score: 84.36 Late 15th-century Renaissance palace on the Grand Canal. Competitive Edge: An opulent, intimate property that lets you play doge for the day... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Bauer Il Palazzo

2006-10-24 16:51:59
1413/D San MarcoVenice, Italy Score: 89.07 Gothic mansion with its own Grand Canal boat dock, attached to the modern Bauer Hotel. Competitive Edge: A quiet and exclusive hotel in a traditional, historical setting... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Hotel Londra Palace

2006-10-24 16:51:59
4171 Riva Degli SchiavoniVenice, Italy Score: 83.18 Historic, centrally located palazzo with original 19th-century furnishings and 100 windows overlooking the lagoon. Competitive Edge: A Grand Canal location at a nice price... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Westin Europa & Regina

2006-10-24 16:51:59
2159 San MarcoVenice, Italy Score: 80.62 5 connected 17th- to 19th-century palaces on the Grand Canal. Competitive Edge: The longest terrace along the Grand Canal?unbeatable views and people-watching... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>

Monte Carlo Grand Hotel

2006-10-24 16:51:59
12 Ave. Des SpeluguesMonte Carlo, Monaco Score: 80.62 1970's low-rise (formerly the Monte Carlo Grand Hotel), between the Mediterranean and the famed casino. Currently undergoing a $50 million renovation. Competitive Edge: The only in-town hotel with the all-in-one feel of a resort... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 

H?tel de Paris

2006-10-24 16:51:59
Place Du CasinoMonte Carlo, Monaco Score: 89.88 Legendary Beaux Arts landmark with an Alain Ducasse Michelin 3-starred restaurant, in Place du Casino. Competitive Edge: Unparalleled glamour, plus a prime location virtually atop the casino... More details from the 2006 T+L 500 © 2006 Travel + Leisure]]>