Chateau Les Crayères
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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