What are the 20 most charming small hotels in the world?

Quinta da Auga (Santiago de Compostela, Spain)

Located in Santiago de Compostela, this accommodation occupies the building of an old paper factory from the 18th century. A Quinta da Auga has 51 rooms decorated with works of art and antique pieces.

Anandes (Mykonos, Greece)

The Anandes Hotel offers an experience inspired by the origins of Mykonos. Some of the 42 rooms They have swimming pools and a private jacuzzi. In addition, it offers its guests yacht rides and yoga and pilates classes.

Anders Mountain Suites (Dolomitas, Italia)

Only 7 suites This hotel is located in the Italian Alps, at an altitude of 1,850 metres and with views of the Dolomites. The former classic 50-room hotel has been replaced by this establishment designed by Martin Gruber.

Mouth of Water (Yucatan, Mexico)

Nestled in the Bacalar lagoon is Boca de Agua. It offers eco-friendly accommodation in a tree house surrounded by vegetation. Guests can stay in one of the 26 rooms ‘tree house’ style. The pool and recreational areas are connected by illuminated walkways to the villas.

Don Ramón Palace House (Seville, Spain)

Located in an old palatial house in the heart of Seville, it has 26 rooms themed (Arabic, Mozarabic and New World). Decorated by Alejandra Pombo, the hotel rooms combine rustic style and contemporary décor.

Grand Hotel Son Net (Mallorca, Spain)

Located in the Serra de Tramuntana, it has 31 roomsseven of them suites, and facilities with three swimming pools, two restaurants, bars, a spa and extensive gardens. Interior designer Lorenzo Castillo was responsible for the restoration of the rooms and interior areas.

Grove of Narberth (Wales, United Kingdom)

The rooms are spread between the main house and the traditional cottages in the gardens. They blend antique design and local craftsmanship to offer 25 rooms from which you can enjoy spa treatments and garden views.

Huka Lodge (Taupo, New Zealand)

It is one of the oldest luxury lodges in New Zealand and is located on the banks of the Waikato River, near Lake Taupō. After a few months closed for refurbishment, it will reopen this December with 20 rooms.

Izza (Marrakech, Morocco)

The hotel has 14 roomsthree courtyards, one with a pool, the second with a purifying foot pool and the third with a wall fountain.

Kotiyagala Luxury Villas (North, Sri Lanka)

This complex has 12 villas with private pool. Located in the vicinity of Yala National Park, guests can sample local cuisine, wellness treatments and excursions.

House 1896 (Beaune, France)

It is a boutique hotel located in the historic centre of Beaune. The 1896 building has been restored to house a boutique hotel. 16 roomsIt is a great destination for those who want to enjoy one of the most famous wine regions in the world.

Mollie Aspen (Aspen, United States)

Located in Paepcke Park in downtown Aspen, it features 68 roomsIt consists of a lobby bar and restaurant with outdoor seating all year round and a café; as well as a rooftop spa pool and a terrace bar converted into a lounge at night.

Arriluce Palace (Getxo, Bilbao, Spain)

What was the first family mansion in the Neguri district of Gexto in the 20th century, today houses a hotel from the Leading Hotels of the World collection. This house-palace has 49 rooms and suites and is decorated with various works of art.

Singer Palace Hotel (Roma, Italia)

This hotel, which has 29 roomsoffers its guests the chance to sample Italian cuisine with breakfasts made from fresh produce and lunches and dinners inspired by traditional recipes.

Solar dos Cantos Botanic House & Garden (San Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal)

This small hotel is located in Punta Delgada, capital of São Miguel de Azores. Two pink houses house 16 rooms spacious and elegant. Green is the predominant colour of the place, both in the rooms and swimming pools.

Son Vell (Menorca, Spain)

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Cala Son Vell and 20 from Ciutadella is the first Vestige Collection hotel, Son Vell. Set on a 180-hectare estate, it features a swimming pool and an original 18th-century manor house and a series of traditional farm buildings, which have been restored to house 33 rooms and suites. As for gastronomy, it has two restaurants, Sa Clarisa and Vermell.

Tawana (Botswana, Africa)

Con 8 suites, This lodge is located in the Moremi Game Reserve, the iconic Game Reserve in northern Botswana. Opening in May 2024, it offers guests private pools, outdoor terraces with views of the Gomoti River, and activities such as game drives, birdwatching excursions, and a spa with wellness treatments.

The Weston (Vermont, United States)

Owned by the Sharp family and located in Weston, a town nestled in Vermont’s Green Mountain National Forest, it is a small retreat of 9 rooms. It consists of two historic colonial-style buildings with porches and balconies. Much of the décor comes from the family’s personal collection of art and antiques. The hotel features a French bistro restaurant and bar, a wine bar, a fitness center, a spa with a private steam room and sauna, and a yoga room with classes.

The Dolli (Atenas, Greece)

Overlooking the Parthenon, The Dolli is built under a restored historic building: the ancient Kallimasiotis mansion. The hotel is composed of 46 luxury rooms, suites or apartmentsIt also houses a collection of original art pieces by Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. It also has an infinity pool.

Todos Santos Boutique Hotel (Todos Santos, Baja California, Mexico)

In Todos los Santos, you will find this boutique hotel ten rooms Housed in a historic building dating back to 1890, once owned by a Spanish countess, the walls are decorated with hand-painted murals. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and bar and restaurant service.

More information:

-Tourism on the Forbes List of the richest in Spain

-The World’s 50 Best Hotels: The best hotels in the world (two in Spain)

-The 10 most expensive luxury hotels in the world