The best hotels by region
Some travellers are looking for a king-size bed, others just a power socket next to the bedside table. But however you turn it, a good hotel makes or breaks your trip. Whether you're heading out for a weekend of culture sniffing, a hiking trip with too many blisters, or a work trip that ends in the hotel bar - the right stay in the right place works wonders (and sometimes makes you forget about your backache).
Finding the best hotels by region
Comparing hotels these days is like Tinder, but with a breakfast buffet. You swipe through pictures of rooms without coffee stains, read reviews of people who think the towels could be "softer" and, meanwhile, try to work out whether "free parking" really counts as luxury. Each region differs not only in the style of accommodation, but also in the kind of peace and quiet you get. In one province you can hear birds, in another your neighbours.
That's why we've done the homework for you. No endless lists of stars or superfluous terms like "oasis of calm" (which usually just means "no neighbours"). Just: honest recommendations based on experience, frustration and sometimes a too-soft mattress. From charming small-scale boutique hotels to hotels with gyms you won't go to anyway - we list by region where you'll be fine.
And yes, "best hotels by region" is a broad term. But let's be honest: you're not looking for perfection. You're looking for a place where your shoes can come off, where breakfast doesn't run out at 9.03am, and where the front desk smiles as if you had indeed booked a room. That kind of place.
