World-class architects and the cream of interior stylists have brought Barcelona's hotels sashaying into the 21st century Read the guide

Over the years, I must have visited nearly 100 hotels in Paris. Here are some of my favourites, hand-picked for people who want somewhere quiet and characterful – but who don't want to spend too much Read the guide

Decent accommodation in the Eternal City doesn't have to be expensive. All these carefully vetted options are centrally located and offer doubles for less than €125 a night – one for as little as €68 Read the guide