Hotels with a Difference
Incredible stays from the Inntravel collection
Drawing on over four decades of experience, we know that the choice of accommodation can significantly enhance your walking holiday. At Inntravel, we’ve meticulously curated a selection of hotels across our entire collection, each chosen for its charm, comfort and location, ensuring a rejuvenating retreat after your daily adventures. Amongst our collection, there are some hotels that truly stand out as exceptional examples of character, elegance and hospitality, adding an extra touch of luxury to your holiday.
Grand Hotel Majestic (Italy)
The Grand Hotel Majestic in Bologna offers an opulent experience like no other. With Carrara marble interiors and exceptional service, this five-star hotel is the epitome of luxury, situated just steps away from historical landmarks. Heavy brocade drapes and Murano glass chandeliers enhance the elegant rooms that all offer a real touch of class throughout. Guests enjoy a lavish buffet breakfast – featuring delectable cakes – at the frescoed I Carracci restaurant.
Rinoterra Minho (Portugal)
Experience the quintessential Portuguese retreat at the Rinoterra Minho, a stylish country house hotel perched on a tranquil hillside overlooking the River Minho and into Spain. Elegant rooms, adorned with meticulous attention to detail, offer a serene escape. Guests can unwind in the inviting lounge, relax by the pools, or indulge in the spa. Refined local dishes are served in the ambient dining room, where every meal is a culinary delight amidst a lush, picturesque backdrop of gardens, trees and hills.
Hotel Plesnik, Solcava (Slovenia)
Nestled in a quiet valley with exceptional views, this hotel offers a true sense of relaxation. Excellent food and meticulous attention to detail ensure you feel right at home while indulging yourself. Awarded for exceptional service, it is also a member of the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism. The wellness area features a large heated whirlpool, relaxation spaces, Ayurvedic massage studios, Turkish, Finnish, and bio saunas, and a natural pond to unwind in nature.
Cookie Jar Northumberland (England)
An exceptional stay, seamlessly blending contemporary comfort with local history. Situated in the heart of Alnwick, it’s just a short walk to iconic sites like Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Garden. The hotel exudes a relaxed boutique atmosphere ideal for couples, set in a beautifully restored Victorian bank. The Cookie Jar features thoughtfully designed rooms with an eclectic mix of luxury furnishings, while the on-site restaurant serves delicious local cuisine, fine wines, and cocktails for a refined dining experience.
The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow (England)
A charming stay awaits, with each bedroom offering lovely views across the gardens towards Chatsworth Park and easy access to the Chatsworth Estate located nearby. The hotel combines elegance with a welcoming atmosphere, making guests feel at home. Dining options include a three AA Rosette restaurant serving excellent cuisine and a casual brasserie for indulgent cream teas.
Hotel Meisser, Guarda (Switzerland)
Located in the heart of the beautifully picturesque and quintessentially alpine village of Guarda. Inntravellers consistently praise it for its old-world charm and refined but relaxed atmosphere. The views from the hotel are exceptional, stretching down through the mountains on either side. With bedrooms that promise elegance, and a restaurant serving gourmet dishes, this stay really is one you’ll remember.
Plas Dinas (Wales)
Located near Caernarfon, Plas Dinas is a historic country house with a distinguished past. This 17th-century estate, once home to Lord Snowdon, boasts a 9-course dining experience featured in the Michelin Guide and has earned prestigious awards, including Best Hotel in North Wales. Surrounded by rich history, it's linked to the Welsh nobility and Caernarfon Castle, a symbol of the region's heritage.
The Old Manse of Blair in Blair Atholl (Scotland)
Welcome to The Old Manse of Blair, a serene boutique hotel in the picturesque village of Blair Atholl, Scotland. Nestled within a secluded estate just two miles from the village, it offers a tranquil retreat. The hotel features boutique-style rooms in the walled garden, each with a botanical theme and private patio overlooking the Scottish countryside. This former county house has been reimagined with modern luxury, harmonising beautifully with its natural surroundings.
Grüner Baum Hallstatt (Austria)
Grüner Baum Hallstatt is a historic hotel ideally situated on the shores of Lake Hallstatt, affording superb panoramic views of the lake and Dachstein mountains. Dating back to the 1700s, it has hosted luminaries like Empress Sisi and Agatha Christie. With an elegant yet traditional ambiance, its rooms merge modern comforts with historic charm. Guests can enjoy high-quality Austrian cuisine at the lakeside terrace, all within the peaceful UNESCO World Heritage site of Hallstatt.
Parador de Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
Located in the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, this Parador exquisitely blends opulence, art, and history. Possibly the oldest hotel in the world, it has welcomed pilgrims since the 15th century. The hotel features impressive courtyards, cloisters, antiques, and tapestries, and navigating its halls may require a map. Guests enjoy four-poster beds fit for royalty and a sumptuous breakfast, with the city’s architectural treasures just steps away.
Hotel Gasthof zur Post (Austria)
A coaching inn that has welcomed guests since 1330, and hosted Mozart’s sister’s wedding in 1784. Here, you can enjoy modern comforts blended with rich history, including delicious meals crafted from local produce. After a day of walking on the excellent trails nearby, guests can savour a glass of fine Austrian wine in the dimly lit, centuries-old wine cellar.
Knockendarroch Hotel in Pitlochry (Scotland)
Perched high above Pitlochry, Knockendarroch Hotel, built in 1880 for an Aberdonian lawyer, offers a blend of historic charm and modern elegance. Set within four acres of gardens, the hotel features spacious, stylish bedrooms and breathtaking views over the Tummel Valley and Ben Vrackie. Renowned for its 2 AA Rosette restaurant, the hotel provides a personable, intimate atmosphere, ensuring a relaxing and memorable retreat in the heart of Scotland.
Bistrot Pierre, Plymouth (England)
This boutique hotel, set in a Grade II listed building within historic Royal William Yard, was once home to a Royal Navy Admiral. The beautifully restored structure blends period décor with modern comforts. Guests enjoy excellent views over Plymouth Sound from a private garden and viewing platform. This vibrant area offers restaurants, bars, and galleries while retaining its historic charm—perfect for a short break in Plymouth.
Welcome Hotel (France)
The Hotel Welcome occupies a prime position alongside Villefranche’s harbour, offering a perfect base from which to explore this elegant town and its many literary and artistic connections. Located close to the Cocteau Chapel (Jean Cocteau, Pablo Picasso and Winston Churchill are some of the hotel’s illustrious former guests), it offers light, airy décor and fine sea views further adding to the allure.
Memmo Baleeira, (Portugal)
Set in Sagres, with extensive gardens overlooking the harbour, this stay promises a picture-perfect sunrise and a warm welcome. As well as striking vistas, guests also remark on the excellent cuisine, spa and heated pool. With the bay as a backdrop for the terrace, your breakfast will be one that lives long in the memory. Expect first class service and elegant spaces throughout.
Hamn I Senja (Norway)
Hamn I Senja, located on the picturesque island of Senja in Norway, offers a captivating blend of traditional charm and modern amenities. Guests can stay in authentic rorbu accommodations, traditional fishermen's cabins perched on stilts, immersing themselves in coastal life. Surrounded by dramatic fjords, mountains, and the open sea, the hotel provides breathtaking views and outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and wildlife spotting. With dedicated platforms for witnessing the Northern Lights, it's perfect for an unforgettable experience.
Hotel Drei Zinnen (Italy)
The Drei Zinnen is an architectural gem, one of the finest examples of the Tiroler Moderne style. The Watschinger family and their team provide an exceptional level of personal service. The hotel has the feel of a large country house - one where you are a very welcome guest. Italian and Germanic cultures meet in the restaurant, which serves complimentary cakes each afternoon as a precursor to the sophisticated four-course dinners.