Robb Report Top 100 Hotels 2015: Europe

Seville is situated in the south of Spain and Hotel Alfonso XIII in the heart of Seville. A 1929 landmark renovated in 2012, it symbolizes the city’s Moorish influences and provides access to the renowned Santa Cruz quarter and Guadalquivir River.

Welcome to Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, bringing the legendary Waldorf service to one of the most iconic historic locations of Amsterdam. Experience timeless elegance and warm hospitality on the grand 17th century canal palaces of the Herengracht. Enjoy a wealth of world-class amenities and personalized service in the heart of Amsterdam.

With breathtaking views of the fabled Acropolis, regal Syntagma Square and the Parliament, lush Lycabettus Hill or the original Olympic Stadium, the multi-awarded 5 star Hotel Grande Bretagne offers an unrivalled perspective of Athens’ mythical history.

With famed architect Frank Gehry’s iconic fish sculpture – known as Peix in Catalan – anchoring its entrance, Hotel Arts Barcelona rises 44 stories above the seafront, making this Barcelona hotel’s façade of blue glass and exposed steel a true beacon of luxury. Experience the exhilarating culture, architecture and cuisine of Spain’s second-largest city from a location overlooking the Mediterranean on the Port Olimpic. From a contemporary collection of artistic masterpieces to stunning accommodations that include 28 luxury duplex apartments, to award-winning dining, this luxury Barcelona hotel provides guests with unparalleled access to all this vibrant destination has to offer. After a day spent exploring the waterfront or immersed in the city’s fascinating past, guests can indulge in a soothing treatment at the spa, a rooftop retreat featuring spectacular views as far as the eye can see.

Fusing high style with classic luxury, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona enjoys a stunning setting in the heart of the city. With chic contemporary interiors, a choice of enticing indoor and outdoor space, exquisite dining and one of the best spas in the Catalan capital, we offer an extraordinary hotel experience.

Discover a new type of luxury at the Waldorf Astoria Berlin hotel. Embracing the future with a classic, timeless approach, cherish masterful service and modern amenities, creating truly memorable experiences.

Hotel Amigo is set among the cobbled streets of Brussels, just around the corner from the picturesque Grand Place, one of the most beautiful squares in the world. A former prison, it became a hotel in 1957, just in time to host royals, celebrities and VIPs for the Brussels World’s Fair.

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest is centrally located at the end of the renowned Chain Bridge, with panoramic vistas of the Danube and the hills of Buda.

The Merrion, located in the heart of Dublin city centre, is the capital’s most luxurious five star hotel, and a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

Florence: Jewel of the Renaissance. Let your senses be your guide as you journey from crowded town squares to tiny, tucked-away bakeries. Take in centuries-old art or fashions hot off the runway. Now is the time. The city is yours.

Once a grand family home, Villa Kennedy is now the embodiment of a modern Frankfurt. Built in 1904, the hotel was renamed in honour of President John F Kennedy’s visit in 1963. It has been extensively restored but still retains its family feel. The tranquil courtyard garden in the centre is ideal for alfresco dinner and drinks in the warmer months.

The city’s first hotel, and still the first choice of sophisticated travellers and world statesmen, has been a landmark on Lake Geneva since 1834. Now, as Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, it blends a revitalized sense of history with comfort, relaxation and warm, genuine personal service.

A blend of Western and Eastern European culture combines with a superior level of luxury and service at the world-class Hotel Kämp. Since November 1887, the hotel has been an integral part of Finnish history, politics, art, and business life. Open our finely carved wooden doors to the world outside and the heart of Helsinki. We are only a walk away from the harbor and designer shops. A superior example of genuine elegance amid neo-classical architecture, Hotel Kämp offers a wealth of first-class services to make your stay memorable.

A chic city retreat on Istanbul’s glorious seafront, this converted Ottoman palace is surrounded by indigo waters and mountaintops. Visit the place where East meets West and the past meets whatever’s coming next. Stimulating days and vibrant nights await at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus.

Long considered Lisbon’s premier luxury hotel and located right in the heart of the city, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon provides a glorious bird’s-eye view of the city’s stunning historic sites – and makes the perfect starting point for exploring its unique architecture. Designed with the intention of marking Lisbon’s name internationally and adding to the prestige of the Portuguese hotel industry, the Hotel is truly a landmark establishment in all senses of the word.

The redevelopment of Mayfair takes another step forward with the opening of Silence, a peaceful, shimmering water feature outside the hotel’s main entrance, created by leading Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

Situated in the very heart of London, close to the River Thames, Corinthia London is the undisputed jewel in our crown. Moments from Trafalgar Square, Westminster and Covent Garden, it is also within easy reach of Mayfair and the City. This grand Victorian building, dating from 1885, has been given new life with fine rooms, stylish suites and imaginative penthouses offering state-of-the-art 21st Century luxury.

Guests arrive at Rosewood London through an archway that opens into a grand Edwardian courtyard, in a little oasis of tranquillity unique among London luxury hotels. It is the perfect start to a memorable stay in a timeless heritage hotel, set just steps from Covent Garden.

The glorious past of the luxury Hotel Villa Magna in Madrid is evident in countless details of classic elegance. In the last century, where this comfortable, modern building stands today on the Paseo de la Castellana, was the Palace of Anglada. The palace, with its Moorish influence, was built around a courtyard styled on the Lions of the Alhambra in Granada and was restored by the very same architect as this replica. It was splendidly furnished with exquisite works of art, marble and sumptuous upholstery. Written records spoke of the harmony and style of the building, as well as the magnificent fiestas which were held in its gardens.

Hotel Sacher Vienna is one of the world’s great luxury hotels in one of Europe’s most culturally significant cities: the birthplace of psychoanalysis and a city of musicians, artists, philosophers and architects. Our famous guests have included John F. Kennedy, Indira Gandhi and Queen Elizabeth. We are proud of our history and our location, and true to our traditions. But we also provide the highest standard of comfort, superb service and every modern technology and amenity that our guests from all around the world need.

In one of Italy’s sleekest and most fashionable shopping districts, find a 15th-century convent transformed into an urban sanctuary of luxury and comfort. Get caught in Milan’s excitement and attractions by day, fall asleep to soothing breezes and quiet serenity at night.

Overlooking the Mediterranean, the Hôtel Hermitage epitomizes a certain carefree elegance at the highest level. Built in the early 1900s, this historic luxury hotel offers an intimate and relaxed ambiance, a haven of peace in the heart of Monte-Carlo.

The moment you enter our building you will become aware of two things: firstly the atmosphere of a leading world-class luxury hotel in the heart of Munich. With a selection of 350 luxurious rooms and a wide variety of conference rooms, restaurants and bars. You’ll notice something else, too: we are happy you have chosen to stay with us, you’ll feel welcome here. No wonder we’re able to welcome back many of our guests time and time again.

In 2007, Le Bristol Paris acquired the adjoining building on the avenue Matignon. In keeping with its association with high-fashion, the hotel created its now famous ‘Fashion High Teas’ and introduced sculpture exhibitions in the garden, showcasing the work of artist Diane de Württemberg. Numerous other artists followed: André, Yue Minjun, Richard Texier, Osvaldo Rodriguez, etc.

As you arrive at Shangri-La Hotel, Paris, its elegant façade brings to mind its legacy as the former home of Napoleon Bonaparte’s grandnephew, Prince Roland Bonaparte. Attentive staff and a pleasantly discreet check-in ensure that you receive the royal treatment right from the start.