Behind the scenes
Lucas LindqvistOct 4, 2026
Behind the scenes with our hotel inspectors
What our team checks on every visit, from water pressure to noise at 2 am, before a hotel joins our list.
Lucas LindqvistOct 4, 2026
Small hotels with big character
Each of our 1,200 hotels is visited by our own team, so the room you book is the room in the photos.
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1,616
6.2%Occupancy
67.5%
19.7%Average stay
5 days
10.7%
Guides
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Ten weekend escapes within two hours of home
Old towns, lake cabins and coastal villages you can reach by train or a short flight, with our favourite hotel in each.
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Culture
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The best time of year to visit Japan
Cherry blossom draws the crowds in April. Here is why late autumn may be the better month to go.
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Hotel booking
Hand-picked hotels checked by our own team, from small guesthouses to sea view suites.
- Curated stays
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Guided tours
Small-group walks and day trips led by local guides, with twelve guests at most.
- Free cancellation
- 24/7 assistance
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Airport transfers
A driver waits at arrivals with your name, even when the flight lands late.
- Free cancellation
- Flexible dates
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96%
of travellers would recommend us to a friend
A month of journeys we planned, counted in bookings, guests and nights away.
1,200hand-picked hotels
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Reviews
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★★★★★Based on 3.7k verified reviews
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Travelling with three kids has never been this relaxed.
Hana DuarteFamily of five, ItalyEvery hotel was even better than the photos. We are already planning next year.
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