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HOTEL PIAZZA BELLINI
NAPLES
Old meets new in this renovated
16th-century palace in the heart of
Naples. A picturesque courtyard
lined with Renaissance-style statues
makes a welcome contrast to the
48 minimalist yet colourful rooms,
decorated with original paintings
by local artist Alessandro Cocchia.
From ¤117, book at hotels.easyJet.com
HOTEL SAINT-GÉRY
BRUSSELS
Metres from the Grand’Place, this quirky
boutique hotel has 24 individually
decorated rooms. Lay your head
below a wall emblazoned with the
Vedett beer logo, or among vibrant
prints of people, landscapes and
buildings. Don’t miss the De Belmonte
jazz bar for laid-back beats and tapas.
From ¤108, book at hotels.easyJet.com
WESTCORDARTHOTEL
AMSTERDAM
Each bedroom at the Westcord draws
inspiration from a life-sized replica
of a classic Dutch painting, including
famous pieces by Van Gogh and
Rembrandt. You’ll find creative
flourishes and artwork dotted
throughout, from The Gallery
restaurant to The Art Brasserie.
From ¤120, book at hotels.easyJet.com
3 OF THE BEST
ART HOTELS
BARCELONA
As befits a city that thrives on its
unique architecture and design,
you don’t have to skimp on style
when bedding down in the Catalan
capital. Take Room Mate’s new
contemporary-cool outpost, for
example. Pau is just a stone’s throw
from buzzy Las Ramblas and La
Barceloneta, and like all the chain’s
hotels, its friendly name is part of
encouraging you to feel like you’re
visiting a mate’s flat. The 66 rooms’
bold colours and vibrant artwork
come courtesy of award-winning
interior designer Teresa Sapey,
plus they’re kitted out with the
latest tech and free Wi-Fi.
From
¤116, book at hotels.easyJet.com
LONDON
No-frills Z Hotels opened its first
premises in Soho at the end of last
year to rave reviews. Its second,
the Z Victoria, has hand-crafted
beds, Thierry Mugler toiletries
and free Sky TV, among other
flourishes you wouldn’t expect
from a budget option. In a
converted Victorian townhouse,
it’s as conveniently located as its
Soho sister – just a five-minute
stroll from Victoria station – and
oozes contemporary style and
individuality. OK, the rooms are
small, but at this price you can’t
complain. London has been crying
out for trendy yet affordable Zone 1
accommodation, and Z hotels fits
the bill nicely.
From ¤77, book at
hotels.easyJet.com
ISTANBUL
Want a room with a view? You
won’t do much better than the
new Marbien Hotel Bosphorus.
In a central spot on the Bosphorus,
this four-star establishment has a
spa, business centre and a rooftop
restaurant that serves modern
European and Ottoman cuisine
alongside an unforgettable vista
of where Europe meets Asia.
From
¤140, book at hotels.easyJet.com
Quirky
features and
ultra-modern
decormake
the new
RoomMate a
futuristic treat
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WORDS SELINA ALTOMONTE, SARAH WARWICK, LILY HOWES