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of the best
spring hotels
Lato Boutique Hotel
Crete (Heraklion)
Über-modern décor, hot tubs and
a glass-walled rooftop restaurant
overlooking Heraklion’s Venetian
fortress make this a great spot for
couples as the weather warms.
From
€68, book at hotels.easyJet.com
Es Trull de Can Palau
Ibiza
This charming converted finca, just
1
km from Ibiza Town, is a great place
to lie in the spring sunshine by the
pool – or borrow a free bicycle to
explore the countryside.
From €184,
book at hotels.easyJet.com
Barceló Raval
Barcelona
The Catalonian capital is a delicious
spring destination, with its beaches,
sunny hillsides and cava culture.
Bathe in the rooftop pool here and
munch tapas from noon to midnight.
From €95, book at hotels.easyJet.com
Celine Hotel
Istanbul
Just steps away from the Blue Mosque
and the Topkapı Palace, this newly
opened stay isn’t just in a convenient
city-centre location – it’s a piece of
history in its own right. Converted from
a 19th-century mansion that was once
the headquarters of the Peyk officers
(
elite runners in the Ottoman army), it
has been tastefully updated and now
features sensitive LED lights, heated
marble floors and hot tubs.
From €128,
book at hotels.easyJet.com
Tune Hotel – Haymarket
Edinburgh
Opposite Haymarket railway station,
Scotland’s first Tune Hotel (
pictured
)
is conveniently within steps of Princes
Street and the Grassmarket. The
budget chain’s unique MO is a pay-
as-you-use scheme, where guests are
charged only for the services they use
(
ie, toiletries, air conditioning, TV and
internet). The upshot: comfy five-star
Hypnos beds at a reasonable price.
From €53, book at hotels.easyJet.com
Itaca Málaga
Málaga
Chic and contemporary, the décor at
the latest in the Itaca chain provides a
calm respite from the blazing sunshine
of the Spanish seaside. If you’re not
up for sightseeing at the local Picasso
Museum and Port of Málaga – both just
minutes away – or flopping on the city’s
excellent beaches, just sit and sip cold
drinks on the snazzy rooftop bar.
From
€55, book at hotels.easyJet.com
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