Across Europe, a handful of historic buildings—castles, water towers, city palaces—have been turned into luxury hotels. They are architectural landmarks restored with a level of care more often seen ...

Europe’s luxury landscape unfolds as a study in excess and exclusivity, a clash of opulence and pretension that dazzles the senses and drains the wallet. Forget the postcard clichés of castles and ...

Forbes Travel Guide’s Star Awards have been unveiled for 2026 with four luxury hotels in Europe among the new entries on the five-star list. Joining 10 new five-star additions from across the world, ...

Luxury travel to Europe remains strong, especially among affluent travelers, despite a decline in mass market and air ...

A new wave of European luxury hotels is blending high-end hospitality with museum-quality art collections, turning overnight stays into immersive cultural experiences. Properties like The Fife Arms in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rebecca Ann Hughes covers travel, culture and food in Europe. If you thought spa treatments and turndown services were only for ...

Boutique hotel collective Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) added 29 properties to its portfolio in 1Q2026, bringing its ...

Europe's upscale and luxury hotel market demonstrated significant investment activity and resilience in 2024, but the sector now faces a complex and rapidly evolving economic landscape. While 2024 saw ...

Minor Hotels is transforming its Anantara brand, spreading its traditional resort-focused roots in Asia, and growing an urban luxury hotel portfolio in Europe. The global hospitality industry is ...

Luxury travelers have named five standout European hotels and resorts for 2026, spanning Italy, Greece, Ireland, and France. The list, compiled from awards, social media, and guest reviews, includes ...