Reviewed Hotels, Restaurants and Tours - Page 12

Overlooking a cobblestone square in the heart of Dubrovnik's old town, this luxury boutique hotel could be the perfect base to explore Croatia's stunning historic city. Coralie Modschiedler finds out.

Set amid rolling parklands, the championship golf course at Stratford- upon-Avon's Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club is one of many draws. Tina Banerjee tees off to find out more.

If joining the stampedes of football fans heading to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup doesn't appeal to you, escape the crowds and get closer to nature at the Jock Safari Lodge. But be prepared - you may just find yourself among stampedes of another sort.

As soon as you enter through the imposing wooden door of The Porchester Spa, the Victorian interior, with its high ceilings, arches and white and green tiles, instantly makes you feel like you've just stepped back in time. But would...

With the best theatre, shopping, nightlife and entertainment on its doorstep, Hilton's historic boutique hotel makes it a crime not to explore London's hotspots.

With a copper bath in the bedroom, and delightful harbour views, Ruth-Ellen Davis finds the Salthouse Harbour Hotel in Ipswich the perfect spot for an affordable luxury mini-break in the UK.

Inspired by Liverpool’s history, the new Hilton hotel is proof of the city’s renaissance. The former capital of culture is still riding high on a wave of confidence since scooping the title two years ago.

Located at the foot of the impressive Mont Blanc and minutes from Chamonix's bustling town centre is the recently renovated, stunning 56-room Best Western Premier Le Morgane.

Tucked away in one of Madrid’s most vibrant medieval districts, La Kitchen offers diners a welcome relief from the usual tapas menus on offer in Spain’s capital city.

Suffering fom post-festive flab? Start the New Year with a restorative spa break. Abigail Cattell has good intentions as she heads to a Dorset hotel once graced by Hollywood A-lister Gwyneth Paltrow.

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