The Dylan, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The hotel is located in one of the most beautiful corners of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

By train: the Eurostar goes direct from London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal. The hotel is a 20-minute walk from the station. trainline.com
By plane: there are direct flights to Amsterdam Schiphol from London, Manchester and Bristol - all 1 hour 15 minutes. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from the airport. skyscanner.net

The hotel suits people appreciating top service, cuisine and interior design, and attention to detail at every turn. Just by the bar is a gorgeously cosy smokey-brown-walled lounge with an open fire and huge floor-to-ceiling mirrors.

There's a tranquil black brick-walled secluded courtyard garden that's a hidden treasure and great place to relax.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Garden
• Terrace
• Gym
• Free Wi-Fi

The 'Loxura' rooms are based on the copper-coloured Loxura butterfly and have velvet chairs, antique mirrors and metallic green leather headboards with mother-of-pearl detailing.

Luxury Single, Double, Luxury Double, Duplex, Luxury Duplex rooms; Junior Canal View, Superior Garden View, Luxury suites
Facilities include: queen-size bed, ensuite with bath or shower, James Heeley toiletries, B&O soundsystem, Illy espresso maker, free Wi-Fi

You will very much want to linger here, for the exquisite surroundings as well as the exceptionally attractive and delicious dishes. The Overnight Oats breakfast dish, served in a cocktail glass, is a vividly coloured concoction sprinkled with a salted crumble that's as ridiculously beautiful as it is tasty.

Restaurant Vinkeles: Michelin-starred, modern French cuisine. Fine dining, wine pairings. Open for dinner. From €125.
Bar Brasserie OCCO: exquisitely presented breakfast, dinner and cocktails. Fine wines. Open all day. Breakfast from €12