Rick Steves' Tours: Great Hotels
Our guidebook research gives us an edge in discovering the charming, centrally located, often family run hotels that promise to be a memorable part of your travel experience.
Often quaint (sometimes creaky), and full of personality, they are run by Europeans who are also our friends. "Shared facilities" have all but disappeared from European hotels, so in 2008 there's about a 98% chance your room will include a private bath. However, there will still be stairs — hundreds of them. Many of our hotels don't have elevators...one more reason to pack light and be in good shape.
If you're traveling solo, you won't pay the mandatory "single supplement" required by other tour companies. Instead, you'll share a room with another tour member of the same gender. (If you'd prefer to sleep alone, we offer optional single supplements on select city and Turkey tours.)
Read what our tour members are saying about our hotels...
Watch a clip about our hotels from our Tour Experience DVD:
Hotel El Convento in Arcos, Spain"The Hotel El Convento in Arcos was so nice and had a stunning balcony view" — Juliet in Beverly Hills, CA |
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Schluxen Hotel in Austria"I loved the farm in Pinswang, Austria. The bunnies, the ponies, the bike ride to the river...woke up to hearing the cows "moo" and the clink of their bells...What could be better?" — Denise in Redmond, WA |
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Hotel Aberdeen , Rome"We really liked Hotel Aberdeen. Very friendly staff and the location is great because it's close to the train station and is in a very quiet area of Rome." — Terry in Edmondton, AB |
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Hotel Murtenhof in Murten, Switzerland"Hotel Murtenhof in Murten had the best breakfasts of all the hotels — a variety of fresh fruits, croissants, and loaves of warm bread. My room had a unique, round bed which I really enjoyed." - June in Hamilton, NJ |
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Lime Tree Hotel, London"The Lime Tree was a great choice for hotels. The people who run it — David, Nina, and Marylin — were great hosts. The breakfast was awesome." — Daniel in West Chester, OH |
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Hotel Gruner Baum in Hallstatt, Austria"The best was Hotel Gruner Baum in Hallstatt. Very large rooms, bright yellow paint and the view from the balcony was incredible." — Lori in La Mesa, CA |
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Hotel Londres Eiffel, Paris"It was the perfect home-away-from-home for the traveler. The two ladies who cleaned and helped with breakfast each day were always singing and laughing. The front desk staff was extremely helpful and charming." — Bonnie in St. Augustine, FL |
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Provencal Hotel Calendal in Arles, France"As a guide, I look for a hotel that has friendly, helpful staff — and a personality that makes it as memorable as the city's great sights. The Calendal makes our tour members feel they're someplace special." — Michaelanne Jerome, Tour Guide |
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Hotel des Remparts in Beaune, France"Hotel Remparts in Beaune, France was a quaint hotel. It was worth carrying my luggage up three flights of stairs." — Eden in Irvine, CA |
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Hotel Accademia, Florence"The Hotel Accademia was really special because of the owners and staff. It was also the noisiest, but I would stay there again in a heartbeat." — Kathleen in Lithia, FL |
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Hotel Frimurare in Kalmar, Sweden"Hotel Frimurare was great — so friendly, and the 2nd floor sitting area was so comfortable for a group of us to chat after dinner" — Caryl in Kirkland, WA |
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Glenburnie Hotel in Oban, Scotland"The Glenburnie in Oban was exactly what a Rick Steves hotel should be – it was an amazing B&B!" — Sheri in Brentwood, MO |
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Pension-Marianna in Napflio. Greece"Two favorite hotels were the Esperides Apartments in Kardamyli and the Pension Marianna in Nafplio. Both places were inviting "resorts" where I would like to spend many more relaxing days. The three brothers who run the Pension Marianna are in perpetual motion, have a great sense of humor, and are eager to help their guests. They also provided the best laundry service I've ever had on a trip." — Linda in Mount Prospect, IL |
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