The international hotel guide
Find the right hotel.
In the right place.
Explore destinations, choose an area suited to your journeys, and compare total cost, comfort and terms. Stay in control of the details that truly matter before booking.
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Where to stay around the world?
Destinations to discover
A good choice starts with geography: area, journey times, evening atmosphere and access from the station or airport. Use our guides to find the location that suits your trip.
Documented directory
3,744 hotels to explore
Each profile includes a location, public geographic source, check date and, when identified, the property’s official website. Reconfirm information that may change before travelling.
Barcelona · Spain
Alexandra Barcelona Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Carrer de Mallorca, 251, 08008, Barcelona, Spain
Cape Town · Africa du Sud
Hilton Cape Town City Centre
126 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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Choose with confidence
How do you choose a hotel suited to your trip?
The best hotel is not necessarily the cheapest or highest-rated. It is the one that fits your priorities, simplifies your journeys and clearly shows what you will pay.
The short answer
First compare location and total cost, then the exact room, cancellation terms and recent reviews that address your essential criteria.
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Compare the total cost
Add the room rate, taxes, meals, parking and any surcharges. Then compare offers with the same level of flexibility.
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Prioritise location
A cheaper but distant hotel can cost more in transport and waste valuable time. Check journeys at the times you will actually make them.
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Check the room and terms
Review the room category, dates, number of guests, times, included services and cancellation rules before paying.
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Understanding the major hotel groups
Each profile separates the group, its brands, loyalty programme and properties identified in our directory. Figures are dated and may include open hotels and pipeline projects according to each group’s published definition.
Match your wishes
Stays that suit you
A business hotel, a family property and a seaside retreat meet different needs. Start with the rhythm of your trip to identify services that will have real value.
Seaside
A break overlooking the ocean or Mediterranean.
Spa and wellness
Places designed to slow down and recharge.
Family
Suitable rooms, practical services and nearby activities.
Romantic getaway
Characterful places for two.
City break
A few days to discover a great world city.
Luxury hotels
Grand hotels, exceptional properties and personalised service.
Essential answers
Choose and compare a hotel confidently
Short answers to help you move forward, including what to check before any payment.
See all frequently asked questionsHow do I choose a hotel for a trip?
Start with the area and journey times, then compare total cost under equivalent terms. Check the exact room, essential amenities, cancellation terms and several recent reviews.
Is the lowest price always the best offer?
No. Add taxes, meals, parking, transport and any surcharges. A slightly higher rate may cost less overall if it is better located, more flexible or more inclusive.
How can I tell whether a hotel is well located?
Put the places you will visit on a map and test real walking or public-transport journeys, including in the evening. Check access from the station or airport and the area’s atmosphere.
Does International Hotel Guide take bookings?
No. The guide helps you explore and compare. Availability, final price, payment, changes and cancellations are handled on the selected partner’s website.
Your next step
Compare options for your destination
Enter your destination, dates and number of guests. Then check the room, total price, currency and terms on the partner’s website before committing.