HOTEL TIP

In this category, you’ll find all of my best Hotel Tip’s is where we share standout authentic accommodations—from chic luxury boutique havens in bustling capitals to rustic countryside retreats that let you slow down in style. Dutchbloggeronthemove is all about luxury -meets- authenticity, so you’ll find five-star resorts with local flair, charming B&Bs that champion regional produce, or farmstays offering up-close cultural immersion. Each hotel tip highlights what sets it apart—maybe it’s a vineyard view at dawn or a host who organizes personal wine tastings.

We also dish out advice on choosing eco-conscious stays, pet-friendly features, and must-try spa menus. Indulge your wanderlust with a home base that enriches your entire journey.

Read more about our best Hotel Tip’s in our latest articles. Let’s go On the move and let’s explore the world.

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The best luxury & boutique hotels in London: from charming character to elegant luxury

The best luxury & boutique hotels in London: from charming character to elegant luxury

London was my first real love affair with a city. When I was small and still living in Sweden, our family trips down to the capital — West End musicals, rainy afternoons in grand museums, those quaint red-brick streets —…

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Staying at the Ruby Lucy Hotel in London: best design-led stay near Waterloo

Staying at the Ruby Lucy Hotel in London: best design-led stay near Waterloo

I lived and worked in London for several years, and Waterloo Bridge was part of my daily commute from Richmond. I know this stretch of the Thames the way only someone who has walked across the same bridge hundreds of…

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The best hotels in Helsinki Guide: top picks in Finland’s capital (2026)

The best hotels in Helsinki Guide: top picks in Finland’s capital (2026)

From elegant Nordic design hotels to stylish luxury and charming boutique hideaways, Helsinki in Finland offers a hotel scene that feels effortlessly cool yet deeply comforting. Whether you’re visiting for its world-famous saunas, island-hopping adventures, vibrant food culture or snowy…

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The Best Wine Farms in Franschhoek (From My Years of Visits)

The Best Wine Farms in Franschhoek (From My Years of Visits)

The best wine farms in Franschhoek aren’t the ones with the longest tasting menus — they’re the ones that turn an afternoon into a memory. After more trips into this valley than I can count, these are the nine Franschhoek…

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Bristol Lido & Townhouse Review: A Hidden Retreat in the Heart of Bristol

Bristol Lido & Townhouse Review: A Hidden Retreat in the Heart of Bristol

When visiting the vibrant city of Bristol, staying somewhere with a real sense of character feels only fitting – and the Bristol Lido Spa & Townhouse offers exactly that. Tucked away in the elegant Clifton neighbourhood, this restored Victorian lido…

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Castelfalfi Tuscany: a luxury hotel experience & slow living stay in Italy

Castelfalfi Tuscany: a luxury hotel experience & slow living stay in Italy

In this article, I take you with me to Castelfalfi in Tuscany, where I celebrated my 40th birthday in one of Italy’s most beautiful luxury resorts. From slow mornings overlooking the Tuscan hills to spa treatments, wine experiences and memorable…

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Les Sources de Cheverny: my Loire Valley escape of vineyard luxury, Caudalie spa and Michelin-star dining

Les Sources de Cheverny: my Loire Valley escape of vineyard luxury, Caudalie spa and Michelin-star dining

Les Sources de Cheverny is a five-star vineyard hotel in the heart of the Loire Valley — château living, Caudalie spa rituals and Michelin-starred dining on one 45-hectare estate. I’d been circling this place ever since my stay at its…

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Hotel F6 Helsinki Review: A Boutique Stay in the Heart of the City

Hotel F6 Helsinki Review: A Boutique Stay in the Heart of the City

Nestled just behind Helsinki’s elegant Esplanadi park in Finland’s capital, Hotel F6 feels less like a traditional city hotel and more like a stylish Nordic hideaway. From the moment I stepped through the courtyard entrance into Hotel F6, the pace…

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