Falstaff Hotel Guide: These are the best hotels in 2021

From charming boutique hotels to luxurious 5-star hotels - our Falstaff Travel Club members and a selected jury of experts voted for you. These are the best hotels in 2021!

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Best of Wellness

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Best of Gourmet

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Best of City

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Best of Family

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Best of Ski

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Best of Chalet

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Best of Newcomer

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Tips

Alpenhotel Kitzbühel: Mountain Life Deluxe

With large panoramic windows looking out over the warmest moorland lake in Tyrol, the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel, an oasis on the shore, combinesthe charm of Alpine nature with breezy dolce vita.

Salzkammergut: On Tour With Culture

The picturesque region, covering parts of Upper Austria, Salzburg and Styria, knows how to impress with its nature, nostalgia and tradition - but as the European Capital of Culture, it also proves that avant-garde art and innovative visions have arrived in the Alpine region.

The Top Addresses For Wellbeing Retreats

Springtime is wellness time! Get to enjoy the warm season with a healthy start and ease. Here are the best addresses.

Wellbeing-Retreats: Get in Shape for Spring

Spring is here, but your fitness is still in hibernation? No problem! Because you'll get a solution from the sensational Six Senses in the Douro Valley, the Forte Village in the south of Sardinia and the elegant Stanglwirt in Tyrol: These wellbeing retreats are now focusing on special fitness methods that'll awaken even the most tired muscles - and they're all in a fantastic location.

The Wöscherhof: Your Vacation – on Point

The Wöscherhof places you front and center: amid lovely natural beauty, in a relaxing environment, in your new favorite home away from home.

Openings

Caviar Kaspia: Brand Opening in Bodrum

After Los Angeles, London and New York, the popular gastro concept is now coming to Turkey. The opening is planned for May 17, 2024.

Le Méridien Zanzibar: A Glamorous Brand Debut On Zanzibar

Guests can look forward to 75 modern rooms and suites with views of the Indian Ocean at Le Méridien Zanzibar Resort.

2024's Hotlist: Best New Openings in Spring

Warm temperatures, enchanting destinations and new places to explore - spring makes us want to travel. Whether it's to vibrant Buenos Aires or the exclusive Côte d'Azur, the Falstaff TRAVEL editorial team is eagerly awaiting these hotel openings.

Kwetu Nairobi: Hilton's Curio Collection Celebrates Its Debut in East Africa

Kwetu Nairobi becomes the best address in Kenya's capital thanks to modern amenities, contemporary design and historic charm.

JW Marriott Celebrates 2025 Debut in Greece

The first JW Marriott Greece hotel, JW Crete Resort & Spa, brings the brand's mindful ethos to Hellas.

Reviews

Review: Raffles London at the OWO - Between History and Opulence

The newly opened Raffles London at the Old War Office in the best location in London is not just for history buffs.

Review: Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort - Sustainability in an Island Paradise

The Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort has been one of the best addresses in Aruba for over 20 years. This is how life looks like at the sustainable beach resort.

Pieve Aldina - New Tuscan Chic in Chianti

The first hotel in the Les Domaines de Fontenille hotel group in Tuscany attracts guests with rustic chic in a fantastic natural setting.

Casa Newton - Charming Design Hideaway in Tuscany

Surrounded by the nature of the Val d'Orcia, the newly opened Casa Newton is a highlight for design and wine lovers alike.

Richard Branson's breathtaking new hotel on Mallorca

Review: The dreamy Son Bunyola shows Mallorca from its most idyllic side.

Masterminds

Ask a Hotelier: Dina De luca Chartouni

When the creative director of the New York boutique hotel The Lowell - and fiancée of Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer - is not commuting between the US East Coast and London, she is enjoying the sweet life in Italy or looking for unique adventures in remote places such as Antarctica.

With Effortless Elegance: Cipriani

They invented Bellini and Carpaccio and entertained celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin and Ernest Hemingway: The secret of the Cipriani dynasty is intangible, but you can feel it. And although it's difficult to patent this spirit, no one has managed to copy the legend in the company's 90-year history.

5 Questions for Sir Richard Branson

In addition to an airline, the ambitious Briton's portfolio also includes a number of unique hotels and even a fleet of spaceplanes: At the opening of his hotel Son Bunyola on Mallorca, we spoke to Sir Richard Branson about once-in-a-lifetime trips.

Masterminds: Family Reiterer from Hotel Chalet Mirabell

With hospitality in their blood, Christine and Michael Reiterer have longed for their own luxury hotel since childhood. In 2004, the dream finally came true.

5 Visionary Hoteliers and How They Changed the World of Hospitality

It's often small ideas that make a big difference - and they make the difference between good and outstanding hoteliers. Visionary hoteliers not only move, they revolutionize.

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