Travel insights from Andrea Sedlacek, editor of The Compass

6 Haute European Hotels You Can Book on VAX

Make your clients’ next European vacation even more special by indulging them with haute, or fashionably elegant, hotel accommodations. All 6 of these 5-star hotels in Europe are bookable on VAX, making it easy for you to offer your clients a high-class experience in the trendiest destinations.

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Located in canal palaces on the iconic Gentlemen’s Canal in the Netherlands’ capital city, the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam provides guests an authentic Amsterdam experience with 93 spacious rooms overlooking the city’s canals, each with their own character and elegant décor inspired. Guests can make use of Conciergerie, get pampered at the Guerlain Spa and enjoy fine dining at the hotel’s two-Michelin-star restaurant Librije’s Zusje Amsterdam.

Hotel d’Angleterre Geneva

Hotel d’Angleterre Geneva
Voted the top hotel in Switzerland by Condé Nast 2017 Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, Hotel d’Angleterre Geneva is exquisitely decorated with true European luxury. The views from the hotel are one-of-a-kind, including views of the famous Jet d’Eau (a large fountain) and Mont Blanc (the highest mountain peak in Europe). And it’s within walking distance to the Paquis Baths and Rousseau Island and close to the Flower Clock and Cité du Temps. Geneva itself is an incredible European city and warmly welcomes visitors. It’s only a six-minute train ride from the airport to the city’s center and every guest staying in a hotel in Geneva can enjoy free public transportation.

Apart Hotel Villa Annette in Cannes

Apart Hotel Villa Annette in Cannes
What is more elegant than Cannes? How about a 5-star luxury bed and breakfast in the heart of the resort town and just a 15-minute walk to the Palace of Festivals, where the famous Cannes Film Festival is celebrated every year? Though the hotel only has seven guestrooms, each one has their own kitchenette, making it easy for guests to make themselves at home. Guests can also enjoy the private beach or relax in the steam room.

The Peninsula Paris

The Peninsula Paris
This 5-star palace is close to everything you want to see in Paris. It’s a 5-minute drive to the Arc de Triomphe and Palais de Chaillot and about two miles away from both the Eiffel Tower and Galaries Layfayette. Guests will enjoy a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower when they dine at L’Oiseau Blanc Rooftop Restaurant, one of The Peninsula’s four restaurants. Or they can relax with a cigar at The Kleber Lounge, one of two bars at the palace.

Bvlgari Hotel Milano

Bvlgari Hotel Milano
On a private street in downtown Milan, overlooking Milan’s Botanical Garden, Bvlgari Hotel Milano is an extension of the famous Italian jeweler, showcasing the brand’s elegance and luxury. Close to Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, La Scala and the Accademia di Brera, this prestigious hotel has a 13,000-square-foot private garden and organizes luxury services for guests like private visits to villas and museums, a personal shopper, a personal trainer, luxury car rental and hydroplane trips around Lake Como.

Bishops House in Prague

Bishops House in Prague
This beautiful hotel in the heart of Prague resides in a gorgeous historical building originally built in the 16th century. It’s within walking distance to many of the city’s landmarks, including Charles Bridge, Lennon Wall, Old Town Square and Klementinum-Prague National Library. The modern décor of the hotel’s 26 rooms beautifully complements the Roman architecture of the building’s exterior.

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