Living Etc: February 2005

Mr & Mrs Smith
We’ve got a thing going on…

 If you were inspired to plan a romantic weekend away with the help of the mini Mr & Mrs Smith guide to the most stylish hotels in the UK, then you’re going to love the new Mr & Mrs Smith guide to European Cities.


Whether you’re looking for a romantic boutique hideaway or a luxurious spa break, you’ll find it here.  The hotels have been carefully chosen for their mix of individuality, atmosphere and style;  each review is like a friend giving you the inside scoop on the best rooms to book, restaurants to dine in, and exciting and unusual things to see or do in the area.  And it doesn’t just cover the traditional romantic hideaways:  from magical sunsets seen from the roof-top terrace of the Continentale in Florence to the uber-trendy Gastwerk in Hamburg with its groovy light installations, you can take your pick of Europe’s most inspiring bolt holes.  Between the pages you’ll also find undiscovered boutique hotels such as the seriously sexy Three Sisters hotel in the Estonian party city of Tallinn, and the hideaway appeal of the Charming House DD724 in Venice.

Much more than guides, Mr & Mrs Smith UK & Ireland and European Cities come with an exclusive membership card entitling holders to upgrades, discounts and other holiday treats, such as a free bottle of champagne on arrival or a relaxing spa treatment to start your break as you mean to go on.  Once you’ve bough your guide, simply activate the card online.

Hotel Le A, Paris:  A wok of art with bedrooms and a great bar.
Prestige Paseo de Gracia, Barcelona:  An air of a super-villain’s lair.
The Gray, Milan:  Perfectly positioned for playtime.
Baglioni Hotel, London:  Restained extravagance.
25hours, Hamburg:  An attractive brand of retro-futurism.