We hope that our City Breaks programme will have something for everyone! We haven't overlooked the old favourites - Paris, Barcelona, Florence, etc - but have extended our selection to include our favourite off-the-beaten-track. In all cases, you travel in the knowledge that our staff have personally researched all the city hotels and that all have been vetted for location, quality, health and safety.
For all our city break hotels, we can tailor-make your travel plans to suit: flights from your regional airport, depart any day of the week, stay as many, or as few, nights as you wish. If you are considering a city break to mark a special occasion, we can also quote for upgraded travel, superior rooms, etc.
Below is our range of city break hotels
Click on the appropriate hotel title for full details, take a look at our activities section for further information about our short hotel breaks or use the links on the right.
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Grand Hotel Capoul
Short hotel break | Toulouse
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This 3 star elegant and modern hotel is in an excellent position right in the heart of Toulouse. It’s just a 5 minutes stroll to La Capitole, the main square where you’ll find the attractive 18th century town hall and opera house. Its centerpiece is its glass-covered atrium where you can relax at the piano bar.
The rooms are modern in décor and each has en-suite facilities.
We have arranged for you to have continental breakfast here, as there is such a choice of restaurants very close by. The Hotel does, however, also have a restaurant, la Brasserie Capoul.
3 star hotel
Hotel Astoria Garden
Short hotel break | Rome
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The 3-star Hotel Astoria Garden has a most unusual feature: an internal garden complete with banana and orange trees! Centrally located near the main railway station, but in a quiet residential street, this is a really good base from which to explore. There are 34 rooms, all air-conditioned and recently refurbished. They have telephone, television, and ensuite bathrooms.
3 star hotel
Hotel Carre Vieux Port
Short hotel break | Marseille
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Superbly located 49-room hotel in centre of Marseille just a couple of minutes walk from the old port. Lovely modern, air-conditioned rooms (free Wifi throughout) and bar where buffet breakfast is served. We've arranged for Headwater guests to eat at Le Fetiche restaurant, just 5mins walk away.
3 star hotel
Hotel Chiusarelli
Short hotel break | Siena
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Hotel Chiusarelli is located just beyond Siena’s mediaeval walls and a ten-minute walk away from town’s main square, Il Campo. Its position on the edge of the historical centre is perfect as the hotel is spacious and quiet but still within walking distance of all the sights and restaurants. There is even a small garden to the front with palm trees and a quiet (except on Sunday afternoons when you will have a grandstand view of AC Siena’s matches!) veranda to the rear of the hotel.
The en-suite rooms have recently been renovated and are quite simple but comfortable.
3 star hotel
Hotel Cosimo De‘ Medici
Short hotel break | Florence
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This 3-star hotel is beautifully decorated, with rooms in individual styles - some are traditionally Tuscan whilst others are funky and modern. Parts of the the building actually date back to the 18th century, and the reception and public rooms are designed with this in mind, with Persian rugs, stained glass windows and wrought iron doors in evidence.
Although just off the main Via Nazionale, only 2 minutes’ walk from the central station and 5 minutes from the Duomo, the hotel faces an internal courtyard for peace and quiet. All the rooms are double glazed, and all have air-conditioning so there is absolutely no reason not to have a good night’s sleep!
There is no restaurant at the hotel, but there is plenty of choice nearby.
3 star hotel
Hotel Es Saadi
Short hotel break | Marrakesh
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The 5-star Hotel Es Saadi, set in gardens bright with orange trees and bougainvillea, is located in a residential area, just a 10-minute taxi ride to the historic old town, the Medina. Still family-run, it prides itself on being a luxury hotel offering personal service.
All rooms offer ensuite facilities plus safe, hairdryer, minibar, direct dial phone, air conditioning and satellite television. The hotel also benefits from a large outdoor pool, gift shops and a tennis court.
The hotel offers a comfortable bar and lounge area, two restaurants (one international and one traditional Moroccan) and also has a currency exchange office (open daily).
5 star hotel
Hotel Fortuna
Short hotel break | Perugia
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The traditional 3-star Hotel Fortuna is set right in the heart of the historic city. The building itself dates to the 14th century and was tastefully renovated in the early 1990's. There are still some original features - look out for the arched windows downstairs. All rooms are en suite with satellite TV, telephone, minibar and radio. There is a roof garden terrace - great views over the city and a bar/ lounge area.
3 star hotel
Hotel Gutenberg
Short hotel break | Strasbourg
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This is a brilliantly situated hotel in a quiet side street just off the lively Place Gutenberg and a stone’s throw from the Cathédrale de Notre Dame.
The 42 rooms are a good size and individual in style. All rooms are en-suite, with hairdryer, flat screen television and free Internet access in each room.
There is no bar or restaurant, except for the little breakfast room next to reception; however, you have a good choice of places to eat and drink on right on your doorstep.
3 star hotel
Hotel Il Convento
Short hotel break | Naples
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Il Convento is located just a few minutes’ walk away from the Via Toledo shopping area and ten minutes away from the famous Piazza Plebiscito and Castel dell’Ovo, the hotel is ideally situated for a long weekend break or a short stopover.
The hotel is very cosy and has been recently renovated, with just fourteen tastefully decorated rooms, the hotel has a really homely feel to it.
3 star hotel
Hotel La Luna
Short hotel break | Lucca
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The Hotel La Luna is a friendly hotel, tucked away in a quiet side street, just off the atmospheric Via Fillungo, the most sophisticated and exclusive street in Lucca's historic centre.
The original part of the hotel dates back to the 1200s when it was built elsewhere and then 'moved' about a century later to its present location. It now comprises of 2 buildings, with the 29 en suite rooms divided between the two. Breakfast is taken in the buffet breakfast room in the reception building, where there is also a small bar.
3 star hotel
Hotel Le Grimaldi
Short hotel break | Nice
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Le Grimaldi has 46 individually decorated rooms all equipped with air-conditioning, satellite tv, minibar, safe and hairdryer.
Ideally situated in the heart of Nice the hotel is just 3 minutes walk to the
pedestrian area of the city with its vast choice of bars and restaurants, 10
minutes walk from the Promenade des Anglais and 15 minutes walk from the Old Town.
4 star hotel
Hotel Le Senat
Short hotel break | Paris
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Le Senat is a 3 star hotel but with a 4 star feel! There are just 41 rooms, all stylishly furnished and a couple of suites with terraces, if you really fancy splashing out! All have satellite television, mini bar, air-conditioning, safe and hairdryer, plus Internet access.
The hotel has its own small bar – adorned with photographs of eminent artists, being in the heart of the artists’ quarter - plus a reading room with complimentary internet access.
Breakfast is taken in the basement, where you’ll find a copious buffet of viennoiseries, cereals, fruit salad, ham, cheese, bread, yoghurt, bacon, eggs, sausage, fruit juices, tea or coffee. If you prefer, you can have a continental breakfast served to your room at no extra charge.
Le Senat is perfectly located on a quiet side street just a stone’s throw away from the Luxembourg Gardens and metro, 5 minutes walk from the vibrant Latin quarter, where you’ll find a plethora of restaurants to suit all budgets.
3 star hotel
Hotel Lisboa Plaza
Short hotel break | Lisbon
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Owned by the same family since 1953, the 4-star Hotel Lisboa Plaza is an imaginatively designed hotel, just off the famous Avenida da Liberdade. All rooms have en-suite marble floored bathrooms, air conditioning, satellite television, direct dial telephones, hairdryers and mini-bar. The public rooms are elegantly furnished and there is a pleasant bar and dining room.
4 star hotel
Hotel Meson Castilla
Short hotel break | Barcelona
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Located in a quiet side road, just a couple of minutes walk from Las Ramblas, this 60-room hotel represents superb value for money. It is a family run, traditional hotel where you really feel you are in Spain rather than in an international hotel which could be anywhere in the world.
All rooms have telephone, minibar, hairdryer, air-conditioning and satellite television. In fine weather, the outdoor terrace makes a lovely breakfast spot.
2 star hotel
Hotel Saint Christophe
Short hotel break | Aix en Provence
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67-room hotel in the heart of gorgeous Aix-en-Provence. Masses of restaurants on your doorstep so we book you in on B&B only - however the hotel does have a bar & brasserie (open until 22h30, menus 19-25 euro + a la carte) if you don't feel like venturing out.
3 star hotel
Hotel Touring
Short hotel break | Bologna
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Our 3 star hotel is located next to the law courts in a quiet part of the old town, within the city walls. The hotel is tastefully decorated and furnished, to offer a very comfortable stay in Bologna.
The 34 rooms are very comfortable and a good size. The hotel’s best feature is its superb roof garden with views over the rooftops of the old city, which also benefits from a Jacuzzi!
