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Could one of these EUROPEAN PROPERTIES be 'your secret hideaway' - you know, the place you hold so dear, that you tell only a few stylish friends about it? Ask our Hideaway Specialists to find the World's Best Secret European Hideaway for you! Best European Hideaways Hotel De
Witte Lelie A ten-room mansion molded out of an aristocratic 14th century mansion. White-slipcovered chairs and sofas, thick Iranian carpets and ever-changing fresh flower arrangements. (The teak terrace of room No. 10 is fabulous in warm weather. Breakfast is sensational with charcuterie, cheese, eggs to order and pastries included.) Doubles from $225. Grand
Hotel Nord-Pinus This is the 'institution' adored by Henry James, Picasso and Simone Signoret with 'giddy' beds fashioned of swirling wrought iron, leather club chairs and vintage corrida posters. (During bullfight season in Arles' Roman arena, you can grab a stool in the memorabilia-stuffed bar for a pastis with native son, Christian Lacroix.) Doubles from $135. Green
House In Gamla Stann (Old Town), near the Royal Palace. Neoclassical 15th century mansion with art and antiques from across Europe. A 'jewel', but known only to a few 'regulars' who book it months in advance. (Room service is limited. Restaurant downstairs is well- known among local epicures.) Doubles from $286. Hanseatic
Hotel From the outside, only a discreet, brass plaque indicates that this is a hotel, but within, this former merchant's house are twelve of Hamburg's most sought-after rooms. No restaurant, but breakfast, snacks and early-evening drinks are served in the lounge. (Try the homemade apricot jam!) Doubles from $162. Hunter's
Hotel An ancient coaching inn amid the greenery of County Wicklow. Run by 5 generations of the Gelletlie family. It is squeaky-floored, Georgian-windowed and scented by old wood smoke. (Tea in the back parlor overlooking a large garden full of flowers is alone worth the journey.) Doubles from $71. Hotel Le
Grimaldi With just a 5-minute walk from the Promenade des Anglais, this hotel has 23 rooms in a Belle Époque building with plaster swags and balconies and 'snappy' blue awnings. Past the gleaming lobby, guest rooms are 'smartly' dressed in Provencal fabrics and have luxurious baths. Doubles from $79. Thanks
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