Dear Friend,
Some hotels give you a bed for the night. Others give you a reason to pull back the curtains early.
Across Europe, the most memorable historic hotels occupy positions chosen centuries ago—cliff edges above the sea, castle heights, lakefront lawns. Built for defence, prestige or privilege, they now offer something far more relaxing: remarkable views.
This week, discover 11 historic stays where the scenery becomes part of the room. From Santorini's luminous caldera to Norway's misty fjords, we're sharing the hotels where waking up is half the experience.
Plus: we're delighted to welcome two new members to our collection—one from Ireland's wild Atlantic coast, and another from the serene lakes of Sweden.
The team at Historic Hotels of Europe Photo: Esperas Santorini, Greece | 
