Hôtel Joyce takes the lead among a new breed of designer hotels in Paris, having a witty style without taking itself too seriously.

Stylish restaurants, designer hotels and pricey shopping malls abound.

Across the island new, small and distinctive designer hotels are opening.

Don't fancy a bland chain or over-priced designer hotel?

This new Palma property looks fresh and contemporary without being an "designer" hotel.

Tries very hard to be Heraklion's trendiest designer hotel (there's not a lot of competition).

The first designer hotel, by Arne Jacobsen (see text), with 260 rooms.

It swallows the bright lights of the city's newest playground, the designer hotels and the smart restaurants.

The feel is more that of a chic designer hotel - with art deco roots.

Recently, a cluster of designer hotels have opened in the area.