Grand Hotel Barrière de Dinard, Dinard, Brittany, France
Built in 1858, this Belle Époque beauty is all about celebrating the seaside enclave of Dinard. Location-wise, it's phenomenal: looking out over radiant Saint-Malo Bay, with Le Val Porée (one of France's most famous equestrian centres), the casino, watersports centre, Port-Breton Park, an Olympic-size pool and Dinard Golf – one of Europe's oldest courses – all close by (it's the closest luxury hotel to Mont-Saint-Michel, too).
And when you're not venturing out, a wellness centre, seasonal kids' club, and classic or electric bike hire facilities are all on-site, as is a pair of restaurants that deliver delectable culinary discoveries from morning to night.