The Best Hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants | Europe

Travel in the foodsteps of Michelin star chefs and other tastemakers

By the Bearleaders

Dish at Restaurant Atelier of Hotel Bayerische Hof | Munich, Germany

Nothing is more relaxing than a grand hotel room to crash in after your latest culinary adventure. With this guide, you don’t even have to book them separately. The Bearleaders, tastemakers like chefs, artists, and designers, have selected the best five-star hotels in Europe featuring Michelin-starred restaurants for you.

From iconic 5-star city hotels to small luxury hotels in the countryside, these hotels match the quality and service of their restaurants, with spacious rooms, great spas and unique experiences.


The Bearleaders List

  • ANANTARA GRAND HOTEL KRASNAPOLSKY | THE NETHERLANDS

Located on the Dam in the heart of Amsterdam, this hotel perfectly brings together the best of the city. It is brimming with life and yet relaxing and charming. Once a small coffee house run by Mr. Krasnapolsky, today it has become a luxury hotel of the first order, charming visitors with lavish guest rooms, situated in 55 canal houses that have grown together over the years.

It’s Michelin-star restaurant ‘The White Room’ is one of the oldest in Amsterdam. An upscale banquet hall of white and gold that dates back to 1885, it has been kept in the same shape. Despite the historical aspect, it ensures a distinctively contemporary experience.

Read more in the guide In and Around Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam by Arne Heuwekemeijer, General Manager

  • HOTEL RESTAURANT DE LINDENHOF GIETHOORN | THE NETHERLANDS

A small hotel with a Two Michelin-starred restaurant in the idyllic town of Giethoorn. Giethoorn is also called the Venice of the North. It is a tight network of canals, biking trails, and footpaths that makes you feel like time stood still.

The main attraction, however, is the unforgettable Michelin star cooking by owner and Michelin star chef, Martin Kruithof. His restaurant has been over 25 years in the making, and it shows in his attention to detail.

Read more in the guide In and around Hotel Restaurant de Lindenhof in Giethoorn by Martin Kruithof, Two Michelin Star Chef

  • HOTEL BAYERISCHER HOF MUNICH | GERMANY

Hotel Bayerischer Hof is an oasis of tranquillity and luxury, even though it is located in the heart of the historic Old Town district.

The hotel, privately owned and run for five generations opened its doors in 1841 after King Ludwig the First expressed his wish for a first-class hotel - and that he got.
With superb facilities, amazing modern interior design, and a rooftop with the best views of Munich, this hotel is the place to stay.

Even more impressive is their Two Michelin-starred restaurant, Atelier. Designer Axel Vervoordt’s simple yet luxurious interior makes you feel like stepping into an artist’s studio - which in some way, you are.

Anton Gschwendtner’s cooking is simply cuisine of the highest order. Puristic and elegant French cuisine, enhanced with Asian flavours and ingredients.

Read more about the hotel in the guide In and Around Bayerischer Hof by two German fashion designers from internationally known fashion brand Talbot Runhof

  • GRAND HOTEL PARKER’S | NAPLES ITALY

This historic five-star retreat breathes an old-world grandeur that can still be felt today. Transformed multiple times, it has always kept its own identity as a refuge for the rich and famous and has been lovingly restored to its 1870s glory.

You are surrounded by priceless antiques and genuine cultural and historical artifacts, combined with breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples, the Vesuvius, Capri, and Ischia right from its Michelin-starred Restaurant, George, under the management of Michelin star chef Domenico Candela.

It guarantees an unforgettable sensorial experience as you watch the sun set over Naples while being served colourful and stylish dishes, building on the chef’s experience abroad and Neapolitan roots. Expect local produce, enriched by the inspired use of sauces and advanced techniques.

Discover all the best local food in the guide In and Around Grand Hotel Parker's by the hotel’s concierge, Marco Giuliano

  • BOUTIQUE HOTEL PARC BROEKHUIZEN | LEERSUM

Located in a national park the ‘Utrechtse Heuvelrug’, this impressive stately manor brings together historic grandeur and modern luxury that is bound to give you an unforgettable stay. And arriving at its Michelin-starred restaurant Voltaire only heightens the experience even further.

Before being seated with a stunning view of the artful cooking and blissful natural environment, you’ll receive a tour through the kitchen, led by Arturo Dalhuisen.

The cooking pays great tribute to the restaurant’s position in the green heart of the Netherlands - with fresh seasonal ingredients right from the Parc’s own garden, which are elegantly prepared to create stunning dishes with a light and fresh, tangy character.

Discover more in the guide In and Around Parc Broekhuizen in Leersum by Master Florist Menno Kroon, Composer & Pianist Michiel Borstlap and Interior Designer Judith van Mourik

  • BELA VISTA HOTEL & SPA PORTIMÃO | PORTUGAL

Set over the Praia da Rocha cliff in the coastal city of Portimão with direct access to the beach, this beautiful hotel was built in the late 19th century to serve as the private home of a local businessman.

Relaxation is guaranteed in the luxury spa and deluxe rooms, but the star of the show is the excellent gastronomy.

With a menu inspired by national and Mediterranean cuisine and respect for the natural flavours of the seafood that make his dishes shine, chef João Oliveira’s Vista Restaurante is a must-visit.

Discover more about the hotel in the guide In and Around Hotel & Spa Bela Vista, by Michelin star chef João Oliveira of Vista Restaurante and General Manager Gonçalo Narciso dos Santos.

  • GRAND HOTEL HUIS TER DUIN NOORDWIJK | NETHERLANDS

Experience the fresh sea air of Noordwijk and unbeatable views of the dutch coast at this grand seaside hotel. A staple of the Dutch hospitality world, its restaurant Latour has been Awarded a Michelin star 16 times in a row. Michelin Star Chef Marcel van Lier and Maître Stan Kerckhoffs continue to impress with their Asian-influenced dishes.

You can read more about all that Noordwijk has to offer in the guide In and Around Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin with the best tips of Stephan Stokkermans, Hotelier & Martijn Barkhuis, DJ Maestro & Founder JazzdeVille


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