A stylish offshoot of the British-owned InterContinental Hotels Group, Hotel Indigo was launched in 2004. The chain prides itself on bringing the essence of individual neighbourhoods into its properties to create unique boutique hotels. It has lodgings in a wide range of European cities from Barcelona to Berlin, and Krakow to Antwerp (pictured). Expect common spaces with contemporary flourishes, such as slouchy leather sofas, colourful Eames-style chairs and abstract artwork.

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