Hotel checkout
BY
Marriott’s glamorous brand W Hotels has brought the wow factor to Portugal with the launch this month of W Algarve. Perched on a clifftop, the W Escape resort is the company’s first Portuguese property, offering 134 rooms and suites, plus 83 residences, all with ocean views and balconies.
Dining options include poolside bar SIP, serving a healthy Asian and Mediterranean menu, and Paper Moon for tasty fish, pasta and pizza, while The Market Kitchen showcases southern Portuguese cuisine. The Living Room is the place to celebrate W’s cocktail culture. Or soak up the views over the bay of Armacao de Pera from rooftop bar Sea Sky. And there are bubbles aplenty at champagne sunset deck AIR. Doubles from £195 a night. marriott.com/hotels/travel/ faowh-w-algarve
After a three-year makeover, The Chesterton Hotel, on the fringes of the North Oxfordshire Cotswolds, has been transformed into a chic boutique hotel. The 16th century farmhouse blends mid-century modern with urban industrial design. Each of its 23 rooms is individually styled.
It’s located just two miles from designer outlet Bicester Village, while historic Blenheim Palace is 10 miles away. Doubles from £170 a night. thechestertonhotel.com
Still looking for a bargain Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend getaway? Search site Skyscanner says the cheapest day to fly out of the UK is going to be Friday, June 3. Use the ‘Everywhere’ facility at skyscanner.net for the lowest prices if you’re flexible on destinations.
Save up to 50% on European self-catering getaways through to June 24 with Eurocamp. Deals start from £135 per family for a week in a two-bedroom holiday home. Destinations include France, Spain, Italy and Croatia. Go to eurocamp.co.uk for further details.