As a whole, Japan’s hotels have long been thought of as restrained and innocuous. But there are emotions to be found. You just need to know where to look.

What to do. where to eat and where to sleep in Estonia’s capital, as recommended by a MICHELIN Inspector

In Istanbul, a city with a boggling variety of architectural and design styles, the best hotels range from pure cosmopolitan modernism to effortless homage to the historic. Here are ten of the best.

Istanbul's abundance of beauty is bound to make a lasting impression on any visitor. The city is steeped in history and the sight of the Bosphorus will stay with you for a lifetime. The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have selected three restaurants that share that captivating splendour

Every month, the hotel specialists at the MICHELIN Guide share their top discoveries from around the world

Style and service. Personality and reliability. Culture, comfort and a consistently extraordinary experience – this is what makes a MICHELIN Guide hotel

A Plus membership from The MICHELIN Guide is your ticket to VIP upgrades and amenities at over 1,000 of the world’s best hotels

When you book a hotel with The MICHELIN Guide, you get concierge-level care for every step of your journey

For unique views of the metropolis on the Bosphorus and world-class cuisine recommended by Michelin Inspectors, these beautiful restaurants are must-visits in Istanbul

Every month, the hotel specialists at the MICHELIN Guide share their top discoveries from around the world

Not stimulated by sustainability? Take a look at Secret Bay. This is one of the world’s most captivating and luxurious hotels — and one that’s in true harmony with its environment.

Every month, the hotel specialists at the MICHELIN Guide share their top discoveries from around the world

Every month, the hotel specialists at the MICHELIN Guide share their top discoveries from around the world

Every month, the hotel specialists at the MICHELIN Guide share their top discoveries from around the world

Every month, the hotel specialists at the MICHELIN Guide share their top discoveries from around the world

Every month, the hotel specialists at the MICHELIN Guide share their top discoveries from around the world

Cycling, wine tasting, and eating well in Provence's Luberon Valley, on two wheels (and occasionally four)

All we can ask from a hotel, other than having good service, is that it’s interesting — that it catches and continually holds your attention. And the most interesting hotels of the Nordic countries are exactly what you’d hope they’d be.