CNN travel | Best boutique hotels opening in Europe in 2022

(CNN) — Small, intimate and well-placed, a good boutique hotel offers far more than just a place to lay your head.

The best, especially those in the charm-filled cities of Europe, exhibit local flavor, distinctive character and a strong connection to the community.

While the pandemic may have put paid to many travel plans over the past two years, things are looking slightly more hopeful for 2022, with a number of new boutique hotels slated to open across Europe by the end of the year.

Whether you’re looking for a home away from home, a hideaway from the bustle of the city, or somewhere in the center of it all, here are some of the most stylish new European boutique boltholes to watch out for this year.  –read more–