Stylish, hip and very cool, the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in Texas's San Antonio is impossible to resist: attention-grabbing abstract designs work in perfect harmony with a helping of olde world charm. The river walk location is perfect for a meander to nearby historical sites, past early American architecture and into San Antonio (or Alamo City as the locals call it), the most beautiful city in Texas.

This is a hotel that has everything you could possibly need during your stay. Arched ceilings, low lights and huge sofas greet guests in the hotel lobby whilst the Mediterranean al fresco courtyard with open wall fires is just waiting to take the weight off. The small fitness centre has everything needed for a good workout, and there is free wireless internet throughout.

Pencil yourself in for a Rosemary Mint Awakening Body Wrap or Caribbean Therapy Body Treatment at the hotels Dasa Spa. Love everything about the place? Then splash out at the Valencia shop and take a little bit of it home with you.

If the seven layers of designer Egyptian cotton linens aren't enough to entice you to a night's stay in one of the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk's 213-rooms and suites, then perhaps the sleek design and custom made beds will. Deep leather arm chairs with matching ottomans sit on dark wood floors, colonial plantation shutters let in light whilst the faux mink throws dress the bed and room with a little bit of chic. Plantsbring a little piece of the outside in, which is a nice homely touch.