Launch QL Guide 2026 with 19 QL New Discoveries

From historic castles to design boutique hotels: the most beautiful new addresses for lovers of authentic hospitality 

Quality Lodgings launches the QL Guide 2026, introducing 19 new, carefully selected hotels in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. The collection now features 126 independent quality hotels across eight European countries—each handpicked for its character, hospitality, and craftsmanship. 

For more than twenty years, Quality Lodgings (QL) has curated a collection of Europe’s most remarkable hotels, where authentic hospitality, distinctive character, and gastronomy come together. The QL Guide serves as a compass for travelers who plan their next getaway with intention and appreciate quality down to the finest detail. 

Quality Time, Quality Lodgings — Collectors of experiences 

Anyone who has stayed at a QL Hotel recognizes it instantly: this is not about standardized luxury, but about genuine attention. A warm welcome, a personal breakfast, and a place with a story of its own. QL guests choose with care, guided by feeling, character, and authenticity. They don’t simply book a hotel—they seek addresses that match their way of living and traveling. 

“As a culinary critic, I’ve seen a great deal, but the Quality Lodgings collection continues to surprise me. Each address has its own character, style, and cuisine—and what makes it so special is that as a guest, you never need to doubt or compare: you’re always guaranteed a truly unique experience.” – Ton de Zeeuw, culinary critic and founder of Tafelen met Ton’. 

19 new discoveries: from castle to design hotel 

The QL Guide 2026 spotlights 19 new gems, ranging from design boutique hotels and historic castles to culinary destinations. Each address is a destination in its own right, enriching the QL Collection—spanning Europe with one clear promise: handpicked quality. Quality Lodgings makes choosing easy. When travelers select an address from the QL Guide, they can trust they’re in for something exceptional. Every hotel in the collection is unique in atmosphere and character, yet always selected for its quality and hospitality. No endless searching, no second-guessing—the QL Guide offers the confidence that every stay will surprise and inspire.

The 19 QL New Discoveries of 2026 
1. Château de Vignée (Belgium)
2. Hotel Beach Palace (Belgium)
3. Hotel Bütgenbacher-Hof (Belgium)
4. Burghotel Staufeneck (Germany)
5. Design-Hotel Schutzhütte (opening fall 2026, Germany)
6. Hotel Adles Asperg (Germany)
7. Hotel Die Sonne Frankenberg (Germany)
8. Hotel GUT Bardenhagen (Germany)
9. Hotel Reichshof (Germany)
10. MOMA1890 Boutique Hotel (Germany)
11. Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen (Germany)
12. Boutique Hotel de Witte Dame (Netherlands)
13. Boutique Hotel de Bungelaer (Netherlands)
14. Boutiquehotel STAATS (Netherlands)
15. Grand Hotel Beatrix (Netherlands)
16. Kasteel Steenenburg (Netherlands)
17. Landgoed Huis te Jaarsveld (Netherlands)
18. Mother Goose Hotel (Netherlands)
19. The Nox Hotel (Netherlands)

About the QL Guide 2026 

The QL Guide 2026 is a luxurious hardcover coffee table book filled with inspiring stories and exceptional hotels. The guide is available for €22.50 (excluding shipping) via the Quality Lodgings webshop. A perfect gift for travelers who love luxury, authenticity, and personal hospitality—and who know: once you’ve experienced QL, you’ll never want anything else.