Fodor's Expert Review Hôtel L'Arlatan

Not only is this gem of a hotel ideally situated near the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh, but it's also set in a 15th-century stone house—once home to the counts of Arlatan—on the site of a 4th-century basilica whose excavated vestiges are visible through a glass floor in the lobby. Common spaces and guest rooms feature kaleidoscopic Bauhaus-style tiles, pops of jewel-tone color, and ultramod light fixtures. A fine restaurant and bar and a lovely courtyard with a small pool provide all that's needed for a comfortable stay.