Our priorities when choosing a hotel are incredibly personal. For some, it’s all about locations, location, location. Others won’t accept anything but five-star luxury. And there are even some who decide where to lay their head for the night based on the breakfast reviews.

With the rise of social media, there are plenty of us who make their decision purely on aesthetics – and if that’s you, you might just want to read on to discover the world’s most beautiful hotels.

The new ranking, compiled by Time Out and based on visits by the magazine’s hotel experts, features some of the best-looking properties around the globe.

Of the 33 that made the cut, 11 are in Europe – including the stunning property that claimed the number one spot.

The most beautiful hotel in the world? Ashford Castle in Ireland