Curated luxury hotels in Africa

With a stay at Palais Faraj Suites & Spa in Fes (Fes El Bali), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Glaoui Palace and 9 minutes by foot from Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bou Inania Madrasa and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Parc Jnane Sbile.

When you a stay at Chapter House Boutique Hotel in Franschhoek, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery and Huguenot Memorial Museum. This luxury guest house is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Franschhoek Town Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Franschhoek Art House.

When you stay at Palladium Hotel Palmyra - Adults Only in Sant Antoni de Portmany, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Cala Bassa Beach and Marina Botafoch. This beach hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Port of Ibiza and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Talamanca Beach.

Palazzo Talìa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is in the heart of Rome, within a 5-minute walk of Via del Corso and Trevi Fountain. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Piazza di Spagna and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Roman Forum.

Located in Loulé (Vale do Garrão), Ria Park Hotel & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of Quinta Shopping Center and Vale do Lobo Beach. This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Praia do Ancão and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Aqua Show Park.

Located right at the ski slope in Obertauern, Hotel Steiner Superior offers 1000m² of mountain spa, an indoor pool with mountain views and free parking on site.

All rooms have a flat-screen TV, bathrobes, and a spa bag with towels.

Hotel Steiner’s large spa area offers several saunas, a steam bath, a hot tub, spacious relaxation rooms, a tea bar, a selection of massages and beauty treatments, and much more.

A rich enjoyable breakfast buffet is served at the hotel each morning. From midday, there a buffet with live cooking, including soups, snacks, a salad buffet and sweet pastries. In the evening there is a 5-course menu available. The restaurant can adapt to allergies or intolerances and vegetarian or vegan meals are possible on request.

Hotel Steiner offers various activities and games for children, as well as a youth lounge with tabletop football, billiard, and a big flat-screen TV.

Bivio Hotel Plaza is in Livigno's central pedestrian area, 300 metres from the Mottolino cable car. Its spa features an indoor swimming pool, sauna and a range of relaxing massages.

Rooms at the Bivio Hotel have free Wi-Fi, TV and minibar. For extra comfort, bathrobes and slippers are provided.

There are two restaurants, an informal bistro serving light meals, and the Gourmet Restaurant open for dinner. Parking is free.

Bivio Hotel Plaza is on the edge of Stelvio National Park. Popular local activities include hiking and mountain biking and skiing.

The Schweizerhof hotel is located in Lenzerheide and boasts a 1500-m² spa area with the largest hammam in the Alps, 4 high-end restaurants and 2 bars.

Each restaurant uses primarily locally-sourced produce to create a wide range of dishes: from regional delicacies in the "Scalottas Terroir", to refreshing salads and an antipasti buffet in the "Allegra".

All of the guest rooms at the hotel include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, dvd player, and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A bathrobe, slippers and a wellness bag with towels are also provided.

Guests can use the outdoor pool or the indoor family pool, unwind in the saunas or the steam bath or enjoy a workout in the fitness centre. Activities such as Pilates, Yoga and the like can be booked as well. There is also a supervised kindergarten and animation for kids.

Livigno is 49 km from the hotel, while St. Moritz is 33 km away. The nearest airport is St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, 85 km from Hotel Schweizerhof Lenzerheide.

This hotel is located on a hillside with a breathtaking view all the way from the Upper Bavarian to the Allgäu Alps, and features a wellness area with pool.

Rooms here will provide you with satellite TV, a seating area and a desk. The en suite bathrooms each include bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.

Guests are welcome to dine in the restaurant, which serves regional specialities.

The Hotel Auf der Gsteig's wellness area includes a sauna, steam room and fitness room as well as massages and other treatments on request.

There is a golf course directly next to the hotel, and the surrounding countryside is ideal for cycling.

Located in Fiesole, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Piazza della Signoria and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This luxury hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Piazza del Duomo and 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Gallery of the Academy of Florence.

Located in Cascais, Onyria Quinta da Marinha Hotel is on the boardwalk – a 2-minute walk from Quinta Da Marinha Golf Course and within a 5-minute drive of Oitavos Dunes Golf Course. This family-friendly hotel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Autódromo Fernanda Pires da Silva and 10 mi (16 km) from Carcavelos Beach.

With a stay at Park Hyatt London River Thames, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Thames River and within a 5-minute drive of Houses of Parliament. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Big Ben and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from London Eye.

With a stay at Hotel Gabrielli - Starhotels Collezione , you'll be centrally located in Venice, within a 10-minute walk of Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs. This luxury hotel is within close proximity of St. Mark's Basilica and St Mark's Campanile.

With a stay at JRW Welmond Hotel & Casino Batumi, you'll be centrally located in Batumi – a 2-minute drive from Europe Square and 6 minutes from Batumi Beach. This casino hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Argo Cable Car and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Batumi Central Mosque.

Located in Ludhiana, Park Plaza Ludhiana is within a 15-minute walk of Guru Nanak Bhawan and Nehru Rose Garden. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Punjab Agricultural University and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Rakh Park.

With a stay at Hotel & Ryad Art Place Marrakech, you'll be centrally located in Marrakech, within a 10-minute walk of Koutoubia Mosque and Marrakech Museum. This luxury riad is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bahia Palace and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Saadian Tombs.

With a stay at Leonardo Royal Hotel Venice Mestre in Mestre, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Porto Marghera and 8 minutes from Piazzale Roma. This luxury hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Grand Canal and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Port of Venice.

With a stay at Casa Monti Roma, you'll be centrally located in Rome, just a 4-minute walk from Via Nazionale and 9 minutes by foot from Roman Forum. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Trevi Fountain and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Colosseum.

A stay at Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka places you in the heart of New Delhi, within a 15-minute drive of DLF Cyber City and Janakpuri District Centre. This luxury hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Qutub Minar and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Medanta.

When you stay at Dunalastair Hotel Suites in Pitlochry, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Tay Forest Park and Queen’s View Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Schiehallion and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Loch Tummel.