Curated luxury hotels in Eastern Europe

When you stay at Santorini Secret Suites & Spa in Santorini, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Santorini Caldera and Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Oia Castle and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Athinios Port.

When you stay at Mövenpick Resort El Sokhna in Ataqah, you'll be by the sea and 14 minutes by car from Porto Sokhna Beach. This beach hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Dome Marina and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Teda Fun Valley Amusement Park.

Located in Ngawa Autonomous Prefecture, InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise by IHG is in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Ganhaizi National Forest Park and Jiafan Ancient City. This family-friendly hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Jiuzhai Valley National Park and 13.6 mi (22 km) from Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve.

Located in Yeni Erenkoy, Karpaz Gate Marina Hotel is by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Karpaz Gate Marina and 6 minutes from Saint Marina Kilisesi. This beach hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Karpasia National Park and 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Aphendrika.

Situated in Karlovy Vary, 10 km from Hot Spring, Hotel Château Cihelny features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. There is a spa and wellness centre with a terrace, indoor pool and sauna, as well as a hot tub.

The rooms are fitted with a fridge, minibar, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer, some rooms at the hotel also boast a balcony. At Hotel Château Cihelny, rooms include a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Guests at Hotel Château Cihelny will be able to enjoy activities in and around Karlovy Vary, like hiking, skiing and cycling.

Castle and Chateau Bečov nad Teplou is 13 km from the hotel, while Market Colonnade is 13 km away. Karlovy Vary International Airport is 11 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The 4-star Hotel Friesacher is located in Anif’s centre, 5 km outside of Salzburg. It offers a cocktail bar, a wellness centre and a heated outdoor pool. The restaurant serves products from the hotel’s own farm.

A minibar and telephone are standard in all rooms. Each has en suite bathroom with a shower or bathtub, bathrobes and a hairdryer.

Spa facilities include steam baths, sauna, modern gym and solarium. You can also book a massage or beauty treatment. The spa relaxation room has water beds and direct access to the poolside terrace.

The cocktail bar at Friesacher Hotel offers several lounge rooms with comfortable leather armchairs and fireplaces. The menu includes Austrian wines, cocktails and cigars. You can also visit the modern lounge bar, which plays DJ music.

At the restaurant, you can sample many traditional recipes and delicious Austrian desserts. There is also a large garden terrace.

When you a stay at Astor Garden Hotel in Varna, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of St. St. Konstantin and Elena Monastery and Saints Constantine and Helena Central Beach. This beach hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Golden Sands Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sveti Sveti Konstantin & Elena Monastery.

Located in Balchik, Eco Therma Village - Free Parking & Private Beach & Mineral Pool is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Kranevo Beach and Nirvana Beach. This beach resort is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Albena Beach and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Golden Sands Beach.

Located in Frenstat pod Radhostem, Hotel Bartoš is in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Aquapark and Church of St. Martin. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Frenstat pod Radhostem Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Church of St. John the Baptist.

When you stay at Falkenberg Strandbad in Falkenberg, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Skrea Beach and a 4-minute drive from Falkenbergs Museum. This beach hotel is 22 mi (35.4 km) from Gekas and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Vallarnas Open Air Theatre.

A stay at I Portici Hotel places you in the heart of Bologna, within a 15-minute walk of University of Bologna and Piazza Maggiore. This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from PalaDozza and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from BolognaFiere.

With a stay at Elite Eden Park Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Stockholm, within a 5-minute drive of Vasa Museum and Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal. This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Skansen and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from ABBA The Museum.

With a stay at Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, you'll be centrally located in Shanghai – a 7-minute walk from Huai Hai Road Shopping District and 10 minutes by foot from Shanghai International Trade Plaza. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Jing'an Temple and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from People's Square.

Located in Ostseebad Dierhagen, Strandhotel Fischland is by the ocean – a 4-minute drive from Dierhagen Beach and 13 minutes from Saint Mary's Church. This beach hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from German Amber Museum and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Gelbensande Hunting Castle.

This 5-star hotel in the Allgäu holiday resort of Oberstdorf offers a large garden with a natural pool. It boasts a scenic view of the mountains, new (2013) indoor and outdoor swimming pools, exclusive spa facilities in Alpine style, and 2 creative restaurants.

The privately run Hotel Franks has spacious rooms and suites with cable TV and modern bathrooms. Most have a private balcony with a mountain view.

The WellEtage Spa features a large sauna area with a Finish sauna, multi-purpose sauna, steam bath and a whirlpool. Beauty & therapeutic treatments can also be booked and the spa bar offers refreshing drinks, coffee, tea and snacks.

Children are welcome to enjoy the play room, adventure playground, and kids club (in the summer). Guests also receive a 15% discount at the nearby golf course.

The Frank's restaurant offers an exquisite breakfast buffet and a wide range of seasonal dishes à la carte using local, organic products. A half-board option is also available as well as a variety of 5-course gourmet dinners, a theme buffet on Saturdays and a 6-course gala dinner once a week.

With a stay at Hotel Restaurant & Spa La Magdeleine - Mathias Dandine in Gemenos, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Sainte-Baume Regional Natural Park and a 3-minute drive from Parc de Saint-Pons. This luxury hotel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Velodrome Stadium and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Calanques National Park.

With a stay at Selectum Family Resort Side in Manavgat, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Water Planet Aquapark and Antalya Buyuksehir Belediye Tiyatrosu. This all-inclusive hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Manavgat Falls and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Side West Beach.

With a stay at Wingtech Hotel in Huangshi (Xisaishan Qu), you'll be steps from Cihu Scenic Area and a 1-minute drive from Huangshi Municipal Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Tuanchengshan Park and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Yangtze.

With a stay at Titanic Deluxe Lara in Antalya (Lara), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Lara Beach and 11 minutes from Terra City Shopping Center. This all-inclusive property is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Mall of Antalya and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Antalya Golf Club.

Located in Abano Terme, Hotel Terme Bristol Buja is within a 15-minute drive of Montecchia Golf Club and Catajo Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Gran Teatro Geox and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Barbarigo Garden.