Curated luxury hotels in Europe

With a stay at Fairlawns Hotel and Spa in Walsall (Aldridge), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Villa Park and Sutton Park. This spa hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Bullring & Grand Central.

With a stay at Unirea Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Iasi, within a 10-minute walk of University of Iasi and Iaşi Metropolitan Cathedral. This spa hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Jewish Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Great Synagogue.

• State-of-the-art spa
• 3 restaurants
• Great for business retreats

Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa has to be one of the number spa destinations in the UK. So if you’re looking for some pampering? Stop your search. The hotel’s nestled between Liverpool and Chester – around half an hour’s drive from both. But you won’t want to leave the hotel, thanks to its award-winning spa and first-rate dining options.

The pool in the spa sets the bar high – it’s inspired by Roman baths with its gold columns and tiled walls. There’s a hot tub, sauna and steam room, as well as a load of unique facilities that you won’t find in many hotel spas. We’re talking a snow room, a Himalayan salt wall, an infrared wall, and an experience shower with tropical rain, monsoon and cold waterfall settings. Outside, there’s a barrel sauna with scenic countryside views and a couple of hot tubs, surrounded by loungers.

For food, you’ve got the Lawns Grill for stuff like caviar, oysters and grilled meats. The Lounge for more relaxed fare, with sandwiches, sharing platters and mains, plus a cocktail happy hour. It lines up a terrace for al fresco wining and dining. And, finally, The Brasserie, in the health club, for brunch or tapas bites after a gym workout or spa treatment. The facilities list is rounded off with a gym, hair salon, make-up studio, nail bar and meeting rooms.

When you stay at Quay Hotel and Spa in Conwy, you'll be on the riverwalk – a 3-minute drive from Conwy Castle and 7 minutes from Eryri National Park. This spa hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Llandudno West Shore Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cineworld Llandudno.

Located in Dundalk, Carrickdale Hotel & Spa is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Cooley Mountains and 7 minutes from Dundalk Stadium. This family-friendly hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Ballymacdermot Cairn and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Ring of Gullion.

Located in Consell, Sa Cabana Hotel Rural & Spa - Adults Only is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Mallorca Fashion Outlet and XtremKart. This spa hotel is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma and 22.1 mi (35.5 km) from Port de Sóller Marina.

When you stay at Belmonte Tirol - Boutique Hotel in Sillian, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 15-minute walk of Gnome Park and Thurntaler I Ski Lift. This ski hotel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Dolomites and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Punbrugge.

With a stay at Hotel Brown Beach House & Spa in Trogir, you'll be in the historical district, just a 1-minute walk from Public Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Church of St. Barbara. This beach hotel is 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from Port of Split and 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Split Marina.

With a stay at Ionian Blue Bungalows And Spa Resort in Lefkada, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Ionian Sea and a 4-minute drive from Perigiali Beach. This luxury hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Episkopos Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Onasis Statue.

Situated in Nago-Torbole, 400 metres from Lido Blu Beach, Hotel Baia Azzurra - Lake Front features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. Guests can make use of a bar.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Italian and vegetarian options.

Guests at Hotel Baia Azzurra - Lake Front will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nago-Torbole, like hiking and cycling.

Castello di Avio is 31 km from the accommodation, while MUSE is 45 km from the property. Verona Airport is 79 km away.

Located in St Albans, Sopwell House is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from St Albans Cathedral and 10 minutes from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. This luxury hotel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Hatfield House and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from The Snow Centre.

Hotel F6 is centrally located in Helsinki – a 4-minute walk from Kauppatori Market Square and 8 minutes by foot from Allas Sea Pool. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Helsinki Cathedral and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Finlandia Hall.

This family-run hotel offers, free WiFi and a traditional Bavarian restaurant with beer garden. It lies in Deggendorf, in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park.

The quiet, south-facing rooms of the Hotel-Gasthof Höttl feature a TV with free SKY channels and modern bathroom.

Varied breakfast buffets are provided at the Höttl. Guests can try typical Bavarian food in the Gasthof Höttl’s à-la-carte restaurant.

Deggendorf’s historic town centre is a 3-minute walk from the Hotel Höttl.

With a stay at Radisson Blu Hotel Olumpia, you'll be centrally located in Tallinn – a 6-minute walk from Solaris Centre and 12 minutes by foot from Estonian National Opera. This spa hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Town Hall Square and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kohtuotsa viewing platform.

Located only 800 metres from the Cave Bath in Miskolctapolca and a 10-minute drive from Bükk Hills, Hotel Aurora features an indoor swimming pool, sauna, restaurant and 24-hour reception. Free WiFi is available.

All rooms at Hotel Aurora are elegantly furnished and have a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Private bathrooms come with a shower and free toiletries.

À la carte restaurant offers Hungarian and international cuisine. Breakfast is served every morning.

Amenities such as Finnish and infra sauna, the indoor swimming pool and a hot tub are at guests´ disposal. Upon request and for an additional surcharge, a massage treatment can be arranged as well.

The National Park is reachable within a 15-minute drive. The Train Station in Miskolc is 8 km away, while the Diósgyőr Castle is within a range of 12 km. Lillafüred Resort with its waterfall and several natural caves is 20 minutes by car from the premises.

The Hotel Kapitány Wellness, right below the Sümeg Castle, along the road 84, features a fully equipped spa area, free Wi-Fi, free parking and a breakfast buffet.

In the summer months, historical equestrian game shows and medieval royal feasts are held at the castle Sümeg above Hotel Kapitány Wellness. They feature weapon and carriage exhibitions, horse-riding and -training as well as exhibition fights with medieval weapons.

The wellness area provides a swimming-pool of oriental style, a steam bath, an outdoor pool, a hot tub and several kinds of saunas. The wellness treatments include remedial and reviving massage, relaxing bathes as well as various fitness programs.

Terme Tuhelj Hotel Well spa hotel is located near a spring of thermal water, in the Hrvatsko Zagorje mountain region, 40 km from Zagreb. It offers numerous indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and steam baths.

All the rooms are distributed among 6 buildings, which are connected via closed corridors. All rooms in the Terme Tuhelj are air-conditioned and feature a satellite TV and bathrobes. WiFi is accessible in all rooms.

You have free access to the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, to the fitness centre and to aqua aerobic and aqua stretching classes. The large spa area includes 4 Finnish saunas, 3 steam saunas, a hot tub, a relaxation room with water beds and many more facilities.

The SpaeVita centre offers you a wide range of massages different facial and body treatments, a solarium and special healing mud treatments.

Activities offered at the Terme Tuhelj include guided hiking tours, morning gymnastics, wine tasting sessions in the Mihanovic Castle and various workshops.

Croatian and international cuisine is served in the restaurant. Healthy snacks and drinks can be enjoyed in the wellness bar. Outdoor parking is possible on site for free.

Verhovel Hotel in Verkhovyna features 4-star accommodation with a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is a spa and wellness centre with a terrace, indoor pool and sauna, as well as a hot tub.

At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe. Every room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette fitted with a fridge. The units at Verhovel Hotel come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a Turkish bath. Guests at Verhovel Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Verkhovyna, like skiing and cycling.

With fantastic city views, The Montenotte Hotel is just one mile from Cork city centre. In a tranquil location, it offers spacious modern rooms, a pool and free parking.

Bright rooms all have en suite bathrooms with baths and showers. They all feature TVs, hairdryers, irons and tea/coffee making facilities. Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel. Apartments are services fortnightly.

Perched high over the city, the Panorama Bistro & Terrace provides fantastic views and has a full a la carte menu available every day. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea whilst taking in the views of Cork city.

The Montenotte has superb leisure facilities include a gymnasium, sauna and hot tub. Aquarobics and swimming lessons can be taken in the 20-metre pool.

The hotel offers guests an in-house cinema, where films are shown nightly.

Cork’s shops, theatres and the Beamish Brewery are just a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The world famous Blarney Stone and Cork Airport are both within 5 miles of the Montenotte.

A stay at Carat Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of Budapest, within a 10-minute walk of St. Stephen's Basilica and Budapest Christmas Market. This boutique hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hungarian State Opera House and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Szechenyi Chain Bridge.