Curated luxury hotels in Mediterranean Sea

How many people can say they’ve stayed in a 15th-century convent? You can if you book Relais Chiostro di Pienza, a charming hotel set right in the heart of Pienza.

Set just 100 metres from Pienza’s cathedral, this historic hotel has well-kept gardens and a panoramic terrace offering lovely views of the Tuscan countryside.

What could be better than a refreshing dip in Chiostro di Pienza’s outdoor pool after an afternoon exploring the old churches and monuments nearby? Sun loungers are available for free.

Relais Chiostro di Pienza’s rooms feature views of the old town, the Val d’Orcia countryside or the old convent itself. All come with tea and coffee-making facilities, minibars and satellite TV and some feature original ceiling frescoes.

La Terrazza del Chiostro, the Relais’s restaurant, serves Tuscan and Italian dishes out on the terrace. Take in the panoramic views while enjoying your meal.

A stay at Victoria Terme Hotel places you in the heart of Tivoli – a 1-minute drive from Terme di Roma - Acque Albule and 9 minutes from Hadrian's Villa. This golf hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Villa d'Este and 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from Sanctuary of Hercules Victor.

This modern 4-star hotel is right at the edge of St.Pölten’s Baroque Old Town and a 2-minute walk from the train station. It features a restaurant and a spa area. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

All rooms at Cityhotel D&C have cable TV, a minibar, and a spacious bathroom with a hairdryer, a make-up mirror, and luxury toiletries.

The spa and fitness area is located on the fifth floor and can be used free of charge. It includes a sauna, a steam bath, an infrared cabin, and a gym. A relaxation room and a sun terrace are also available. Massage treatments and the services of a personal trainer are provided on request.

Cityhotel D&C St.Pölten’s restaurant serves classic Austrian and regional cuisine. New interpretations of Austrian dishes are created with regional and seasonal ingredients. There is also a bar, a wine and champagne lounge, and a garden in the courtyard. A free internet terminal is available in the lobby.

The Lower Austrian government district and the Cultural District are within a 15-minute walk of the D&C Cityhotel.

With a stay at Orange Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Rome – a 9-minute walk from Vatican Museums and 11 minutes by foot from St. Peter's Basilica. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Castel Sant'Angelo and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Piazza Navona.

A stay at Hotel Imperiale by OMNIA hotels places you in the heart of Rome, within a 15-minute walk of Foro Italico and Ponte Milvio. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Stadio Olimpico and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Villa Borghese.

With a stay at Hotel Luci di La Muntagna in Arzachena, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Capriccioli Beach and Stella Maris Church. This golf hotel is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from La Marinella Beach and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Port of Golfo Aranci.

With a stay at Das Innsbruck, you'll be centrally located in Innsbruck, steps from Golden Roof and within a 5-minute walk of City Tower. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Hofburg and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Court Church.

Best Western City Hotel is centrally located in Bologna – a 3-minute walk from Museum for the Memory of Ustica and 9 minutes by foot from Ippodromo Arcoveggio. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from GSD Villa Erbosa and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Santurario del sacro Cuore.

Located 800 metres from the Lugano Exhibition Centre and 1 km from the lake, Hotel City Lugano is a modern, non-smoking building with stylish and air-conditioned rooms. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and underground parking is available for small/medium cars on site for an extra charge.

The modern, soundproofed rooms at Lugano City Hotel are all fitted with an LED TV, LED lighting, universal sockets, a minibar with free non-alcoholic drinks, a safe, a desk and a kettle with a coffee/tea maker. The private bathrooms come with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Printers and coffee machines are provided on every floor.

The lobby features a bar, a breakfast area, and access to a terrace.

The City Hotel is 2.6 km from Monte San Salvatore and 1.5 km from Lugano Train Station. The closest bus stop is 200 metres away. Lugano University is a 2-minute walk from the hotel, and various shops, bars and restaurants are reachable within a 10-minute walk.

Providing an indoor and an outdoor mineral pools, Velingrad’s Enira Spa Hotel features a spa centre with free access to the hot tub, sauna, steam bath and the relaxing zone. Free private parking and free WiFi access are provided on the premises.

All of the elegant accommodation at the spa hotel Enira features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini bar and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Air conditioning and a balcony are available in each.

The in-house restaurant serves Bulgarian and international cuisine as well as fish specialities. The centre of town is 2km away, while Kleptuza Lake is 5 km from the Enira Spa. The ski lifts in Yundola and Tsigov Chark are reachable by car in around 20 minutes.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Minerva, you'll be centrally located in Florence, steps from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and 9 minutes by foot from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ponte Vecchio and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Uffizi Gallery.

Tiszavirág Szeged is set in the historic house with an inner court in the centre of Szeged. It offers free Wi-Fi, a cafe, and modern accommodation units.

All rooms and suites comprise a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning and a minibar. Each unit has a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The café, awaits guests early in the morning. Offering roasted coffee, freshly made sandwiches and classic breakfast dishes.

Kárász Street, the popular shopping area filled with restaurants and bars, is 200 metres away. The Dom Square is at a distance of 800 metres. Aquapolis Thermal Bath is within 1.4 km. Szeged-Rókus Train Station is 2.5 km from the Tiszavirág.

When you stay at Hotel & Resort Gallia in Jesolo, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Piazza Milano and Piazza Brescia. This beach hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Piazza Mazzini and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Caribe Bay Jesolo.

Located in Barga, Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa is connected to the convention centre, within a 15-minute drive of Duomo di San Cristoforo and Ariostesca Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Duomo and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Archaeological Museum.

With a stay at Lanthia Resort in Baunei, you'll be 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from San Gemiliano Beach and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Orri Beach. This beach hotel is 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Cala Moresca Beach and 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Port of Arbatax.

With a stay at Mama's Design & Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bratislava, within a 5-minute drive of Bratislava Castle and Medicka Zahrada. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Central Shopping Center Bratislava and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Slovak Radio Building.

With a stay at Hotel Heritage, you'll be centrally located in Belgrade, within a 5-minute drive of Knez Mihailova Street and Novo Groblje. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Aleksandar Nikolic Hall and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Metropol Palace Hotel Convention Center.

With a stay at Demora Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Ankara, steps from Tunali Hilmi Caddesi and within a 5-minute drive of Kizilay Square. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Anitkabir and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Armada Shopping and Business Center.

With a stay at Hotel Kadmo by Aycon, you'll be centrally located in Budva, within a 10-minute drive of Jaz Beach and Trg Između Crkava. This hotel is 13.6 mi (22 km) from Kotor Bay and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Porto Montenegro.

Located in Mestre, Villa Barbarich is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Porte di Mestre Shopping Center and Ferretto Square. This golf hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Forte Marghera and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from San Giuliano Park.