Curated luxury hotels in Sahara Desert

When you stay at Hotel Sporting in San Benedetto del Tronto, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Promenade and Riviera delle Palme Stadium. This beach hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Palazzina Azzurra and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Museum of Art on the Sea.

Located in Gabrovo, 17 km from Ethno village Etar, Hotel Sveti Vasilii Veliki provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The hotel offers certain units with mountain views, and every room comes with a patio. At Hotel Sveti Vasilii Veliki every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a balcony with a city view.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play tennis at this 4-star hotel.

With staff speaking Bulgarian, English and Russian, guidance is available at the reception.

Sokolski Monastery is 20 km from Hotel Sveti Vasilii Veliki, while Shipka Peak is 21 km away. Plovdiv International Airport is 149 km from the property.

Located in Manduria, Vinilia Wine Resort is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Museo della Civiltà del Vino Primitivo and Church of San Leonardo. This spa hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Riserve Naturali Litorale Tarantino Orientale and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Monument to the Fallen.

With a stay at Hotel Roma Tor Vergata in Rome (Torre Angela), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Roma Est and University of Rome Tor Vergata. This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Roman Forum and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Colosseum.

When you a stay at Avli Lounge Apartments in Rethymno, you'll be in a shopping district, just steps from Rimondi Fountain and Museum of Contemporary Art. This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Neratze Mosque and Minaret and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lady of Angels Church.

When you stay at Archontiko Fiamegou in Xylokastro-Evrostina, you'll be 14 minutes by car from Ziria Ski Center. This spa hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Port of Xylokastro and 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from St Vlassis Church.

When you stay at Hotel Relax in Fiano Romano, you'll be 7 minutes by car from Tiber River. This hotel is 20.5 mi (33 km) from Spanish Steps and 20.5 mi (33 km) from Piazza di Spagna.

In the heart of Mykonos, Mykonos Bay Resort & Villas is within a 5-minute drive of Windmills of Mykonos and Mykonos Old Port. This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Ornos Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Psarou Beach.

With a stay at Filippone Hotel & Ristorante in Gioia dei Marsi, you'll be 8.1 mi (13 km) from National Park of Abruzzo and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from La Guardia. This family-friendly hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Gole di Celano.

Dionysos Luxury Hotel Mykonos is centrally located in Mykonos – a 4-minute walk from Ornos Beach and a 3-minute drive from Windmills of Mykonos. This spa hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Aegean Maritime Museum and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mykonos Old Port.

Devin Spa Hotel is located in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains. It offers an indoor swimming pool with mineral water and an indoor swimming pool with 50% mineral water. Free WiFi is provided.

The traditional BBQ restaurant serves Rhodepean dishes and vintage Bulgarian wines. The hotel’s Viennese bakery shop offers fresh pastries.

Rooms are modern and have cable TV. Some have a balcony with views over the Rhodope Mountains.

The Devin Spa Hotel wellness centre offers a range of relaxing treatments, including a Vichy bath, Beauty studio and mud therapy. There are a number of spa baths as well as an aqua play area for children.

Dating back to the 17th century, this traditional country house with a garden is a monument of culture and national importance. It consists of 2 buildings - a traditional rural house and a new hotel part. Located in Arbanasi, it offers free WiFi and barbeque facilities. A spa and wellness centre is available at a surcharge. Free private parking is available on site.

Featuring a rustic décor, all rooms are appointed with parquet floors, white washed walls and curved wood furniture. Flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms are standard in all Arbanashki Han’s rooms.

The hotel has a traditional tavern with a fireplace, serving hearty Bulgarian meals. Guests can dine outdoors in the quiet garden or have drinks at the lobby bar.

Arbanashki Han is 200 metres from Church of the Nativity of Christ. The village boasts many 17th- and 18th-century monuments including monasteries and churches. Veliko Tarnovo is 4 km away.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Istanbul - Kadikoy by IHG in Istanbul (Kadıköy), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kadıköy Port and Bağdat Avenue. This hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Blue Mosque and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Taksim Square.

With a stay at Boutique Hotel Trevi in Rome (Rome City Centre), you'll be steps from Trevi Fountain and Via del Corso. This boutique hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pantheon and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Spanish Steps.

Hotel Monec is centrally located in Ankara – a 3-minute walk from Embassy of Palestine and 7 minutes by foot from Embassy of China. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Panora Shopping Center and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Acibadem Ankara Hospital.

With a stay at Alba Palace Hotel in Favara, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Valley of the Temples and Il Castello di Chiaramonte. This hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from San Leone Beach and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Scala dei Turchi.

Located in Ixia, Sunny Days Hotel offers an outdoor pool with a sun terrace, and a children's playground. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

Opening to a furnished balcony, all air-conditioned units will provide you with a flat-screen TV. Each comes with a mini fridge and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Safety deposit box can be provided upon request. Some units have a kitchenette with hobs.

At Sunny Days Hotel you will find a garden and a snack bar serving Greek traditional cuisine. Other facilities like a communal lounge and a games room are offered.

A bus station is just in front of the hotel, providing frequent connections to Rhodes Town. Free public parking is possible on site.

When you stay at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Akbuk in Didim, you'll be near the airport and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Didim Marina. This beach resort is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Altinkum Beach and 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Didyma.

With a stay at Relais Falisco in Civita Castellana, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Civita Castellana Cathedral and Forte Sangallo. This spa hotel is 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Lake Bracciano and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Vine Idee.

Located in Denizli (Pamukkale), Cimenoglu Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ataturk and Ethnography Museum and Babadağlılar Bazaar. This hotel is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Pamukkale Thermal Pools and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Rag Doll Museum.