Curated luxury hotels in Italy

Hotel Kristall is right next to the ski slope in the centre of Obertauern, only a few steps away from the ski lift and the cross-country ski run.

This family-run 4-star hotel features a sauna with infrared cabin. There is also a children’s playroom, a table tennis room, a breakfast room with panoramic views and a hotel bar, which is open daily from 17:00.

An evening menu is available with small delicacies.

Free parking and a parking garage (at an additional cost) are available at the Kristall.

A practice lift for children is right in front of Hotel Kristall. Ski schools, restaurants, shops, and a sports centre are close by.

A stay at Caportigia Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of Syracuse, within a 5-minute walk of Syracuse Forum Ruins and Ionian Sea. This property is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Porto Piccolo.

Located in Sveti Filip i Jakov, Molum Hotel & Residences is by the sea – a 5-minute drive from Salvia Spa Medical Wellness and 5 minutes from Ilirija Aquatic Center. This beach resort is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Marina Kornati and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ilirija Tennis Center.

A 10-minute walk from the centre of Saalbach, Hotel DIE SONNE offers a spa area with an indoor pool, and rooms featuring a balcony overlooking the mountains. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

The rooms are in a modern or traditional Alpine style and feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a seating area, and a bathroom.

Spa facilities at Hotel DIE SONNE include various saunas, steam baths, and infrared cabins, a fitness centre, and a beauty studio. Guests can also relax in the lobby and enjoy the chairs and sofas near the fireplace.

All inclusive guests are offered a rich buffet breakfast, a variety of delicacies between 14:30 and 16:30, a 5-course dinner with regional produce, themed evenings, beer, wine, still water, local spirits, cocktails, coffee, tea and soft drinks. Drinks are available between 08:00 and midnight for all inclusive guests. There is also a taxi to the ski school and Skicircus Ski Area, a wellness programme, child care and use of the sun oasis and sun house.

Free private parking is available on site. Hiking and mountain bike trails start right outside. In winter, the cable cars and ski slopes can be reached with the hotel’s private ski shuttle free of charge.

In summer, the Joker Card is included in the rate. This card comprises many free benefits and discounts in the Saalbach-Hinterglemm region.

With a stay at Hotel Valentin in Soelden, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Gaislachkogltal Gondola and a 3-minute drive from Giggijoch Ski Lift. This ski hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Hochsoelden Ski Area and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ski Area.

A stay at Palazzo Tafuri Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of Nardò, within a 5-minute walk of Castello Acquaviva and Welcome Center and Tourist Information. This spa hotel is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Baia Verde Beach.

With a stay at Golden Carthage Hotel Tunis in La Marsa, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of La Marsa Beach and Gammarth Marina. This family-friendly hotel is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from La Goulette Beach and 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Habib Bourguiba Avenue.

Located in Campofelice di Roccella, Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa is on the waterfront – a 4-minute drive from Castle of Roccella and 6 minutes from Himera. This all-inclusive property is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Cefalu Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kartodromo Lascari.

Located in La Marsa (Gammarth), El Mouradi Gammarth is within a 15-minute drive of North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial and Ennejma Ezzahra Palace. This beach hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from St. Louis Cathedral and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Museum Dar el-Annabi.

With a stay at Le Royal Hotels & Resorts - Hammamet, you'll be centrally located in Hammamet, within a 15-minute drive of Hammamet Beach and Costa Mall. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Port Yasmine and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Carthage Land.

Set in Lech am Arlberg, 24 km from Train Station Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Hotel Mohnenfluh offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a shared lounge, the property also has a terrace, as well as a bar. The hotel features a sauna, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. All rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge. All guest rooms in Hotel Mohnenfluh are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation. At Hotel Mohnenfluh you will find a restaurant serving Austrian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The hotel offers a spa centre. The area is popular for hiking and skiing, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

When you a stay at AROSEA Life Balance Hotel in Ultimo, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Ultimo Valley and Ortler Ski Arena. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Schwemmalm Gondola and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Schwemmalm Cable Car.

With a stay at Villa Neri Resort & Spa in Linguaglossa, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Mount Etna and Vivera Winery. This golf hotel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Giardini Naxos Beach and 15.6 mi (25.2 km) from Letojanni Beach.

A stay at Grand Hotel Bristol Spa Resort - by R Collection Hotels places you in the heart of Rapallo, within a 15-minute walk of Minigolf Sport Team Rapallo and Rapallo Castle. This golf hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Church of Santo Stefano and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Basilica of Sts. Gervasius and Protasius.

When you stay at Hotel Emmy - five elements in Fie allo Sciliar, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Dolomites and 13 minutes by foot from Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park. This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Seis-Seiser Alm Gondola and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Val d'Ega.

With a stay at Falkensteiner Resort Capo Boi in Villasimius, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Porto Giunco Beach and Spiaggia di Piscadeddus. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Villasimius Beaches and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Porto Sa Ruxi Beach.

When you stay at CERVO Mountain Resort in Zermatt, you'll be near ski lifts, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Zermatt-Furi Gondola. This luxury hotel is within the vicinity of Matterhorn Glacier Ride and Klein Matterhorn Cable Car.

Overlooking the valleys of the Mirna River, the Botique Hotel Vela Vrata is located in the picturesque town of Buzet and surrounded by the natural landscape of north-eastern Istria.

All of Vela Vrata’s guest rooms are equipped with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and a minibar. The rooms have modern bathrooms with hairdryers.

There is an extensive wellness area which offers a hot tub and sauna. Guests can relax here after a busy day.

The Adriatic Sea beaches are a 45-minute drive away from the Vela Vreta Botique Hotel. Guests can also go hiking on the many footpaths in the area.

Offering a wellness centre with an indoor and an outdoor pool, Hotel Kronblick is 5 minutes' walk from Chienes town centre. WiFi is free throughout.

Every room features a furnished balcony, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The bathroom has either a shower or a bath.

The breakfast buffet includes homemade cakes, croissants and savoury items such as eggs and bacon. The restaurant is exclusively for hotel guests and serves Italian cuisine and local specialities. It is open for breakfast and dinner only.

Wellness facilities include 2 saunas and a steam bath. You can book cycling and hiking excursions at reception. A games room with table football, biliards and ping pong is available. It also has a library with reading lounge and a trampoline in 1 of the gardens.

A free ski bus to the Plan de Corones ski slopes stops just 100 metres away. Brunico is a 15-minute drive away.

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.