Curated luxury hotels in Africa

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.

A stay at Le Boutique Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Bordeaux, within a 15-minute walk of Rue Sainte-Catherine and Place de la Bourse. This family-friendly hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cité du Vin and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Les Grands Hommes.

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.

A stay at Amagi Aria places you in the heart of Negombo, within a 5-minute drive of Negombo District General Hospital and Maris Stella College. This luxury resort is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Negombo Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Angurukaramulla Temple.

With a stay at Evolve Back, Kabini in Heggadadevankote, you'll be on a river and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Kabini Dam and 23.3 mi (37.4 km) from Chikkadevamma Mountain Temple. This family-friendly hotel is 25 mi (40.3 km) from Taraka Dam.

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.

Located in Kalutara, Avani Kalutara Resort is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Kalutara Bodhiya and Richmond Castle. This beach resort is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Bentota Beach and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Kalatura Beach.

Located in Satu Mare, 200 metres from Roman Catholic Cathedral, The Dome Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms in The Dome Hotel are equipped with free toiletries and a computer.

The accommodation offers a sauna.

Decebal Street Synagogue is 600 metres from The Dome Hotel, while Gradina Romei Park is less than 1 km away. Satu Mare International Airport is 9 km from the property.

A stay at Le Commodore places you in the heart of Beirut, steps from Hamra Street and 3 minutes by foot from Lebanese American University. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Agial Art Gallery and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Rene Mouawad Garden.

A stay at Colombo Court Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Colombo, steps from German Embassy Colombo and 5 minutes by foot from Romanian Embassy. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Marino Mall and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from University of Colombo.

With a stay at Aressana Spa Hotel and Suites, you'll be centrally located in Santorini – a 1-minute drive from Santorini Caldera and 9 minutes from Athinios Port. This family-friendly hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Ancient Thira and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Perivolos Beach.

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Blue Marine Resort & Spa is by the sea – a 4-minute drive from Almiros and 7 minutes from Lake Voulismeni. This beach hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Ámmos and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Karavostasi Beach.

With a stay at The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa in Sohna, you'll be 16.6 mi (26.6 km) from Golf Course Road and 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from DLF Cyber City. This family-friendly resort is within the region of India Gate and Pragati Maidan.

With a stay at Kupava Deluxe Hotel in Lviv, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Beis Aharon V’Yisrael Synagogue and Lviv Polytechnic National University. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Theatre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from St Anna's Cathedral.

A stay at Royalty Hotel Athens places you in the heart of Athens, steps from Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Acropolis and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Syntagma Square.

In the heart of Bengaluru, The Chancery Pavilion is within a 5-minute drive of M.G. Road and Cubbon Park. This luxury hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ulsoor Lake and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Vidhana Soudha.

A stay at Azalaï Hotel Bamako places you in the heart of Bamako, within a 5-minute drive of Fetish Stalls and Musée National. This luxury hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Bamako Grand Mosque and 2.5 mi (4 km) from National Museum of Mali.

Located in Mawal, Rhythm Lonavala An All-Suite Resort is within a 15-minute drive of Della Adventure and Wet N Joy Water Park Lonavala. This family-friendly resort is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Pawna Lake and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Celebrity Wax Museum.