Curated luxury hotels in Eastern Europe

Defereggental Hotel & Resort in Sankt Veit in Defereggen has 4-star accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. A Turkish bath and a ski equipment rental service are available for guests. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units have a desk.

Guests can relax in the wellness area, including an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a sauna, or in the garden equipped with a children's playground. You can play table tennis and tennis at Defereggental Hotel & Resort, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling.

When you stay at Hotel Du Parc in Sirmione, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Gardaland and Scaliger Castle. This golf hotel is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Movieland.

With a stay at Centara Muscat Hotel Oman in Muscat (Azaiba), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex and 6 minutes from Muscat Grand Mall. This spa hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Gala Wentworth Golf Club.

Located in Hannover (List), Sheraton Hanover Pelikan Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Hannover Zoo and City Park. This luxury hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Opera House and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Market Church.

Situated on Cap d'Antibes, the Mediterranean-style Villa Miraé by Inwood Hotels - Cap d'Antibes features an outdoor swimming pool and solarium. This 5-star hotel offers rooms and suites that open to a balcony or terrace with garden or pool views. Free WiFi is available throughout. The property has 2 restaurants: Amarines by Mauro Colagreco, offering gastronomic cuisine, and Miraé by Mauro Colagreco, specializing in Mediterranean cuisine.

All modern accommodation units come with air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV and a DVD player. They also have a minibar, safe and a bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and hairdryer.

Guests can start their day with the continental breakfast served at the patio.

With a stay at Best Western Grand Hotel Guinigi in Lucca, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Walls of Lucca and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. This family-friendly hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Torre delle Ore and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Guinigi Tower.

With a stay at Mövenpick Waterpark Resort & Spa Soma Bay in Soma Bay, you'll be 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Safaga Dock and 32.1 mi (51.6 km) from Marina Hurghada. This beach resort is within the region of Mahmya and Hurghada City Center.

Golden Tulip Hotel Central is in the heart of 's-Hertogenbosch, within a 5-minute walk of Hieronymus Bosch Statue and Stadhuis. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Zwanenbroedershuis and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from St. John's Cathedral.

With a stay at Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Huayu Chongqing in Chongqing (Yubei), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Chongqing Ocean Park and 5 minutes from Zhaomushan Forest Park. This family-friendly hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Chongqing Science and Technology Museum and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Guan Yin Qiao Pedestrian Street.

With a stay at Aleph Boutique Hotel in Byblos, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Byblos Archaeological Site and Byblos Old Souk. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Vero Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bahsa Beach.

With a stay at Nordic Light Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Stockholm – a 6-minute walk from Drottninggatan and 10 minutes by foot from Stockholm City Hall. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Royal Swedish Opera and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Stureplan.

With a stay at Mildiss Hotel Spa & Restaurant, BW Signature Collection, you'll be centrally located in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, within a 10-minute drive of Super-Besse and Musée du Ski. This spa hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Chiloza Falls and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Lac Pavin.

With a stay at Sagredo Boutique Hotel & SPA in Kos, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Agios Fokas Beach and 10 minutes from Port of Kos. This beach hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Tigaki Beach and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Psalidi Beach.

With a stay at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort, Hotel Colosseo in Rust, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Rulantica and Europa-Park. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Taubergießen Nature Reserve and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Europa-Park Golfclub Breisgau.

Located in Thasos, Royal Paradise Beach Resort & Spa is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of South Beach and Rosonkremós. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Agía Ánna and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from San Antonio Beach.

This 4-star hotel is situated in Veliko Tarnovo, offering views of the Tzarevets Fortress and the historical settlement of Arbanassi. It offers Lobby Bar and Vienna Cafe. Rooms have free WiFi access.

Yantra Grand Hotel is part of the Sharlopov Hotels chain. The hotel building is a cultural monument and has a unique panoramic view to St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. Information about cultural tours and monuments is available at the reception.

The modern spa & wellness centre offers various procedures and therapies. A hot tub, a sauna, massages and a Turkish Bath are available at a surcharge.

The traditionally decorated hotel restaurant is spread over 2 halls and seats up to 250 guests. It serves a variety of international and local Bulgarian dishes.

Attached to the restaurant is "Trapezitsa" panoramic terrace with views over Tsarevets Castle, Trapezitsa Hill and Yantra river. Some of the specialties served at the restaurant are prepared according authentic medieval Bulgarian cuisine recipes.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Royal, you'll be centrally located in Viareggio – a 9-minute walk from Centro Matteucci Per L'Arte Moderna and 10 minutes by foot from Villa Argentina. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Pineta di Ponente and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Villa Paolina.

With a stay at Hilton Prague in Prague (Karlín), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. This spa hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Prague Astronomical Clock and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Charles Bridge.

Situated in Xianyang, 31 km from Xi'an City Wall, Li Cai Tian Qi Hotel Xianyang features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 34 km from Drum Tower, 34 km from Daming Palace and 34 km from Bell Tower. The hotel has a hot tub, room service and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Selected rooms also boast a kitchen with a stovetop. All rooms have a wardrobe.

Guests at Li Cai Tian Qi Hotel Xianyang can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Non-stop assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Chinese.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda is 37 km from the accommodation, while Forest of Steles is 33 km from the property. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 17 km away.

Set in Xi'an, 1.4 km from Xi'an City Wall, 西安央辰酒店 Younch Hotel Xi'an offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Ideally located in the Xincheng district, this hotel features a bar. The hotel has a hot tub, room service and free WiFi.

All guest rooms at the hotel feature air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, Blu-ray player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, while some rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature city views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Guests at 西安央辰酒店 Younch Hotel Xi'an will be able to enjoy activities in and around Xi'an, like hiking.

Speaking English and Chinese, staff are always on hand to help at the 24-hour front desk.

Daming Palace is 4 km from the accommodation, while Drum Tower is 5.4 km from the property. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 38 km away.