Curated luxury hotels in Europe

A secret tip on Berlin´s doorstep just six kilometres from Potsdam and direct on the River Havel. This is where Albert Einstein enjoyed the idylic area in his summer house and where Theodor Fontane saw the Schwielowsee lake lying ´broad and cosy` in the sun. Almost near enough to touch, yachts of all sizes cruise back and forth to Berlin along the popular waterway in front of Apart Hotel Haveltreff.

With a stay at Kleinhuis Hotel Mellingburger Schleuse in Hamburg (Wandsbek), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Alstertal Shopping Centre and Cemetery Ohlsdorf. This golf hotel is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Hagenbeck Zoo and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Hamburg Cruise Center.

Located in Piran, Hotel Laguna Deluxe - Terme Krka is in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Plaža mesečev zaliv and 7 minutes from Izola Marina. This spa hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Casino Riviera and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Portoroz Beach.

Hotel-Restaurant Dimmer - Mullerthal is quietly situated in the countryside and features spacious accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. There is a wellness centre and a terrace with views on the Sauer valley.

Each room has a seating area to relax and comes with satellite TV and free bathroom toiletries. They are decorated with bright colours and a work desk.

Guests have free access to the wellness area which includes a sauna, Turkish bath, caldarium and tepidarium. There are massage showers and a health bath as well. Guests can also work out in the fitness room.

The restaurant offers a menu, seasonal specialties and à la carte meals. Drinks are served on the terrace.

The historic city of Beaufort is just 10 minutes away by car. Guests can make long walks in the German-Luxembourg national park, 17 km away.

When you stay at Parknasilla Resort and Spa in Sneem, you'll be on the boardwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Parknasilla Golf Club and Blueberry Hill Farm. This beach hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Blackwater Stables and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club.

A stay at Tiara Thermal & Spa Hotel places you in the heart of Bursa, steps from Hudavendigar Mosque and 9 minutes by foot from Karagöz Museum. This hotel is 17.6 mi (28.2 km) from Uludağ Ski Center and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ormancılık Museum.

This 4-star Best Western hotel features a wellness centre with a spa, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, hammam, and fitness room. Beauty treatments are available upon request and at an additional cost.

The rooms at Best Western Lafayette are decorated in a contemporary style. They feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, ironing facilities and a private bathroom.

The restaurant serves traditional French cuisine for lunch and dinner, and during the summer guests can enjoy their meals on the terrace.

Free outdoor parking is provided on site and there a secure indoor car park is available at an additional cost. Epinal 18-hole golf course is 200 metres from Best Western Lafayette.

Located in Tignale, Park Hotel Zanzanù is on the waterfront – a 4-minute drive from Sanctuary of Madonna di Montecastello and 5 minutes from Parco Alto Garda Bresciano Visitor Center. This family-friendly hotel is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Limone Sul Garda Harbour and 26.9 mi (43.3 km) from Lake Ledro.

Binissaida Boutique Hotel is a charming and tranquil rural hotel located in an 18th-century manor house on the east side of Menorca Island, very close to the entrance to the port of Mahón.

During your stay you will be able to stroll through the 12 hectares of green space that surrounds the hotel before taking a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or enjoying a good meal in the restaurant. You can also take in the beautiful local landscape by following the many pathways or hiking trails which run both inland and along the coast, or by hiring a bicycle.

Located in Modica, Pietre Nere Resort is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Ispica Cave and 11 minutes from Corso Umberto I. This family-friendly hotel is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Duomo di San Giorgio Modica and 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Duomo di San Giorgio Ragusa.

Hôtel de Sèze is located a 5-minute walk from the Grand Théâtre in Bordeaux city centre and features air-conditioned rooms with an LCD TV, a restaurant and a spa centre, which guests can access upon reservation. Cocktails are served at the lounge bar.

A safe, minibar and a private bathroom are available in all of the Hôtel de Sèze's rooms. The suite also includes a Nespresso machine.

A buffet or continental breakfast is served every morning. Le Comptoir, the hotel’s restaurant, proposes French, traditional dishes.

Guests can enjoy the hotel's private 11-acre golf course, located a 15-minute drive away, for which a shuttle service is available. Saint-Catherine Street is a 5-minute walk away, while the Meeting Centre and the lake are a 10-minute drive away. Bordeaux Mérignac Airport is 10 km away and the train station is 4 km from Hôtel de Seze.

Located in Zupa dubrovacka, One Suite Hotel is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Onofrio's Fountain and Orlando's Column. This hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Sponza Palace and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Rector's Palace.

Hotel Shackleton Mountain Resort is set in Sestriere, in the heart of Via Lattea Olympic ski area. It offers individually design rooms with a balcony or terrace, free wired internet and a satellite LCD TV.

The hotel's unique design extends to every common area, lounge, and room. Accommodation here is spacious and comes with an en suite bathroom and minibar.

Shackleton Bar Lounge is ideal for an aperitif and offers panoramic views across the mountains from its floor-to-ceiling windows. A restaurant is also available on site.

At the Shackleton Mountain Resort you will also find wellness and fitness facilities, a ski school and outdoor sports facilities. Guests can go swimming at the partner pool 15 metres away. Nordic walking and snow walking tours can be organised on request.

The hotel is also less than a 5-minute drive from Sestriere Golf Club, one of the highest altitude courses in the Alps.

When you stay at Paviljoen Hotel in Rhenen, you'll be in a provincial park, just steps from Ouwehand Zoo and 10 minutes by foot from Grebbeberg War Cemetery. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sint Cunerakerk and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Kwintelooyen.

Located just 250 metres from Santa Margarita Beach in Roses, 1935 Hotel Boutique & Apartments - Adults Only features a heated outdoor pool. All rooms and appartments at the property have a private terrace.

Each of the stylish rooms is air-conditioned and includes a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Breakfast including local products is available every morning. The hotel also offers use of bicycles. Private parking is available on site.

Ciutadella Roses is 900 metres from 1935 Hotel Boutique, while Aquabrava Water Park is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport is Girona-Costa Brava Airport, 52 km from the property.

The hotel also offers *use of bicycles*.

The hotel also offers *bike hire*.

Set in Tirolo, 1.4 km from Gunpowder Tower - Polveriera, Hotel Sonnbichl offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub, as well as a terrace.

All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hotel Sonnbichl features some units with city views, and the rooms are equipped with a balcony. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Italian options.

You can play table tennis and tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Parc Elizabeth, Kurhaus and Merano Theatre. Bolzano Airport is 34 km from the property.

A stay at Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Lodz places you in the heart of Łódź, steps from Manufaktura and 3 minutes by foot from City Museum of Łódź. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Museum of the Struggle for Independence and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Muzeum Sztuki.

With a stay at Sporthotel Fuchsbachtal in Barsinghausen, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Deister-Freilicht-Bühne and Klosterstollen Barsinghausen. This spa hotel is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Lake Steinhuder and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Weser Uplands-Schaumburg-Hamelin Nature Park.

This 4-star hotel is beautifully located on Lake Chiemsee, 2.5 km from Prien am Chiemsee‎ Train Station. It offers a modern spa area with an outdoor whirlpool and a rich breakfast buffet.

Some of the rooms at the Yachthotel Chiemsee GmbH offer wonderful views of the lake and the Chiemgau Alps. All rooms feature a 32-inch flat-screen TV with international channels and free high-speed Wi-Fi access.

Guests can enjoy a range of Bavarian specialities as the hotel offers two restaurants : the restaurant BLU, a pure à la carte restaurant, opened from Tuesday to Saturday from 17-23 pm and the main restaurant Kitz& Gloria (Breakfast & Genusspension). Drinks are served at the bar and in the cosy lounge with fireplace.

Visitors can relax in the spa, including an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, Finnish sauna, bio sauna, infrared cabin, Krax ovens ,a salt lounge, various spa treatments and a spacious hotel meadow with direct access to the lake. Beauty treatments can be booked here, and you can even listen to soothing music in the relaxation room.

The Yachthotel is an ideal base for swimming, sailing, hiking and cycling. 1 km away, the Prien/Stock Harbour offers boat trips to Herrenchiemsee and Frauenchiemsee Island.

When you stay at Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana Mons in Ljubljana, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Technology Park Ljubljana and Špica Bar. This family-friendly hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Stadium Ilirija and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Ljubljana Zoo.