Curated luxury hotels in Ruhr

Housed in an elegant mansion surrounded by a garden and park, hotel Lafarques in Pepinster offers an à la carte gastronomic restaurant and spacious rooms with oak floors, air conditioning and free WiFi. Guests can go for a walk on the extensive domain, which also comprises free private parking.

Overlooking the park, all rooms at Lafarques are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a desk. The en-suite bathroom of each room is fitted with a bathtub or a shower, bathrobes and a hairdryer. The toilet is separate. Some suites also include a balcony or terrace.

At Lafarques, you can wake up to a carefully prepared breakfast every morning. The hotel restaurant serves half-board or different gourmet menus. When the weather is nice, you can take meals out on the terrace.

An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, horse riding and hiking. The centre of Pepinster is 3.4 km away and Liège is a 15-minute drive. From the hotel, it is 12.7 km to Chaudfontaine, 7.9 km to Verviers and 16 km to the renowned Spa. A free heliport is available.

With a stay at The Social Hub Eindhoven, you'll be centrally located in Eindhoven, just a 5-minute walk from De Laak and 5 minutes by foot from Silly Walks Tunnel. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from DAF Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Philips Stadium.

When you stay at Berghotel Hoher Knochen in Schmallenberg, you'll be near ski lifts and steps from Rothaar Mountains Nature Park. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Skiliftkarussell Winterberg and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Wintersportpark Sahnehang.

Located in Burgbrohl, Schloss Burgbrohl is a 5-minute drive from St. Lubentius and 9 minutes from Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach. This spa hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Rhine.

Located in Den Bosch and with Brabanthallen Exhibition Centre reachable within 1.9 km, Hotel The Stamp provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

Each room comes with a private bathroom and a shower, and certain rooms at the hotel have a safety deposit box. At Hotel The Stamp each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

Efteling Theme Park is 25 km from Hotel The Stamp, while Theatre De Nieuwe Doelen is 43 km away. Eindhoven Airport is 32 km from the property.

A stay at Leonardo Hotel Hengelo City Center places you in the heart of Hengelo, just a 3-minute walk from Historisch Museum Hengelo and within a 5-minute drive of Driene Golf. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Fanny Blankers-Koen Stadion and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from De Waarbeek Amusement Park.

With a stay at Nol in 't Bosch in Wageningen, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hoge Veluwe National Park and Belmonte Arboretum. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Gallery Wit and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sculpture Gallery and Arboreta.

The elegant 4-star Romantik Hotel le Val d'Amblève is set in a green valley in the centre of the beautiful Ardennes. Enjoy comfort, peace and lovely landscapes.

Nestled in a pretty park with centuries-old trees, the Romantic Hotel Le Val D'ambleve is known for its high standard of comfort, peaceful atmosphere and excellent cooking.

The abbey, museums, music scenes, theatre, thermal baths, race tracks, golf courts, ski area, and hiking paths are all in the nearby area.

With a stay at Haus Wiesengrund in Hallenberg, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Rothaar Mountains Nature Park and a 4-minute drive from Hallenberg Visitor's Centre. This spa hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Hallenberg City Hall and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Outdoor Theatre Hallenberg.

Leonardo Hotel Eindhoven City Center is centrally located in Eindhoven – a 2-minute walk from Frits Philips Music Center and 11 minutes by foot from Van Abbemuseum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from DAF Museum and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Philips Stadium.

Peacefully located in the Eifel's scenic Kalltal valley, this privately run hotel offers a pool, terrace, and spa facilities. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel.

All rooms at Landhotel Kallbach - 4 Sterne SUPERIOR feature a TV, desk, and en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms also come with a balcony.

Regional specialities are served in the Kallbach restaurant, and light meals are available at the café. In warmer weather gusts can even dine outdoors on the terrace.

Guests can relax in the modern spa area, which includes a sauna and infra-red booth. The surrounding area is ideal for hiking and cycling tours.

This 4-star hotel in Willingen is located in the scenic Strycktal Valley. It offers rooms and apartments with great views, a spa area and rich breakfast buffets.

The family-run Hotel & Ferienappartements Edelweiss has spacious rooms and apartments with a balcony or terrace, a TV, and a modern bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. They also include a TV, seating area, desk and free Wi-Fi.

Guests are welcome to relax in the wellness area of the Edelweiss. This features indoor and outdoor saunas, a steam room, hot tub and massage room. There is a free computer terminal in the lobby.

Skis, snowboards and mountain bikes can be hired at a discount at the Hotel Edelweiss, which is surrounded by many hiking and ski routes. The famous Mühlenkopfschanze ski jump is 1 km away.

The property is located just 10 minutes walk from the Skywalk - the longest suspension bridge in Germany.

Situated in Burg-Reuland, 41 km from Circuit Spa-Francorchamps, Hotel Val de l'Our features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 43 km of Vianden Chairlift. The wellness area includes a sauna, and hot tub, while a terrace is also available.

With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are equipped with pool view. The rooms in Hotel Val de l'Our are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

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

Plopsa Coo is 48 km from the accommodation, while Stavelot Abbey is 41 km from the property.

With a stay at Kasteel De Vanenburg in Putten, you'll be 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Strand Nulde and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Wellness Resort Zwaluwhoeve. This luxury hotel is 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from Apenheul.

Located in Paderborn, Hotel Vivendi is a 4-minute drive from Benteler-Arena and 5 minutes from Neuhaus Castle. This spa hotel is 16.1 mi (26 km) from Zoo Safaripark Stukenbrock and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum.

With a stay at NH Maastricht in Maastricht (Randwijck), you'll be steps from Mecc Maastricht and a 2-minute drive from Bonnefanten Museum. This luxury hotel is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from St. Servaas Church and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Maastricht University.

With a stay at Moeke Mooren in Appeltern, you'll be 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from The Gardens of Appeltern and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from De Maashorst Naturepark. This beach hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Beldert Beach and 14.4 mi (23.3 km) from Berendonck.

Located in Hoeselt, Hotel Monte Cristo is a 4-minute drive from Alden Biesen Castle and 8 minutes from Bowling Epsilon. This spa hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Vrijthof and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Tongeren Flea Market.

Boasting a restaurant, bar and views of river, Emser ThermenHotel is situated in Bad Ems, 17 km from Electoral Palace, Koblenz. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is a spa and wellness centre with a terrace, fitness centre and sauna, as well as a hot tub.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Guest rooms have a desk.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options.

Emser ThermenHotel offers a hammam. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation.

Speaking German, English, Spanish and French, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk.

Koblenz Theatre is 17 km from Emser ThermenHotel, while Rhein-Mosel-Halle is 17 km from the property. Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is 75 km away.

In the middle of the State of Hessen, near the cities of Giessen, Marburg, and Wetzlar, the Castle of Staufenberg has towered on its hill over the little town of Staufenberg since the 13th century. With its imposing appearance, visible far and wide across the lovely Lahn valley, it is still the preferred accommodation for all those who appreciate an elegant atmosphere in a historic setting.