Curated luxury hotels in Russia

How many people can say they’ve stayed in a 15th-century convent? You can if you book Relais Chiostro di Pienza, a charming hotel set right in the heart of Pienza.

Set just 100 metres from Pienza’s cathedral, this historic hotel has well-kept gardens and a panoramic terrace offering lovely views of the Tuscan countryside.

What could be better than a refreshing dip in Chiostro di Pienza’s outdoor pool after an afternoon exploring the old churches and monuments nearby? Sun loungers are available for free.

Relais Chiostro di Pienza’s rooms feature views of the old town, the Val d’Orcia countryside or the old convent itself. All come with tea and coffee-making facilities, minibars and satellite TV and some feature original ceiling frescoes.

La Terrazza del Chiostro, the Relais’s restaurant, serves Tuscan and Italian dishes out on the terrace. Take in the panoramic views while enjoying your meal.

This modern 4-star hotel is right at the edge of St.Pölten’s Baroque Old Town and a 2-minute walk from the train station. It features a restaurant and a spa area. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

All rooms at Cityhotel D&C have cable TV, a minibar, and a spacious bathroom with a hairdryer, a make-up mirror, and luxury toiletries.

The spa and fitness area is located on the fifth floor and can be used free of charge. It includes a sauna, a steam bath, an infrared cabin, and a gym. A relaxation room and a sun terrace are also available. Massage treatments and the services of a personal trainer are provided on request.

Cityhotel D&C St.Pölten’s restaurant serves classic Austrian and regional cuisine. New interpretations of Austrian dishes are created with regional and seasonal ingredients. There is also a bar, a wine and champagne lounge, and a garden in the courtyard. A free internet terminal is available in the lobby.

The Lower Austrian government district and the Cultural District are within a 15-minute walk of the D&C Cityhotel.

A stay at Radisson Hotel & Congress Center Saransk places you in the heart of Saransk, steps from Yaushev State Music Theatre and Mordovia Republic Russian State Drama Theater. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Mordovian Republican Fine Arts Museum N.A. Erzia.

With a stay at Das Innsbruck, you'll be centrally located in Innsbruck, steps from Golden Roof and within a 5-minute walk of City Tower. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Hofburg and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Court Church.

Set in Eger, 3.2 km from Eger Castle, Allure Healthy Hotel & Spa offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The wellness area includes a sauna, hot tub and hammam, while a terrace is also available.

All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or vegetarian options. At Allure Healthy Hotel & Spa you will find a restaurant serving American, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Eger Basilica is 3.6 km from Allure Healthy Hotel & Spa, while Egri Planetarium and Camera Obscura is 4 km from the property. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 133 km away.

Best Western City Hotel is centrally located in Bologna – a 3-minute walk from Museum for the Memory of Ustica and 9 minutes by foot from Ippodromo Arcoveggio. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from GSD Villa Erbosa and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Santurario del sacro Cuore.

Located 800 metres from the Lugano Exhibition Centre and 1 km from the lake, Hotel City Lugano is a modern, non-smoking building with stylish and air-conditioned rooms. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and underground parking is available for small/medium cars on site for an extra charge.

The modern, soundproofed rooms at Lugano City Hotel are all fitted with an LED TV, LED lighting, universal sockets, a minibar with free non-alcoholic drinks, a safe, a desk and a kettle with a coffee/tea maker. The private bathrooms come with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Printers and coffee machines are provided on every floor.

The lobby features a bar, a breakfast area, and access to a terrace.

The City Hotel is 2.6 km from Monte San Salvatore and 1.5 km from Lugano Train Station. The closest bus stop is 200 metres away. Lugano University is a 2-minute walk from the hotel, and various shops, bars and restaurants are reachable within a 10-minute walk.

With a stay at Seven Beauties Hotel Spa Restaurant, you'll be centrally located in Baku, steps from Baku City Circuit and Palace of the Shirvan Shahs. This spa hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Maiden's Tower and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Nizami Street.

With a stay at Hotel Iselmar in Lemmer, you'll be 0.6 mi (1 km) from D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station and 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Thialf Ice Stadium. This spa hotel is 21.7 mi (35 km) from National Park De Weerribben.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Minerva, you'll be centrally located in Florence, steps from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and 9 minutes by foot from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ponte Vecchio and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Uffizi Gallery.

With a stay at Gold Hotel in Zakopane, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Krupowki Street and Nosal Ski Center. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Jaszczurowka Chapel and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Koziniec Ski Lifts.

Tiszavirág Szeged is set in the historic house with an inner court in the centre of Szeged. It offers free Wi-Fi, a cafe, and modern accommodation units.

All rooms and suites comprise a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning and a minibar. Each unit has a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The café, awaits guests early in the morning. Offering roasted coffee, freshly made sandwiches and classic breakfast dishes.

Kárász Street, the popular shopping area filled with restaurants and bars, is 200 metres away. The Dom Square is at a distance of 800 metres. Aquapolis Thermal Bath is within 1.4 km. Szeged-Rókus Train Station is 2.5 km from the Tiszavirág.

Set in front of its free private beach, Hotel Majestic offers a furnished sun terrace, free Wi-Fi and free private parking. It features a swimming pool with a hot tub, a gourmet restaurant, and spacious rooms with air conditioning.

All rooms feature lateral sea views from a balcony or terrace. The superior rooms have been completely refurbished and boast a modern style. Each is provided with a satellite LCD TV, safe, minibar, and private bathroom.

The Majestic Hotel offers a private beach area you can walk to, it is just 20 metres away. You can also just step out in the garden, where you will find the swimming pool, which is heated by innovative solar panels.

Breakfast is served daily in the restaurant. It is a continental buffet offering sweet and savoury products. The restaurant serves Mediterranean and international cuisine, as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Jesolo is a 1-hour drive from the hotel. Lignano Sabbiadoro, with its famous beaches, is 13 km away.

With a stay at Steigenberger Parkhotel Braunschweig in Braunschweig (Braunschweig City Center), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Braunschweig Farmers Market and Altstadtmarkt. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Magniviertel and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Happy Rizzi House.

Located in Mikolajki, Hotel Robert's Port is on the waterfront – a 2-minute drive from Talty Lake and 9 minutes from Kuchenka Lake. This family-friendly hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Lutheran Church Holy Trinity and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Polish Museum of the Reformation.

When you stay at Hotel & Resort Gallia in Jesolo, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Piazza Milano and Piazza Brescia. This beach hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Piazza Mazzini and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Caribe Bay.

Located in Barga, Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa is connected to the convention centre, within a 10-minute drive of Museo Civico del Territorio di Barga and Duomo di San Cristoforo. This family-friendly hotel is 5.7 mi (9.3 km) from Ariostesca Castle and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Duomo.

With a stay at Clarion Hotel Ernst, you'll be centrally located in Kristiansand, within a 15-minute drive of Kristiansand Zoo and Visit Kristiansand / Kristiansand Turistkontor. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Markens Gate and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Ansgar Catholic Church.

This 4-star hotel features modern, air-conditioned rooms, spa facilities, free internet and free parking. It lies next to the Technik Museum Sinsheim and close to the Sinsheim-Museum train station in Sinsheim, a 10-minute walk from the Rhein-Neckar-Arena.

All rooms at the Hotel Sinsheim include satellite TV, free high-speed internet and a minibar.Free Wi-Fi internet can be accessed in the public areas.

The small spa area includes a sauna, steam room and fitness room.

A rich breakfast is provided each morning, while light meals and fine wines are served in the Fandango restaurant. The Hotel Sinsheim's lounge features live piano music every Thursday.

The A6 motorway junction is just 700 metres from the hotel. Heidelberg is around a 30-minute drive away.

With a stay at Mama's Design & Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bratislava, just a 3-minute walk from Medicka Zahrada and 11 minutes by foot from Central Shopping Center Bratislava. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Slovak Radio Building and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Namestie Slobody.