Curated luxury hotels in Russia

This intimate 4-star hotel on the North Sea island of Helgoland offers a modern spa area and a convenient location near the famous Hummerbuden row houses.

Decorated with maritime oil paintings, the Rickmers Insulaner offers brightly furnished, peaceful rooms named after German islands, with views of the sea or the garden. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the hotel.

The day begins with a visit to the breakfast buffet in the stylish Galerie restaurant. This is included in your room price. From here, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the harbour.

Pamper yourself in the hotels stylish spa area complete with saunas.

Make sure to try the Insulaner's freshly prepared fish and lobster dishes in the evening. Finish off your day with a drink in the cosy Greenline Bar.

A stay at Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki places you in the heart of Thessaloniki, within a 5-minute drive of Church of Panagia Chalkeon and Aristotelous Square. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Church of Hagia Sophia and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Church of Saint Demetrius.

This 4-star Superior hotel is in the spa resort of Oberorke, in the southern Sauerland region. It offers a large wellness area with indoor and outdoor swimming pool, and free private parking.

The partly renovated, non-smoking rooms feature a TV, and a minibar, and special rooms are available for people travelling with pets. Bathrooms are en-suite and a bathrobe is provided.

The large spa area at the Hotel Freund - Privathotels Dr Lohbeck includes 5 saunas, 2 swimming pools, a fitness room and a sunbathing lawn. Massages and Ayurvedic treatments are also available.

Hotel Freund - Privathotels Dr Lohbeck is popular for hiking and cycling breaks here in the Kellerwald national park. There are riding stables beside the hotel, and free mountain bikes can be rented on site.

Food is served in the L'ami or the Orketal restaurant. The L'ami Lounge Bar is open daily from 17:00. There is a barbecue area and beer garden for summer months.

This modern spa hotel is located in the village of Wilgartswiesen in the Pfälzer Forest nature park, boasting an indoor pool and wide range of massage and spa treatments.

The 4-star Hotel Am Hirschhorn - Wellness - Spa - and more offers varying accommodation, all tastefully furnished and with modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a DVD player.

Relax in the pool and spa area, where you can go swimming, unwind in the sauna or workout in the gym at no extra cost. Treat yourself to an extensive range of beauty treatments and different massages.

When you stay at Best Western Ahorn Hotel Oberwiesenthal - Adults Only in Oberwiesenthal, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Oberwiesenthal Summer Toboggan Track and Fichtelberg Vierersesselbahn Ski Lift. This ski hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Fichtelberg Cable Car.

This hotel on top of the Ringberg Mountain offers panoramic views of Suhl and the Thuringian Forest. Guests have free use of the swimming pool.

The Ringberg Hotel offers rooms with satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer. All rooms boast views of the surrounding countryside.

The hotel's several restaurants serve international meals and Thuringian specialities. Drinks, snacks and ice cream are available in the Small Talk bar and on the terrace.

Ringberg's beer garden and café terrace overlook the forest.

Ringberg Hotel offers rental bikes and storage space for skis.

When you stay at Hotel Gianna in Madonna di Campiglio, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute walk of Madonna di Campiglio Ski Area and Scuola di Sci Dolomiti. This family-friendly hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Sole Valley and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Brenta Group.

When you stay at Carine Hotel Delfin in Bijela, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Kotor Bay and Porto Montenegro. This all-inclusive hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Portonovi Marina and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Sveti Roko.

Located in Bevilacqua, Relais Castello Bevilacqua is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Bevilacqua Castle and Adige River. This boutique hotel is 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from Porta Nuova and 28.4 mi (45.8 km) from Juliet's House.

Located in Titting, Hotel Dirsch Wellness & Spa Resort is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Ehemaliges Wasserschloss and Sparkassenmuseum. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Altmühl Valley Nature Park and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Burgstall Wieseck.

When you stay at Radisson Hotel Zurich Airport in Ruemlang, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Bahnhofstrasse and Letzigrund Stadium. This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Zoo Zurich and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria.

With a stay at Athens Cypria Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Athens, steps from Ermou Street and 5 minutes by foot from Syntagma Square. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Acropolis and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Monastiraki Flea Market.

With a stay at Continental Urban Art Hotel in Zola Predosa, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 15-minute drive of Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and Unipol Arena. This golf hotel is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from BolognaFiere and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Piazza Maggiore.

With a stay at Van Der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport in Machelen (Diegem), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of European Union Parliament Building and Atomium. This hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from La Grand Place and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Tour & Taxis.

A stay at Hotel President places you in the heart of Prato, within a 10-minute walk of Monash University - Prato and San Francesco. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Located in Prato, Art Hotel Museo is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of San Francesco and Monash University - Prato. This family-friendly hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

A stay at Quality Hotel Strand Gjovik places you in the heart of Gjovik, within a 5-minute walk of Totenasen and Gjovik-Regionen Tourist Information. This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Skibladnerhuset and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gjovik Kirke.

A stay at Hotel De Bonte Wever Assen places you in the heart of Assen – a 3-minute drive from Drents Museum and 6 minutes from TT Circuit Assen. This family-friendly hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Kampsheide and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Drentsche Golf.

With a stay at Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel in Novigrad, you'll be on the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Punto Mare Pool and 11 minutes by foot from Church of St. Kate. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Novigrad Marina and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Novigrad Harbour.

A stay at Grand Hotel Mattei places you in the heart of Ravenna, within a 5-minute drive of Mausoleum of Theodoric and Rocca Brancaleone. This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Mirabilandia and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Arian Baptistry.