Curated luxury hotels in Sahara Desert

With a stay at Hotel Ludovisi Palace in Rome (Rome City Centre), you'll be steps from Via Veneto and 9 minutes by foot from Spanish Steps. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Piazza di Spagna and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Trevi Fountain.

Set 3 km from the centre of Otranto, Hotel Club Koiné offers 2 seasonal outdoor pools and 2 sun terraces, as well as a fitness area and 2 hot tubs. Breakfast is served daily and includes sweet and savoury items.

The modern-style rooms have air conditioning and views of the garden. They all come with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom.

The on-site restaurant offers typical dishes from local and Italian cuisine.

Guests can relax in the on-site spa, which includes a sensory shower, Turkish bath and hot tub.

Free private parking is available on site. A free shuttle service to the beach is also at guests' disposal. Lecce is a 40-minute drive, while Lake Alimini Piccolo is 2 km from the Koinè.

Offering a large garden with swimming pool and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views and restaurant, Hotel Madonna Delle Grazie is in the heart of the Itria Valley in the Puglia region.

This hotel features modern rooms, each with a balcony overlooking the countryside. All air-conditioned, rooms here also come with free WiFi access.

Guests can relax in the property's spa on weekends, or unwind out in the large garden.

Parking is free and the hotel is just 15 minutes' drive from the White City of Ostuni. With its central location, Madonna Delle Grazie Hotel is ideal for exploring both coasts of Puglia with Taranto less than 40 km away and Brindisi just under an hour away by car.

With a stay at Aelius Hotel & Spa in Hersonissos, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Dinosauria Park. This family-friendly hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Heraklion Port and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Stalis Beach.

Overlooking the Bay of Taormina, this large hotel is 10 km from Taormina’s historic centre. It offers 2 panoramic swimming pools and a wellness centre. Its air-conditioned rooms feature a balcony and have free WiFi.

The on-site restaurant is open daily, offering both Sicilian and international cuisine. Breakfast is a varied buffet of sweet and savoury products.

At the spa, guests can relax in the hot tub or book a massage.

Rooms at Capo Dei Greci feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms offer views across the Mediterranean Sea.

Boats to mainland Italy leave from Messina, 50 km to the north. Capo Dei Greci is a 40-minute drive from Mount Etna Regional Park, and parking is free. Catania Airport is 70 km away.

When you stay at One of One Hotel in Santorini, you'll be near the beach – a 1-minute drive from Santorini Caldera and 10 minutes from Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint. This luxury hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Athinios Port and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Oia Castle.

Featuring a free outdoor pool with hydromassage jets and a garden with children's play area, Hotel Il Parco Sul Mare is 2 km from the Blue Flag beach in Tortoreto. Parking is free and all rooms are air conditioned.

Classically furnished, rooms here feature a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Some rooms offer extra space and soft bathrobes plus slippers in the private bathroom.

Free WiFi is provided in all rooms and public areas.

Breakfast is a varied Italian buffet. Restaurants specialising in regional and national cuisine are in the property's surroudings.

In summer, staff organise guided tours of nearby national parks, the closest being Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga.

During weekends you can book sessions in the spa, which includes a hot tub, massage rooms, and sauna, along with a solarium and Turkish bath. A shared ping-pong table and children's playground are also available.

Situated in Al Rass, Cheerful Hotel Al Rass فندق شيرفل الرس offers 4-star accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a hot tub and babysitting service.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. All rooms have a safety deposit box.

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

Free private parking and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport is 70 km from the property.

With a stay at Contessa Boutique Hotel in Chania (Chania Town), you'll be steps from Old Venetian Harbor and 14 minutes by foot from Nea Chora Beach. This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Port of Souda and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Agia Marina Beach.

With a stay at Egnatia City Hotel & Spa in Kavala, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tobacco Museum and Municipality Museum Kavala. This spa hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Rapsáni and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from The Castle of Kavala.

Located in Thermi, Avalon Airport Hotel Thessaloniki is a 4-minute drive from Thessaloniki Science Center & Technology Museum and 5 minutes from Mediterranean Cosmos. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Interbalkan Medical Center and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Go Kart Center.

This 4-star hotel in Palinuro is set between the Tyrrhenian Coast and the National Park of Cilento.

Hotel Baia features air-conditioned rooms with tiled floors. They include a minibar, and TV. Some rooms offer sea views.

The property offers a breakfast buffet in the morning, and the restaurant serves typical dishes from the region. Gluten-free options are available.

Hotel Baia offers easy access to the city centre and a partner beach where guests enjoy special discounts. The friendly staff helps guests with information on main attractions, and trekking paths in the area.

With a stay at Hotel Hermitage in Galatina, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tarantismo Museum and Santi Dimitri Azienda Agricola Winery. This family-friendly hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Church of Cutrofiano.

Situated in Theth, 5.9 km from Theth National Park, Hotel Thethi features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The hotel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

The private bathroom is fitted with a bidet, free toiletries and slippers.

A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel.

You can play mini-golf at Hotel Thethi.

In the heart of Amman, Geneva Hotel Amman is within a 5-minute drive of Embassy of the United States and City Mall. This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Abdali Boulevard and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from TAJ Mall.

Located in Corato, 35 km from Scuola Allievi Finanzieri Bari, Appia Antica Hotel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property. At Appia Antica Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport is 44 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

When you stay at Alimuri Bay Resort in Meta, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Corso Italia and Piazza Tasso. This beach hotel is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Pompeii Archaeological Park and 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Mount Vesuvius.

Situated in Gambarie dʼAspromonte, 31 km from Archaeological Museum - Riace Bronzes, Park Hotel Bellavista features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 32 km of Aragonese Castle. The hotel provides an indoor pool and room service and free WiFi.

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Park Hotel Bellavista rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

A buffet, Italian or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Park Hotel Bellavista offers a children's playground. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and ski equipment hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Lungomare is 32 km from the hotel, while Stadio Oreste Granillo is 34 km away. Reggio di Calabria Tito Minniti Airport is 36 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Divan Corlu is centrally located in Corlu – a 4-minute walk from Çorlu Atatürk House and a 3-minute drive from Çorlu Wax Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Orion Shopping Center and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Trend Arena.

Less than 100 metres from a private sandy beach, this 4-star hotel is located 2 km from the centre of Alanya. It has an outdoor pool with sun-lounger terrace and offers air-conditioned rooms.

Rooms at the Oba Star Hotel have balconies with panoramic views and are decorated in neutral colours. They have modern wood furnishings and come equipped with satellite TV and a minibar.

The on-site restaurant serves international cuisine and Turkish buffet dinners. At the Oba Star, beach bar guests can enjoy a refreshing beverage.

Alanya Castle is 6 km from the Oba Star Hotel. Staff at the 24-hour front desk assist with car hire and free public parking is possible on site.