Curated luxury hotels in Sahara Desert

This 4-star balneotherapy complex Spa Club Bor in Velingrad is located in a pine park near the city centre and is the 1st hotel in Bulgaria certified by the European Spas Association.

Built in the style of the ancient Roman thermal baths, it boasts 140 luxurious rooms and studios, painted in attractive colours, with an elegant design and calmness. Each room is supplied with warm mineral water.

Spa Club Bor also provides a large offer of venues, with an authentic tavern and diverse bars as well as well-equipped conference rooms – there is a big one with natural daylight offering seats for up to 100 people, and a smaller one for 40 people.

The vast offer of diverse swimming pools is impressive – there are a warm 20 metres long indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool and indoor hot tubs, with mineral water from Chepino Valley.

A stay at Hotel Matilde - Lifestyle Hotel places you in the heart of Naples, steps from Via Toledo and Galleria Umberto I. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Molo Beverello Port and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Piazza del Plebiscito.

Located in Tirana, 3.6 km from Skanderbeg Square, Marinaj Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

A continental, Italian or American breakfast is available at the property.

Dajti Ekspres Cable Car is 8.3 km from Marinaj Hotel & SPA, while Former Residence of Enver Hoxha is 4.6 km away. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 13 km from the property.

Only 500 metres from Ladies Beach, Palmin Hotel is located in Kusadasi with air-conditioned rooms. The property includes a large outdoor pool with water slides and a spa centre with a Turkish bath, gym and a sauna.

The cosy rooms are equipped with a satellite TV and a minibar. They also include a private balcony with pool or Aegean Sea views.

Dining options include a buffet restaurant at Hotel Palmin. Drinks are offered by the hotel’s bar.

You can play a game of billiards, table tennis or darts. A massage room, hot tub and a wellness centre are available. Free Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas.

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is 84 km from the hotel. A shuttle service can be arranged on request at an additional fee. Free private parking is also provided on-site.

Hotel Terme Alexander features an outdoor pool, turkish bath and a sauna in Ischia, set directly opposite the beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas.

Each air-conditioned room offers a minibar, satellite TV and a safe. The private bathroom is complete with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

A continental breakfast is offered daily. It includes hot drinks, croissants, pastries, cheese and cold meats.

Guests can relax in the sun terrace equipped with chairs and parasols. A spa and wellness centre is available on site.

The ferry stop, with service to Naples, is a 20-minute walk from Hotel Terme Alexander. Castle Aragonese is 2 km away.

A stay at Grand Yavuz Hotel places you in the heart of Istanbul, within a 10-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Blue Mosque and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hagia Sophia.

When you stay at Irini Hotel in Karpathos, you'll be on the beach and 13 minutes by car from Menetes Folk Art Museum. This beach hotel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Pigadia Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Váthia.

With a stay at Hotel Villa Carolina, you'll be centrally located in Forio, steps from Port of Forio and within a 5-minute drive of Poseidon Thermal Gardens. This hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Ischia Port and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Chiaia Beach.

Located in Kavajë, 16 km from Rock of Kavaje, Emara Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. Certain units at the property include a balcony with a sea view.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units feature a wardrobe.

A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast is available at the property.

Durres Amphiteatre is 27 km from Emara Boutique Hotel. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 53 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Olympic Village Hotel & Spa in Archaia Olympia, you'll be connected to a shopping centre, within a 5-minute drive of Archaeological Site of Olympia and Archimedes Museum. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Klio's Honey Farm and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Museum of the History of the Olympic Games.

Located in Chiscani, ALMA HEALTH & SPA RETREAT is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Danube River and Maria Filotti Theatre. This beach hotel is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from University of Galati and 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Natural Sciences Museum.

With a stay at Hotel Kalyves Beach in Apokoronas, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port of Souda and Kalyves Beach. This beach hotel is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Chania Central Market and 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Old Venetian Harbor.

When you stay at Conchiglia Azzurra Resort & Beach in Porto Cesareo, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Torre Lapillo Beach and Lapillo Sea Tower. This beach hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Punta Prosciutto Beach and 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach.

With a stay at MOM Hotel in Izmir (Bornova), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Ege University and 10 minutes from Kemeralti Market. This upscale hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Konak Square and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Izmir Halkapinar Arena.

Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this 5-star beachfront resort offers modern rooms with a flat-screen TV and a private balcony. Facilities include outdoor pools with water slides, a cinema, and a spa.

The air-conditioned rooms at Botanik Hotel feature a modern interior with traditional touches. All rooms have a minibar, a work desk, and tea and coffee making facilities.

Guests can enjoy a variety of health and beauty treatments in the spa, which features a fully-equipped beauty salon, a Turkish bath, and a fitness centre.

Botanik Hotel’s entertainment team organises various activities throughout the day, including water games, sports activities, and live shows and music. There is also a shopping centre on-site.

The Ottoman Restaurant serves traditional Turkish cuisine. Guests can enjoy fresh seafood at the Blue Fish restaurant. The property also features a Chinese, Italian and Japanese restaurant.

Botanik Hotel is 30 km from Side, and 32 km from Alanya. Free private parking is possible on site.

A stay at Gillieru Harbour Hotel places you in the heart of St. Paul's Bay – a 2-minute drive from Bugibba Beach and 9 minutes from Golden Bay. This beach hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Mellieha Bay and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Sliema Promenade.

In the heart of Favignana, Cave Bianche Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Azzurra Cove and Ex Stabilimento Florio. This family-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cala Rossa Beach and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Levanzo Harbor.

A stay at Boutique Hotel Metro 900 places you in the heart of Naples, within a 5-minute drive of Mostra d'Oltremare and Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Palazzo delle Arti Napoli and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Villa Pignatelli.

A stay at Hotel Anatolia places you in the heart of Bursa, within a 5-minute drive of Archaeology Museum and Grand Mosque of Bursa. This hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Buzz Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Bursa Zoo.

Located in Tirana (Blloku), Hermes Tirana Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ministry of Defense and Air Albania Stadium. This casino hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Skanderbeg Square and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Former Residence of Enver Hoxha.