Curated luxury hotels in Sahara Desert

Surrounded by pine forests, this hotel is situated in Borovets, 50 metres from the gondola lift and 250 metres from drag lifts. It houses a spa centre and numerous restaurants.

At 1,300 metres above sea level, the alpine-style Hotel Samokov is 1 hour's drive from Sofia. It features a bowling alley as well as billiards and table tennis facilities.

The state-of-the-art thermal area includes a hammam, steam bath, Finnish sauna, foot baths with sea salts, a Kneipp pool and a relax area. There is a gym, an indoor swimming pool and a beauty centre with cosmetic treatments and a hairdresser.

The rooms are equipped with minibars, satellite TV and bathtubs. The balconies boast mountain views.

Hotel Samokov's Panorama Restaurant serves buffet breakfast and dinner as well as an à la carte menu. The Barbecue Terrace next to the swimming pool offers grilled specialities, fresh salads and refreshing drinks.

The Samokov has a lobby bar serving cakes, sweets and various cocktails as well as a Sports Bar next to the gym.

With a stay at Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Heraklion, steps from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 15 minutes by foot from Heraklion Port. This family-friendly hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Palace of Knossos and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Dedalou Shopping Street.

A stay at Hotel Royal Palace places you in the heart of Messina, steps from Strait of Messina and 6 minutes by foot from beach near Quartieri Nuovi della Mosella. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Port of Reggio Calabria.

Located in Rome (Suburbio IX Aurelio), Barceló Roma is within a 10-minute drive of St. Peter's Basilica and Piazza Navona. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Vatican Museums and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Pantheon.

With a stay at Hotel Pineta Palace in Rome (Primavalle), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Agostino Gemelli University Hospital and 9 minutes from St. Peter's Basilica. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Vatican Museums and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Piazza Navona.

You'll be centrally located in Madaba with a stay at Grand Hotel Madaba, within a 15-minute walk of Basilica of Saint George and Madaba Mosaic Map. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Madaba Museum and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art & Restoration (MIMAR).

With a stay at Cristal Palace Hotel in Andria, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Palazzo di Citta and Andria Cathedral. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Palazzo Ducale and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Borgomurgia House Museum.

When you stay at Essence Hotel in Ioannina, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Pamvotis and Perama Cave. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Gallery of Epirus Studies Society and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Art Gallery of Epirus Studies.

Located in Dio-Olympos, Litohoro Olympus Resort Villas & Spa is connected to a railway/underground station, within a 15-minute drive of Skotina Beach and Platamonas Castle. This beach hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Ancient Dion and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Archaeological Museum of Dion.

Featuring an elegant restaurant with views of Sarandë, the newly-built Harmony Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi just steps away from the beach area. It is located near the SH81 State Road connecting Sarandë with the ancient archaeological site of Butrint.

Including some handmade furniture and LCD satellite TV, all rooms come with a minibar, private bathroom with bath, and a balcony. Some rooms offer views of the Corfu Island, some have sea view and some overlook the Sarandë City.

Bars and summer clubs are easily accessible on the beach. A grocery shop is within 200 metres.

The centre of Sarandë is less than 5 km from Harmony Hotel, while UNESCO-protected Butrint is within 10 km. The international airport on Corfu Island can be reached in a short drive and a 30-minute boat ride.

Set in Pljevlja, 37 km from Durdevica Tara Bridge, Hotel Gold offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel provides a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

Certain rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge and a minibar.

Located in Santorini, Homeric Poems is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Santorini Caldera and 11 minutes from Kamari Beach. This aparthotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Athinios Port and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Castle of Oia.

With a stay at Hotel Ancora in Pontecagnano Faiano, you'll be 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Salerno War Cemetery and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from San Pietro Cathedral. This beach hotel is 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from Erchie Beach and 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Paestum Archaeological Park.

Located in Massa Lubrense, Hotel O Sole Mio is within a 10-minute drive of Corso Italia and Piazza Tasso. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Sorrento Lift and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Sorrento Marina.

Located in Bucharest (Bucharest City-Centre), Union Plaza Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of University of Bucharest and University Square. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Bucharest Mall and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Palace of the Parliament.

With a stay at Hotel Imperatori in Rome (San Basilio), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Roma Est and Piazza Bologna. This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Spanish Steps and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Piazza di Spagna.

With a stay at Makarem Al Bait Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Makkah, within a 10-minute drive of Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba. This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from The Clock Towers and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sheikh Abdul Aziz Ibn Baz Mosque.

With a stay at Arion Hotel in Samos, you'll be near the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Kokkari Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Small Lemonákia Beach. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Lemonakia Beach and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Tsabou Beach.

With a stay at Hotel & Resort Le Axidie in Vico Equense, you'll be 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Piazza Tasso and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Pompeii Archaeological Park. This beach hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Positano Ferry Landing and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Mount Vesuvius.

With a stay at Mercure St. Julian's Malta in St. Julian's (Paceville), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St George's Beach and Sliema Promenade. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Mellieha Bay and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Malta Experience.