Curated luxury hotels in France

Family-run for 3 generations, this Belle-Époque hotel in Pontresina offers the 700 m² Aqua Viva spa area with an indoor pool, a hot tub, various saunas, a foot bath with waterfall, various showers, a rest area and massages. Guests benefit from an on-site restaurant and free WiFi.

The hotel offers a choice of south-, east- or west-facing rooms, or quietly located north-facing rooms. All rooms at Hotel Walther Pontresina are non-smoking. Some rooms have a terrace or a balcony.

The La Trattoria restaurant serves Italian pasta specialities in a rustic Mediterranean ambience, together with fish and meat dishes and more. The hotel also features a bar with piano music and an exclusive smoking lounge.

Many services are available free of charge, including use of baby equipment and transfers from and to Pontresina Train Station. A small fitness corner is featured as well (treadmill, ergometer, weight bench).

There is an electric bike and mountain bike rental, 3 tennis courts, and a children's playground. Hotel Walther Pontresina also features a parking garage with jet-wash facilities.

Guests receive a 20% reduction on green fees at the golf courses in Samedan and Zuoz/Madulain. Public transport and cable cars can be used free of charge in summer, when staying 2 nights or longer.

When you stay at Hotel Tofana Cortina in Cortina d'Ampezzo, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Dolomites and 5 minutes by foot from Ossuary of Pocol. This family-friendly hotel is 32 mi (51.6 km) from Lake Braies and 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Lake Misurina.

Located in Algaida, Treurer Olive Grove & Grand House - Adults Only is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Oliver Moragues Winery and Gordiola Glassworks and Museum. This luxury farm stay is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from El Arenal Beach and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Playa de Palma.

Immersed in its 15000-m2 park in Selva di Val Gardena, 5-star Hotel Alpenroyal - The Leading Hotels of the World features a free wellness area with 3 pools, an exclusive spa and a gourmet restaurant.

Its luxurious rooms and suites combine modern comforts with unique modern traditional details. Fitted with either carpeted or wooden floors, they include a large seating area, flat-screen TV with satellite, cable and pay-per-view channels and minibar.

Suites have either a terrace or balcony facing the Dolomites mountains and the park. WiFi access is available throughout.

Breakfast is served in the restaurant or, during summer, on the terrace and consists in hot drinks, a range or teas and cold cuts, accompanied by freshly baked croissants and juices. Salmon, eggs, waffles together with Prosecco wine are also provided. Open throughout the day, the restaurant specialising in international and South Tyrol cuisine, proposes à la carte dishes for lunch.

Part of The Leading Hotels of The World, The Alpenroyal's free fitness centre and reception are open 24/7 while beauty treatments are bookable at the spa. The wellness area also includes 2 steam tubs, 3 saunas as well as a Kneipp bath and 3 relaxation areas.

Guests enjoy the mountain-view garden. Numerous hiking trips and ski excursions are available daily. A billiard table next to the snack bar and a game room with tabletennis and table football are also available.

Free transfers to central Selva and to the slopes are provided from 8:30 to 19:00. Helicopters, bookable on request, will pick you up at the airport and can land directly on the hotel's helipad.

With a stay at Hotel Neri Relais & Chateaux, you'll be centrally located in Barcelona, steps from Barcelona Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of La Rambla. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Picasso Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Barceloneta Beach.

With a stay at Bristol Palace Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Genoa, steps from Piazza de Ferrari and 11 minutes by foot from Old Port. This luxury hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Genoa Port Center.

With a stay at Nobu Hotel San Sebastián in San Sebastián (San Sebastián Centro), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Concha Beach and Concha Promenade. This luxury hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Zarautz Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bay of Biscay.

With a stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge – a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 9 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. This luxury hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jesus Green.

When you stay at Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort in Marebbe, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Kronplatz Ski Resort and 7 minutes by foot from Pedaga Gondola. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Alpe di Sennes and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Alpe di Fanes.

With a stay at Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam, you'll be centrally located in Rotterdam, steps from Witte de Withstraat and within a 5-minute walk of Sonneveld House. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Chabot Museum.

Situated in Fiss, 1,436 metres above sea level, Schlosshotel Fiss features a year-round outdoor pool and ski-to-door access. The hotel has a ski pass sales point and ski storage space, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

Rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Some rooms have views of the mountain or pool. Every room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.

The spa area of 5.000 m² includes the Aqua Monte Waterworld, the Schloss Spa, the Splash Waterworld and a family spa. In summer, the 3,000 m² spa garden invites you to relax.You will find valet parking at the property.

A range of activities are offered in the area, such as cross-country skiing, winter walking, snowshoeing, hiking and cycling. The hotel also offers ski equipment hire. Möseralmbahn is 300 metres from Schlosshotel Fiss, while Schönjochbahn I is 300 metres from the property. Innsbruck Airport is an hour drive away.

Ski equipment can be rented at the hotel in winter and mountain bikes are available in summer.

In a 5000-m² park with apple orchards on the South Tyrol Alps, the Paradies features a fine restaurant, the 2000-m² La Vita and Silence spas and 4 swimming pools. The gym offers supervised fitness programmes.

Rooms at Hotel Paradies have traditional furnishings and views of the mountains. Each has a comfortable seating area with sofa, a selection of pillows, bathrobes and slippers.

With steam baths and saunas, La Vita spa also offers a range of massages and beauty treatments. there is both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Breakfast is a hot and cold buffet of sausage, ham, cheeses and eggs. There is also a selection of cereals, jams, yoghurts and desserts. You can enjoy gourmet cuisine in the refurbished restaurant, the rustic lounge or out on the terrace.

The Valle Senales Ski Slopes are 20 km away, and Merano is 30 minutes' drive away.

With a stay at Montcalm Royal London House, London City, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Liverpool Street and St. Paul's Cathedral. This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from London Bridge and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tower of London.

Located in Hoofddorp, Courtyard by Marriott Amsterdam Airport is connected to the convention centre, within a 15-minute drive of Business Park Schiphol-Rijk and World Trade Center Schiphol Airport. This casino hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Frans Hals Museum and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Zandvoort Beach.

When you a stay at 5 Terres Hôtel & Spa - MGallery in Barr, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute walk of Domaine Stoeffler and La Folie Marco. This golf hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Musée du Pain d'Épices et de l'Art Populaire Alsacien and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Domaine Gilg.

With a stay at Sassongher in Corvara in Badia, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Campolongo Pass Ski Area and a 4-minute drive from Colfosco Gondola. This family-friendly hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Val Gardena and 12.5 mi (20 km) from Sass Pordoi Cable Car.

A stay at Al Tezzon Hotel places you in the heart of Camposampiero, within a 15-minute walk of Church of St. John the Baptist and Sanctuary of Noce. This luxury hotel is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua and 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Villa Cornaro.

With a stay at Son Moll Sentits Hotel & Spa in Capdepera, you'll be on the beach – a 3-minute walk from Son Moll Beach and a 3-minute drive from Cala Agulla Beach. This beach hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Cala Millor Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Playa Na Ferradura.

With a stay at Areadocks Boutique Hotel in Brescia (Brescia Antica), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of La Galleria d'Arte Moderna and Roman Brescia. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Beatles Museum and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo.

With a stay at BQ Paguera Boutique Hotel - Adults Only in Calvia (Peguera), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Ponsa Beach and Palma Nova Beach. This spa hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Port of Palma de Mallorca and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Port d'Andratx.