Curated luxury hotels in France

With a stay at Hotel Condes de Barcelona in Barcelona (Eixample), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Passeig de Gràcia and Casa Milà. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Plaça de Catalunya and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from La Rambla.

This charming boutique hotel for adults only is quietly and centrally located in Oberstdorf, next to a hiking and cross-country ski trail. Boutique Hotel Gams offers free WiFi, a small café and a sunny garden with outdoor furniture.

Rooms at Boutique Hotel Gams are exclusively and individually furnished and feature a balcony or terrace. All rooms also include a flat-screen TV, fridge and a private bathroom.

The hotel has its own small sauna.

The surrounding Allgäu region of Bavarian is ideal for hiking, cycling and winter sports. Nebelhorn I ski lift is just 1.4 km away.

Boutique Hotel Gams offers free parking. It is 700 metres from Oberstdorf Train Station and 1.9 km from the Erdinger Arena.

With a stay at Mercure London Earls Court in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Olympia Events and Stamford Bridge Stadium. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Craven Cottage Stadium and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Harrods.

With a stay at UNA Hotels Bologna Centro, you'll be centrally located in Bologna – a 5-minute drive from Piazza Maggiore and 6 minutes from BolognaFiere. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Teatro Testoni Ragazzi and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Via Indipendenza.

In the centre of Ischgl, Hotel Garni Caroline is 2 minutes on foot from the Fimbabahn cable car and 5 minutes to cross-country ski trails. Refurbished in summer 2017, the spa features saunas and a steam bath. Free WiFi is available.

All accommodation units at the Caroline’s come with cable TV, a safe and a private bathroom. Some additionally contain a balcony, while the apartment unit also includes cooking facilities.

A buffet breakfast is offered each morning in the common room. The closest restaurant is right next to the property and the closest shop is within a 2-minute walk.

The newly-designed spa also boasts a Bio sauna, an infrared cabin, a massage Kneipp basin, an ice fountain and a tea bar.

Free private parking is possible at a location nearby.

The Town Tunnel, connecting the two sides of Ischgl, is reachable in 2 minutes on foot. An indoor pool is at a 3-minute walk distance, while a toboggan run is right behind the property.

• 18-hole golf course
• Elemis spa
• Close to Norwich

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, has been serving as a country retreat in some way, shape or form since 1859. It sits in 150 acres, on the outskirts of Norwich. You can reach the city centre, with its cathedral, castle and popular market within 15 minutes’ drive. But there are plenty of reasons not to leave.

Starting with an 18-hole golf course and a 22-bay floodlit driving range for practising your swing. There’s also an Elemis spa and a health club with an indoor pool, steam room and sauna. The trio of dining spots includes a Bar & Lounge and Bunkers Bar, by the golf course, where you can grab sandwiches and lighter dishes, as well as hearty mains. The Brasserie Restaurant serves the likes of pork belly, goat’s cheese risotto and baked cod fillet, all in sight of the hotel’s beautiful gardens.

As for rooms, the ones in the main house are the best. They flaunt original features and extra perks, like a complimentary minibar, Nespresso coffee machine and fluffy robes. Lots of the rooms come with views of the countryside or golf course, as well.

With a stay at Domaine du Limonay, The Originals Collection in Saint-Meloir-des-Ondes, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Saint-Malo Ferry Port and Mont Saint-Michel Bay. This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from St. Malo Beach and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Aquamalo.

With a stay at Ciutat De Girona in Girona (Old Town Girona), you'll be steps from Plaça de la Independència and Eiffel Bridge. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Park de la Devesa and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cinema Museum - Tomàs Mallol Collection.

With a stay at Berggasthof Königstuhl in Heidelberg, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Heidelberg Castle and Neckar Valley-Odenwald Nature Park. This spa hotel is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Hockenheim Racing Track and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Maerchen Paradies.

A stay at Albergo Celide places you in the heart of Lucca, within a 5-minute drive of Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and Guinigi Tower. This spa hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Palazzo Pfanner and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Piazza Napoleone.

A stay at Ercolini E Savi places you in the heart of Montecatini Terme, steps from Terme di Montecatini and Piazza del Popolo. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Terme Excelsior and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Terme Leopoldine.

Set in Köngernheim, 20 km from Main Station Mainz, Jordan's Untermühle offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a spa centre. The accommodation features room service and a tour desk for guests.

At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Jordan's Untermühle also have free WiFi, while certain rooms also offer pool view. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Main station Wiesbaden is 38 km from Jordan's Untermühle. Frankfurt Airport is 45 km from the property.

A stay at Hotel degli Orafi places you in the heart of Florence, steps from Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery. This historic hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Piazza della Signoria.

Kongress Hotel Davos is in the heart of Davos, within a 10-minute walk of Eau La La Wellness Center and Davos Klosters. This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Davos Congress Centre and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Kirchner Museum.

When you stay at The Crystal VAYA Unique in Soelden, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ski Area and Festkogl Ski Lift. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Festkoglbahn and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Roßbergbahn.

When you stay at SetClub Hôtel & Spa in Aix-en-Provence, you'll be next to a golf course and 3 minutes by foot from Set Golf. This golf hotel is 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Luberon Regional Park and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Plan de Campagne.

A stay at Hotel Beijers places you in the heart of Utrecht, steps from Pieterskerk and Utrecht University-Downtown Campus. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dom Church and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Oudegracht.

With a stay at Elisabeth by the Sea Hotel 5* in Tossa de Mar, you'll be steps from Tossa de Mar Beach and Gran Beach. This spa hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Lloret de Mar Beach and 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Fenals Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Lagant in Brand, you'll be just steps from Brandnertal and Dorf Ski Lift. This family-friendly hotel is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Silvretta Montafon Gondola and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Golf Club Brand.

Set on the seafront promenade of the popular tourist destination of Forte dei Marmi, the Grand Hotel is a great choice for your beach holiday.

Relax at the large outdoor swimming pool, or simply cross the road to reach the beach and the Mediteranean Sea.

At the Hotel Grand, each guest room is complete with TV, air conditioning, and nearly all include a panoramic balcony. Each room includes free WiFi.

The Grand Hotel's restaurant serves Italian and international dishes for dinner. Grand Hotel is part of the Blu Hotels chain. It is a 10-minute drive from Versilia Golf Club.