Luxury hotels the whole family will love

Located in Erkrath, Essensio Hotel Düsseldorf is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Neanderthal Museum and Mitsubishi Electric Hall. This spa hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Konigsallee and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Museum Kunstpalast.

This new 4-star hotel is just 500 metres from the sandy beach in Cuxhaven. It offers a spa area with indoor pool, Finnish sauna, steam room and beauty treatments.

Newly opened in March 2012, the 4-star Moin Hotel Cuxhaven offers modern, non-smoking rooms with a flat-screen TV and minibar. Bathroom facilities include a hairdryer and cosmetic mirror.

A breakfast buffet is available at the Moin Hotel. Guests can enjoy drinks beside the fireplace in the cosy bar.

Guests can enjoy days out at the 10-km-long beach, or walk along the Wattenmeer Nature Park. The North Sea coast can also be explored by rental bicycle.

• Adults only
• Top-notch views
• Close to the beach

After a couple-friendly Cornwall retreat? The Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa is just up your alley. It’s got romance-inducing ocean views, sophisticated interiors and a serene spa. The best bit? The whole place is adults-only, so there’s not a screaming toddler in sight. The whole place is perched above Fistral Beach, 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Newquay and a short stroll from the sands.

The rooms all ooze coastal chic, and they come with comfy Hypnos beds, GAIA toiletries and free spa entry as standard. But you can also upgrade to even fancier rooms with a sea view, a private balcony or suites that come with your very own private hot tub – depending how extra you’re feeling.

Facilities-wise, the restaurant and bar both make the most of the oceanfront setting with huge floor-to-ceiling windows. Dune’s been awarded two AA Rosettes for its locally inspired menu. You can tuck into Cornish fish soup, pan-fried stone bass and ray wing. Meanwhile, the Bay Bar serves coffee and brunch, as well as afternoon tea and cocktails.

There are fun events to join in with, like bottomless brunches with live saxophonists and cocktail masterclasses. Or, you can wind things down in the gorgeous spa, with its indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.

When you stay at Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Badhoevedorp, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. This eco-friendly hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Anne Frank House and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Dam Square.

Located in Lent, Van der Valk Hotel Nijmegen - Lent is a 4-minute drive from Holland Casino Nijmegen and 7 minutes from Radboud University Nijmegen. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from St Stevenskerk and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Goffert Stadium.

Located in Grange-over-Sands, Grange Boutique Hotel is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Cartmel Racecourse and Lakes Aqaurium. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Lake Windermere and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Sizergh Castle.

Located in Helston, Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Mullion Cove Harbour. This eco-friendly hotel is 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Gallery Anthony.

When you stay at Bilderberg De Bovenste Molen Hotel in Venlo, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Stadium De Koel and Limburgs Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Venlo Town Hall and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Chateau Holtmuhle.

Located in Iserlohn, Hotel VierJahreszeiten am Seilersee is in a rural location – a 4-minute drive from Rothaar Mountains Nature Park and 7 minutes from Dechen Cave and Museum. This spa hotel is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Marienkrankenhaus Schwerte – Schützenstraße and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Hohenlimburg Castle.

With a stay at Villa Hammerschmiede Hotel & Restaurant in Pfinztal, you'll be 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Theatre Pforzheim and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Karlsruhe Zoo. This luxury hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from CongressCentrum Pforzheim and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Botanical Garden.

Located in Wadebridge, St Moritz Hotel is by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Greenaway Beach and Hayle Bay. This beach hotel is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Tintagel Castle and 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from Watergate Bay Beach.

Located in Bantry, Seaview House Hotel is a 2-minute drive from Bantry Bay Golf Club and 6 minutes from Wolfe Tone Square. This spa hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Carriganass Castle and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Bantry House.

Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden is run by national and international young hospitality students from the international hotel school. It is located in the city centre and offers free on-site parking(subject to availability).

This luxurious hotel offers a range of rooms, each with an Auping bed. They are all warmly decorated and have modern facilities such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and Nespresso coffee machines.

Breakfast is served daily in Restaurant Wannee, which also offers organic cuisine for lunch and dinner. A hotel bar is available for drinks.

The beautiful surroundings of Friesland and its neighbouring cities offer a variety of cultural activities and trips. Heerenveen is a 30-minute drive away from Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden and Groningen is just under 1 hour by car. The nearby Wadden islands can also be easily accessed.

Located in Thurles, Horse and Jockey Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Thurles Golf Club and Holy Cross Abbey. This spa hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Semple Stadium and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Thurles Racecourse.

The family-run, 4-star Hotel Birkenhof occupies a country-style, English cottage and offers a park-like garden.

All of the comfortable rooms at the Hotel Birkenhof have a queen-size bed. Some rooms have views of the garden.

A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Hotel Birkenhof. Dinner is served from Mondays to Saturdays, while the restaurant is open for lunch on Sundays.

From the sunny terrace, guests have views of the garden.

The Birkenhof has a wellness area with sauna, solarium and sunbathing lawn.

Located in Paris (Saint-Germain-des-Prés), L'Hotel is a 4-minute walk from Les Deux Magots and 6 minutes by foot from Seine. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Louvre Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Orsay Museum.

With a stay at Château d'Artigny in Montbazon, you'll be 9.3 mi (15 km) from Parc des Expositions de Tours and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Vinci International Convention Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Tours Fine Arts Museum and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Saint-Gatien Cathedral.

Located in Serris, Ki Space Hotel & Spa, près de Disneyland Paris is within a 5-minute drive of La Vallée Village and Val d'Europe Shopping Center. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from SEA LIFE Val d'Europe and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Disney Village.

With a stay at Dandy Hotel & Kitchen in Paris (Paris City Center), you'll be steps from Centre Pompidou and 15 minutes by foot from Notre-Dame. This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Rue de Rivoli and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Palais Garnier.

Hotel Mercier is centrally located in Amsterdam – a 3-minute walk from Anne Frank House and 10 minutes by foot from Dam Square. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Vondelpark and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Leidseplein.