Luxury hotels the whole family will love

Located in Garbsen, Hotel Restaurant Bullerdieck is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Blauer See Aquapark and Steinhuder Meer Nature Park. This hotel is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Lake Steinhuder and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Heinz von Heiden Arena.

In the heart of Nancy, 200 metres from Place Stanislas, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, this hotel offers elegantly designed rooms. Nancy Ville TGV Train Station is 5 minutes’ walk.

Decorated following a glasswork theme, guestrooms at the Mercure Nancy Centre Stanislas are equipped with an en suite bathroom. They have a flat-screen TV, minibar and free WiFi access.

You can choose between a buffet breakfast, an express breakfast at the bar or breakfast in your room. The on-site bar offers a modern setting for a relaxing drink. It features a selection of fine wines.

Listed as a UNESCO site, Nancy has a culinary tradition and architectural heritage, being home to eastern French Art Nouveau. The opera house, Centre Prouvé Palais des Congres and Nancy Cathedral are within 600 metres of the hotel. A private car park is available at extra cost.

With a stay at Carbon Hotel - Different Hotels in Genk, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St. Martin's Church and Genk Sundial Park. This spa hotel is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Vrijthof and 1.9 mi (3 km) from C-mine Cultural Centre.

With a stay at Clarion Hotel Newcastle South in Boldon Colliery, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This spa hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Boldon Business Park.

With a stay at Mauritius Hotel & Therme, you'll be centrally located in Cologne, within a 5-minute drive of Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum. This spa hotel is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Phantasialand and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Musical Dome.

With a stay at Lindner Hotel Wiesensee in Stahlhofen am Wiesensee, you'll be 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Holzbachschlucht and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Birkenhof Distillery. This family-friendly hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Stöffel Park and 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Marienstatt Abbey.

The Royal Marine overlooks Dublin Bay and has direct access to Dun Laoghaire Promenade and Pier. It boasts a health club, spa, indoor pool and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

There is a DART train line just 2 minutes walk from the Royal Marine, which has regular services to Dublin City. From outside the hotel there is a coach service to and from Dublin Airport.

The Pier Health Club has a steam room, spa bath and free weights. A range of indulgent treatments are on offer at the Sansana Spa including a rock sauna, a mud room and experience showers.

Designed over 2 floors, Hardys Bar offers fine cuisine in a modern environment. The Dun Bistro has stunning harbor views and serves modern European cuisine.

There are plenty of beautiful coastal and countryside walks, including Peoples Park, in the immediate vicinity.

Free parking is available at the hotel. Notable former guests include Charlie Chaplin and Queen Victoria.

Apart Hotel Seenelke is situated in Wilhelmshaven and is directly by Jade Bight bay. The aparthotel is decorated in an elegant style and offers a sauna, and there is free WiFi access available.

Most rooms have a balcony. The Superior Apartment offers a terrace facing the promenade.

Each of the rooms at Apart Hotel Seenelke comes equipped with cable TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The apartments also feature a kitchenette with a dishwasher and a coffee machine.

A fresh breakfast is served each morning at the Apart Hotel Seenelke. The hotel restaurant serves a range of international and regional cuisine, and a further selection of restaurants can be found within a 15-minute walking distance of the accommodation.

Wilhelmshaven Aquarium is 250 metres from the hotel, and the German Marine Museum is across the road from the accommodation. Other popular activities in the surrounding area include hiking and cycling.

There is free private parking available at the property, and the harbour is 300 metres away.

With a stay at La Villa Haussmann, you'll be centrally located in Paris, within a 10-minute walk of Jacquemart-Andre Museum and Parc Monceau. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Palais Garnier and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Galeries Lafayette.

The Lands of Loyal stands proudly at the foot of Loyal Hill, overlooking the picturesque town of Alyth, 2 golf courses, and the rolling farmland of the Vale of Strathmore.

The grand hall is a masterpiece of Victorian architecture and is at the heart of this beautiful country-house hotel in the heart of Tayside. The restaurant is highly acclaimed and open every day for lunch and dinner. Non-residents are also welcome.

The Lands of Loyal Hotel is an excellent base for touring Perthshire and Angus. You can easily access the Glens and Cairngorm National Park by picking up the Cateran walking trail from the hotel. Visit the majestic castles and palaces at Glamis and Scone. Alyth is easy to reach and is 30 minutes from Perth and Dundee.

This country house hotel has a quiet location, looking out over the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. It has free parking, luxury rooms and an award-winning restaurant.

The Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel is on the West Coast of Ireland, 4 miles from the spa town of Lisdoonvarna and 3 miles from the village of Doolin.

The house was built in 1840 and is now a family-run hotel. It mixes original charm with modern comforts.

The large en suite rooms are traditionally decorated. Some have an ocean view, antique furnishings, four-poster beds, baths and real fires.

There is a small bar and the restaurant specialises in local seafood. It offers a full cooked Irish breakfast every day and is open each evening (except Tuesdays).

When you stay at Castle Oaks House Hotel in Castleconnell, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of National Technological Park and University of Limerick. This spa hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Castletroy Golf Club and 6.8 mi (11 km) from University Concert Hall.

With a stay at Apollofirst Boutique Hotel in Amsterdam (Amsterdam South), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Vondelpark and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Heineken Experience.

Located in Carlisle, Crown Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Brunton Park and University of Cumbria. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Eden Rock and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Carlisle Masjid.

The Hotel Wernerwald offers large rooms. It is located in the Sahlenburg district of Cuxhaven, just a 2-minute walk from the beach.

The rooms at the 4-star Wernerwald have a modern bathroom and cable TV channels.

The spa centre at the Hotel Wernerwald has a small sauna area. A range of massages and beauty treatments are also available here.

The Hotel Wernerwald’s restaurant serves local and international food. Further facilities at the Wernerwald include a summer terrace and a children’s playground.

With a stay at Maldron Hotel Glasgow City, you'll be centrally located in Glasgow, steps from Buchanan Street and Theatre Royal. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Buchanan Galleries and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

With a stay at Brit Hotel Lodge in Strasbourg (Poteries), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Train Station Square and 6 minutes from Strasbourg Cathedral. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Strasbourg Christmas Market and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Strasbourg University Hospital.

With a stay at Mercure Hotel Hagen, you'll be centrally located in Hagen, steps from Stadthalle Hagen and within a 5-minute walk of Elbershallen. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Osthaus Museum Hagen and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Theater Hagen.

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland. The traditional property has its own restaurant looking out onto landscaped gardens.

Each bedroom at Briery Wood Hotel comes with an en suite bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The décor mixes modern and traditional, some with heated towel rails and large sash windows, while all rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, the Holbeck Bar offers fine wines and whiskies, and tea or coffee can be served by the fire in the lounge area.

Food at Briery Wood is sourced from local farmers, fishermen and butchers, and freshly cooked breakfasts are served each morning. The creative menu includes Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses and fresh trout. Al fresco dining on the hotel’s terrace can even be arranged, weather permitting.

The spectacular Langdales are within 10 minutes’ drive, and mountain biking can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

With a stay at Loch Ness Country House Hotel in Inverness, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Inverness Castle and Torvean Golf Club. This boutique hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Urquhart Castle and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Inverness Botanic Gardens.