Curated luxury hotels in France

The luxurious Grand Hotel National is situated directly on the shore of Lake Lucerne, only a 5-minute walk from the train station and the old town.

Lucerne's legendary luxury hotel was built in the 1870s by César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier. Today it still provides highest-quality accommodation, culinary perfection and great musical entertainment in the National Bar.

The rooms and suites offer views of the city or the lake. Some include Italian marble floors, walls covered with luxurious silk wallpaper, hand-woven carpets and comfortable sofas and chairs upholstered with the finest materials.

From the Grand Hotel National Luzern you can see the famous Rigi, Stanserhorn and Pilatus mountains as well as the highest peaks of Central Switzerland.

A stay at Le Meridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of El Vendrell, within a 5-minute walk of El Vendrell Beach and Platja de les Madrigueres. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Calafell Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Calafell Aventura.

With a stay at Abadia Retuerta Ledomaine in Sardon de Duero, you'll be 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Plaza del Coso and 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Penafiel Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from Plaza de Zorrilla and 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Valladolid Cathedral.

A stay at Nobis Hotel Palma places you in the heart of Palma de Mallorca, within a 10-minute walk of Plaza Mayor de Palma and Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Plaza Espana and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Port of Palma de Mallorca.

A stay at Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof places you in the heart of Frankfurt, within a 10-minute walk of Frankfurt Christmas Market and Römerberg. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from MyZeil and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Alte Oper.

In the heart of Lugano, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is within a 5-minute drive of Palazzo dei Congressi and Parco Ciani. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake Lugano and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.

With a stay at Hotel Cala del Pi - Adults Only, you'll be centrally located in Castell-Platja d'Aro, within a 10-minute drive of Platja d'Aro Beach and Cala Bella Dona. This beach hotel is 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from Tossa de Mar Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cala del Pi.

Located in Bad Ragaz, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is connected to the convention centre, within a 5-minute walk of Tamina Gorge and Tamina Thermal Baths. This casino hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Pizol Wangs Cable Car and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Liechtenstein National Museum.

A stay at Château Monfort places you in the heart of Milan, within a 10-minute walk of Porta Venezia and Via Montenapoleone Fashion District. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Corso Buenos Aires and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cathedral of Milan.

Located in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (Cap-Ferrat), Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Cap-Ferrat Lighthouse and Villa Ephrussi. This family-friendly palace is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Promenade des Anglais and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Circuit de Monaco.

With a stay at Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof, you'll be centrally located in Grindelwald, just a 3-minute walk from Grindelwald - Wengen Ski Area and 6 minutes by foot from Bussalp. This golf hotel is 18.6 mi (30 km) from Lake Brienz and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from First Station.

With a stay at Hotel Ansitz Plantiz in Merano, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 1-minute walk from Ortler Ski Arena and 8 minutes by foot from Schiller Park. This golf hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Maia Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens.

With a stay at The One Barcelona GL, you'll be centrally located in Barcelona, steps from Casa Milà and within a 10-minute walk of Casa Batllo. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Plaça de Catalunya and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Barcelona Cathedral.

Located in London (London City Centre), The Ned is within a 10-minute walk of London Bridge and Liverpool Street. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Tower of London.

A stay at Limehouse Library Hotel places you in the heart of London – a 5-minute drive from Tower of London and 7 minutes from ExCeL Exhibition Centre. This luxury hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from London Stadium and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from O2 Arena.

Located in Zweiflingen-Friedrichsruhe, Wald & Schlosshotel Friedrichsruhe is connected to the convention centre, within a 15-minute drive of Öhringen Castle and Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park. This golf hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Jagst Badeplatz Kloster Schöntal and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Schoental Abbey.

With a stay at La Villa Calvi in Calvi, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Corsica Beaches and Calvi Harbor. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Calvi Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Citadelle de Calvi.

AN AUTHENTIC 17TH-CENTURY MALLORCAN HOUSE. HISTORY, DESIGN AND PRIVACY

A former palace, Can Cera is a unique accommodation choice, devised to create a space that feels part luxury house in the old town, part members’ club. Gorgeous antiques, theatrical floor-length curtains and evocative lighting create an interior which oozes intimacy and character. A charming blend of period furniture and contemporary artwork add drama and sophistication. If you love design, a visit to Can Cera is like enjoying an exclusive design treasure hunt, as you’ll discover celebrated chairs and lamps at every turn.

The airy rooms have antique-style furniture, minibar and flat-screen satellite TV.

All of the air-conditioned rooms have free WiFi, and some have a balcony or terrace. The stylish, modern bathrooms have a bathrobe, slippers, a hairdyer with diffuser and a hairstraightener.

The Hotel Can Cera has an attractive terrace and traditional courtyard. The spa has a free sauna, contrast shower and hot tub for private use and the hotel can also arrange massage at an extra cost.

The hotel’s restaurant La Vermuteria offer Mediterranean cuisine and tapas, there is also a stylish bar.

Can Cera boasts a genial location, nestled in Palma’s historical city centre and surrounded by palaces and plazas.

With a stay at Boshotel Vlodrop in Vlodrop, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Designer Outlet Roermond and Maas-Schwalm-Nette Nature Park. This family-friendly hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Meinweg National Park and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Laprello Lake.

Located in Arta, Carrossa Hotel & Spa is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Capdepera Golf and Torre de Canyamel. This luxury hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Sa Canova Beach and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Castle of Capdepera.