Curated luxury hotels in Sahara Desert

Set amidst beautiful gardens, Blue Dolphin Hotel boasts a wellness centre, a swimming pool and a private beach area, in the area of Metamorfosi. Its rooms enjoy free Wi-Fi access.

Rooms at Blue Dolphin are tastefully decorated and have a balcony with gardens views. They are equipped with a satellite TV, air conditioning and mini fridge. Toiletries and a hairdryer can be found in the bathroom.

The hotel’s spa includes a hot tub, a sauna and a hammam. Massage treatments can also be arranged. The more active guests can engage in water sports on the beach or take scuba diving lessons.

Guests can start their day with a rich buffet breakfast. Traditional delicacies and fresh seafood are served at the buffet-style restaurant. A poolside bar and a beach bar serve drinks and exotic cocktails.

The seaside town of Nikiti is around a 5-minute drive from the complex. Polygyros, the capital of Chalkidiki, is at 30 km. Free on-site parking is possible.

With a stay at Palm Wings Beach Resort & Spa Kusadasi- All Inclusive in Kuşadası, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Silver Sand Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Oleatrium. This all-inclusive property is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Ladies Beach and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Kusadasi Marina.

With a stay at Hotel Degli Aranci in Rome (Pinciano), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Villa Borghese and Borghese Gallery. This spa hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Spanish Steps and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Piazza di Spagna.

With a stay at Hotel Park Hvar, you'll be centrally located in Hvar, steps from St Stephen's Square and Hvar Loggia. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hvar Fortress and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Port of Hvar.

With a stay at Airotel Alexandros Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Athens, within a 5-minute drive of Syntagma Square and Ermou Street. This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Acropolis and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Port of Piraeus.

Located in Naples (Naples City Centre), Smart Hotel Napoli is within a 10-minute walk of Molo Beverello Port and Port of Naples. This inn is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Via Toledo and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Galleria Umberto I.

With a stay at Hotel Royal Caserta, you'll be centrally located in Caserta, within a 5-minute walk of Royal Palace of Caserta and Teatro Civico 14. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Chiesa San Francesco di Paola and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Clinica Sant'Anna.

A stay at Room Mate Collection Mia, Rome Colosseum places you in the heart of Rome, within a 15-minute walk of Colosseum and Roman Forum. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Campo de' Fiori and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Pantheon.

You'll be centrally located in Rome with a stay at Hotel Dei Mellini, within a 15-minute walk of Castel Sant'Angelo and Piazza Navona. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Trevi Fountain and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Pantheon.

Cosmopolitan is a design hotel 1 km from the beach in Civitanova Marche. Located just off the A14 motorway, it offers a gourmet restaurant, free WiFi throughout and ultra-modern rooms with LCD TVs.

Each room at Cosmopolitan Hotel is air conditioned and has an individual design. Rooms are decorated with local designer furniture and include a minibar and a safe.

A continental breakfast is available buffet style, while the bar is ideal for an aperitif and cocktail. The restaurant serves fish and meat dishes, homemade breads and pastries and a selection of local organic food.

Hotel Cosmopolitan provides free parking and is 40 minutes' drive from Ancona along the coast.

Nono Ban Boutique Hotel & Villas is located in Gornji Humac, 9 km from the Zlatni Rat Beach on Brac Island. It offers well-isolated rooms with details in wrought iron, stone and wood and balconies. Free WiFi is provided.

Each room has a minibar and a flat-screen satellite TV. You can refresh yourself at the outdoor swimming pool and relax in sun loungers while surrounded by greenery.

Restaurant Nono Ban is nearby the property and serves a wide selection of local products including meat and fresh fish, accompanied by homemade aperitifs and digestives with various herbs. The property offers a car rental service.

Guests can visit the Pustinja Blaca monastery which stands on a cliff, or go hiking on Vidova Gora mountain. Airport shuttle service can be arranged to and from the Brac Airport.

When you stay at Hotel Terme Tritone Resort & Spa in Forio, you'll be by the sea – a 2-minute drive from Port of Forio and 6 minutes from Poseidon Thermal Gardens. This beach hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Ischia Port and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Chiaia Beach.

With a stay at LE DIYAR Al Waha Hotel Riyadh, you'll be centrally located in Riyadh, within a 10-minute drive of Al Batha Market and King Fahad National Library. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Al Faisaliyah Tower and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Centria Mall.

With a stay at Hotel Golden House in Craiova, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Madonna Dudu Church and Natural Science Museum. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Dolj County Hall and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cerna Valley.

Located in Sofia (Mladost), Hotel Vega Sofia is within a 5-minute drive of Borisova Gradina Park and Sofia Zoo. This spa hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Museum of Socialist Art and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Iterpred World Trade Center.

Offering 2 sea-water pools, a restaurant and wellness centre, Grand Hotel Santa Domitilla is set just 80 metres away from the popular Chiaia di Luna beach on the island of Ponza.

Ham, cheese, fresh fruit and homemade cakes are served daily as part of the buffet breakfast. The restaurants specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and local dishes. A snack bar is also available.

The wellness centre includes a Turkish bath, hot tub and hot thermal bath. Massages are available on request.

Rooms at the Santa Domitilla are all air conditioned, and include a minibar, flat-screen TV with free Sky channels, and private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms feature sea views.

The property provides a free shuttle service to the port, 200 metres away, where ferries link to Anzio and Formia on the Italian mainland.

With a stay at Rodos Palace Hotel in Rhodes, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Rhodes Port and Ixia Beach. This beach hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Kallithea Beach and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Faliraki Beach.

With a stay at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa (Bole), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Medhane Alem Church and 6 minutes from Addis Ababa Stadium. This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from ECA Conference Center and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Meskel Square.

With a stay at MADEN Hotel-مادن in Madinah (Madinah City Center), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Prophet's Mosque and Masjid Abu Dharr al Ghifari. This luxury hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Ali Ibn Abi Talib Mosque and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from The Seven Mosques.

With a stay at Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Riyadh, within a 15-minute drive of Al Batha Market and King Khalid Grand Mosque. This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Naila Art Gallery and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Kingdom Centre.