Perched on a hilltop in the middle of the city’s most exclusive neighbourhood, the 19th century Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel is an urban oasis surrounded by fairytale gardens, fountains, flowers and century-old trees with stunning views.

Music is never far away when you stay at the aptly named Opus XVI. The now-trendy former bank is owned by the descendants of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, famous for his work on Ibsen’s Peer Gynt.

Sitting on the white island of Ortigia in Syracuse, the hotel oozes both Italian splendour and old world elegance.

Located near the city's most iconic landmarks, Palace Elisabeth is Hvar’s oldest five-star hotel, a 19th century beauty which gracefully melds the charm of its historical past with the splendour of modern luxury.

Located in the privileged Habsburg district next to the Royal Palace, the Opera House and the Cathedral, Leading Hotel of the World Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá is a luxury urban resort.

Palazzo Gattini which was once the home to Italian Nobility, retains much of it historical character and charm from that time.

​Panache is a stylish 12 passenger hotel barge, with spacious public areas and six comfortable double or twin en suite cabins.

Set in one of the city’s most sophisticated districts, Park Hyatt Istanbul occupies a glorious Art Deco building with a distinctively ornamental façade.

This splendid 17th-century manor lies in a privileged position between Tuscany and Umbria, giving its guests the best of both worlds.

​Renaissance is a very spacious hotel barge that accommodates up to 8 passengers in ultimate luxury.

Sitting on one of the most important squares in former East Berlin, Hotel de Rome was originally built in 1889 as the headquarters of the Dresdner Bank.