A well executed family holiday can be difficult to get right. With adults seeking a rejuvenating escape, and children craving a dynamic adventure; trying to strike the balance can leave either party feeling short-changed and frustrated. Thankfully, there are a number of mesmerising hotels peppered throughout Europe that have mastered the art of family-holidaying.

From providing all the practical equipment needed to keep tiny tots happy to creating moments of actual relaxation for exhausted parents, Condé Nast Traveller have selected the most idyllic hotels that will satiate the travel-bug in all members of the family. For more family-friendly stays in Europe, see our related guides:.