Costa da Morte
This delightful little family-run hotel sits at the top of town, with fantastic westward ocean views from the big windows and terraces of its six rooms…
Must-see hotels in Spain
Northeastern Mallorca
Jardi d´Artà, a thoroughly-refurbished manor house, enchants with its flowery gardens and romantic nooks. Richly hued fabrics add a dash of glamour to…
Dénia
This delightful hotel, tastefully furnished in period style, occupies a lovably attractive, 19th-century bourgeois mansion. Rooms surround a tranquil…
Madrid
The grand old lady of Madrid, the Hotel Ritz is the height of exclusivity. One of the most lavish buildings in the city, it has classic style and…
Valencia Province
Enthusiastic management makes for a wonderful stay at this enchanting place, set amid city walls, the ruins of a convent and palm and citrus gardens…
Barcelona
Designed by Domènech i Montaner from 1908 to 1911, this sumptuous Modernista mansion is one of Barcelona’s most luxurious addresses. Rooms are individual…
Barcelona
With a creative soul, fun atmosphere and custom-designed furniture alongside European and Sri Lankan antiques, this thoughtfully styled Poble Sec boutique…
Castilla-La Mancha
In a 16th-century manor house in the centre, the Casa de la Torre makes a memorable base for delving into the world of Quijote. The handsomely designed…
Córdoba
Offering top-end boutique luxury a stone's throw from the Mezquita, the 10-room Balcón is a riveting place with a charming patio, slick rooms and ancient…
Andalucía
Set in its own little olive grove 12km north of Priego, this British-owned country house has a beautifully spacious and relaxed feel. It makes a…
Vejer de la Frontera
Rambling over several floors of labyrinthine corridors, this gorgeous hotel is Vejer's original hideaway, inhabiting a 16th-century building with its…
Castilla y León
This stunning old inn is one of the best hotels in this part of the country. It blends modern comforts with all the old-world atmosphere of the village…
Hospederia Puente de Alconétar
Extremadura
Right on the historic Plaza de la Constitución, the four-star Hospederia Puente de Alconétar inhabits a restored 15th-century palace. Rooms are modern and…
Las Alpujarras
On a 40-hectare estate of organic vineyards, fruit trees and woodland, this comfortably rustic farmstead makes a gorgeous rural retreat. Wood-beamed…
Tarifa
A seductively converted 17th-century townhouse, the Riad opens through a polished-concrete lobby adorned by an ornamental fountain/pool, fresh lilies and…
Vejer de la Frontera
This 2019-opened boutique beauty is a luxe, six-room conversion of an 1896 merchant's house built atop a 13th-century home. The soothing entrance patio,…
Picos de Europa
In a pretty hillside hamlet 9km south of Potes stands this old farmstead converted into eight exquisitely comfy, well-equipped and characterful apartments…
El Hierro
Tucked away just outside La Frontera's centre, surrounded by sloping countryside, this reimagined bodega is an utterly charming, eco-conscious hideaway…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
With terrific port views, this fresh five-star offers every comfort – including a restaurant under Michelin-starred chef Marc Gascons and a rooftop bar…
Las Alpujarras
A solar-powered 800-year-old village house, this rustic-chic bolthole makes a dreamy walking base. The nine rooms exude character with antiques, timber…
Marbella
The former summer home of Napoleon III's wife has updated its regal decor to create a hotel fit for a 21st-century empress. Situated in the quieter upper…
Northern Mallorca
Ever since this smart hotel first flung open its doors in 1929, Hotel Formentor has been a Mallorca classic. The beachfront digs have played host to the…
Santander
The Real was built, on a panoramic hilltop, in 1917 to house the royal family's guests. Following a full makeover it again offers a regal-style experience…
Costa del Sol
At the bottom of the staircases that lead down to Torre’s main beach is this nugget of old Spain that sits like a wonderful anachronism amid the concrete…
Zaragoza
This stylish family-run hotel with a great central location provides fresh, cheerful, contemporary rooms with walk-in showers, tasteful watercolours,…
Murcia Province
For luxurious relaxation, you can’t beat this delicious countryside hideaway in El Berro. It's located inside a converted watermill under a bluff and is…
San Sebastián
Surrounded by apple orchards, this 16th-century former brick and tile factory 7km southeast of San Sebastián has been beautifully converted to a 16-room…
Sevilla Province
This charming palace hotel, sections of which date to the 15th century, is a delight. Its interiors have been lovingly restored and its rooms, all of…
Málaga Province
Located near the well-signposted Benaoján train station, this British-owned hotel has a stunning setting next to a rushing stream; the main building is a…
Córdoba
An exceptional hostel option 300m north of Plaza de las Tendillas. Staff are clued up about what's on in Córdoba, and there's a social event every evening…
Valencia
Housed in a sumptuous 19th-century mansion, this hotel sits atop two millennia of Valencian history, with restoration revealing a hefty hunk of the Arab…
Tenerife
From its elevated perch gazing down on to a wide-angle perspective of the Atlantic, the vast, five-star Ritz-Carlton Abama wows guests with a breathtaking…
Palma de Mallorca
Hotel Tres swings joyously between 16th-century town palace and fresh-faced Scandinavian design. Centred on a courtyard with a single palm, the rooms are…
The Catalan Pyrenees
From the 16 gleaming, impressively spacious rooms with modern bathrooms to the polished lounge with fireplace, this hotel is one of the region's most…
Vejer de la Frontera
All quiet, understated Scandi-Andalucian style, adults-only Casa Shelly feels as though it's wandered out of an interior-design magazine and into the…
Asturias
The crowning glory of this gorgeous country retreat, 15km east of Luarca, is its medieval tower, now a luxurious three-level suite. Equally appealing are…
Santiago de Compostela
The three cloister-courtyards and low-lit hallways recall the hotel's former life as a Franciscan monastery. But the rooms are large and all about…
Cáceres
Impeccably sleek modern styling, sultry white-on-white rooms and some serious pieces of original contemporary art dominate this fabulous fusion of five…
Andalucía
This tranquil hideaway sits in the sleepy hamlet of Cariatiz, 8km northeast of Sorbas. Run by an English couple, it's a cosy spot with seven rustic rooms…
Rías Altas
This enchanting rural hotel sits in the hills 7km southeast of Pontedeume, a short drive from the Parque Natural Fragas do Eume. It's a pretty stone…
