Best Boutique Hotels in Spain

With far-reaching views across Toledo (which are particularly spectacular after dark when the city is lit up), this suburban estate has some of the most beautiful landscaped gardens in the region including a pond with a water feature. Stay in one of 33 bedrooms or four exclusive jacuzzi villas; all of which are soundproofed, with fine linens and private terraces commanding views of the lake, the grounds, or the swimming pool. The architecture is in keeping with a traditional countryside finca, featuring original stone walls, timber beamed ceilings and authentic tiled roofs. Cigarral de las Mercedes is especially popular as a wedding destination.

Sierra Nevada starts the winter season with the much-anticipated arrival of a new destination hotel, Maribel. This reimagined alpine ski chalet opens under the new ownership and management of Puente Romano Beach Resort and Marbella Club, responsible for the renowned El Lodge Ski & Spa. Ideally located at the foot of the slopes, Maribel is the sophisticated ski and après ski chalet with a mix of high-altitude fun both on and off the piste for families, friends, and winter sports enthusiasts. With a season that lasts until the start of spring and coincides with the winter sports period of the Sierra Nevada resort, Maribel will have 29 rooms and suites, including the signature Maribel Penthouse Suite. Situated at 2,250 metres, with direct access to the Maribel and Águila slopes, Maribel offers its guests the perfect plan on and off the pistes. Once at this alpine lifestyle hotel, guests will find a compelling blend of wellness and dining. The hotel’s lounge and bar, with a ski-in/ski-out outdoor terrace, promises a unique après ski atmosphere. Maribel’s restaurant provides a ‘dining club’ experience with an alpine flavour. There’s even a Nordic-inspired spa where guests can rest their weary muscles after a day on the slopes and unwind under the stars.

Cristine Bedfor Malaga is a creatively restored and decorated 1871 mansion, a new boutique 27-room guest house hotel that resonated with an imaginative world of storytelling and elegant hospitality. Opened this June at the corner of Calle Granada and Calle Méndez Núñez in Malaga’s historic old town, this enchanting property is the latest creation from Cristina Lozano. Each Cristine Bedfor property tells a chapter from the fictional life of Cristine Bedfor, and here in Malaga, we discover her childhood adventures on the floating island of Clementine

Hang out downtown, steps from many of the city’s best restaurants at El Môderne Hotel. This central boutique property takes on a cool and contemporary urban style, with moody colours, all set in a historic building. There’s a Technogym, a solarium terrace on the roof of the hotel and a Champagne Bar that’s open every day from noon. Breakfast is served onsite, but for other meals, you’ll need to discover the host of options at your disposal on the doorstep. Book a suite for a little more space to work, dine or lounge in an armchair.

Casa del Limonero is a remarkable boutique guesthouse hotel, set in a historic Sevillian mansion, meticulously restored to highlight its striking architectural features including Mudéjar arches and central courtyard fountain. Tucked away on one of the Santa Cruz quarter’s quietest streets, near the Royal Academy of Literature and within sight of the Giralda bell tower and Seville Cathedral, it surrounds guests with layers of culture, design, and history.