Best Luxury 4 Star Hotels in Galicia

Found on the city’s main boulevard surrounded by shops, the NH Collection Vigo is housed in a 20th-century building with a Neoclassical façade, designed by the French architect, Michel Pacewicz. Accommodating 108 bedrooms including jacuzzi loft suites, the four-star property is pet, family and business traveller friendly. Guests have access to their own Nespresso machine, NH branded toiletries, babysitting services, a pillow menu, fluffy duvets and super comfy mattresses. Valet parking, a small gym and an onsite restaurant — the elegant Irati — are all available. Plus there’s a bar with a charming alfresco terrace overlooking the church.

A little outside of Vigo, 30 minutes south on the coast road in Pontevedra, lies the walled enclosure of Monte Real. Here, between the sea and a pine wood, lies the regal Parador de Baiona. A deeply distinguished property recalling a bygone era, this Galician mansion offers fantastic sea views, a large outdoor pool surrounded by manicured gardens and a fine seafood restaurant. On arriving in the entrance hall, guests are greeted by a majestic stone staircase, candelabra lighting and suits of armour. Bedrooms have features such as timber beamed ceilings, four poster beds, grid windows, polished stone walls and antique dark wood furniture.

On A Coruna’s seaside promenade stands the exquisite Melia Maria Pita A Coruna. This hotel is great for exploring A Coruna’s cultural sites and beaches as it is only minutes away from the old town and adjacent to Riazor Beach. The rooms are peaceful and modern, with many boasting glorious views of Orzan Bay. The hotel has a fully equipped gym as well as high-speed Wi-Fi and work areas in rooms which make it the perfect choice for those travelling for business. The hotel’s fabulous Trueiro Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine as well as local Galician delicacies to guests who want a more relaxed dining experience. The hotel also serves a delicious breakfast buffet every morning to fuel your day of adventures in A Coruna.

With a former life as a paper mill, this 18th-century traditional Galician building has plenty of character. Rooms here face onto the pretty garden, with its water fountain, colourful window boxes, lawns and terrace. Guests can book a treatment at the spa from a menu of oriental and occidental rituals which make use of high-quality natural products, enjoy a drink in the bistro-style bar and dine at the excellent Filigrana restaurant. Family-run, the romantic hotel has 51 bedrooms and three suites, the latter incorporating living spaces, a study and a jacuzzi, as well as a reading room and a social room.

Very sleek and modern, with a hint of urban chic and simple Scandi design influence, this stylish boutique hotel has a bayside position in Santa Cruz de Oleiros, close to La Coruña’s centre. It’s fully committed to sustainability, with a strong environmental focus — geothermal energy is used throughout. 32 airy, open-plan bedrooms have extra long beds, blackout drapes, terraces and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. NOA Gastro Lounge is its award-winning restaurant, complemented by the alfresco NOA at la Taberna. Climb to the rooftop to experience the highlight of an Insta-perfect infinity pool and jacuzzi. Noa Boutique Hotel also offers in-room massages, a gym and a Wellness Club.

Built using ornate stone with pretty wrought iron balconies, this building dates back to the 19th century. Overlooking the marina on the Ría de Vigo estuary, the four-star hotel is within walking distance of the city’s attractions and under a quarter of an hour’s stroll from the railway station. 69 sleek monochrome rooms come with minibars, satellite TV, designer toiletries, climate control, free daily newspapers, laptop-friendly workspaces and soundproofing. Amenities include a library, a rooftop terrace, fitness facilities, a lounge bar, a business centre and La Cuaderna Restaurant serving buffet breakfast and a la carte Mediterranean cuisine.