Best Luxury Hotels in Spain

Located just a short stroll from Las Palmas Marina in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel provides a lush retreat as it is surrounded by picturesque gardens. Stunning views of the marina can be enjoyed from the infinity edged swimming pool as well as the rooftop pool and spacious terrace. Food lovers will be able to enjoy gourmet cuisine at Poemas, while 1890 La Bodeguita specialises in tapas. Guests who want the opportunity to sample traditional dishes in a stylish setting should also make sure that they indulge in a meal at the Camarote Grill, while the Alis Roof Top Bar is the perfect place to sit and sip a cool cocktail or two while watching the sun set.

Everything about this grand hotel whispers exclusivity and there are plenty of unique touches for guests to enjoy. After entering the hotel on the 11th floor, guests take a lift down the cliff face to their room and the huge ocean facing outdoor swimming pool complex. The resort is also famous for is modern spa, which comes complete with a Finnish sauna, a traditional hammam and whirlpool tub, while there is a wide range of special treatments for guests to take advantage of. True luxury lovers will want to make sure that they book one of the two-bedroom Superior Suites, which feature 200 square metres of space including a terrace, a living room and a fully-equipped kitchen.

Set right on the edge of the pristine white sand of the Playa del Inglés, this five star establishment treats guests to a taste of the finer things in life. As the name suggests, this establishment boasts several spacious suites for guests to choose from and one of the choicest options is the Sky Suite. In addition to providing guests with a huge freestanding tub in the bathroom as well as an Illy espresso machine, this decadent suite also comes complete with a complimentary Audi A1 Sportback hire car. The balcony is also set with comfortable chairs that light up at night and couples are sure to want to take advantage of the decadent room service menu so that they can spend plenty of time here gazing out at the scenery.

Set just 800 metres from the famous sand dunes of Maspalomas, staying at the Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras is sure to make guests feel like royalty. Everything here has been created on an extremely large and lavish scale and the enormous lobby greats guests with its huge glass columns and decadent flourishes. While families are sure to enjoy splashing around together in the five large swimming pools, the little ones are also treated to their very own Mini Club complete with a private paddling pool. Adults are also treated to a fitness room and sauna to unwind in, while there are excellent dining facilities on the site. While each of the 484 guestrooms are comfortable, the more luxurious options are the superior double rooms.

Set in the upmarket beach resort of Meloneras, Lopesan Villa del Conde is one of the most decadent hotels in the whole of Gran Canaria. The lobby has been modelled after the magnificent Parroquia de San Sebastián, which is one of the island’s oldest and most striking churches. The lagoon-style outdoor swimming pool boasts an infinity edge allowing guests to gaze out at the ocean, while stunning ocean views can also be enjoyed from the rooftop terrace and the spacious balconies that join the largest suites and guestrooms.

This large and lavish resort has been attracting major celebrities from all over the world for many years and is the perfect place to rub shoulders with the rich and famous. Nature lovers are sure to be in their element here as in addition to being right on the edge of the sands of Maspalomas the enchanting lagoon and nature reserve of Charca is just a short stroll away. Guests should make sure that they select one of the spacious upper-floor suites so that they can take in the vistas of the dunes below from the serenity of their balcony.

With its collection of sandstone turrets, large sweeping staircases and huge columns, the Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort feels like a North African palace. The huge outdoor pool complex is surrounded by palm trees and sun loungers and invites pure relaxation. Many of the spacious rooms here treat guests to ocean views from their balconies, while there are plenty of modern touches to make guests feel right at home. Enjoying a leisurely breakfast beside the pool is the perfect way to start the day, while the Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa is famous for its excellent eateries such as the La Venta tapas restaurant and Kamakura Japanese.

This sophisticated five-star hotel complex can be found right next to the enchanting Dorada beach in Lanzarote’s leading resort of Playa Blanca. Guests here are treated to sweeping sea views that run out towards the neighbouring islands. Each of the guestrooms is expertly designed and very spacious, while the light and natural colours help to create the feeling of yet more space and light. Many rooms have their own small kitchens as well as ocean facing balconies. Among the first rate facilities that are just waiting to be enjoyed on the site itself are eight restaurants, a large spa and an enchanting outdoor swimming pool complex.

Guests who choose to stay at this luxurious seaside establishment can be sure that they will receive plenty of pampering. The Le Petit Nice Passedat boasts a three Michelin-starred restaurant and no visit is complete without taking the opportunity to dine in style on the terrace while gazing out at the ocean. Those who demand nothing but the best will also want to secure one of the two secluded villas that overlook the Mediterranean Sea.

The Boutique H10 Villa de la Reina is in the heart of Madrid’s gastronomic and shopping centre, sitting right on the iconic Gran Via. With exquisite restaurants, galleries and theatres all within walking distance, guests will struggle to run out of things to do and places to see. Yet this boutique hotel provides guests with a peaceful and tasteful home from which to take on the mighty metropolis. The hotel’s blend of classical and modern styles fused with its French-inspired interiors, provides a welcoming environment for guests. Its rooms are open and modern, and balcony rooms overlooking the magnificent Gran Via are also on offer for guests who wish to fully immerse themselves in Madrid’s elegance. Las Infantas, the hotel’s breakfast restaurant which serves a wide range of breakfast items is marvellously decorated to make guests feel as if they are in a traditional Spanish kitchen. The hotel’s La Villa Bar, provides guests with a quiet and cosy space to enjoy freshly made cocktails and tapas, with a dedicated reading area that allows guests to switch off and relax after a perfect day exploring the magic of Madrid.

Stay on the Gran Via just a 12-minute walk from the Prado Museum, where sun-drenched landscaped terraces, stunning views, a wellness centre, delectable cocktails and intuitive cuisine await. This characterful hotel, part of the international and chic Principal chain, has 76 bright and airy rooms including whirlpool tubs, designed to make you feel right at home. The colour palette mixes neutrals, with darker shades and accents of rich colour in the public areas. Tuck into haute cuisine by Chef Ramón Freixa and sip cocktails from a lounger on the roof, with panoramic views of the region.

One of Madrid’s most historic and elegant boutique hotels, the Gran Hotel Ingles’ rich history and charm has attracted the likes of Virginia Woolf and continues to attract travellers seeking an authentic boutique hotel in the heart of Madrid. Situated in Madrid’s vibrant Barrio de las Letras, the Gran Hotel Ingles is the perfect place for guests wishing to immerse themselves in Madrid’s rustic charm. The hotel’s 48 rooms combine the sophistication of the 1920s with modern artistic additions like furniture designed by the renowned David Rockwell, all of this makes the rooms feel distinctly luxurious and open. As the first of Madrid’s Hotels to boast a restaurant, the hotel’s gastronomic history shines through to this day. Guests can dine in the Casa Lobo restaurant which is currently hosting a pop-up Thai market restaurant. The hotel also offers a daily afternoon tea service in its lavish main hall and on weekends provides a delicious brunch service. Yet the hotel’s ‘piece de resistance’ is its exquisite LobByto cocktail bar which serves some of the city’s best cocktails and on Fridays and Saturdays even hosts Rock and Roll and Swing Nights for guests wishing to indulge in a night of musical excellence.