Best Luxury Hotels in Andalucía

Situated in the centre of Marbella the iconic El Fuerte Marbella has played host to the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Walt Disney. With the Plaza de los Naranjos only a 5-minute walk away and the San Luis Castle occupying an area in the hotel’s grounds, El Fuerte is the best place from which to explore Marbella. Despite the hotel’s rich heritage, its interior, designed by renowned Chilean designer Jaime Beriestain, is tasteful and modern. Every inch of the hotel’s interior and rooms has been perfectly curated to give guests the ultimate luxury experience. The hotel has a plethora of facilities and restaurants. Le Marche restaurant serves exquisite Mediterranean food as does the Levante Restaurant, both priding themselves on their use of local ingredients. The hotel’s Soleo restaurant is the perfect seafood restaurant for all guests and the hotel’s Coffee House run by Adrian Fernandez provides guests with delicious coffees and pastries.

Close to Marbella’s Marina and main attractions, Hotel Don Pepe Gran Melia offers guests one of the most luxurious hotel experiences in Marbella. With its serene gardens and beachfront access as well as cheerful and spacious rooms the Hotel Don Pepe Gran Melia is the perfect place for guests to relax in luxury. The hotel’s modern and open rooms have a range of views from the sea to the mountains. The unique RedLevel experience caters for those guests who are seeking the most luxurious experience. RedLevel offers guests tailormade VIP treatment with access to exclusive VIP areas, priority booking and round-the-clock assistance. Joining forces with the acclaimed cosmetics brand Tacha Beauty the hotel’s spa and wellness centre provides guests with world-class wellness facilities, it is the perfect place to relax and decompress. With 2 outdoor swimming pools, a gym, a golf course just moments away and live music in the hotel’s bars, there is always something for guests to do. The hotel’s Erre and Urrechu grill is a carnivore and wine enthusiast’s dream offering the ultimate grill experience for guests. Guests can also retire to the hotel’s Audrey cocktail bar for bespoke cocktails and mouthwatering pastries. The Tahini restaurant on the hotel’s seafront terrace also offers guests the chance to dine on delicious Asian cuisine whilst watching the sunset over the divine Costa del Sol.

Part of the Barceló Hotel Gorup, the Palacio Gran Via, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is a lavish boutique hotel in the most desirable area in Granada. Housed in the former Rodríguez-Acosta bank headquarters, the is hotel can be found in one of the most striking buildings of La Alhambra. The original style and architecture have been preserved while a breath of new life has been brought in to transform the building and its two gorgeous facades into an inviting and luxurious hotel. There is a lush collection of guest rooms and suites including the top-floor Royal Suite with its own terrace. There is an on-site restaurant serving an array of gourmet Andalusian delicacies as well as Mediterranean and international cuisine. The hotel’s wellness facilities include a tranquil Hammam, indoor swimming pool and a solarium. There is also a fully equipped gym open to guests. The hotel has a spectacular central rooftop patio offering views over the Alhambra and the Cathedral.

This is another converted palace with a view of the bell tower, but this one dates from the fifteenth century. Despite the recent renovation, the original features and style have been respected, with rooms grouped around the central indoor courtyard, while another patio has its own well. The attention to detail continues with the care and attention that staff give to their visitors, with even kettles being provided. Terracotta flooring cools the bedrooms, some of which contain carved wooden ceilings; spaces range from standard double to suites, and there is disabled access. A Basque restaurant features a charcoal grill, and in another nod to that region, there’s also a Pintxos Bar.

Situated within the Santa Cruz historic and artistic district of Seville, amongst Royal Citadels and the world’s oldest bullfighting ring, La Mastranza, is your next luxurious stay – Hotel Colón Gran Meliá. Showcasing a chic and minimalistic design, each of the 156 guestrooms and 28 suites are adorned in red and gold tones with award-winning furnishings that blend the two aesthetics seamlessly into their own. With room options to suit any kind of traveller, you can immerse yourself in each floor of the hotel which is dedicated to a different Spanish artist, such as El Greco.  Its ideal and scenic location isn’t all it has to offer, with top-class dining experiences available at the El Burladero combining traditional Andalusian cooking with a dose of modernity, and Fitness facilities to keep your body and mind in shape During your next stay in Seville, at Hotel Colón Gran Meliá you are the star, with red carpet-worthy hospitality awaiting you.

As part of the Marriott’s Autograph Hotel Collection, you can immerse yourself in true Spanish culture at Querencia de Sevilla while staying opposite to the famous Gothic Cathedral in the city’s most famous square. On top of its ideal location, you can find comfort like no other in their warm bedrooms and suites which feature natural fabrics and local products while its Spanish influence continues to exude. From private terraces to separate living spaces, there’s an option for every kind of need during your stay. When you are not soaking in the atmosphere of Seville or enjoying a cocktail on the El Mirador de Querencia rooftop, you can savour the true culinary delights at La Maestría or create memories with your loved ones in the adjoining bar. As well as this Querencia de Sevilla offers dining packages, a fully equipped gym and outdoor rooftop pool.Regardless of your reason for being in Seville, add that extra bit of luxury by choosing to stay at the Querencia de Sevilla, part of the Autograph Hotel Collection.

Situated in the beautiful and buzzing Santa Cruz District of Seville is your next luxurious stay, EME Catedral Mercer Hotel, where opulence meets history. Selected by the MICHELIN Guide Spain 2024, a 5-star stay has never been this desirable. Each room and suite are designed to allow you to get lost in your Seville dream, bring relaxation to your stay, and allow you to soak in the city from the comfort of your own room. Inspired by Almohad art and fused with contemporary and minimalistic design, the EME Catedral Mercer Hotel brings serenity to a busy visit. With a commitment to gastronomy, the EME Catedral Mercer Hotel blends tradition and avant-garde to make your meals the most memorable explosion of the senses, with various restaurant options on-site: AL LADO, Mi Arma, and The Corner Lobby Bar. The Hotel also offers extraordinary Spa packages to relax and rewind during your stay. Choose perfection at the heart of stunning Seville by renewing yourself at the EME Catedral Mercer Hotel.

Immerse yourself in a true Sevillan setting amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, where the ceramics and tiles that are typical of the region merge with the elegance and modernity of the 21st-century hotel, H10 Casa de la Plata.  Each of their rooms – double, triple, junior suite, and family options – boast a light and bright design, marked by Andalusian style, to bring maximum serenity and luxury to your stay. They also have an array of areas across the hotel for meetings and events if your encounter with Seville is for business, where the same serene design is carried forward. In addition to this, the H10 Casa de la Plata desires to create the best experience for every guest who chooses to add luxury to their trip to Seville. From access to an exclusive Andalusian courtyard when enjoying your breakfast, to an impressive terrace with a plunge pool and sun loungers where you can soak in panoramic views of the city. Choose exclusivity during your next stay in Seville with the Hotel that ticks all the right boxes, H10 Casa de la Plata. 

Set in a nineteenth-century palace in the lively El Arenal district, this twelve-room hotel is four minutes along a narrow cobbled street from the Plaza Nueva metro station, and slightly further to the cathedral. Rooms have all amenities, with some boasting balconies, or terraces complete with orange trees. Other facilities include a rooftop bar next to a plunge pool and an on-site restaurant and cocktail bar. A lounge area is overlooked by a traditional courtyard and fountain, featuring the original marble spiral staircase in one corner.

In the city where Roman Emperors Trajan and Hadrian were born, the eighteenth-century Casa Romana has been re-designed as a Roman-style dwelling on harmonious lines. Guests can choose from the extensive cocktail menu while enjoying the panorama from the roof terrace, where there is also a swimming pool. The light and airy soundproofed bedrooms offer every amenity, with de luxe options and suites available, and there is even an on-site DJ. Located in the old town, it takes around fifteen minutes to reach the burial place of Christopher Columbus in the cathedral, while the Museum of Fine Arts is a little nearer.

This upmarket apartment hotel sits conveniently on a street of bars, restaurants and shops, not far from the Alcázar, and two kilometres from the buzz of the Plaza de España. Each one-bedroom unit here offers two single beds that can be converted to a double, free WiFi, two smart TVs and a kitchenette, with a pull-out sofa bed in the living area. The child and pet-friendly complex is completed by a roof terrace with a pool and loungers. Limited parking and bike hire are available, and there is a laundry service.

Alfonso XIII, great-grandfather of the present king, ruled until Spain declared itself a republic in 1931, and commissioned this centrally-situated hotel during 1929’s Expo 29 in Seville. Modernity mixes with Moorish and Spanish tradition in its elegant interior and stunning facade while dining outlets complement the meeting and function rooms. Sample authentic Andalusian cooking in the restaurant, or share tapas favourites in ENA by Carles Abellán. Meanwhile, as you might guess, the Bar Americano shakes (or stirs) a mean cocktail in an Art Deco setting.