Best Luxury Hotels in Spain

The Hotel Santo Mauro is a 19th-century luxurious hotel in the heart of Madrid. It has recently undergone renovations with new and improved interior design. The hotel offers a unique experience – it was the residence of Duke of Santo Mauro, an influential figure in shaping Madrid’s 19th-century society. It neighbours the district of Chamberi and has a 1,000 square metres garden offering the beautiful scents of rose bushes and horse chestnuts. The lavish restaurant was formerly the library and with a suite of meeting rooms, Santo Mauro is popular with business travellers. Additionally, the five-star hotel has a Chinese Lounge and a Gin bar where you can relax after a long day of Spanish sightseeing.

The 111-rooms BLESS Madrid Hotel is a member of Leading Hotels of the World and the flagship of a new collection of properties from Palladium Hotel Group. BLESS includes urban, as well as resort properties. It features striking interior design by Lázaro Rosa-Violán; cuisine by the celebrated Spanish chef, Martin Berasategui, including his new Etxeko Madrid restaurant, spacious guest rooms and suites with bespoke ‘blessed beds’, the Magness Soulful Spa and Fitnic Power Gym. There are alluring public places to meet and share good times including the Versus Lively Lounge, a buzzing lobby bar & restaurant, the Fetén Clandestine Bar, in the basement, complete with a bowling alley and the Picos Pardos Sky Lounge.

The Urso Hotel is found in the Chueca district, neighbouring the Chamberi and Tribunal areas. The Urso is a 20th-century building which incorporates modern décor and architectural designs. It’s a stylish boutique property and is close to embassy buildings, restaurants, and bars. It has over 78 rooms and offers amenities such as a spa, swimming pool, lounge bar, and fitness centre. Enjoy top-class tapas and wine at Urso’s on-site eatery Media Ración, or dine in The Conservatory, where the outdoors is brought elegantly indoors.

Situated right in the centre of bustling Madrid, on the infamous Gran Via, the NH Collection Madrid of Gran Via is the perfect choice for anyone wishing to explore Madrid’s thriving historical city centre. The must-see Plaza Mayor and iconic Prado Museum are all in walking distance.  Guests can easily travel further afield as the Gran Via underground station is situated right next to the hotel’s elegant façade. The NH Collection Madrid’s 94 soundproofed and modern rooms allows guests a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, with ever-friendly staff on hand to provide advice on where to visit. Guests can also dine on the delicious Mediterranean cuisine of the hotel’s acclaimed Picalagartos restaurant as they gaze over the city’s skyline. For a more casual dining experience, guests can enjoy tapas and cocktails made by the in-house mixologist on the hotel’s rooftop terrace.

Nestled between the Andalusian mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, you will find the luxurious, family friendly Ikos Andalusia, Estepona. A hotel to cater to your needs thanks to an extensive range of lush rooms, suites and villas complete with dazzling views and pristine, private pools. The hotel’s tasteful and modern décor delivers a lavish, calming vibe to your stay. Menus curated by Michelin-starred chefs ensure an exclusive dining experience at any of Ikos Andalusia’s nine restaurants where you can savour delicacies from around the world. Everything is included in your stay and activities are made to appeal to guests of all ages – whether it’s up in the mountains or down on the cool waters of the Costa del Sol. Ikos Andalusia’s prime location and complimentary Teslas allow guests to explore the nearby national parks, charming, whitewashed villages, and historic sites with a complimentary ticket per guest.

Located in the vibrant heart of Puerto Banús, Hard Rock Hotel Marbella combines luxury with a rock-and-roll vibe. This stylish retreat offers 383 chic rooms and suites, each adorned with music-inspired decor and modern amenities. Guests can relax in two outdoor pools, rejuvenate at the spa, or stay active at the state-of-the-art fitness centre. Dining options include the eclectic Sessions Show Cooking restaurant, the sophisticated Nu Downtown, and the trendy Sun Society rooftop bar. Live music and events add to the hotel’s dynamic atmosphere, making it perfect for both leisure and celebration. With its prime location near Marbella’s pristine beaches and bustling marina, Hard Rock Hotel Marbella provides an unforgettable experience of comfort, entertainment, and glamour.

The former Ritz Hotel Barcelona, El Palace Barcelona, is perhaps one of the most famous hotels in Barcelona attracting celebrities, prominent figures and guests from all over the world to indulge in a place that oozes timeless glamour. With a striking and ornate façade the hotel is even more beautiful on the inside from the sweeping staircase to the grand Great Hall every turn presents elegant detail.  The hotel comprises six spacious suites – each individually designed and with marble bathrooms that house a Roman bath inspired mosaic shower – all 120 guest rooms are inspired by a neo-classical style.

The impressive rooftop garden and terrace, which features a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar, with 360-degree views over the city is the social hub of the hotel – a place to relax by day and party by night. AMAR Barcelona is the hotel’s brasserie serving fresh seafood with an extensive wine in a stylish art deco setting and The Great Hall – a grand and formal setting is where Afternoon Tea is the order of the day and live music can be enjoyed in The Bluesman Speakeasy bar. El Palace Barcelona is also home to the Mayan Luxury Spa which as its name suggests is inspired by the Mayan culture, offering guests traditional Mayan treatments designed to bring the mind, body, and soul together as one.

Located in the Eixample District of bustling Barcelona, El Palace offers guests convenient access – walking or via metro – to many of the city’s main attractions. El Palace Barcelona has been recognised for its outstanding quality and distinctive character and is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Villa Magna, a historic treasure located on Madrid’s most coveted boulevard is reborn as the capital’s leading luxury hotel. Located between the distinguished Salamanca neighbourhood and Paseo de la Castellana number 22, Rosewood Villa Magna is writing a new chapter in its story with the international hotel group Rosewood Hotels and Resorts. The Rosewood Villa Magna is located in an unbeatable setting, an enclave for shopping, business, gastronomy, and art. With easy access to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, the Reina Sofia Museum and the so-called ”Landscape of Light” (of El Prado and El Retiro), declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rosewood Villa Magna has four distinct concepts offering guests and locals alike a variety of gastronomic offerings at any time of the day. The property has 101 rooms and 53 suites that embody the hotel’s refined, residential style.

The Only You Boutique Hotel in Chueca on the Calle del Barquillo in the centre of Madrid features award-winning interior design from Lázaro Rosa-Violán. Housed in what was once a palace, it offers an effortlessly stylish contemporary luxury experience with vintage touches. Only You has a Thai-style spa, Mediterranean lounge, its own YOUnique restaurant and a British cocktail bar, the only one in the city to have collaborated with Veuve Clicquot. The hotel is centrally located in one of the hippest suburbs near the best bars, restaurants and trendiest boutiques in the city.

In the leafy Calle de Claudio Coello, in Madrid’s chic Salamanca District, is Hotel Único, one of the capital’s most iconic and sought-after boutique properties. Once a noble private mansion, Hotel Único epitomises the understated elegance of this 19th residential neighbourhood, originally built with the help of the 1st Marquess of Salamanca. The guest rooms have recently been beautifully remodelled by designer Maria Santos. This is the capital’s most upscale and desirable area, where the streets are lined with elegant boutiques, designer stores, galleries, and the most fashionable places to eat and drink. The perfect location for an elegant stay in the city.

Palma’s many nooks and crannies offer visitors the perfect opportunity for some fascinating sun-soaked exploration. Hidden in the heart of this picturesque Moorish city on the aptly named Calle de Sol, is the boutique hotel, Antigua Palma. At this Casa Noble (once the home of Balearic nobles), guests can escape the usual tourist hotspots and experience authentic Mallorcan hospitality.

Located in the stunning, scenic surrounds of La Mancha, Hotel La Caminera Club de Campo offers a luxurious, 5-star retreat to guests from all over the world. This lavish golf and spa resort can be found on the tranquil outskirts of Torrenueva, 70km from Ciudad Real, a spectacular Spanish region, famed for remarkable wines and classic literature, elegance and serenity.