Best Luxury Hotels in Spain

Gloria de Sant Jaume boutique hotel is an exquisitely restored Mallorquin mansion that has been thoughtfully reimagined as a 14–room small luxury hotel, with a beautiful rooftop terrace with pool, and a striking basement spa with a 14-metre pool. El Patio de Glòria is amongst the city’s destination restaurants. This café, restaurant and cocktail bar is open for sophisticated, seasonal dining. Almost hidden amongst the honey-coloured streets and saffron-hued alleyways of the old town quarter, boutique hotel Gloria de Sant Jaume Palma is tucked away from the city bustle in the quiet Carrer Sant Jaume street between Avenida Jaime III and the city’s elegant Rambla, making it perfect for guests looking to enjoy the cultural, historical and gastronomic attractions of the city.

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.

Book one of 53 bedrooms and suites here, including the anything-but-standard 14-bedroom Casa Privada, a private residence for you and your pals to plunge into a private pool and hot tub within your own courtyard, enjoy an exclusive in-suite treatment room and sleep serenely in a separate building from the rest of the rabble. In the main hotel, the leafy rooftop accommodates a 15-metre swimming pool, bar and eatery with Mexican dishes and Wagyu beef. And downstairs there’s the Jara bistro spilling onto Plaza Vara de Rey, with a DJ booth for a funky soundscape. From April to November the hotel is for adults only.

The Kimpton Vividora Barcelona combines contemporary design with plenty of local personality in Barcelona’s historic Gothic Quarter. This 5-star boutique hotel features stylish rooms, Spa de Vivi wellness treatments, a rooftop pool and bar with city views, Mediterranean Catalan dining at Fauna restaurant, and local vibes at GOT Coffee & Cocktails lobby bar that serves morning coffee and evening drinks, as well as hosting a social hour for guests with complimentary wines. Located steps from the Metropolitan Cathedral and City Hall, the pet-friendly Kimpton Vivadora Barcelona immerses guests within modern vibrancy of Barcelona.

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.

For those who want to be pampered in every possible way, there are few hotels that can compare to the Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel. As you might expect golf is at the heart of the hotel’s draw and guests are able to play unlimited golf at no cost when they stay at least one night. Even those who are not big fans of teeing off will appreciate the luxurious spa treatments, numerous restaurants and services that include private airport transfers. There are amenities for children as well as adults, and the hotel is designed to be a haven just outside of the hustle and bustle of Palma de Mallorca.

The Meliá Jardines del Teide is an adults-only haven, ideally located on the Costa Adeje’s famed Golden Mile. This luxurious sanctuary offers eleven accommodation types including The Level VIP rooms with services such as private lounge, breakfast area, and pool access. The Level Presidential Suite boasts views over the Atlantic Ocean and a whirlpool bathtub on its spacious terrace. There are three delightful restaurants on offer serving local and international cuisine as well as two relaxing bars. Guests can benefit from the on-site wellness and fitness facilities including massage and beauty treatments as well as a fully equipped gym. There are two outdoor swimming pools, one of which is an expansive 700m2 retreat with a sundeck, the other is reserved for The Level customers. The hotel is pet-friendly, has all-inclusive options, and is located within close proximity to excellent amenities including a golf course.

This takes joint place (with its fellow Grand Palladium) as the largest all-inclusive hotel on the island. The family-friendly Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza Resort & Spa Ibiza is found in Playa d’en Bossa in Ibiza, alongside a seemingly endless stretch of white sand, close to Ibiza’s best nightclubs. Stay active on the tennis courts, archery field and beach volleyball court, take an exercise class or swim in the four freshwater pools (one of which is beside the sea). Relax at the Zentropia Spa & Wellness Centre and be entertained with a night at the onsite theatre. Eat at the four à la carte restaurants (including three show cooking restaurants and one on the top terrace) and drink in six bars. Guests can also access the facilities at its sister property Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa Ibiza.

C’an Beneït offers authentic agrotourism at the foothills of the UNESCO Tramuntana mountains in the Binibona valley. This historic fortified medieval farmhouse sits on over 70 hectares with 10 distinctive guest rooms, each reflecting the estate’s unique architecture. The estate grows its own produce including citrus fruits, vegetables and herbs, with resident gardener Sebastià tending the orchards. A separate 500m² private villa accommodates six guests with three bedrooms, private pool and full kitchen.

This Avant Garde hotel is in the heart of Barcelona, close to the celebrated Passeig de Gràcia next to Casa Rocamora and just a step away from Plaça Catalunya on the city’s golden mile. The contemporary hotel design brings together innovation, art, music and technology along with exclusive experiences to enjoy the local scene. Rooms and suites present a neutral and stylish design with a range of sizes, views and upgrades such as a private terrace or Jacuzzi to suit every occasion. Guests can make use of the gym fitted with the latest fitness technology and equipment or pamper themselves with sophisticated beauty and well-being treatments. The hotel also has two restaurants in which Mediterranean cuisine with an innovative flair provides healthy, unique, surprising and sustainable dining experiences using fresh and organic ingredients harvested from our own urban garden. The Rooftop Bar is the perfect place to unwind with a drink and take in the views of Plaça Catalunya and the Sagrada Familia.

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on Fuerteventura’s spectacular Playa de Jandía, the Hotel Riu Palace Jandia offers a luxurious escape from reality. The hotel offers lavish accommodation options in guestrooms and suites overlooking the sea and features the two-bedroom Suite Senior with a private balcony or terrace. Guests are invited to enjoy a buffet breakfast or sample the local and international cuisine served at one of the à la carte restaurants. There is a collection of bars to choose from including a poolside bar serving tapas while there are live shows and entertainment to keep guests entertained. Guests make the most of the heated outdoor swimming pool all year round with its spacious sun deck complete with loungers and parasols. There is the Body Love wellness centre at your disposal for the chance to totally unwind while there is also a fitness room and facilities including tennis courts and water sports. This family friendly hotel offers children a designated area in the swimming pool and daytime entertainment.

The Avante-Garde Hotel Hospes Amerigo Alicante occupies a refurbished Salesian convent making it a magnificent place from which to explore Alicante and let down your hair. Its playful and light rooms seamlessly blend Mediterranean architecture and modern comforts. The hotel’s Bodyna spa is unique as one can enjoy a massage all whilst gazing out over the city. Its Fondillon restaurant is a gastronomic delight serving marvellous local dishes with chefs using only the best local ingredients. For guests wanting a more relaxed dining experience the Barra Fondillon tapas bars provides guests with a casual dining and drinking experience inside a traditional Alicante bar. The hotel also has a rooftop terrace where guests can enjoy delicious cocktails and house music all whilst watching the sunset over Alicante. After a night of good food and drink guests can visit the hotel’s dedicated breakfast restaurant Terraza Calle Mayor which is the best way to start your day, on Sunday it even hosts a relaxed brunch.