Spain
Mandarin Oriental
Punta Negra
New Opening, Mallorca.
Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra brings a fresh sense of Mediterranean glamour to Mallorca’s southwest coast, set on a secluded Calvià headland above two crystalline coves. 131 rooms, suites and casitas pair contemporary design with sea views, while Matsuhisa, Leña restaurant, expansive wellness facilities, pools and coastal gardens create a polished resort with a relaxed Balearic vibe and a strong connection to the landscape.
Jumeirah Mallorca
High above Port de Sóller, Jumeirah Mallorca is a clifftop refuge between the Serra de Tramuntana and the Med. Sunlit rooms and suites gaze over the sea and harbour. Drift between cascading infinity pools, Talise Spa and restaurants; stroll the pine-scented promenade. Tramuntana hikes, coves, and the vintage Sóller tram sit close. 9.6
Four Seasons, Madrid
In the heart of Centro Canalejas, Four Seasons Hotel Madrid fuses seven landmark buildings into a luminous, marble-and-parquet palace. Calm, couture rooms and suites, some with terraces, gaze over the Gran Vía. Linger at the rooftop pool and spa, dine at Dani by Dani García, then wander to Prado, Retiro and boutiques. 9.8
The Madrid EDITION
In a quiet plaza near Puerta del Sol, The Madrid EDITION is a sultry blend of minimalism with marble, oak, and sculptural lighting. Calm rooms and suites, some with terraces. Swim in the rooftop pool, dine at Jerónimo and Oroya, and sip in Punch Room. Steps to Gran Vía, museums, tapas bars and nightlife. 9.2
The Lodge Mallorca
Near Sa Pobla in Mallorca’s countryside, The Lodge is a 24-suite rural hideaway set on a centuries-old private estate. Expect an infinity pool, wellness space with heated pool and sauna, and Ramón Freixa’s Singular restaurant. The vibe is earthy, secluded, and quietly stylish, with beaches and mountain trails within easy reach. 9.2
El Fuerte Marbella
El Fuerte Marbella blends contemporary comfort with decades of Costa del Sol heritage, occupying a coveted beachfront setting moments from Marbella’s charming Old Town. Stylish rooms and suites, multiple pools, a rooftop adults-only area, Le Marché Spa, acclaimed dining and Mediterranean views create a polished seaside retreat with an effortlessly sociable atmosphere. 9.4
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
Besides El Retiro and the Prado, Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is Belle Époque radiance reborn: gilded salons, a glass-canopied Palm Court, and whisper-sharp service. Sunlit rooms and suites feel silk-lined and serene. Dine at Deessa, sip Champagne, unwind in the spa and pool. Steps to the Thyssen and Gran Vía. 9.8
Rosewood Villa Magna
Madrid.
On the Paseo de la Castellana, Rosewood Villa Magna blends contemporary Madrid polish with residential calm. Sunlit rooms and suites, some with terraces, overlook gardens and skyline. Linger at Amós, patisserie and bar; unwind at Sense spa and gym. Steps to Serrano boutiques; Prado, Retiro and Gran Vía a stroll. 9.6
The Palace Madrid
The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid brings Belle Époque grandeur to Plaza de las Cortes beside the city’s Golden Triangle of Art. Its 470 rooms and suites feel polished and regal, dining beneath the restored glass dome and a 24-hour fitness centre keep the mood cultured, clubby, timeless. 9.2
Puente Romano
Marbella
On Marbella’s Golden Mile, Puente Romano feels like an Andalusian village reimagined for pleasure, with suites, villas and botanical gardens. More than twenty restaurants and bars, tennis and golf clubs, spa and wellness facilities, beach access and La Plaza’s nightlife create a beautiful luxury Mediterranean playground with Costa del Sol confidence. 9.4
Marbella Club Hotel
On Marbella’s Golden Mile, Marbella Club Hotel Golf Resort & Spa is the original Costa del Sol beachfront grande dame, with 114 rooms and suites, plus villas, set amid subtropical gardens and Andalusian elegance. The Beach Club, Thalasso Spa, Kids Club, restaurants and wellness experiences shape a warm, quietly glamorous retreat between Marbella town and Puerto Banús. 9.8
Grand Hotel Son Net
Mallorca.
In Puigpunyent, in Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana, Grand Hotel Son Net is a restored 17th-century estate turned 31-room hideaway, filled with art and citrus-scented gardens. Swim the long outdoor pool, then retreat to the 1,000-square-metre spa with sea-salt indoor pool and thermal circuit. Vibe: quietly aristocratic, wonderfully relaxed all year round. 9.4
La Residencia Mallorca
A Belmond Hotel. Mallorca.
In the artists’ village of Deià, Belmond La Residencia spreads across two manor houses tucked into the Tramuntana foothills. Olive and citrus gardens frame outdoor pools; inside, the spa offers an indoor pool, sauna, steam and jacuzzi. Dine at Restaurante Miró, then linger over Mediterranean calm. Vibe: soulful, quietly glamorous. 9.6
Gran Marbella
Resort & Beach Club
On Marbella’s Playa del Real de Zaragoza, Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club channels Andalusian elegance with 135 rooms and suites and a breezy, contemporary feel. Spend days between three pools and the Amù Beach Club. The Champneys spa adds an indoor pool, sauna and steam. Vibe: sunlit, sociable, polished. 9.6
Don Carlos Marbella
Don Carlos Marbella is a revived Costa del Sol icon in Elviria, set in tropical gardens steps from the beach. Expect airy rooms and suites, multiple pools, a wellness spa, and beach days at Nikki Beach and Lucia. Evenings bring Mediterranean dining and terrace cocktails. Vibe: polished, sun-soaked, effortlessly sociable. 9.2
La Zambra Resort
Marbella.
La Zambra, in Mijas Golf near Marbella, is an Andalusian resort with grown-up, low-slung glamour. Rooms and suites overlook gardens, mountains or fairways. Days slip between Mood Spa, pools, padel, and Mediterranean dining at Picador and Palmito. Vibe is polished, tranquil, sun-warmed, and softly social. 9.6
Fairmont La Hacienda
San Roque.
Fairmont La Hacienda, near San Roque on the Costa del Sol, is a polished hillside resort with Mediterranean views and easy access to La Alcaidesa beach. Rooms, suites and villas feel airy and serene. Expect multiple pools, a sea-view spa, championship golf, and an elegant, sun-softened Andalusian mood throughout summer. 9.8
Hotel El Palace
Barcelona
In Barcelona’s Eixample, a short stroll from Passeig de Gràcia, Hotel El Palace channels 1919 grandeur with modern ease. Sleep in Art Deco rooms, then escape to the rooftop garden pool for skyline views all day. Downstairs, Mayan Luxury Spa offers a temazcal sauna and rituals. Vibe: theatrical, reassuringly classic. 9.6
Hotel Vestige Son Vell
Menorca.
In Menorca’s western countryside, near Ciutadella, Vestige Son Vell is an 18th-century estate turned 34-room hideaway, wrapped in gardens and quiet lanes. Spend afternoons between two outdoor pools, coastal walks to Cala Son Vell, and thoughtful spa treatments. Two restaurants keep things rooted and relaxed. Vibe: sun-dappled, slow, softly elegant. 9.4
The Standard, Ibiza
In Ibiza Town on Vara de Rey, The Standard, Ibiza is a boutique with 67 rooms and suites that feel crisp, calm, and quietly cheeky. Days belong to UP, a seasonal rooftop pool with Dalt Vila views, while nights drift through Jara’s cocktails and farm-to-table plates. Vibe: social, design-led, unfussy. 9.4
Four Seasons Mallorca
At Cap de Formentor above Playa de Formentor, Four Seasons Mallorca revives the 1929 Hotel Formentor with pine shaded glamour and sea view rooms. Spend mornings on the beach or roaming the pristine landscapes, afternoons by the pool, and evenings with Mediterranean dining. The spa’s thermal circuit, sauna, steam, and cold plunge keep you fresh and reset. 9.8
Cap Rocat Mallorca
On a private peninsula in Cala Blava, Cap Rocat is a restored military fortress turned quiet sanctuary above Palma Bay. Stone corridors lead to sea view suites, an infinity pool, and a Turkish-style spa carved into rock. Dine at La Fortaleza or the open-air Sea Club. Vibe: secluded, cinematic and calm. 9.6
Monument Hotel Barcelona
On Passeig de Gràcia, opposite Gaudí’s La Pedrera, Monument Hotel is a sleek premodernist mansion turned five-star, with 84 rooms, some with balconies. Spend afternoons by the rooftop pool and Verbena terrace, then book Spa by Valmont treatments. Dining is serious: three-Michelin-star Lasarte plus Oria. Vibe: quietly confident, design-led and central. 9.6
La Fonda Heritage Hotel
Relais & Châteaux, Marbella.
In Marbella’s Old Town on Plaza Santo Cristo, La Fonda Heritage Hotel is a Relais & Châteaux hideaway with 19 individually styled rooms. Start on the patio terrace for breakfast, climb to the rooftop Sky Bar for sunset cocktails, then linger over Mediterranean cooking. Vibe: intimate, elegant, quietly local. 9.8
Hacienda Na Xamena
Ibiza.
Perched 180 metres above the Mediterranean near San Miguel, Ibiza, Hacienda Na Xamena is a whitewashed cliffside retreat. Its 77 rooms favour sea views and whirlpool tubs. Book Spa La Posidonia and the eight-pool Cascadas Suspendidas circuit, then drift between terraces, pools, and sunset dining. Vibe: serene, slightly bohemian. 9.0
Villa Le Blanc Menorca
A Gran Meliá Hotel.
On Menorca’s south coast at Playa de Santo Tomás, Villa Le Blanc, a Gran Meliá hotel, is a sleek, sea facing retreat with 159 rooms and suites. Days drift between the main pool, a serene rooftop pool, direct beach access, and spa rituals. Vibe: sun washed, quietly sophisticated, gently restorative. 9.0
Palacio Gran Vía Hotel
Granada.
On Granada’s Gran Vía de Colón, opposite the Cathedral, Palacio Gran Vía, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, is a 1905 former bank turned 38-room jewel. Slip into the brick-vaulted hammam and heated indoor pool, then rise to the Miralba rooftop for Alhambra views. Vibe: hushed, design-forward, warmly Andalusian. Stunning hotel in a great location. 9.8
Sant Francesc Hotel Singular
Mallorca.
On Palma’s Plaza de Sant Francesc, this restored 19th-century mansion feels like a private art-filled home in the old town. Expect 42 rooms and suites, a rooftop terrace with a pool and cathedral views, Quadrat restaurant with garden dining, and a small wellness and gym. Vibe: discreet, stylish, sun-soaked. 9.8
Hotel Maria Cristina
San Sebastian.
On the Urumea River opposite the Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Hotel Maria Cristina is San Sebastián’s 1912 Belle Époque grande dame, now refreshed. Expect luxury bathrooms in marble, a fantastic restaurant and cocktail bar, and a well equipped fitness centre. Walk to La Concha beach and the Old Town. Vibe: elegant, celebratory, Basque-smart. 9.8
Finca Cortesin
Hotel Golf & Spa
Casares, Málaga.
Near Casares on Spain’s Costa del Sol, Finca Cortesin feels like an Andalusian manor built around grand courtyards, with 67 airy suites and four-metre ceilings. Days swing from championship golf and a 2,200-square-metre spa to the Bahía de Casares beach club and 35-metre infinity pool. Vibe: serene, sun-burnished, quietly celebratory. 9.8
Hotel Boutique
Casa del Limonero
Seville.
Hidden on Calle Guzmán el Bueno in Seville’s Santa Cruz, Hotel Boutique Casa del Limonero is a restored 15th century palace turned cabinet of curiosities. Fourteen individually styled rooms surround citrusy courtyards, with a tiled pool, hammam, rooftop terrace, and thoughtful breakfasts. Vibe: arty, intimate, quietly escapist for city wanderers. 9.8
Cotton House Hotel
Barcelona
In Barcelona’s Eixample on Gran Via, Cotton House inhabits the former cotton guild headquarters, all neoclassical bones and playful textile touches. There are 83 rooms and five suites, a book-lined library, Batuar dining, a rooftop pool, and a tailoring atelier. Vibe: polished, gently eccentric, wonderfully walkable from Passeig de Gràcia. 9.4
ME Marbella by Meliá
Near Puerto Banús in Marbella, ME Marbella is a sun washed, design forward beach escape with terrace facing rooms and ME+ perks. Days move between two outdoor pools, a chiringuito, and wellness rituals in the spa and gym. Evenings lean into music, cocktails, and modern Mediterranean plates. Vibe: stylish, social, lightly hedonistic. 9.2
7Pines Resort Ibiza
On Ibiza’s west coast in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, 7Pines feels like a whitewashed village above the sea, with Es Vedrà on the horizon. Suites sit in gardens; days orbit the infinity pool, Cone Club sunsets, and Pure Seven Spa’s saunas and steam. Vibe: barefoot-luxe, quietly sociable. 9.4
Lago Resort Menorca
Suites del Lago
On Cala’n Bosch marina, near Ciutadella, Suites del Lago at Lago Resort Menorca is an adults-only retreat of Menorcan-toned rooms and suites with terraces, some with private pools. Float in the heated saltwater thalasso pool with swim-up bar, dine in the Michelin-starred restaurant, then reset with sauna, steam and treatments. Vibe: chic, slow, nautical.9.6
Hotel Alfonso XIII
Seville
Commissioned for Seville’s 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition, Hotel Alfonso XIII is a Moorish-detailed grande dame in the Santa Cruz quarter, beside the Royal Alcázar of Seville and Seville Cathedral. Sip cocktails in Bar Americano, dine in the collonaded Restaurante San Fernando courtyard, then cool off in the outdoor pool. Vibe: regal, sunlit, indulgent. 9.4
Alhambra Palace Hotel
Granada.
Perched within Granada’s Alhambra precinct, Hotel Alhambra Palace, opened in 1910, pairs Moorish-inspired interiors with sweeping city and Sierra Nevada views. Rooms feel classic, sunlit, and quietly romantic. Come to Príncipe’s panoramic restaurant terrace and the snack-bar for late tapas. Vibe: historic, polished, serenely theatrical after dark, near the centre. 9.4
Nobu Hotel
San Sebastián
Nobu Hotel San Sebastián occupies a restored 1912 villa on La Concha Bay, moments from Parte Vieja. Rooms pair Basque Belle Époque flourishes with Japanese restraint. There's a rooftop infinity pool, fitness centre, and Nobu restaurant with bay views. Vibe is polished, intimate, and quietly cinematic by the sea. 9.2
Akelarre San Sebastian
A Relais & Châteaux Hôtel.
On Monte Igueldo, 15 minutes from San Sebastián, Akelarre is a modern, sea-facing hideaway built around Pedro Subijana’s three-Michelin-star restaurant. Just 22 luxury rooms come with terraces and Biscay views. The adults-only spa adds sauna, steam room, and a heated hydrotherapy pool, plus a hot tub, for post-tasting relaxation. 9.6
Es Princep Mallorca
Perched on Palma’s Calatrava ramparts, Es Príncep is a sleek old town sanctuary with sea facing rooms in warm neutrals. The rooftop infinity pool and Almaq bar catch the Bay of Palma sunsets. Below, a cocooning spa offers an indoor pool and Turkish bath. Vibe: calm, grown up, quietly glamorous. 9.8
Brach Madrid
On Madrid’s Gran Via at number 20, Philippe Starck’s Brach inhabits a restored 1922 landmark with 57 rooms and four suites. Dip into the indoor pool, then book La Capsule spa rituals before Mediterranean plates and cocktails downstairs. Vibe is artful, warm, and wonderfully cinematic. 9.8
Kimpton Vividora
Barcelona
On Carrer del Duc in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Kimpton Vividora is a design-savvy sanctuary with 151 rooms and suites inspired by local apartments. Take sunset cocktails on Terraza de Vivi’s rooftop pool terrace, book a massage, and refuel at Fauna. Vibe is sociable, artsy, and city-smart, steps from Plaça Catalunya. 9.4
Nobu Hotel Marbella
On Marbella’s Golden Mile inside the Puente Romano resort, Nobu Hotel Marbella pairs Japanese minimalism with Andalusian heat. Days move between the adults-only Nobu pool, beach clubs, and Six Senses Spa Marbella treatments, while nights start at Nobu restaurant and slip easily into La Suite nightclub. Vibe: polished, flirtatious, grown-up, and sunlit. 9.2
Montesol Experimental Ibiza
Ibiza Town.
On Ibiza Town’s Paseo de Vara de Rey, Montesol Experimental is a neocolonial landmark reborn with Dorothée Meilichzon’s bohemian-cosmic style across 33 boutique rooms and suites. Café Montesol serves Mediterranean plates on the terrace; upstairs, the rooftop cocktail bar frames Dalt Vila and marina views. Vibe: sociable, design-led, relaxed. 9.0
ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea
High in Altea Hills above the Costa Blanca, ZEM Wellness Clinic pairs a five-star retreat with a longevity clinic. Expect 95 suites, Mediterranean views, and a 4,000-square-metre spa with a hydrotherapy circuit, saunas, hammam, and Himalayan-salt calm. Programmes lean Mediterranean, with diagnostics, nutrition, and movement coaching. Vibe: serene, science-led, quietly luxe. 9.8
Only YOU Hotel Valencia
Steps from Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Only YOU Hotel Valencia is a stylish city bolthole for lingering between galleries and tapas bars. Rooms feel bright and contemporary. Downstairs, expect a great restaurant and cocktail bar, A 24-hour gym and a massage room. A wonderful design minded vibe. 9.8
CoolRooms
Palacio Villapanés
Seville.
In Seville’s historic centre on Calle Santiago, near Santa Cruz, CoolRooms Palacio Villapanés is an 18th-century palace reimagined with crisp, contemporary calm. Fifty rooms circle a courtyard; some have balconies. Rise to the rooftop plunge pool, then retreat to the spa’s sauna and Turkish bath. Vibe: relaxed, luminous, gloriously Andalusian.
Seda Club Hotel
Granada.
In Granada’s Plaza de la Trinidad, Seda Club Hotel is a 21-room private-club hideaway, rich in velvet colour and Andalusian poise. Rise to the rooftop for Cathedral views and cocktails, then retreat to the spa’s heated indoor pool, sauna and steam. Vibe: intimate, artful, wonderfully central for Alhambra-bound days. 9.8
Palacio Can Marqués
Palma, Mallorca.
In Palma’s La Lonja, Palacio Can Marqués is an 18th-century palace turned adults-only suite hotel, with arches, a courtyard garden and cathedral-view rooftop terrace. Expect SeaSkin spa treatments, Technogym workouts with steam room, and The Merchants dining. Vibe is discreet, artful, old-town intimate. 9.8
Castell Son Claret
Mallorca.
​In the foothills of Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana near Es Capdellà, Castell Son Claret is a restored 15th-century estate with 43 rooms and suites, orange groves, and mountain hush. There’s a serene spa, outdoor pool, and Michelin-starred Sa Clastra. Vibe: refined, secluded, deeply restorative, yet warmly lived-in. 9.6
Petunia Ibiza
A Beaumier Hotel,
Overlooking Es Vedrà on Ibiza’s quieter southwest coast, Petunia is a whitewashed hideaway wrapped in gardens above Cala Carbó. Rooms and suites feel breezy and pared back; days drift between the pool, rooftop cocktails at La Mirada, and great dining at La Mesa d’Es Vedrà. Vibe: bohemian, serene, and a nostalgic nod to the 70's. 9.4
Palma Riad
Palma de Mallorca.
In Palma’s old town, near Passeig del Born, Palma Riad is an adults-only hideaway with just 11 theatrical suites arranged around a lantern-lit patio. Expect cave-style bathtubs, moody dining, and richly layered interiors that feel half riad, half fantasy set. Vibe: intimate, decadent, and wonderfully escapist. 9.6
Gran Hotel Margalida
Mallorca
In Banyalbufar on Mallorca’s rugged west coast, Grand Hotel Margalida is a clifftop hideaway with 29 rooms carved into ancient terraces. Sea views dominate; days drift between the outdoor pool, spa, and restaurant. The vibe is secluded, design-led, and quietly cinematic, with sunsets that do most of the talking. 9.5
Kimpton Los Monteros
Marbella
On Marbella’s quieter eastern edge, Kimpton Los Monteros brings a lively Costa del Sol gloss to a freshly reimagined five-star landmark. Stylish rooms and suites, four restaurants, pools, spa, fitness facilities and nearby beach access create a sociable, sun-polished retreat, minutes from the old town yet softened by resort ease. 9.4
Hotel Teranka
Formentera.
Near Playa des Arenals on Formentera’s south coast, Hotel Teranka is a 35-room Mediterranean retreat shaped by nature, wellbeing and barefoot luxury. Light-filled rooms and suites, a saltwater pool, rooftop bar, fantastic garden dining, and open-air fitness create a quietly soulful stay between pine trees, the sea, and island breeze. 9.6
METT Marbella
Estepona, Málaga.
​METT Marbella Estepona brings a polished lifestyle mood to the Costa del Sol, set between Marbella’s glamour and Estepona’s gentler pace. Sleek rooms and suites open to sea, pool or mountain views, while Azure Beach, MOI Spa, RAISE fitness and Mediterranean dining give it a sociable, beach club energy. 9.2
Hotel Vestige Binidufà
Ferreries, Menorca.
​Hotel Vestige Binidufà settles into a red-stone 18th-century finca on an 800-hectare northern Menorcan estate near Ferreries. Eleven rooms and suites feel rustic, private and artfully spare, with terraces, poolside lunches, Mesura’s plant-led dining, yoga, massages, estate adventures and wild coves shaping a deeply restful country retreat away from crowds. 9.5
Son Bunyola Hotel
Mallorca.
Son Bunyola Hotel crowns an 810-acre estate on Mallorca’s wild northwest coast, within the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana landscape. Twenty-seven characterful rooms and suites, three villas, sea-and-mountain views, a pool, spa treatments and Mallorcan dining create a restorative country escape with polished privacy, olive-grove calm and quiet adventurous island spirit. 9.8
Cristine Bedfor Sevilla
Boutique Hotel
Cristine Bedfor Sevilla feels more like an elegant private residence than a hotel, tucked into the heart of Seville’s Old Town. Twenty-eight individually styled rooms, a leafy courtyard, La Cocina de Cristine restaurant and rooftop pool suites create a charming retreat where Andalusian character, thoughtful design and warm hospitality bring the city beautifully to life. 9.8
Hacienda del Mar
Estepona.
​Hacienda del Mar brings Mediterranean elegance to Estepona’s coastline, set between Marbella and the quieter charm of the western Costa del Sol. Bright sea-view rooms and suites, three pools, tropical gardens, a soothing spa and beachfront dining create a relaxed seaside retreat where warm hospitality, sunshine and ocean views naturally take centre stage. 9.0
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