Madrid Hotel Ambassador **** (ca.19th Century)
A palace
dating back to the middle of the 19th century, it belonged to
the Dukes of Granada de Ega and retains the original structure with a
lovely patio decoration in a classic and elegant style and tastefully
furnished with comfortable guest rooms. Some of the rooms overlook the
Opera House. All of them offer a high standard of quality and the latest
facilities.
Palace Hotel
***** (ca.1912) In
front of the Prado Museum, the hotel epitomizes the Belle Epoque era. Its
atmosphere is select and cosmopolitan and is the setting of Madrid's
social life. The Palace magnificently combines monumental elegance and
luxury with the most modern amenities.
Villa Real
**** (ca.19th Century) This centrally located hotel has been designed by the famous
architect F.Chueca Goitia (among others) with a high respect of its
19th century style. It has an elegant 18th and
19th century decoration which retains the atmosphere of those
ages. One of the most exclusive hotels with exquisite service.
Barcelona Hotel Condes De Barcelona **** (ca.1872) Placed in two magnificent "Golden Quarter" buildings enlarged and
rehabilitated to high standard four-star hotels: the old "Casa E.Batlló"
by J. Vilaseca, building regarded as being of special interest for it's
artistic beauty and "Casa J. Daurella" dated from 1872.
Claris Hotel
***** GL (ca.1882) Certainly one of the best hotels in
Barcelona, the Claris is located in the former Palacio Verruna and
contains an endless number of art pieces in its rooms, such as listed
collections of Egyptian and Pre-Columbian art and 19th -century
engravings.
Grand Hotel
Havana ***** An elegant
atmosphere strikes you first as you enter this wonderful hotel. Modern
amenities with an avant garde feeling, this 145 room hotel is located on
the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, which is tree lined and
central.
Hotel Ritz
***** (ca.1919) The
Ritz, located in the heart of the city, has maintained it's uniqueness
ever since it's inauguration in 1919, combining the charm and traditional
elegance of a bygone era with modern features, thus making it a Grand Luxe
establishment in Barcelona.
Duques De Bergara
**** The hotel was
entirely renovated in 1994, it combines the charm of catalonian tradition
and the comfort of modern amenities.
Granada Alhambra Palace **** (ca.1910) One
of the most elegant hotels of Granada and Andalucía. It is situated in the
stunning Alhambra grounds and was inaugurated by the King Alfonso XIII.
Most of the rooms have been recently redecorated and combine tradition
with modern comfort, preserving its captivating Moorish style. From the
cafeteria terrace there are breathtaking views of the town, the valley and
Sierra Nevada.
Parador San
Francisco **** (ca.1495) The
Parador is located in an Arab Palace dating from 1302, built by Muhammad
III and rebuilt by Yusuf I (1334-1354), and Muhammad V (1354-59). The
Catholic Kings transformed it into a Franciscan convent. They were
temporarily buried at the Convent's Church. Located in the Alhambra
grounds, the hotel has magnificent views of the gardens, the Arab palaces
and the Albaicin quarters.
Seville N.H. Ciudad De Sevilla **** (ca.15th
Century) The hotel was
created to host the architects and technical team who built the 1929
Universal Exhibition, in a residential area of Seville. It has baroque
ornamental motifs such as glazed terracotta and engraved stones. It is a
beautiful building with an elegant avant-garde style. Very comfortable
rooms such to meet the high N.H. standards.
Casa Palacio De
Carmona ***** GL (ca.16th Century) Beautiful palace belonging to the Lasso de
la Vega family. Built in the 16th century with traces dating from the 15th
and 17th centuries. It is furnished in a classical, elegant and exquisite
style. The rooms are all different and the bathrooms are wood floored to
preserve the palace's structure. All this makes it one of the most
beautiful places in Spain. Nevertheless, the best aspect of the hotel is
feeling you are staying at a palace.
Córdoba Hotel Amistad Córdoba **** (ca.18th
Century) The new Hotel
Amistad Córdoba consists of two former 18th Century mansions, which still
retain thier entrance from the Plaza de Maimónides. Exhaustive restoration
has recovered its interior Mudéjar courtyard, its Neo-Classic facade and
its woodcarved coffered ceilings. Situated in the middle of the historic
center, next to the walls and the Synagogue of 1314, and close to the
Mosque. A building of historic interest, totally restored, with top-notch
services and amenities.
Cádiz Hotel Monasterio San Miguel
**** (ca.18th Century) This monastery, surrounded by walls, was founded in 1733 by the
Acrhbishop Luis Salcedo y Azcona. It shows all the beauty of Baroque
style. It was converted into a luxury hotel respecting the original
architecture and it displays a wonderful garden where the old yard used to
be.
Marbella Hotel Puente Romano ***** Located on Marbella Baech, the
international playground of Europe, Puente Romano offers the utmost in
luxury. Nestled between the mountains and the sea, surrounded by tropical
gardens of rare beauty, lakes and waterfalls. All guest rooms have been
handsomely decorated by Europe's foremost designers.
El Fuerte
**** (ca.1926) Located in the heart of Marbella, in an historical spot where the
remains of the Fuerte de San Luis still stands. After serving as a flour
mill in 1957, it became an elegant Hotel. After several extensions, it
still retains a stately atmosphere and excellent facilities.
Jaén Parador Castillo De Santa Catalina
**** (ca.13th Century) The Parador has been built at the top of the Cerro de Santa
Catalina, next to the remains of the Arab Fortress built by the King
Alhama, the King who started the construction of the Alhambra. In 1246 it
was conquered by King Ferdinand III the Saint who built a chapel and a
convent. The Parador has a magnificient view of the city of Jaén and the
olive fields that surround it. |