The Standard Ibiza
Ibiza, Spain
The moment we stepped into The Standard Ibiza, all lights went off and the music stopped playing –...
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Mandarin Oriental Ritz
Madrid, Spain
What a difference a few years make: the Mandarin Oriental Ritz has easily become one of Madrid’s most...
Hotel Colón Gran Meliá
Seville, Spain
Situated in the hustle and bustle of the city’s shopping district, the handsome place to stay that is...
OKU Ibiza
Ibiza, Spain
Of all the hotels you could stay at on the White Isle, OKU Ibiza offers perhaps the greatest...
Gran Hotel Inglés
Madrid, Spain
Tucked away in a narrow side street in ‘Barrio de las Letras’, the city’s previous literary quarter with...
Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay
Ibiza, Spain
Few things say Ibiza quite like a beachside pool flanked by stylish, white parasols and the occasional palm...
Six Senses Ibiza
Ibiza, Spain
It’s not everywhere we go that we’re invited to close our eyes, take a minute to gather our...
La Residencia, a Belmond Hotel
Deià, Mallorca, Spain
The gorgeous hillside village of Deià is the best-kept secret of those in the know: high in the...
Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá
Madrid, Spain
When in Madrid, few hotels compare to the sprawling splendour of the Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá...
Kimpton Vividora
Barcelona, Spain
If your plan is to be at the source of all things social and creative whilst in Barcelona,...
W Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
To go hard on life and luxury in the Catalan capital, look no further than the W Barcelona....
Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa
Barcelona, Spain
There’s a lot to be said about this super-contemporary hotel in trendy El Born. A proud Preferred partner,...
Palacio Solecio
Málaga, Spain
A thoughtfully restored 18th-century Andalusian palace with an impressive history and a dining menu created by Michelin-starred chef...
Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
Barcelona, Spain
This stunning and luxurious hotel in a calm corner of an otherwise bustling Barcelona is a retreat for...
Sir Victor, Barcelona, Spain
You’ll find Barcelona’s glitterati and international celebrities alike at this stylish, turned hipster and happening hotel, Sir Victor,...
Palacio Can Marques
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
It’s rare that we walk around a hotel in awe, keen to see every suite, but that’s what...
Finca Serena
Montuïri, Mallorca, Spain
Located in the heart of the island, moments from some of the best beaches, this beautiful farmstead is...
Castell Son Claret
Calvià, Mallorca, Spain
We simultaneously gasped ‘wow’ as we pulled through the gates of Castell Son Claret and into the long...
Kempinski Hotel Bahía,
Estepona, Spain
Three miles from the sleepy seaside town of Estepona, this terracotta resort is a great spot for travellers...
Puro Hotel Palma
Mallorca, Spain
This elegant 18th-century townhouse positions itself as a ‘well-being oasis’ and the narrow, pedestrianised street it sits on...
Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
Can Bordoy was once a grand, 16th-century family residence, then a convent, but slowly descended into ruin. To...
Hotel Glòria de Saint Jaume
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
We just love properties steeped in history and Glòria de Sant Jaume is exactly that. Set in a...
Cap Rocat
Cala Blava, Mallorca, Spain
Perched enviably on the Bay of Palma, (‘away from the riff-raff’, they say), the property integrates an old...
Gran Hotel Son Net
Puigpunyent, Mallorca, Spain
Set in a 17th-century country house in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains, this property has a serene...
Convent de la Missló
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
The hotel’s name gives a lot away – this was once a monastery. Rather more luxurious today than...
Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel & Spa
Sóller, Mallorca, Spain
The season starts late at this hotel, which only opens when everything is right. Its location in beautiful...
Súmmum Prime Boutique Hotel
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
The Súmmum aims to welcome guests to ‘seventh heaven’ – expectations that are met at this converted 15th-century...
Villa Magna, Madrid, Spain
From outside, the building is nothing to look at, but inside, an eclectic hotel awaits. We love the...
Unico, Madrid, Spain
To say this place is palatial would be both right and wrong. The Único only has 44 rooms...
Totem, Madrid, Spain
Part of a new breed of small, luxurious properties in Madrid, totem settles into a grand, 1920s building...
H10 Puerta de Alcala, Madrid, Spain
On the edge of chic Salamanca, the H10 is a modern hotel that is all about its location....
Principal, Madrid, Spain
This lovely hotel is tucked away just off the sleepless avenue of Gran Vía, in a stunning Spanish...
Only You Atocha, Madrid, Spain
A little piece of Brooklyn in Madrid, the only You Atocha fuses both cities’ hipster vibes, creating a...
Roommate Oscar, Madrid, Spain
Set right in the heart of the action in Chueca, this hotel is a long-time outthere favourite. its...
H10 Villa de la Reina, Madrid, Spain
As its name suggests, this property is fit for a queen. Set in a restored 20th century architectural...
Axel Beach Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain
Gran Canaria is on the up once more and a relatively new addition to Maspalomas luxury is the AxelBeach. Situated...
Axel Hotel, Barcelona, Spain
Axel Barcelona proves that 10 years after you open, you can still be in vogue. The heaving rooftop bar is...
TWO, Barcelona, Spain
Many of us seasoned travellers know Axel’s brand of hetero-friendly hotels, and the flagship Axel Hotel in Barcelona has, for over...
ME, Madrid, Spain
At an enviable location at the heart of the city, the Plaza Santa Ana – you can’t get...
Gran Melia Don Pepe, Marbella, Spain
Those of you who know me that I am partial to life’s little luxuries. I’m also usually a...
Seaside Palm Beach, Gran Canaria, Spain
You’ll find this retro-chic Design Hotels member property in the infamous Maspalomas area of Gran Canaria, the haven and seaside destination...
