Hospes Palacio de los Patos – Granada

Palatial luxury in Granada at the 5* Palace of the Ducks. This beautifully restored and converted classic 19th century palace is catalogued as a Cultural Heritage site.

The hotel offers 42 exquisite  rooms, select cuisine in the Senzone restaurant and a  Bodyna Spa.

The Presidential Suite has original mosaic floor and  artistic paintings on the ceiling and superb view of the garden and city from its  exclusive balcony. 

And of course all those wanted luxuries plus ADSL connection.

 

Luxury Suites in Madrid Center

Four new Presidential Suites have opened this summer in the 18th century-styled palace. The InterContinental Madrid which is on Paseo de la Castellana has views across this famous capital and the suites have a master bedroom and separate living room, two bathrooms with Loewe amenities, and a private kitchen.

In classic Spanish decor with contemporary touches and up-to-date technology – Bang & Olufsen sound systems and iPod docking stations.

For the tops try  the new Royal Suite on  the 8th floor with  its own  terrace.

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Barcelona Chef Adrià Wins Award

The Culinary Institute of America has awarded chef Ferrán Adrià of El Bulli Restaurant in Cala Montjoi, Catalunya, north of Barcelona its Chef of the Year Award.

Adrià is famous for his avant-garde cooking, his restaurant El Bulli has been named  World’s Best Restaurant by Restaurant magazine four times in six years.

El Bulli is open from June 16 through December 20 in 2009 but no reservations remain for 2009, to book for 2010 contact El Bulli after December 20, 2009.

Michelin 2* Restaurant & Hotel in Barcelona

The ABaC Restaurant and Hotel in Barcelona is one of the latest additions to the style gurus Mr & Mrs Smith boutique and luxury hotel collection.

ABaC Restaurant & Hotel

ABaC Restaurant & Hotel

The ABaC in the popular Zona Alta area of Barcelona makes it difficult to leave the premises and explore the city. With plenty of little luxuries: Spa with Jacuzzi, hammam, and chromotherapy room, free WiFi throughout, valet parking, huge flatscreen TV with internet, DVD/CD player, remote control lights and blinds, minibar, Hérmes toiletries.

Between Xavier Pellicer’s fusion style seven-course Michelin cuisine and the sumptuous rooms make sure it’s a several day stay to enable time to explore this amazing city.

For more information on ABaC Restaurant & Hotel

Moorish Palace Hotel in Cordoba

Hospes Palacio de Bailío is a beautiful mish-mash of art, relics and luxury. Ask for a peaceful room over-looking the citrus patio. Feel like royalty as you soak up the sun on the four-poster sun bed by the pool.

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The past and present mingle well here with thermal plunge pools, sauna and beauty salon and the ever-necessary Wifi connection, it’s a glorious retreat.

See here for more information on Hotel Hospes Palacio de Bailío

Conde Nast Choice Hotels in Spain

The Conde Nast Travel: Readers Award shows eight Spanish hotels chosen in the list  of ninety-eight hotels in Southern Europe.

They are: 

  • Hotel Maria Cristina – San Sebastion
  • Hotel Alfonso XIII – Seville
  • Westin Palace – Madrid
  • Hotel Arts – Barcelona
  • Hotel Ritz – Madrid
  • Gran Hotel La Florida – Barcelona
  • Hotel Jazz – Barcelona
  • Casa Camper- Barcelona

In all fifteen Spanish Hotels have been chosen throughout the different catergories to be announced in London later on this month.

Superb Little Hotel, Wine, Art, Books and Fine Rooms

This amazing little hotel has a wine shop as its reception and only three guest rooms. Choose the intimate Antique Baroque Style,  Silk Route or the modern La Lluna de Valencia with its roof top terrace providing fantastic views of the city.

 

Designed by Herme Ciscar and Monica Garcia the  ground floor wine shop also has glamorous books and wine-related pieces of art.

 

Located in front of the Central Market in the heart of Valencia Casa Azul is a little gem, wine, rooms and a city centre hideaway – superb.