As a region with a history of unparalleled variety and drama, from the Romans to the Moors, to the Golden Age of discovery, you’d expect Andalucia to offer its visitors hotels which encapsulate and personify this cultural richness.
And you wouldn’t be disappointed. From castles to palaces, Roman to Moorish to modern Mudejar, the region offers some of Spain’s most alluring and spectacular places to stay, on beaches and mountain tops, in the heart of cities and in secluded countryside.
Finca Cortesin, the Alfonso XIII, Marbella Club, La Bobadilla, the Parador de Granada – all legendary five-star hotels with something no other place can offer, be it a golf course which hosts international championships, original ceramic tiles and furnishings fit for a king, a palace built for a Nasrid ruler, an astonishingly authentic Andalucian village, or the chicest beach club on the Costa del Sol.
Everyone who is anyone comes to stay here in Andalucia’s landmark hotels, from Pierce Brosnan, Brad Pitt and Shakira, to Eva Longoria and the US’s First Lady, Michelle Obama.
So when you come to Andalucia, whether to get married or have a party; for your honeymoon; on a short break for a birthday, or another special celebration; or just as part of a European tour of a lifetime, these are the places which will provide you with memories to keep for ever.
| Alfonso XIII |  |
La Bobadilla |
| This hotel is a true landmark - a Mudejar palace built for a king, whose name it takes. Located near the Parque Maria Luisa, the Alfonso XIII has an important place is Seville's history, and in its affections.more> | This five-star hotel, near Loja in Granada province, is world-famous; it has been described as a cross between a parador and a pueblo blanco more> | |
| Finca Cortesin |  |
Marbella Club |
| A five-star hotel, spa and golf resort, Finca Cortesin on the Costa del Sol is considered by many to be one of the finest hotels in Spain.more> | This classy beachfront hotel is an institution in Andalucia's most glamorous beach resort, with a fascinating history and a cachet other establishments would kill for.more> | |
| Patio de los Patos | |
Parador de Jaen |
| A 19th-century palace with a perfect blend of historic features and contemporary décor, plus an avant-garde wing of metal and glass.more> | The Jaen Parador, also known as the Parador de Santa Catalina, has a spectacular setting: it is in a restored castle on a hill overlooking the ancient city of Jaen, and the countryside and mountains beyond. more> |
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| Parador de Granada | |
Villa Padierna |
| The Granada Parador, also known as the Parador de San Francisco, has an enviable setting: it is located inside the world-famous Alhambra. more> | Michelle Obama chose this hotel to stay in during her visit to Marbella in 2010. A grand Italianate palace decorated in classical style, with an elegant and exclusive air which attracts many other celebrities, it hosts the annual Starlite Gala charity event. more> |
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| Hotel Puente Romano | |
Hotel Vincci Selección Rumaykiyya |
| This beachfront hotel is named after a Roman bridge, which is at the centre of its lush grounds. Situated on Marbella's Golden Mile, the Puente Romano boasts nine bars and restaurants, including Japanese and Italian. more> | One of the highest hotels in Europe, this spectacularly-located luxury Alpine lodge is a favourite with the King of Spain and skiers from around the world. more > |
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| Palacio del Bailio | ||
| Luxury boutique hotel in a converted 16th-century palace, located within the UNESCO World Heritage-recognised heart of Moorish Cordoba, a stone’s throw from the Mezquita. more> |