Parador de Granada
Stay inside the Alhambra at the Parador de Granada. Sleep in a historic 15th-century convent and enjoy exclusive, quiet evening access to the complex.
Casa de Colon
To be in the heart of the action: this small hotel is on a street connecting the cathedral and Plaza Nueva, and close to innumerable tapas bars and restaurants. It has pretty rooms with lots of character, friendly staff, and good prices. Those of independent mind who don't need all the bells and whistles of five (or even four)-star service, but who want an excellent location and interiors with style.
Hotel Boutique Elvira Plaza
To stay on one of Seville’s prettiest and most historic squares, the tree-lined Plaza Doña Elvira, so you can explore barrio Santa Cruz on foot. The hotel is located right on the pedestrianised square, which is located in barrio Santa Cruz, close to the Alcazar. Many rooms overlook the plaza's orange trees with their lush foliage, providing essential shade in summer, and beautiful ceramic-tiled benches which line its cobbled walkways.
Hotel Casa Romana
To enjoy an elegant ambience, smack between the hip Alameda and the shopping area - craft-beer bars or shoe heaven - and hang out in a breezy rooftop bar with views. This hotel is located on a main street (rooms are well-insulated for sound) which runs between the Alameda de Hercules, a main nightlife centre with tapas bars and nightclubs galore, and the main shopping area, where you can't move for Zara branches and shoes shops.
Hotel Legado Alcazar
This is the only hotel in Seville which directly overlooks the Alcazar gardens. It's a beautifully converted 17th century casa palacio, small and beautifully styled. Garden-lovers will be in heaven, with the full view of the palm-fringed palace gardens, especially if they can nab one of the top floor rooms with private plant-filled terrace, which enjoys unimpeded views over the fence.
Gran Miramar Hotel
This is Malaga's most luxurious hotel, reopened in 2017 after a massive refurbishment with the top five-star GL rating (Gran Lujo, or Grand Luxury). Formerly known as the Palace of Miramar, it was a government office for many years, and dates from the 1920s. Now it has been returned to its original splendour.
Hotel Mercer Sevilla
The luxury hotel scene in Seville moved up a gear in November 2016, with the opening of the glamorous Mercer Seville, sister to the similarly tasteful luxe Mercer Barcelona, which has a reputation for service second to none. These hotels are supremely stylish, decorated with exquisite taste and superb attention to detail.
Hotel Corral del Rey
Right in the historic centre of Seville, yet on a quiet street, this superb, luxurious boutique hotel spread across several traditional Sevillano mansions offers faultless service and sumptuous décor, from monogrammed linens to Lutron lighting, and all-round high-tech wizardry.
Hotel Europa
This three-star hotel is located in the city centre of Jaén and features a roof terrace with views over the cathedral. You can’t miss it, as the name is written in huge letters across the façade.
Albergue Inturjoven & Spa
Located in the west of the city, this stone-built hostel, newly converted from the remains of the historic San Juan de Dios hospital, offers a variety of facilities to suit all needs. It is part of the Junta (regional government-owned) network of youth hostels.
Hotel Condestable Iranzo
A large modern hotel located on the corner of the main shopping street, close to the Jaen Museum. This hotel has 158 spacious guest rooms, some in classic, elegant style, others with a simple, modern feel. You can find culinary satisfaction at the restaurant and English-style bar, with outdoor terrace featuring micro-climate for summer and heating in winter.
Infanta Cristina
This modern hotel is located in a new area of Jaen, five minutes from the El Corte Ingles department store. Its impressive marble atrium with stunning stained glass window has two glass lifts to transport guests to each floor in memorable style.
Hostal Estacion Ferrocarril
This modern two-star hostel is handy for those arriving in, or leaving, Jaen by train, as the station is next door. The old city centre is about 15 minutes’ walk away.
HO Ciudad de Jaen
Handy for the A44 Bailen-Motril motorway, this modern hotel complex was built in 2004 and has an impressive double-height entrance lobby with vaulted ceiling. The decor is themed around olives, with custom-made chandeliers and large murals depicting Jaen’s key crop.
Hotel Xauen
This hotel is located in the heart of Jaen city and offers cutting-edge décor with red leather armchairs and deconstructed chandelier-type pendant lights.
Occidental Cádiz
Its tall, light atrium has a bold red reception area, avant-garde amorphous furniture, and pointed teardrop-shaped floor lamps. The 96 guest rooms with sea views, furnished in a sleek, nautical, contemporary style in shades of neutral beige, crisp white and navy blue. Each room has a minibar and small safe; interconnecting rooms for those travelling with children are available.
Hotel La Catedral OLOM
This small, friendly hotel in traditional building has just 12 rooms, decorated each themed around an aspect of Cadiz’s history – people, books and paintings. Rooms, decorated in clean, modern style with wooden floors, offer satellite TV, safe and minibar; some have balconies with French windows – try and get one with a cathedral view.
Senator Spa Hotel
This hotel has a bright and cheery patio, in traditional Andalucian style, complete with colourful tiles, green plants and a fountain. Rooms, some of which are apartments, are decorated in warm colours, with a 32”LCD TV and tea and coffee tray (junior suites have espresso machines). Interior rooms look onto the patio.
Hotel Monte Puertatierra
Located in the new part of the city, this hotel in a classic-modern style is a short walk from the old town. It is very near Santa Maria del Mar beach, and you can find many shops close by. Spacious rooms are simply but stylishly furnished, with wood floors, and tea and coffee-making facilities, plus a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and choice of pillows. Note that rooms at the back of the hotel are quieter, although with no view; second-floor rooms have been refurbished.
Hospederia Las Cortes de Cadiz
Arranged in typical Andalucian style around a central arcaded patio, with delightful map of the city painted onto tiles in the entrance, this charming 19th-century hotel is themed around Spain’s first-ever constitution, La Pepa, which was drawn up in Las Cortes (the Courts) in 1812.