A stylish boutique hotel at the heart of Madrid's trendy Salesas neighbourhood. Its 20th-century neoclassical palace exterior belies the contemporary luxuries within.

The Grande Dame of Madrid's hotel scene has reopened with a sleek redesign, a swimming pool and an exquisite culinary offering, all overseen by Mandarin Oriental.

With a Belle Époque majesty and inventive culinary centre, there is no finer place to stay in San Sebastián - just as has been the case since 1912.

Rising above a remote medieval town in the Rioja wine region, this avant-garde masterpiece by architect Frank Gehry - with an eight million-bottle cellar - leaves nothing to be desired.

When it comes to state-of-the-art health retreats, SHA Wellness is hard to beat. Not only that, it's a short haul flight from the UK yet benefits from a Mediterranean climate.

Set back from the coast between Marbella and Sotogrande, Finca Cortesin has a fine spa on site and a beach club a mere mile away. Truly a sophisticated retreat with dining to match.

A country estate in rural Sierra de Loja, this white-washed hotel is a picturesque vision of Andalucían charm - with three restaurants, two pools and rooms with extraordinary views.

Second only to the historic Alhambra, this hotel is Granada's most palatial establishment - and its contemporary appeal runs right through its design-led rooms, spa and remarkable Andalucían restaurant.

Midway between the historic cities of Jerez and Seville lies the 18th Century Hacienda de San Rafael, formerly part of a thriving olive estate and today an idyllic hotel.

Located on the seafront along the 'Golden Mile' between Spain's south coast favourites Marbella and Puerto Banus, Marbella Club Hotel Golf Resort & Spa is a legendary hotel with a star-studded history.