Top 10 of Top 10 Hotels in Andalusia (2011)

With the fabulous Hotel Alfonso XIII of Seville closed down for reforms, the list of Andalusian favourites is being rearranged. A stay in palaces, monuments, luxury country estates or resorts with distinguished guests is still a winning and gratifying choice in a region that has everything to enchant you.

Finca Cortesín, an oasis on the Costa del Sol
Halfway between Marbella and Sotogrande, in a dreamlike enclave where exclusivity and nature are united in perfect harmony, is this paradise created for lovers of tranquillity and healthy leisure. Its offering ranges from its 16 exclusive private villas to hotel suites and apartments. Fabulous country house near the Mediterranean, with outstanding cuisine. Relaxing in the spa or enjoying the immense golf course are only some of the possibilities on offer.
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elBullihotel Hacienda Benazuza (Sanlúcar la Mayor, Seville), significant words
“You come here to be, not to stay”. The philosophy of Ferrán Adriá applied to accommodation in an Andalusian country house. An imaginative aesthetic titbit created to satisfy your desire for luxury. It can be both the base camp from which to explore Andalusia or a simple personal treat. Indescribable catalogue of services for the sybaritic-minded.
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Barceló La Bobadilla (Loja, Granada), classic inspiration
Although newly built, this hotel situated in the heart of Andalusia has borrowed the classic art of the old Andalusian palaces. Hardwoods, marbles and brick are combined in a flourish of magisterial union. Its painstakingly designed spaces are an invitation to take a relaxing bath in the strictest privacy. Its Mediterranean woodland encourages you to lose yourself in its midst.
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4.- Hotel Villa Padierna (Málaga), the breathtaking Marbella
Michelle Obama, who stayed here in 2010, attracted attention to this luxury Tuscan-style complex filled with artworks and antiques that is on first-name terms with the most beautiful resorts in the world. Delightful private villas, rooms and suites, haute cuisine in its bars and restaurants, a spa to turn your head and three 18-hole golf courses within the complex.
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5.- Palacio de Villapanés AlmaSevilla (Seville), silence amid the action
Its privileged location in the historic district of Santa Cruz makes this a unique enclave from which to discover Seville's enchantment. As you pass through the gates leading into this 18th-century Palace, you leave behind the noisy bustle of the city. Triple arcades and marble columns invite the visitor to a stroll in their midst while breathing in the peaceful atmosphere.
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6.- Palacio de los Patos (Granada), luminosity and avant-garde
Classicism and modernity go hand in hand in this 18th-century palace converted into a hotel. Two buildings (one of them a new build) where the light is crucial to a restful, comfortable experience. For the most demanding gourmets, a gastronomic offering based on local produce with an innovative twist. Surprising quality in the attention given to the guests.
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7.- Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, elegance by the seaside
The compelling Mediterranean Sea lies at the foot of this complex where splendour is a philosophy of life. Private beaches in unique, natural and intimate surroundings where you can stroll and be carried away to its most exuberant nooks and crannies. Its 14 exclusive Andalusian-style villas with private garden and swimming pool give this space its own matchless personality.
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8.- Palacio del Bailío (Córdoba), romantic and monumental
Considered to be the first five-star accommodation in Córdoba, this majestic hotel boasts the honour of being listed as a Cultural Asset. Its interior is a mixture of history, luxury, relaxation and the best of fine dining. Arabic in inspiration, it houses the remains of a Roman house. Only a few steps away from the historic centre of the city of the Caliphs.
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9.- Corral del Rey (Seville), central and palatial
Five minutes away from the Cathedral stands a monumental 17th-century palace converted into a luxury hotel. Carved wooden beams and Roman columns welcome those who seek a central location without having to renounce excellence. At the end of the day, its trendy bar is a tempting spot for enjoying Seville's nightlife.
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10.- Kempinski Hotel Bahía (Estepona), Mediterranean spirit
With the Mediterranean Sea as its witness, the Kempinski blends into a magical and luxurious environment where the palm trees provide sheltered shade. Intimate terraces to delight in the landscape extending as far as the horizon, or simply to enjoy a romantic evening in the dusk. Enchanting gardens turn a stroll into pure pleasure.
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