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Sometimes the journey is not a route, it is a place. 22 handpicked stays across Spain and the whole Mediterranean: monasteries, historic villas, converted palaces and singular resorts where the hotel is the experience.
Every one of these hotels has been personally visited by at least one member of our team. We don't recommend them because they appear on lists; we recommend them because we have slept there. Minimum 3-night stays. Booking within 48-72 business hours with our preferred partnerships.
Spain
Madrid
The most iconic Belle Époque palace in Madrid, reinvented by Mandarin Oriental
In the heart of the Golden Triangle of Art, next to the Prado, the Ritz Madrid reopened as Mandarin Oriental after a full restoration. Located at Plaza de la Lealtad 5, it offers several culinary spaces — Deessa, Palm Court, El Jardín del Ritz, Pictura and its Champagne Bar — spa and afternoon tea in a setting more than a century old.
Madrid
Contemporary elegance in the heart of the Salamanca district
Villa Magna was reborn at the hands of Rosewood after a deep restoration. Its location on Paseo de la Castellana, its absolute discretion and its "sense of place" approach make it the reference for those seeking the highest hospitality category in Madrid.
Sardón de Duero, Valladolid
A 12th-century monastery converted into a 5-star hotel with its own DOP winery
A former 12th-century Cistercian abbey in the heart of the Duero Valley, today a hotel with 27 rooms and 3 suites in the monastery guesthouse. The Refectorio restaurant with a Michelin star, a winery with its own Protected Designation of Origin and the Santuario Wellness & Spa. Less than 2 hours from Madrid.
Marbella
An Italianate palace among olive trees, with views over the Mediterranean
An Italian-inspired palace surrounded by golf courses and century-old gardens, in Marbella's Sierra Blanca. The property includes standalone villas, a spa, restaurants and its own art collection. Discretion and Anantara service for those seeking Marbella without exposure.
Marbella
The aristocratic club that invented the Costa del Sol
Founded in the 1950s by Prince Alfonso de Hohenlohe, it remains the most aristocratic hotel-club on the Spanish Mediterranean. Bungalows among subtropical gardens, private beach, Thalasso spa and an irreplicable atmosphere that no recent luxury chain has managed to replicate.
Cala Blava, Mallorca
Fortaleza militar del s. XIX transformada en estancia adults-only
A former military fortress converted into a boutique luxury hotel facing the Mediterranean, in southern Mallorca. Suites carved into the rock, a spa in the underground galleries, restaurants with views over the bay of Palma. Adults only, absolute silence.
Sierra de Tramuntana, Mallorca
Richard Branson's estate in Mallorca's Tramuntana
Historic estate in the Serra de Tramuntana restored by Richard Branson's Virgin Limited Edition. A limited-rooms hotel, three additional large-capacity private villas, own olive groves and vineyards, farm-to-table gastronomy.
Italia
Venecia
Palazzo Papadopoli on the Grand Canal, interiors by Jean-Michel Gathy
One of the eight monumental palazzos on the Grand Canal in Venice, in the Sestiere San Polo. Contemporary interiors by Jean-Michel Gathy coexist with original frescoes and rococo works. Private gardens — an absolute rarity in Venice—, Arva restaurant and The Bar. Steps from Piazza San Marco.
Moltrasio, Lake Como
18th-century neoclassical villa above Lake Como
Historic villa facing Lake Como, restored and run by the De Santis family. Three room categories (Villa, Palazzo and Casa al Lago), garden pool, spa and own restaurants. Recognised on the World's 50 Best Hotels lists 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Positano
The Sersale house that captivated John Steinbeck
"Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn't quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone", John Steinbeck wrote in 1953. The Sersale family runs Le Sirenuse with the same spirit. The La Sponda restaurant (Michelin star), spa, three bars and its own Le Sirenuse Mare beach club.
Portofino
On the Portofino hillside since the 19th century
On the hill overlooking the fishing village of Portofino, the Splendido is one of the legendary landmarks of the Ligurian Riviera, today under the Belmond umbrella. Infinity pool with views over the Mediterranean, restaurants with Ligurian produce and terraced gardens.
Palermo
Sicilian Art Nouveau villa restored by Rocco Forte
Modernist-style villa of the Florio family on the shores of the Mediterranean, in Palermo. Rocco Forte completed its restoration in 2021, recovering the Belle Époque spirit of noble Sicily. A pool facing the sea, historic gardens and restaurants with Sicilian produce.
Grecia
Porto Heli, Peloponeso
A private Greek amphitheatre and pavilion-villas above the Aegean
On a hilltop on the Peloponnese, Amanzoe is an ensemble of pavilion-villas with private pools, an Aman spa and a beach club on the shore. It has a private Greek amphitheatre for exclusive events. The absolute discretion of the Aman brand in the heart of the Hellenic Mediterranean.
Oia, Santorini
Cave houses above the Santorini caldera
Three-centuries-old cave houses carved into the volcanic rock above the Santorini caldera, transformed into a unique boutique hotel. Its infinity pool with views over the caldera is one of the visual icons of the Mediterranean. Adults only.
Elounda, Creta
Bungalow-villas with a private pool facing Spinalonga
In the bay of Elounda, on the northern coast of Crete, with views over the historic island of Spinalonga. Rooms and villas with a private pool, own beach, spa and contemporary Cretan cuisine. Part of The Luxury Collection by Marriott.
Francia
Antibes, Costa Azul
The most legendary Belle Époque stay on the Côte d'Azur
On Cap d'Antibes, over 22 hectares of private gardens, since the 19th century it has been the retreat of European aristocracy, artists and celebrities. Iconic pool carved into the rock above the sea, cabanas facing the water and the Eden-Roc restaurant. Part of the Oetker Collection.
Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, Provence
Provençal château + contemporary art collection + biodynamic vineyard
On a biodynamic wine estate in Provence, Villa La Coste combines standalone villas of contemporary architecture, a spa, Michelin-starred restaurants and a permanent art collection with works by Louise Bourgeois, Frank Gehry, Ai Weiwei, Jean-Michel Othoniel and others.
Saint-Tropez
The Cheval Blanc house of LVMH in the port of Saint-Tropez
Facing the port of Saint-Tropez, part of the Maisons Cheval Blanc of the LVMH group. La Vague d'Or restaurant (3 Michelin stars by chef Arnaud Donckele), Dior Spa, and couture-level French service. The option for those seeking the highest French luxury on the Mediterranean.
Adriatic · Balkans
Sveti Stefan, Montenegro
Isla-fortaleza medieval convertida en Aman resort
A walled medieval islet on the Adriatic, converted into a single Aman hotel. Habitaciones distribuidas in the former casas of stone in the fishing village, private beaches and restaurants along medieval streets. Unique in the world.
Dubrovnik
Modernist facing the walled city
A villa of modernist architecture above the sea at Cape Ploče, with a direct view of the Dubrovnik walls. Infinity pool, private spa and own jetty for excursions to the Adriatic islands.
Turkey
Bodrum
A Mandarin resort above the Turkish Aegean
On the Bodrum peninsula, with its own private beaches on the Aegean. Standalone villas with private pools, a large-scale Mandarin spa and restaurants with contemporary Aegean cuisine. Discretion for those who do not want the conventional Turkish "circuit".
Bodrum, Turkey
Resort wellness Six Senses in the costa turca
On the Turkish Aegean coast, on an estate of olives and pines. Six Senses applies its wellness approach fully here: large spa with integrative medical programmes, biological gastronomy and holistic activities in a protected setting.
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