Hospes Palacio del Bailio Cordoba

Located in Cordoba’s UNESCO-listed historic quarter, Hospes Palacio del Bailio is a renovated 16th-century palace set above crumbling Roman ruins. Arranged around five lush patios and a pretty outdoor pool, this luxury hotel combines restored frescoes and paintings with contemporary luxuries and exceptional regional cuisine.

The guestrooms and suites ooze sophistication, with handpainted stucco, elaborate frescoes, velvet headboards, and plush fabrics. With their spacious living area and en suite with freestanding tub and walk-in shower, the junior suites are very special.

The restaurant serves traditional Andalusian cuisine. For an extra-level experience, dine in the courtyard suspended over a transparent floor covering the remains of a Roman villa.

The highlights of Cordoba’s old town are within walking distance, including the 8th-century mosque and cathedral. After a day’s adventuring, ease weary limbs with a dip in the Roman baths and Sublime D’or Experience signature treatment in the spa.