The Rex shortlist
Explore 671 independently selected hotels. Start with a place, a setting, or a season.
Awards come from published lists, entered by hand. Tiers reflect Rex’s editorial selection. See how we choose. “When to go” matches each hotel’s peak and shoulder seasons.
San Sebastián, Spain
A luxury boutique hotel perched on Monte Igueldo overlooking the Bay of Biscay, featuring 22 minimalist rooms and suites designed by Madrid architects Mecanismo. The property is home to chef Pedro Subijana's legendary three-Michelin-starred restaurant alongside a serene 800 sq-meter spa with hydrotherapy pools and treatment suites.
Llucmayor, Spain
A restored 19th-century military fortress perched dramatically on a clifftop overlooking the Mediterranean, transformed into an ultra-luxury retreat. This adults-only sanctuary seamlessly blends historic architecture with contemporary design, offering an exclusive escape for discerning travelers.
Deià, Spain
A luxurious clifftop retreat nestled in the dramatic Tramuntana mountains overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. This intimate hotel seamlessly blends Mallorcan architecture with contemporary elegance, offering unparalleled privacy and personalized service.
Barcelona, Spain
On Montjuïc, Hotel Miramar Barcelona looks across the city, port and Mediterranean from gardens above the urban bustle. Its 75-room scale gives the property a more contained feel than a large city hotel. The building brings together the preserved façade of a 1929 Exhibition-era palace and a terraced contemporary extension by Óscar Tusquets. Gardens and views shape the setting; the hotel’s indoor and seasonal outdoor pools, spa, restaurant and bars make staying on the hill an experience in itself.
Deià, Spain
A legendary clifftop retreat set in a 16th-century Mallorcan manor surrounded by terraced gardens and olive groves overlooking the Mediterranean. An intimate sanctuary combining timeless elegance with world-class dining and spa experiences in one of Europe's most coveted coastal destinations.
Barcelona, Spain
On Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia, this 120-room-and-suite hotel occupies a redeveloped 1955 bank building, retaining a link to its former use in details such as the original safes at Banker’s Bar. Patricia Urquiola’s interiors bring contemporary design to the former headquarters, while views look either to the avenue or the hotel’s Mimosa Garden. The experience is distinctly urban: Catalan dining, a spa and seasonal rooftop spaces sit alongside the city’s shopping and modernist architecture.
Madrid, Spain
On Madrid’s Paseo de la Castellana in Salamanca, Rosewood Villa Magna occupies a hotel site that first opened in 1972 and relaunched under the Rosewood name after a 2021 refurbishment. Its 154 accommodations span guestrooms, suites and signature suites, with interiors that pair contemporary Spanish references with art and a residential feel. Gardens and mature trees provide a green counterpoint to the boulevard. Several dining venues and Sense, A Rosewood Spa, give the city property a substantial on-site offering.
Madrid, Spain
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