Top 5 Romantic Hotels 2012

Tucked away in the Albaicin of Granada, this carmen opens it’s doors to a select few looking for peace and tranquility in a bustling city. Its handful of cozy rooms, charming garden and well-stocked library will delight both you and your lover. All you’ll need to complete the picture is a violin. 130 €. (C/ Aire Alta, 12, Granada, Granada) alcubilladelcaracol.com

Located in the prettiest street in the Old Town of Marbella, Hotel Claude can be found in an elegantly restored 17th century mansion townhouse. A charming luxury hotel in which to spend a night of passion after dinner at their exquisite restaurant Le Bijou. If you weren’t already, you’ll be madly in love by dawn. 250 €. (C/ San Francisco, 5, Marbella, Malaga). Book your hotel.

The capacity to combine tradition and modernity is no small feat. This they’ve achieved by bringing contemporary art into a 17th century palace. With just six rooms, clean lines and homey decoration make up this intimate but luxurious accommodation. Seville becomes the perfect backdrop for a love story one you step out onto the roof terrace. 280 €. (C/ Corral del Rey, 12, Seville, Seville). Book your hotel.

There’s basically nothing missing at all. Decorated with exquisite taste (like all the hotels in the chain), the palace that houses this hotel has been classified Heritage of Cultural Interest. The gardens and swimming pool seem to have been lifted straight out of a Renoir painting. To top it all off, the spa and Senzone restaurant will leave you feeling rejuvenated and healthy. What could be better for a romantic escape? 275 €. (C/ Ramírez de las Casas Deza, 10-12, Cordoba, Cordoba). Book your hotel.

A dreamy corner of the world where each and every room introduces its guests to a new world far from the madding crowd. This is a bohemian and art deco inn that enlivens Benalup nights with shows and concerts by the likes of La Hoguera, Javier Ruibal and Zenet. If you want to impress your date, this an original choice. 150 € (C/ Dr. Rafael Bernal, 32, Benalup - Casas Viejas, Cadiz). Book your hotel.