Hotels
With a focus on heritage and character accommodation, we have an enormous selection of hotels across Spain, Portugal and Morocco. From carefully restored historical buildings to striking architectural modern properties, we can offer a special accommodation experience to each traveller. Based on our years of on ground experience and research, we pride ourselves on choosing unique and character filled accommodation with central locations, in the largest of cities to the smallest of villages.
Below is a small selection of some of our favourite properties…
Hotel el Fuerte
Directly facing the water, this very good 4 star hotel was recently renovated in 2007 and offers a very pleasant stay as well as a wide variety of leisure facilities including heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, gym, sauna and turkish bath. Free WiFi. Own garage.
Hotel le Tour Hassan
Fine hotel in the centre of Rabat with luxurious appointments and elegant rooms with all modern amenities. The hotel features two very good restaurants and two bars. Extra facilities include hairdresser, swimming pool, hammam, sauna, Jacuzzi and lovely gardens.
Kasbah Xaluca Maadid
The Hotel Kasbah Xaluca Maadid has 8 bungalows and 134 air conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms, WiFi and modern amenities. There's a swimming pool, hammam, bar and 2 restaurants and the actual hotel is made of mud using traditional methods, blending in beautifully with the desert landscape. An ideal base for desert adventures, while still offering all the comforts of a hotel.
Kasbah du Toubkal
Known across the globe, the Kasbah du Toubkal is an extraordinary venture, the product of an imaginative Berber and European partnership. Perched on imposing outcrop 1,800 metres above sea level, Kasbah du Toubkal crowns Imlil Valley, a perfect location for walks and treks to explore the beauty of the Toubkal National Park. There are 14 rooms with ensuite bathrooms, including a three-bedroom family house and separate Berber Salons, which can be used on a dormitory basis. The rooms are rustic yet comfortable, with simple berber adornments such as hand-woven carpets, blankets, intricate carved woodwork and oleander branch panelled ceilings. Enjoy traditional meals in the restaurant, take excursions on foot or by mule or simply enjoy the spectacular views. A special place.
La Tangerina Hotel
Classic and elegant guesthouse offering 10 rooms, across 4 floors overlooking a central enclosed courtyard. The property has a lovely roof terrace offering Medina views and guests can enjoy light snacks or traditional home style meals on request. At the heart of the hotel is the fabulous tadelakt cellar hammam and the hotel also offers free wifi throughout.
Lawrences Hotel
In operation since 1764, this beautiful hotel has lodged many a famous face, including the great Lord Byron. In the heart of Sintra centre and just past the tourist office, this fine hotel offers a boutique and authentic accommodation experience, with just 17 unique bedrooms. The decor is romantic and classical in style, with luxurious furnishings and a great attention to detail. The hotel has sitting rooms, a small bar and a restaurant with terrace, serving traditional Portuguese dishes as well as a wide international selection.
Palace Hotel do Bussaco
Former hunting palace of Portuguese kings, this property is today one of the most beautiful hotels of the world. Located in a 250 acre, centuries old forest planted by Carmelite monks, the palace's rich decoration in neo-Manueline style, historical 'azulejos' (decorative tilework) and fine paintings all lead to a successful marriage with its superb surroundings. Elegance in architecture, fine cuisine and service. Own parking.
Pestana Palacio do Freixo
Designed by the architect Nasoni and built in the mid 18th century, the Palácio do Freixo (Freixo Palace) is one of the most remarkable examples of Portuguese civil architecture from the baroque period. The hotel has preserved the entire façade of the palace buildings, which became a National Monument in 1910. The property consists of two separate but interconnected buildings: the Palácio (or palace), which houses the restaurant, bar, lounges and meeting rooms; and the former Harmonia Flour Factory, where the rooms are to be found, some of them boasting a magnificent view over the river. Leisure facilities include gym, indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
The Cliff Bay
Set on a spectacular promontory and surrounded by its own lush subtropical gardens, the Cliff Bay affords panoramic views of Funchal Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Offering the most luxurious level of accommodation, its 201 guestrooms (including suites) feature a wide range of facilities including a private balcony and sitting area. The hotel also has 3 restaurants and 4 bars including the Cliff Bar & Terrace with nightly live entertainment, a billiard room, library, table tennis, direct ocean access, a salt-water lagoon swimming pool and indoor/outdoor heated freshwater swimming pools, spa-bath, sauna, steam room, tennis, children`s playroom and scuba diving at the Golfinho diving club.