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Everything has been kept more or less the same as when the poet Garcia Lorca was forced to hide out here – this is the last place the poet stayed, before his untimely end (see Federico García Lorca). Each room has unique style and there are patios and fountains in the public areas.

A vast resort offering every facility you can think of amid its gardens and neo-Moorish splendours, including several swimming pools, one for children, and a playground.

In the historic Ciudad and built in 1736 this converted mansion, with its original coat of arms and handsome façade, offers remarkably sumptuous rooms for the price.

This restored 18th-century mansion is beautiful and quite good value. You’ll find all the signature Sevillian features, including a fern-filled patio, antiques, and a definite sense of style and class. It’s right next to the cathedral, too. Not all rooms have en-suite facilities.

Seven elegant rooms are gathered around a central patio filled with greenery and light. The restaurant boasts a Michelin star.

Right in the heart of this Renaissance town, is this oasis of quiet beauty. It’s part of a chain, with all the conveniences, yet evokes timeless style.

With beautiful alpine decor and wonderful interior design this hotel is both spacious and luxurious. At the heart of this ski resort, the hotel has a chair lift service at its door.

This deluxe, Vegas-style establishment also has a casino. All the rooms have a balcony with sea views. Recreation options include a pool, sauna, gym and tennis court.

Here you’ll find four-person cabins with private bathroom, as well a campsite. It’s handy for the beach, there’s a TV room, dining room and various sports facilities.

This youth hostel is clean, although it is quite far away from the city centre. Its advantage, however, is that there are only two to a room and the bathrooms are all en-suite.