The Petit Palace Marques Santa Ana is a 19th-century marvel in Seville. Recently renovated, the hotel mixes modern minimalist design with quirky original architecture to create a luxe base in the centre of town.

The facilities

Breakfast can be eaten in the dining room; or out on a sun terrace with boxy, white and grey lounge furniture. High-speed internet points in the hall keep you in contact with the outside, and a garage under the hotel offers private parking - so convenient.

The rooms

57 air-conditioned guestrooms are spread over four floors. Sleek and contemporary, rooms have minimalist dark wood furniture, white walls and coloured ceilings, with black and white photography above beds. Tech goodies include complimentary internet connections and flatscreen TVs, while steel and stone bathrooms have hydro-showers.

Families are well cared for - 20 rooms have bunk beds for kids, as well as a queen sized double. Request one of the 6 "High-tech" rooms for extra luxury - they come with personal NoteBooks, an exercise bike and a king sized bed.