Hospes Palau de la Mar is housed in two 19th-century mansions, merged to create one of Valencia's most chic and contemporary luxury hotels. Within close proximity to the centro historico and River Turia gardens, Hospes Palau de la Mar is the ideal base for a stylish getaway.

The facilities

Relaxation is key here, with soft, cream furnishings and parquet floors creating a calm interior space. Take the indulgence up a notch at the Bodyna Spa with a full body massage, or take a dip in the plunge pool. There's also a sauna and steam room, plus exercise bikes for when you need a perk-up. Restaurant Senzone serves Mediterranean cuisine, drawing instylish locals. The five-course menú degustación is a popular choice, and there's an incredible wine list to wash it all down.

The rooms

There are 42 rooms in the original mansions and another 18 rooms in the modern garden extension. Coffee and cream colour schemes are chic and calming, while beds have Egyptian cotton sheets. Some junior suites have free-standing bathtubs, whilst the Presidential Suite consists of two bedrooms with queen-size beds and a large living space. All have internet connections, plasma TVs and CD players.