Hotel Claude Marbella in Marbella, Costa del Sol

Hotel Claude Marbella is a restored 17th-century building 150 metres from Marbella's Plaza de los Naranjos. The hotel hosts an art gallery, and almost all the decorations in the rooms are for sale. The lobby contains a library with a fireplace and an honesty bar.

All 7 rooms are individually themed and include terracotta floors, sandstone baths, and fine fabrics. Bathrooms are stocked with Molton Brown toiletries, a bathrobe, and slippers. Guests receive a welcome drink, a bottle of wine, and a complimentary minibar with a Nespresso machine.

Daily breakfast is a custom-cooked a la carte meal served on the rooftop terrace. The hotel restaurant offers tapas, Mediterranean snacks, and seasonal Spanish meals. Dinner can be reserved in advance in the black and white dining room, and 24-hour room service is available.

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the beach and only 150 metres from the Bonsai Museum. Free private parking is available via a hotel-provided pass, and a complimentary airport shuttle service can be arranged. The 24-hour front desk operates a tour desk and offers a car rental and ticket service.

Guests have complimentary access to a nearby spa and gym facilities. The hotel offers bicycle rental and can organise guided biking trips and walking tours. Evening entertainment includes temporary art galleries and live music performances.

Historic: Restored 17th-century building in Marbella's old town

Rooms: 7 individually themed rooms

Breakfast: A la carte meal on the rooftop terrace

Perks: Free private parking & complimentary airport shuttle

Art: Hotel hosts an art gallery with works for sale

Wellness: Complimentary access to nearby spa and gym