Design Hotels - Hospes Ámerigo Alicante, Spain - Palau de la Mar Valencia, Spain

Design Hotels
Hospes Ámerigo
Alicante, Spain
Palau de la Mar
Valencia, Spain

Two great hotels from the growing portfolio of restored historical buildings by the Hospes Design Team.

Hospes Ámerigo
Alicante, Spain

Photo courtesy Hospes group

The Hospes Ámerigo is housed in a former Dominican convent in the middle of Alicante's vibrant historical centre.
Complementing the original architecture, the buildings have been carefully converted by Elvira Blanco with the Hospes Design Team.
The result is an elegant and intimate modern environment with an art collection commissioned specifically for the hotel.

Photo courtesy Hospes group

Photo: arcspace

An original Passage, once an alleyway between the two buildings, now serves as the main entrance as well as a patio.

Photo: arcspace

Photo courtesy Hospes group

Swim or relax on the rooftop terrace and enjoy the fantastic views of Alicante's old town and the imposing Santa Bárbara castle.

Photo: arcspace

Photo courtesy Hospes group

Finish the day with dinner in the Senzone restaurant, serving authentic regional dishes, or in the chic tapas bar.

Photo: arcspace

The rooms feature plasma TVs, free ADSL Internet access, wireless phones, high capacity safe box, and a complimentary minibar.

Photo courtesy Hospes group

Palau de la Mar
Valencia, Spain

Photo courtesy Hospes group

The Hotel Palau de la Mar (Palace of the Sea) is housed in a converted 19th century palace in the center of the old city.
Interior designers Isabel Lopez and Sandra Tarruella have created an elegant and modern environment, combining art and design.
The grand double staircase in the lobby has been restored, accentuating the building’s original grandeur, and the entire interior painted white and decorated with abstract artwork.

Photo courtesy Hospes group
Photo courtesy Hospes group

Photo: arcspace

A minimalistic extension in the back provides additional guestrooms. The courtyard garden is shaded by a sail-like canvas roof.

Photo courtesy Hospes group

Photo: arcspace

All the guests share the calm outdoor space as well as two salons, a bibliotèque, and the cosmopolitan Ampar restaurant that serves a range of local dishes.

Photo: arcspace

A small fitness center includes a sauna, Turkish bath and a large Jacuzzi.

Photo: arcspace

The spacious rooms, with dark woods and leather furniture, feature plasma TVs, free ADSL Internet access, wireless phones, high capacity safe box, and a complimentary minibar.

Photo courtesy Hospes group

Hospes is a young and dynamic luxury hotel group with a growing portfolio of restored historical buildings. The Hospes Design Team is composed of prestigious architects and interior designers who work together to return the original grandeur and splendour to these architectural gems.

Alicante and Valencia on Spain’s Eastern coast, a two hours drive apart, have plenty to offer architecture aficionados.

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Exploring Alicante and Valencia.

September 26, 2005





		TRAVEL		Features
		Design Hotels Hospes Ámerigo Alicante, Spain Palau de la Mar Valencia, Spain Two great hotels from the growing portfolio of restored historical buildings by the Hospes Design Team. Hospes Ámerigo Alicante, Spain Photo courtesy Hospes group The Hospes Ámerigo is housed in a former Dominican convent in the middle of Alicante's vibrant historical centre. Complementing the original architecture, the buildings have been carefully converted by Elvira Blanco with the Hospes Design Team. The result is an elegant and intimate modern environment with an art collection commissioned specifically for the hotel. Photo courtesy Hospes group Photo: arcspace An original Passage, once an alleyway between the two buildings, now serves as the main entrance as well as a patio. Photo: arcspace Photo courtesy Hospes group Swim or relax on the rooftop terrace and enjoy the fantastic views of Alicante's old town and the imposing Santa Bárbara castle. Photo: arcspace Photo courtesy Hospes group Photo courtesy Hospes group Finish the day with dinner in the Senzone restaurant, serving authentic regional dishes, or in the chic tapas bar. Photo: arcspace Photo: arcspace The rooms feature plasma TVs, free ADSL Internet access, wireless phones, high capacity safe box, and a complimentary minibar. Photo courtesy Hospes group Palau de la Mar Valencia, Spain Photo courtesy Hospes group The Hotel Palau de la Mar (Palace of the Sea) is housed in a converted 19th century palace in the center of the old city. Interior designers Isabel Lopez and Sandra Tarruella have created an elegant and modern environment, combining art and design. The grand double staircase in the lobby has been restored, accentuating the building’s original grandeur, and the entire interior painted white and decorated with abstract artwork. Photo courtesy Hospes group Photo courtesy Hospes group Photo: arcspace A minimalistic extension in the back provides additional guestrooms. The courtyard garden is shaded by a sail-like canvas roof. Photo courtesy Hospes group Photo: arcspace All the guests share the calm outdoor space as well as two salons, a bibliotèque, and the cosmopolitan Ampar restaurant that serves a range of local dishes. Photo: arcspace Photo: arcspace A small fitness center includes a sauna, Turkish bath and a large Jacuzzi. Photo: arcspace The spacious rooms, with dark woods and leather furniture, feature plasma TVs, free ADSL Internet access, wireless phones, high capacity safe box, and a complimentary minibar. Photo courtesy Hospes group Photo courtesy Hospes group Hospes is a young and dynamic luxury hotel group with a growing portfolio of restored historical buildings. The Hospes Design Team is composed of prestigious architects and interior designers who work together to return the original grandeur and splendour to these architectural gems. Alicante and Valencia on Spain’s Eastern coast, a two hours drive apart, have plenty to offer architecture aficionados. Click here for: kk Letter Exploring Alicante and Valencia. September 26, 2005