'The food and setting were superb,' says a visitor to this former olive mill located in the Serra de Tramuntara mountains near Sóller and its 'Port'.

One of the remotest of all the paradors, a modern white-painted building by a black lava beach on the smallest, least visited of the Canary Islands.

A 'most relaxing' small, hotel composed of two white villas in a residential area of this popular, 'if not particularly appealing', resort.

The modern, well-priced hotel is located in the bohemian, multicultural and predominantly working class area of Lavapiés, but is in close proximity to Plaza Mayor, the Gran Via and Buen Retiro Park.

'A wonderful little hotel,' say visitors. 'An excellent welcome; we much enjoyed our junior suite.'

On a ridge in the Lleus valley near the beaches of the Costa Blanca, this 18th-century farmhouse, white-walled and tile-roofed, has been turned into a delightful small rustic hotel/restaurant

This quirky boutique hotel is set in a restored 19th-century building in 'corrada' style – that is, with rooms on three levels set around a pretty central courtyard.

This 'welcoming' boutique hotel, managed by owners Jed and Amanda Filmer, is built in Andalusian style with a central courtyard and fountain, old oak beams and old monastery doors.

On a hill within the ramparts of this interesting old Basque fishing port/seaside resort (also known by its Castilian name, Fuenterrabía), this small B&B hotel is a converted 14th-century palace ('stone and wood predominate').

If you're looking for a central location, chic interiors and a good price, Praktik Metropol Madrid is the place to stay in.

On a pine-covered hillside overlooking Palma bay, this large holiday hotel, with mock-Moorish tower, is managed by its owners, Lorraine and Martin Xamena and their son Alejandro.

Near the sandy beaches of Mallorca's northern cape, this small luxury hotel stands quietly in landscaped gardens amid pine trees, in a busy resort.

In the historic Gothic quarter by the cathedral, this 18th-century palace has been restored, 'imaginatively and stylishly', as a small hotel.

The 'charming' de Ponte family have converted the quinta and other buildings on their banana plantation (they have owned it since 1507) into this small rural hotel just outside Garachico.

This charming boutique hotel is located on the Plaza de la Independencia, and within walking distance of major sights such as the Prado Museum, Reina Sofia Museum and the Cybeles Fountain.

Although it's located in the leafy residential neighbourhood of Tres Torres, away from the hustle and bustle, this boutique hotel has a metro station five minutes' walk away with a direct route to Placa de Catalunya (20 minutes).

In an attractive village, with cobbled streets and tiled rooftops, surrounded by orange and lemon groves, this 300-year-old house has been run since 2003 as a small rural hotel.

La Palma, the most north-westerly of the Canary Islands, is small and volcanic, less busy than its larger neighbour Tenerife.

On the beach in an unspoilt small Costa Brava resort, the Farrarons family have run their hotel since 1935.

The Vives family's unassuming hotel offers 'good value on a coastline that remains unspoilt by development'.

This former 19th-century monastery is now an elegant Mallorcan-owned hotel in a 'stunning' setting, two kilometres west of Orient, in beautiful, remote valley.

Run by the Suau family, this stylish boutique hotel (Relais & Chateau) in a restored 18th century former Jesuit monastery is set at the southern slopes of the Puig de Maria mountains and surrounded by 40 acres of land.

With 'brilliant service' and 'fantastic rooms', David Stein's small luxury hotel, a converted 17th-century palace, is 'strongly recommended' by visitors.

Well located, between Passeig de Gràcia (where you can see La Pedrera, Gaudí's unusual apartment building without a straight line) and La Rambla, this large, modern hotel is a Hilton hotel, but it does not feel like part of a chain.

On a cobbled street near the seafront of this interesting little port in the lush north-west of Tenerife, this small designer hotel provides 'a charming blend of style, comfort, cosy ambience, and friendliness', according to a visitor.

A former 19th century palace has been transformed into a 'great boutique hotel in Madrid's hip district of Chueca, ideally located close to many main tourist sites', according to one reviewer.

The rooms in this imposing 19th century former townhouse are decorated in a contemporary style,with mainly white and beige hues with splashes of red.

Casa Camper is set in a 19th century Gothic tenement building in the heart of Barcelona, close to the famous La Boqueria market and a five minute walk from Plaça de Catalunya.

This charming boutique hotel is located on the Plaza de la Independencia, and within walking distance of major sights such as the Prado Museum, Reina Sofia Museum and the Cybeles Fountain.

Beautifully set among trees at the foot of the craggy Roca del Corb, the Pallarès family's smart, modern hotel is not far from the main Andorra to Lleida road.