Top Hotels in Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Istanbul and Marrakech

What are the top luxury hotels in Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Istanbul and Marrakech? TravelSort clients and readers who are taking advantage of Iberia's 50% Off Award Flights Offer are primarily interested in these five cities, so here are my top recommendations, including Virtuoso or preferred partner benefits, for Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Istanbul and Marrakech. Want to enjoy Virtuoso benefits or Four Seasons Preferred Partner amenities? Become a TravelSort Client.

Madrid

Villa Magna

Highlights: Central location, spacious rooms, excellent breakfast buffet, former Park Hyatt

Virtuoso Benefits

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily gourmet breakfast for up to two people in Restaurante Villa Magna
• Spanish Gourmet Tapas & Wine for two in Hotel Lounge
• Complimentary internet access
• Special welcome amenity: Villa Magna sweets box
• Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability
• For Executive Suite Bookings & above: Roundtrip airport transfers and Welcome VIP Treatment

Barcelona

Mandarin Oriental Barcelona

Highlights: Central location, excellent spa, rooftop pool (seasonal)

Virtuoso Benefits

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability (up to Mandarin Terrace category)
• Daily buffet breakfast for up to two people 
• One bottle of wine and selection of tapas for two at Banker's Bar, once during stay
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability

Lisbon

1. Olissippo Lapa Palace

Highlights: Central location, beautiful views of Lisbon and the river, superb spa, fine dining

Virtuoso Benefits

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily Buffet breakfast, for two, served in Monsanto Room
• $100 USD Food & Beverage credit, to be utilized during stay
• Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability

2. Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisboa

Highlights: Great views of Lisbon, St George's Castle and Parque Eduardo VII, excellent spa and indoor pool, superb dining

Four Seasons Preferred Partner  Offer and Benefits

Special Offer March 1-April 30, 2014: 

• 25% off our Room Rate
• A complimentary transfer from the airport to the Hotel for guests staying in a suite
• Daily full American breakfast for two 
• Spa credit of USD100 once during stay (not applicable to products)
• Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in 
• Complimentary high-speed Internet access for all suite bookings

Istanbul

Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet

Highlights: Unique setting (former prison), superb Sultanahmet location close to the Blue Mosque and sights

Four Seasons Preferred Partner  Offer and Benefits

Special Offer March 1-March 6 and March 9-April 30, 2014

• 15% off our Room Rate
• Daily full American breakfast for two
• Food and beverage credit of USD100
• Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in
• Complimentary high-speed Internet access for all suite bookings

 

Marrakech

Amanjena

Highlights: Stunning and tranquil setting, on 13 acres; exquisite Moroccan as well as Thai food; personalized service

Virtuoso Benefits:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Continental breakfast daily for two
• A complimentary lunch or dinner for two, once during stay, excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuities
• Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability

If you're taking advantage of the Iberia 50% off award offer, which hotels do you plan to stay at?