NH Collection Valencia Colon

Designers and architects obsess over the colorful yet classic work of Madrid’s Lorenzo Castillo, who designed the guest rooms here. No wonder. He combines the elegance of yesteryear with the eye candy that’s all but required in the TikTok era. That’s clear in these guest rooms, where even the starting category, Superior Rooms, are adorned with custom lampshades, intricately painted millwork, tufted beds and rainfall showers, plus Nespresso machines at-the-ready for your morning jolt. Because rooms begin at 172 square feet, we’d book a Junior Suite with View and Balcony if you’re traveling with someone. Not only are these more generous in size (387 square feet) but they’re tricked out with bed canopies and robes and slippers for living that luxe life.

A forever-chic traditional hotel with 47 sumptuous guest rooms, an on-site gym, Mediterranean restaurant, enthralling piano club, and a rooftop bar.

Lacking in provenance. The hotel is tucked within the former Department of Commerce and Tourism in a circa 1870 building.

The continental breakfast is everything you dream about from a European morning spread, from charcuterie to cheeses to fluffy, buttery pastries.

The piano at the hotel’s Kamikaze Piano Club is a staggering 13 feet long…but it’s not the only thing here that’s larger than life. With a live pianist, expertly made cocktails, and the coolest people in Valencia gathered at the plaid tufted bar…you’re living large, too.

Sonata 32 - offering local cuisine by Chef Carlos Monsonís, featuring fish and succulent rice dishes Caraacara - offers a wide selection of drinks and cocktails Green Rooftop - rooftop bar