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1650

Hotel Claude Marbella

Marbella, Spain
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C. San Francisco, 5, Marbella, Spain, 29601 Original Property Opened in 1650 Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2022

Located in the luxurious resort city of Marbella, Hotel Claude Marbella occupies the former summer residence of Eugénie de Montijo, Empress of France and wife of Napoleon III. The seventeenth-century manor house has been fully converted to provide all the comforts contemporary guests require. Original features such as the Andalusian arches and the light-flooded atrium blend with modern design and furnishings to create a tastefully contemporary space. An eclectic collection of art is displayed throughout the hotel, particularly in the plush library lounge, where guests can relax with a book and a drink from the honesty bar. The ultimate romantic hideaway, Hotel Claude Marbella is private and intimate, offering a blooming rooftop terrace and seven chic bedrooms, each dedicated to regions of Andalusia.

Discover

  • Discover the fascinating history behind this 17th-century manor home in the Claude Library. This plush literary lounge is the perfect corner to read and delve into the histories of Empress Eugénie de Montijo, Claude Devoize, Ferdinand de Lesseps, and many other past denizens of Marbella. The Claude Library is also home to the hotel's chicly designed honesty bar, where guests can fix themselves a drink and settle the tab at the end of their stay.
  • Admire the hotel's impressive contemporary art collection from Young and Battaglia (Y&B) studio in collaboration with digital artist Kirin Young. In the library, guests can view pieces from the 'Spatula' collection, the 'Blindfold' collection, and the 'Pencil' collection. The 'Submerged' collection is on display along the walls of the central light well. Produced for Mineheart, an online interior design house, these collections all feature classical portraits defaced, submerged, or altered in some quirky way.
  • Discover the many cubist paintings of artist Willy L'Eplattenier on display at Hotel Claude Marbella. Cubism is a popular art form in the province of Málaga since its most famous pioneer, Pablo Picasso, was born and raised in the province's capital city, Málaga. For guests eager to follow in the first footsteps of this famous artist, Hotel Claude Marbella can arrange tours of Museo Casa Natal de Picasso and Museo Picasso Málaga.

Explore

  • Explore the Avenida del Mar, an important avenue in Marbella that leads to the Mediterranean Sea. This artery connects Marbella Marina with the Parque de la Alameda, designed in the nineteenth century. In the central part of the avenue, there are nine surrealist sculptures by the famous artist Salvador Dalí. Built from smaller originals, the sculptures turn this promenade into a real open-air museum. The sculptures include ‘Hombre sobre delfín’, ‘Don Quijote sentado’, ‘Mujer desnuda subiendo’, ‘Elefante Cósmico’, ‘Caballo con jinete tropezando’, ‘Gala asomada a la ventana’, ‘Mercurio’, ‘Gala Gradiva’ and ‘Perseo’. The statue called ‘Libertad’ completes this exhibition and is found alone at the entrance to Puerto Banús.
  • Visit the Plaza de los Naranjos, designed after the Christian conquest of Marbella in 1485. Located in the heart of the historic city center, the plaza is home to the Hermitage of Santiago, the Town Hall and the Casa del Corregidor. In the center of the plaza, there is a Renaissance fountain surrounded by orange trees, planted in 1941, from which the square now takes its name.
  • Spend a day exploring Málaga, the capital city of the province of Málaga. Located along the sparkling coastline of the Costa del Sol, the city is known for its pristine beaches, fantastic art scene, and vibrant culture. Málaga is home to some of Andalusia’s greatest historical monuments, such as two Moorish fortresses, La Alcazaba and the Castillo de Gibralfaro, and the Catedral de Málaga, the city's soaring Renaissance cathedral nicknamed La Manquita ("one-armed woman") due to its uncompleted second tower.

Experience

  • Experience the spectacular natural beauty of Marbella and the surrounding Andalusian region. The mild climate, scenic landscapes, and proximity to the Mediterranean make Marbella the ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts and active tourists. There are over 100 wonderful spots for diving to choose from near Marbella and Puerto Banús. Marbella is also one of the premier golf and tennis destinations in Europe, home to numerous prestigious golf courses and a major ATP tournament.
  • Venture along the Caminito del Rey route. Running through the landscapes of the Paraje Natural Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, the Caminito del Ray is an aerial trail built in the walls of the Gaitanes gorge and hovering around 100 meters above the Guadalhorce River. The route originated as a maintenance trail for the Hydroelectric Power Station El Chorro and was completed in 1905. In 1921, King Alfonso XIII crossed this trail on his way the Conde del Guadalhorce dam, and since then, the trail has been called “Caminito del Rey” or the “King’s Way.”
  • Scale the height of the La Concha Mountain. Located in the Sierra Blanca Mountain Range, La Concha is a mountainous barrier in the shape of shell. At 1,215 meters above sea level, the peak of the mountain provides exceptional views over the Costa del Sol. On sunny days, hikers can even see Gibraltar, Africa’s coast, and the Atlas Mountains.

Taste

  • Taste the delicious seafood sourced fresh from the Costa del Sol. Fish and seafood dominate the cuisine of Marbella and that of the larger Malaga province. While paella is originally from Valencia, visitors to one of Marbella’s chiringuitos (beach bar) are sure to find this essential Spanish dish on the menu. For a more local delicacy, try the espetos de sardinas. This casual and generally cheap meal consists of skewers of sardines grilled over a large barbecue pit.
  • Savor a bowl of ajoblanco, the predecessor of gazpacho. While the tomato-based summer favorite also originates in Malaga, ajoblanco is a much older version dating back to before the arrival of the tomato from the Americas. The cold soup is made with breadcrumbs, almonds, garlic, olive oil, water and salt.
  • Share a platter of pescaito frito at one of Marbella’s many seafood restaurants. This Costa del Sol specialty is served as a platter of mixed seafood, the various elements of which – prawns, squid, sardines, chunks of cod – are lightly fried in a seasoned batter. Hotel Claude Marbella pays homage to this traditional dish in its fabulous patio light fixture. Designed by LZF Lamps, ethereal and surreal Kogoi sculpture was made by hand with overlaying wooden slats resembling fish scales.
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FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS

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The Marismas Guestroom (Chic Superior)
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The Zahara Guestroom (Chic Superior)
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The Alhambra Suite (Chic Suite)
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