Hotel Claude Marbella  

In the heart of Marbella's Old Town, a restored 17th-century townhouse sits steps from Plaza de los Naranjos and the Bonsai Museum. You're a five-minute walk from the beach and close to Marbella Marina and Venus Beach. A family-friendly boutique stay that drops you into tapas bars, shops and sun in minutes.

This chic townhouse has just seven individually designed rooms—six Superior Deluxe rooms and one Suite—with terracotta floors, sandstone baths and fine fabrics. Rooms feature smart TVs, tablet computers, docking stations, memory-foam beds topped with down comforters and Egyptian-cotton sheets. The Suite Francesca opens onto a large balcony and high wood-beamed ceilings; the Flamand room links to a loft-style studio with its own stair. The property centers on a marble-flagged patio and a romantic rooftop terrace that looks over the old town.

Soak up views from the rooftop terrace or relax in the marble courtyard. There are bicycles to rent, concierge and tour desk services, and babysitting/childcare available for a surcharge. On-site wellness options include a massage room, sauna, gym and a yoga area. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected, and parking and airport/train transfers are offered for a surcharge.

A compact meeting space (about 161 sq ft) and a business center make small events easy. Express check-in and express check-out speed the process, and complimentary high-speed internet is available throughout the hotel.

The on-site restaurant serves a cooked-to-order breakfast and Mediterranean tapas and snacks in a striking black-and-white dining room. Breakfast can also be enjoyed on the roof terrace. There's a bar and a coffee shop/cafe, and room service is available; dinner can be reserved in advance. Numerous beach bars and local eateries are a short stroll away.