6 hotels with a Michelin-star restaurant to book right now

At the turn of the century, the Michelin brothers Andre and Edouard (founders of the famous French tyre company Michelin Tyres) decided to create a guide that listed the best garages, petrol stations, restaurants and hotels in France. 35,000 copies were distributed for free and since then the guide has become a reference for exceptional quality. Originally one star meant the restaurant was good quality, two stars meant that the restaurant was excellent and three meant that it was an exceptional fine dining hotel or restaurant and worth a detour. Later on, the Michelin-star hotels and restaurants guide expanded to include international destinations starting with Belgium and today, it has become the prestigious global award that all chefs dream about.

When planning your next getaway, Spain is a haven for foodies thanks to its rich gastronomic heritage that varies from region to region. Booking a hotel with a Michelin-star restaurant adds an extra layer of luxury to your getaway, you just need to decide whether you want to stay on the peninsula or fancy a spot of island hopping. Surprise your tastebuds with new flavours, innovative cooking techniques and the creativity of the world’s best chefs at these Barceló Hotel Group destinations. 

Looking for a 5-star hotel with a Michelin restaurant? The province of Granada is shining brighter than ever before thanks to La Finca, one of the restaurants at the La Bobadilla, Royal Hideaway Hotel in the Sierra de Loja. This Michelin-star restaurant is the first in Granada to be awarded a star and it celebrates the sensory and opulent essence of Andalusian gastronomy.

The magic behind the dishes? Pablo González (La Cabaña), a Murcian-born chef whose elaborate and creative gastronomic flair takes diners on a delicious journey that pays homage to Malaga and Granada’s traditional cuisine. He has two Michelin stars and 3 Repsol Sols to his name, yet his hunger to dazzle and delight diners allows him to keep evolving his vision. "We seek to offer a gastronomic experience that awakens all the senses through a melody of flavours that combines the best local produce and the skill of the master craftsmen with emotion, magic and surprise", says González. 

At La Finca expect to see a variety of dishes that celebrate and glorify local produce. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), unique to La Bobadilla, and the refined and exceptionally delicious Riofrío caviar, a delicacy from the Sierra de Loja area are the main protagonists on this marvellous gastronomic stage. Yet, don’t forget the fresh, locally grown seasonal vegetables and the two native breeds of Iberian pork and Retinta beef that also make an appearance on the menu. 

If you are looking for a unique dining experience, you cannot get any better than the Canfranc Express at Canfranc Estación, a Royal Hideaway Hotel. Often noted as one of the best hotels with Michelin-star restaurants in Spain, this captivating historic hotel offers an ideal getaway for foodies and winter sports lovers alike. Meals here are served inside a refurbished vintage train carriage decorated in the style of the dining cars that travelled across Europe in the 1920s.

The gastronomic journey starts on the station platform which takes guests back to the year 1928 when espionage was rife and the interwar history of Canfranc is brought to life at every turn. Visitors are led through the most beautiful parts of the building to the two restored carriages. Yet only one of these carriages offers a gourmet dining experience for an exclusive three tables.

Led by chefs Eduardo Salanova and Ana Acín, this ambitious proposal is the first restaurant hotel in the province of Huesca to receive this award. To keep the legacy of Aragonese cuisine alive, 12 diners at a time can savour a fusion of traditional flavours and innovative techniques that preserve the essence of the local cuisine.

The Canarian archipelago with its kilometres of volcanic coastline and eternal sunshine shines brighter thanks to five Barceló Hotel Group hotels with Michelin-star restaurants. From the vibrant capital of Gran Canaria to the golden shores of Tenerife’s south coast, you can find luxury dining experiences without even leaving the comfort of your Michelin-rated hotel.

If you are looking for incredible Spanish Michelin-star restaurants, head to the Canary Islands. On the island of Tenerife, you will find the emblematic Royal Hideaway Corales Resort 5* GL which is home to not one but two Michelin-star restaurants. El Rincón de Juan Carlos has set the benchmark high for creative luxury dining in the Canary Islands and as well as holding two Michelin stars it also has 3 Repsol Sols to its name. It is the brainchild of the Padrón brothers, Juan Carlos and Jonathan, known on the Spanish gastronomy scene as Los Hermanos Padrón.

El Rincón de Juan Carlos prides itself on its avant-garde take on Canarian cuisine and the incorporation of local ingredients into its delicious meals. In the words of the chefs, "We are very close to the sea and marine products are very present on the menu. We like to use the best products, and if they are local, all the better, although we do not deprive ourselves of any global product, always seeking excellence.”

Thanks to the restaurant’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and some of the best beaches in Tenerife, seafood is a firm fixture on the menu. However expect to see a fusion of flavours and cultures shine through a wide variety of ingredients, highlighting the creativity of the chefs. The wine list is worth exploring too, especially for its selection of Canarian wines.

When it comes to Michelin stars, Tenerife is a destination to watch. You could argue that the Royal Hideaway Corales Beach 5* GL is one of the best hotels with Michelin-star restaurants in Tenerife. And, with three stars to its name, we couldn’t disagree. If you are looking to surprise your tastebuds, award-winning chefs Adrián Bosch (Best Chef in the Canary Islands 2012) and Eduardo Domínguez (Best Chef in the Canary Islands 2016) have a treat for you with San Hô, their Nikkei-inspired restaurant. Nikkei is a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine that celebrates the clash of cultures, flavours and culinary techniques of both countries.

Of course, San Hô’s dishes are also laced with a touch of Canarian flavour highlighting the chef’s roots. The Canary Islands are celebrated further with each dish created using predominantly local ingredients that offer fresh and unmatchable flavours. The menu is highly personal, taking the diner on a journey across three continents in a surprising and original take on fusion cuisine. This is the best hotel food in Tenerife if you are looking for a carnival of flavour, emotions and experiences all wrapped up in delicious dishes.

If you are looking for a winter sun break complete with luxury hotels, Michelin-star restaurants and a city full of culture, head to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Here you will find the Santa Catalina, A Royal Hideaway Hotel 5* GL, home to the Michelin-star restaurant, Poemas by Hermanos Padrón.

The Padrón brothers dazzle diners once again as their Michelin-star that was awarded last year is renewed for 2023. Their creative culinary flair and hunger to achieve exceptional quality in every bite have made Poemas by Hermanos Padrón a must-visit foodie hotspot in the Gran Canaria capital.

Seafood is a protagonist on this menu, yet the chef’s much-loved, traditional dishes sit side by side on the menu with more recent creations allowing the diner a wide selection of flavours and textures to choose from. The brothers’ ability to innovate classic dishes, adding their personal touch to each one makes this an unforgettable dining experience and one that feels truly immersive. It is without a doubt that these brothers have revolutionised fine dining in the Canary Islands’ Michelin-star hotels and guests can choose between a tasting menu or a-la-carte dishes; each one transporting the diner to a world where food meets nature and art with every mouthful.

If you are a fan of sustainable tourism and want to enjoy a unique dining experience at one of the Michelin restaurants in Spain, Chef Borja Marrero’s Muxgo is the place to dine. Situated in the renowned Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel in the Gran Canarian capital, Las Palmas, this innovative culinary venture embodies a strict commitment to sustainability and local gastronomy.

The dedication to regenerative dining has earned this restaurant its first Michelin Green Star, the first of its kind to be awarded in the Canary Islands. Marrero’s circular kitchen philosophy emphasises the use of local ingredients and the reduction of food waste. Diners can expect to see island delicacies on the menus such as millet from Tejeda as well as prickly pear and shrimps from Mogán - all sourced from local producers in Gran Canaria. This farm-to-table approach not only promotes nutritious dining experiences but also reduces MuXgo's carbon footprint, all the while supporting the local agriculture industry.

Now that MuXgo forms part of the Michelin hotels guide, it stands alongside Santa Catalina's other acclaimed restaurants, highlighting the hotel’s regenerative tourism ethos.