Casa Palacio María Luisa

Jerez de la Frontera


A five-star revamp of a dazzling 19th-century mansion has breathed fresh energy into Jerez' accommodation scene. The 21 luxe rooms are set around a marble-check patio fragrant with flowers; vertical gardens adorn interior courtyards; and there's a smart restaurant plus a tranquil open-air bar. Each room has its own soothing boutique style, incorporating historical charm alongside bold wallpaper, velvet textures and original artwork.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Jerez de la Frontera attractions

2. Antiguo Cabildo

0.18 MILES

A couple of blocks northeast of Jerez' cathedral stands the handsome 16th-century old town hall.

3. Centro Andaluz de Flamenco

0.26 MILES

Both architecturally intriguing – note the entrance's original 15th-century Mudéjar artesonado (ceiling of interlaced beams with decorative inserts) and…

4. Catedral de San Salvador

0.3 MILES

Echoes of Seville colour Jerez' dramatic cathedral, a surprisingly harmonious mix of baroque, neoclassical and Gothic styles. Standout features are its…

5. Alcázar

0.34 MILES

Jerez' muscular yet elegant 11th- or 12th-century fortress is one of Andalucía's best-preserved Almohad-era relics. It's notable for its octagonal tower,…

6. Museo Arqueológico

0.4 MILES

In the Santiago quarter, Jerez' modern archaeology museum houses fascinating local relics dating from Paleolithic to 20th-century times. Grab a detailed…

7. Iglesia de San Miguel

0.4 MILES

Built between the 15th and 18th centuries, this richly adorned church blends Gothic, Renaissance and baroque architecture, and was modelled on Seville…

8. Bodegas Lustau

0.41 MILES

Book ahead for the excellent-value, English- or Spanish-language tours of the handsome, vine-shaded Lustau bodega, founded in 1896. 'Standard' visits (€18…