Tenerife

This historic hotel, declared a national historic site, faces a huge botanical garden and is situated close to the center of the island's capital (read: far from the beach). — Star Service

A luxurious, Moroccan-styled hotel with its own championship golf course, an indulgent spa, a secluded golden beach and a two Michelin-starred restaurant. — The Telegraph

A beguiling and eclectic mix of a traditional 17th-­century palace with wooden beamed ceilings and balconies, and modern art deco. The pool is set in a charming patio. 20 rooms. — Insight Guides

A showpiece of a hotel, the unique Bahia del Duque resort combines a fusion of colonial Canarian-inspired architecture with neoclassical Italian villas. — Star Service

An oasis of exquisite design and perfumed luxury with on-site gourmet cuisine, Royal Garden Villas combines the privacy and exclusivity of a deluxe villa with the service and facilities of a boutique. — The Telegraph

Opulent, Thai-styled luxury hotel with superb service, exquisite subtropical gardens and arguably the best spa on Tenerife – The Oriental Spa Garden. — The Telegraph

Colonial architecture and spacious rooms meet boutique style and Michelin-starred dining in this friendly, emblematic hotel in the heart of the Unesco World Heritage site of La Laguna. — The Telegraph

A peaceful and elegant rural retreat in an historic and protected Canarian mansion set around a beautiful courtyard, close to the picturesque village of Garachico. — The Telegraph

Hotel Monopol offers good value for a crowd of mostly couples in downtown Puerto de la Cruz. — Oyster

A handsome stone building houses this comfortable hotel with spacious rooms coloured in bright yellows and blues with warm terracotta tiles and lashings of white linen. — Lonely Planet

A restful retreat in an 18th-century Canarian residence at the heart of Garachico’s cobbled, historic heart. — The Telegraph

The 40-room Hotel Colon Rambla is a mid-range property, primely located near downtown Santa Cruz. — Oyster

One of the few hotels on the island to retain its seigniorial charm. The...door provides access to a large, patio-style open hall area around which are all rooms. ... Highly recommended. — Michelin Guide

A room in Europe's glamorous, lagoon-equipped Hard Rock Hotel, with breakfast, optional dinner and more. — Jetsetter

An historic mansion set on Tenerife's most picturesque plaza, providing friendly service and complete relaxation in splendid, colonial environs. — The Telegraph

An adults-only boutique hotel within a hotel, Red Level takes five-star luxury up an exclusivity notch. — The Telegraph

The 125-room Baobab Suites is an upscale hotel with a focus on design. — Oyster

Step inside from views of Mt. Teide to a world of antiques, Tiffany glass, palms, and orchids, crowned by the largest privately owned stained glass window in the world. — Fodor's