Hotel Villa Jerez
Spain: Andalusia: Jerez de la Frontera
Hotel Villa Jerez, located 45 minutes south of Seville in Jerez de la Frontera (Jerez), is an elegant five-star property located in the city center. All 18 accommodations are decorated differently with beautiful furnishings, and all have exterior views of either the garden or pool area. All rooms are also air-conditioned and include amenities such as satellite TV and mini bar. The bathrooms are very large and all include Jacuzzi bathtubs. The restaurant, "Las Yucas", serves a wonderful selection of tapas along with regional and international specialties. Guests can dine indoors or outdoors on the terrace next to the pool. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens, and there is a meeting center in a separate building next to the hotel that can hold up to 55 people. Additional amenities include a fitness center and a private beauty salon where guests can choose from a range of services such as massages or hairstyling.

The city of Jerez has a historical center with attractions like the impressive 11th century Alcazar, an ancient Moorish palace. For equestrian admirers there is the Real Escuela Andaluza de Arte Ecuestre (Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art) where visitors can view performances of brilliant dancing horses. Jerez is well known for its prominent Flamenco dancers, and it is the birthplace of the legendary Lola Flores who was Spain's most esteemed Flamenco dancer of the 20th century.

The fertile land between Jerez and the Atlantic coast is the prime location for the growth of the sweet grape that makes this region world renowned for its extraordinary sherries and brandies. Hotel Villa Jerez offers tours of the best wineries (bodegas) in the area. From the hotel, guests wishing to explore the nearby countryside can take independent tours of wineries, the coast, and picturesque Spanish white towns. Jerez is an excellent location for year-round travel due to the warm climate, and Hotel Villa Jerez's elegance and charm make it an ideal place to stay while exploring southern Spain.