Nestling at an altitude of 2100 metres and just 10 metres from the Grandvalira ski lifts, the Grau Roig Andorra hotel offers a host of mountain-related activities.
The principality of Andorra, bordered by both France and Spain in the mountains of the Pyrénées-Orientales, has become one of Europe's favourite and most unlikely ski destinations. The entire region has undergone a facelift over the last decade. The same is true of the hotel offer. Urban or mountain, state-of-the-art hotels abound in the Andorran landscape. Today, the country is home to a plethora of elegant luxury hotels, perfect for winter holidays on the slopes of Grandvalira or Soldeu, summer hiking and cycling in the Pyrenean mountains. Often inspired by traditional chalets, the most luxurious hotels in Andorra opt for sumptuous spas, gourmet - sometimes Michelin-star - cuisine, chic and sober decor, breathtaking mountain views and top-quality skiing equipment and facilities. Here is a selection of the best hotels in Andorra for a luxury getaway.
1. Grau Roig Andorra Boutique Hotel & Spa
This boutique hotel is surrounded by lakes and mountains. It naturally opts for a very natural, mountain theme. Both in the public areas and in the bedrooms, the hotel is decorated with soft furs, wood and natural colours, cream and chocolate.
Inside, there are two restaurants; one serving classic Pyrenean cuisine and the other offering traditional Andorran dishes on its beautiful panoramic terrace. The highlight of the hotel is the nature-inspired spa with a swimming pool, whirlpool, Finnish sauna and Turkish bath.
Grau Roig Andorra Boutique Hotel & Spa
The Grau Roig Andorra Boutique Hotel & Spa is a luxurious establishment ideally located for a wide range of mountain activities.2. Grand Plaza Hotel & Wellness
Located in the capital of Andorra la Vella, the Hotel Plaza Andorra is ideal for shopping or a city break. The five-star hotel is both elegant and luxurious, offering everything you would expect from a top-of-the-range city hotel.
The traditional Anglo-Saxon style rooms are spacious and feature beautiful polished wooden floors, a writing desk and seating area, as well as soft silk and satin furnishings.
The two restaurants, La Cúpula and Plaza, offer elegant, market-fresh cuisine, and the cafeteria boasts a beautiful relaxation area. The oriental-inspired spa is a must at this hotel, with jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms and even an ice-cream fountain.
Grand Plaza Hotel & Wellness
Decorated in an elegant style, the Grand Plaza Hotel & Wellness boasts a privileged location near Andorra la Vella's shopping centre.3. Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa
This beautiful five-star establishment, located near the Soldeu ski resort, boasts some of the finest hotel facilities in the world.
Inside, the huge wooden lobby, filled with low lights and soft leather sofas, makes an impact. As for the bedrooms, they are spacious and comfortable, with high-quality furnishings. They also have individual balconies with stunning mountain views.
The hotel's spa, the Sport Wellness Mountain Spa, is one of the best in the country. All adults have complimentary daily access to the spa with various pools and hydrotherapy basins. With four restaurants on the property - as well as two Michelin-starred chefs, bars and a winery - travellers are spoilt for choice when it comes to fine dining here!
Sport Hôtel Hermitage & Spa
The hotel's Ibaya restaurant, run by chef Francis Paniego, with two Michelin stars and three Repsol Suns, joins us to offer you a gastronomic experience.4. Le Serras Andorra
Located in the Vall d'Incles region, Hotel Serras Andorra offers magnificent views of the Grandvalira mountains. It is the only hotel with its own ski slopes. The ultimate choice for those who want to make the most of the Pyrenees.
The hotel is revolutionising the concept of well-being and relaxation with its Spa Clinic & Wellness. Right in the middle of an area blessed by nature, this oasis offers treatments, massages with essential oils (100% vegan), and an aquatic course. The 57 rooms at the Serras Andorra are designed with the well-being of travellers in mind. They are very spacious, intimate and bright, with mountain views. They are elegant, peaceful retreats.
The gastronomic offer at Serras Andorras exceeds all expectations! The Michelin star extends to all four dining areas, headed by chef Marc Gascons. Traditional Catalan recipes are revisited with a touch of freshness. Bonus: spectacular views of the Grandvalira mountains, from the warmth of the fireplace or from the terrace.
Le Serras Andorra
The Serras Andorra is located in the Vall d'Incles region of Andorra and offers magnificent views of the Grandvalira mountains.5. Andorra Park Hotel
Located in the centre of Andorra la Vella, the Andorra Park Hotel is surrounded by gardens and mountain views. It is also 10 minutes from the Sant Esteve church and 500 metres from a shopping centre.
The rooms are classic with lots of wood, paint and white furniture, with stunning mountain views from the windows too. There is also an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and two restaurants - one very elegant offering gourmet cuisine, and the other more casual with an open-air terrace.
This vast hotel offers a host of communal areas: while the children enjoy the play areas with slides and climbing wall, the adults revel in the sauna and gym.
Andorre Park Hotel
Located in the centre of Andorra la Vella, the Andorra Park Hotel offers stunning views of the valley and surrounding mountains.6. Hotel Spa Diana Parc
The Spa Diana Parc hotel is located in the Arinsal ski resort, close to the huge Vallnord ski area and just a 3-minute walk from the Arinsal ski lifts.
All the public areas are both elegant and sober, with bright shades of yellow and blue in the bedrooms and gold and silver in the suites. The atmosphere is very classy.
Its large wellness centre, where all the latest treatments are available, has hammams, jacuzzis, ice fountains and a caldarium (the equivalent of a sauna). The elegant Louis VX restaurant is also worth a visit for its traditional Andorran cuisine.
Hotel Spa Diana Parc
Located in Arinsal, a 3-minute walk from the Arinsal ski lifts, Hotel Spa Diana Parc has a spa and wellness area with a sauna, hammam and whirlpool.7. Suites Plaza Hotel & Wellness
Suites Plaza Hotel & Wellness is an elegant hotel located in the centre of Andorra. Adorned with tapestries by Salvador Dalí, it offers versatile spaces for all the family, including a spa, games room and restaurant. The Vallnord ski slopes are a 15-minute drive away and the hotel has ski storage.
The spacious rooms are well-equipped with air conditioning, heating, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a minibar. Some rooms have a sofa bed or bunk beds. Bathrooms include a bathtub, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Its wellness centre lives up to expectations and welcomes adults and children alike. In fact, Wellness Andorra is the only spa adapted for children, offering beauty and body treatments. It also has a heated swimming pool and a gym. Finally, for those with a sweet tooth, head for the restaurant, which serves regional and international cuisine to satisfy every taste bud!
Suites Plaza Hotel & Wellness
The Suites Plaza Hotel & Wellness is an elegant hotel located in the centre of Andorra. It is decorated with tapestries by Salvador Dalí. It is less than 9 km from the Grandvalira ski resort.8. Eurostars Andorra
The five-star Eurostars Andorra is located in the heart of the Andorran capital, next to the Pyrenees shopping centre.
All rooms are junior suites - some with views of the Pyrenees. Elegantly decorated, they feature spacious living areas including a private bathroom. Works of art depicting the country's most emblematic landscapes are displayed on the walls.
A gourmet restaurant serves Mediterranean and Andorran cuisine. Offering beautiful views of the Pyrenees, the establishment is a 15-minute walk from Europe's largest thermal spa, Le Caldea.
Eurostars Andorra
With a restaurant and on-site gym, the Eurostars Andorra is located in the centre of Andorra la Vella.9. Xalet Bringué Hotel & Spa
Located 2.5 km from Vallnord resort, the Xalet Bringue Hotel & Spa is well-equipped for a skiing or hiking holiday in Andorra.
The rooms, family duplexes and one suite are housed in a traditional Andorran stone and wood chalet, most of which have balconies with mountain views. They also feature contemporary works of art. The hotel has a small café and a restaurant serving a wide variety of typical mountain dishes.
Finally, the Greco-Roman-inspired spa will delight guests with its massages and treatments based on myrrh, mandarin and argan oil. The wellness centre has a steam bath and jacuzzi.
Xalet Bringue 4* Hotel & Spa
Hotel Xalet Bringue is located in the village of El Serrat, in the heart of the Andorran Pyrenees.10. NH Collection Andorra Palomé
The NH Collection Andorra Palomé is a stylish and trendy adventure hotel located in the ski resort of Arinsal, with access to the major ski resort of Vallnord.
The rooms are light and simple, with lots of natural wood and stone set off by subdued lighting and creamy tones. All rooms offer uninterrupted mountain views. Amenities include a minibar, sofa beds and extra cots for children. The cosy lounge is a great place to relax in the evenings, while the cool bar is the perfect hangout after a day on the slopes.
The hotel has lockers for storing hiking boots and bikes in summer, and ski and snowboard equipment in winter. The famous Caldea thermal spa can be reached in just a few minutes by car. Free parking is available on site.