Caceres, SpainOld Town
Atrio Cáceres
Modernist gastronomic temple
Modernist gastronomic temple
Avant-garde dining and a vast circular wine cellar anchor the stay, set quietly within Cáceres's medieval stone walls.
“the interior is dramatic, divided by vertical slats that cast light from the garden onto pristine walls hung with contemporary art.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Private tours of the forty-thousand-bottle circular cellar pair with dedicated concierge hosting.
Remarkable
Emilio Tuñón wrapped modern slatted interiors around Hans Wegner furniture and contemporary art.
Notable
A fifteenth-century fortified palacio stands tucked inside the walled medieval core of Cáceres.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
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The petite 15th-century Palacio Paredes Saavedra was thoughtfully restored by acclaimed Spanish architects Tuñón y Albornoz, and the result is dazzling: the building’s original vaulted ceilings and arching doorways remain, but the stone walls are overlaid with pale wood, and the floors with polished concrete, giving the interiors an ethereal glow.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Plaza de San Mateo sits at the centre of the walled Old Town, surrounded by Gothic towers and winding stone alleys.
The rooms
Dark floors and pale timber give the bedrooms a spare, quiet calm against the ancient stone outside.
The plunge pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Twin granite plunge pools sit under white pergolas on the rooftop terrace, reflecting the belfry of the neighboring church.
The spa and gym
A timber-lined gym holds cardio equipment, and the private wellness suite has a steam hammam and magnesium salt pool.
Restaurant
Atrio Restaurante
Chef Toño Pérez serves three-Michelin-starred Extremaduran tasting menus across linen-draped tables overlooking a planted courtyard.
With its angular, ribbed facade, Atrio is an emphatically contemporary addition to the labyrinth of World Heritage churches, monasteries and Renaissance palaces in Cáceres.
How it began
Early plans for a modern facade sparked fierce local protests, leading to a redesign that preserved the medieval streetscape.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.