Baeza, Spain
Cetina Palacio de Los Salcedo
Arcaded Renaissance palace
Baeza, Spain
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Cetina HotelsArcaded Renaissance palace
The sixteenth-century noble residence runs at a quiet, unhurried pace, centered on a glass-topped courtyard lined with Renaissance arches.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A sixteenth-century noble palace framed by Gothic balconies and an arcaded Renaissance courtyard.
Listed
Painted coffered ceilings, centuries-old stone walls, and carved wood furnishings fill the rooms.
Listed
Buffet breakfast served under stone arches includes regional Andalusian pastries and olive oils.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
once inside the decorative coffered ceilings and grand arched loggia serve as a quick reminder that this was once a 16th century palace, home to the noble Counts of Garciez.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Plaza del Pópulo and Baeza Cathedral are a short walk down pedestrian Calle San Pablo.
The rooms
Rooms keep their centuries-old stone walls and timber beams, and selected rooms open onto balconies over pedestrian Calle San Pablo.
At the table
The courtyard cafeteria serves morning coffee and local wines among woven chairs and potted trees under the skylight.
How it began
Don Juan Rubio de Salcedo built the palace in the early sixteenth century, decorating its stone facade with gargoyles and family crests.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.