Sierra Nevada, Spain
Hotel Vincci Selección Rumaykiyya
Slopeside alpine lodge
Slopeside alpine lodge
The lodge sits at 2,400 meters, where morning ski runs start at the doorstep chairlift and afternoons end around stone hearths.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This authentic Alpine lodge delivers ski-in/ski-out luxury directly on the slopes of Spain's premier winter playground.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Hotel shuttles run down to the resort village of Pradollano, and Granada's Moorish palaces sit an hour down the mountain.
The rooms
Exposed timber beams and fired clay line the bedrooms, with windows looking straight out across the Sierra Nevada peaks.
The gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Technogym cardio machines stand along mirrored walls, with space set aside for strength work and mountain yoga.
The hydrotherapy pool
Swan-neck waterfalls pour into the indoor hydrotherapy pool, set against stone walls with cushioned wicker daybeds.
At the table
Fur-lined chairs look across snowy slopes from the terrace, and vintage ski posters line the timber-framed bar.
How it began
Its name honors 11th-century Andalusian poetess Rumaykiyya, whose royal husband planted flowering almond trees across Córdoba to imitate snowfall.
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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.