Toro, Spain
Valbusenda Hotel Bodega & Spa
Contemporary vineyard bodega
Toro, Spain
Opened
2010
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Local ResortOutside the door
The house
ValbusendaContemporary vineyard bodega
A working winery sets the daily rhythm, from complimentary cellar visits to restaurant menus built around estate vintages.
What it’s good at
Notable
Five indoor thermal pools pair with vinotherapy made from estate grape polyphenols.
Listed
Vineyard cycling trails, paddle tennis courts, and an outdoor pool overlooking the vines.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s a modern structure containing 35 contemporary-luxe rooms and suites, and comes equipped with resort-style comforts like indoor and outdoor pools and a hydrotherapy spa.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Estate vineyards slope toward the Duero river, and the historic wine town of Toro sits a short drive away.
The rooms
Light wood panels line the walls, and large windows look out across the rolling countryside.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Loungers and white parasols line the outdoor pool, which looks out across lawns toward hillside vineyards.
The thermal pools
Timber decking and floor-to-ceiling glass surround the indoor pools, with saunas and a caldarium completing the circuit.
The spa and gym
Treatment rooms face the pool for bodywork using estate grape extracts, and an adjacent gym holds cardio and weights.
At the table
Restaurante Nube serves modern Castilian dishes overlooking the vines, and tables extend onto a covered terrace at twilight.
How it began
Architect Leocadio Peláez Franco designed the building as a bold metal vessel embedded in the hillside.
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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.