Akelarre
Igeldo, Spain
Akelarre sits above the Bay of Biscay on Monte Igueldo, pairing Pedro Subijana's restaurant with a small contemporary hotel. Large windows keep the sea in view, and the restrained interiors let the setting do much of the work. A spa provides a quiet counterpoint to an ambitious dinner. This is a place to settle into, with transport needed for most visits to the city centre.