Sabàtic, Sitges, Autograph Collection

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"This bright, modern, box-fresh hotel combines the sleek aesthetics of a Mediterranean beach club with a siesta pace of life. Entering the lobby feels like opening a design magazine—kentia palms lean next to smart sofas and bookshelves where the books’ spines intentionally turn inwards. But it’s the focus on small-group experiences with local makers, such as a ceramics lesson or a vineyard tour, that ensure there’s plenty of heart behind the good looks. It’s initially surprising that Sàbatic isn’t right beside the seafront, given that beach life is kind of Sitges’s thing. But being a 15-minute walk outside of town brings several blessings. For one, lots of space—and you’re really struck by this in the roomy bedrooms. Then there’s the involuntary exhale you catch yourself making when you step away from Sitges’s pretty-but-pumping little streets. While Sàbatic has multi-visitor appeal—families, business travelers, friendship groups reconnecting via the hotel’s exclusive in-house wine—everyone seems to travel with a Zen energy. Maybe it’s the light, or the morning yoga, or the swaying-lavender-filled terraces, but being stressed just doesn’t work here." - Gemma Askham,Jessica Benavides Canepa