Mr & MRS Smith Puente Romano Marbella

Environment and Location: The hotel is situated by the sea, offering a comfortable walking experience and a perfect Andalusian feel. It's considered the best resort in Spain, with a lively atmosphere featuring sun, pool, beach, and vibrant nightlife.(based on 1 review)

This is a truly elegant and luxurious resort property with wonderful facilities, a plethora of dining choices, 3 pools, and a breakfast buffet that greatly exceeds any buffet that you can conceive of! [OK, I admit I don’t know the limits of your creativity. I’m pretty much going off my own buffet experiences as a former travel columnist along with my former career as a screenwriter — so, sure, I could conceive of a buffet in which the carving table is manned by trained tigers, and your coffee is delivered by singing tap dancing robots, but food-wise, this is top shelf.] Our exceptional experience began at the front desk where we were greeted by Daniella Davis and Lola (I did not her last name). She told us about the options at the resort, the breakfast buffet (did I mention the buffet?) and sundry amenities. Luis Miguel expertly handled our bags and whisked us to our room. As a walker (sadly, no longer a runner — knees and back, you know how it is) I was quite pleasantly surprised by the wide promenade that runs along the beach for 10-20km in both directions (east - west, I suppose. As for km, American reference I walked at least 5 mi in either direction with a lot more beach I could have walked along). The promenade is either compacted dirt or paved and covered in a minimal layer of fine sand — the result is a comfortable walking surface (knees and back, remember) that accesses several beach clubs and restaurants… but why dine anywhere outside of the Puente Romano? Before I get into the dining, I do want to acknowledge that integrated in the property there is an actual “puente romano” datong to the first century (BCE or CE, I cannot remember, but either way it is much older than any bridge I have encountered in the US). Dining: from pizza and hotdogs to Lebanese to omakase Japanese (and so much more) your choices seem inexhaustible. A word of caution: it’s expensive. So, I recommend using a card that will give you points for your favorite loyalty program or at minimum cash back. If you want luxury, this is a good spot.