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Gran Hotel Taoro
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Spain · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Spain's first grand luxury hotel opened in 1890 above Puerto de la Cruz, hosted Alfonso XIII and Agatha Christie, then closed in 1975 and sat empty for fifty years on Tenerife's north coast. A three-year, €35 million restoration brought it back in September 2025 as 199 rooms, independent, managed by My Way Hotels & Resorts. The old grand hotel is a hotel again.
- 199 rooms
- Opened 2025
- Neighborhood: Taoro-Malpaís
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
About Gran Hotel Taoro
- Opened in 1890 as Spain's first grand luxury hotel; Alfonso XIII and Agatha Christie both stayed.
- Closed in 1975 and stood shuttered for half a century until a €35 million restoration.
- Reopened September 2025 with 199 rooms, managed by My Way Hotels & Resorts.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
Gran Hotel Taoro opened in 1890 above Puerto de la Cruz as Spain's first grand luxury hotel and hosted Alfonso XIII and Agatha Christie. It closed in 1975 and sat empty for fifty years. A three-year, €35 million restoration reopened the house in September 2025 as a 199-room hotel managed by My Way Hotels & Resorts.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurante LAVA — Restaurant · Fine dining
- Restaurante Amalur — Restaurant
Experiences
- Xplora concept — Personalised experiences designed to immerse guests in the best of the island, with the hotel as a starting point for exploring volcanic landscapes and northern villages.
Amenities
- Pool
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