Vincci Hotels is celebrating its 25th anniversary by taking a tour of some of its most iconic hotels

The hotel chain highlights some of its most emblematic properties to champion a way of travelling that begins within the hotel itself and connects guests with the history, design, and identity of each destination.

In 2026, Vincci Hotels celebrates its 25th anniversary, consolidating its own unique approach to hospitality through hotels with character, carefully selected locations, and a close connection to their surroundings.

Under the concept of “The Vincci Perspective”, the company champions a way of developing each hotel project that allows guests to discover the destination through the accommodation itself, thanks to the stories preserved within some of its most iconic buildings. In this journey, the chain highlights four properties that perfectly embody this philosophy: Vincci Selección Posada del Patio 5* (Málaga), Vincci Bit 4* (Barcelona), Vincci Palace 4* (Valencia), and Vincci Porto 4* (Porto).

Vincci Selección Posada del Patio 5*: Sleep Above Málaga’s Ancient City Walls

Located in the heart of Málaga’s historic centre, Vincci Selección Posada del Patio 5* is a property steeped in history and home to one of the city’s best-kept secrets: the ancient city walls of Málaga.

The hotel bears witness to the different cultures that once coexisted in the Andalusian capital and helped shape its present-day identity. This multicultural heritage is reflected throughout the property through the interior design project created by Alejandra Pombo, which interprets Málaga’s cultural diversity from a contemporary, elegant perspective aligned with the latest design trends. From the moment guests enter the hotel, its interior courtyard highlights the importance of these small oases within Arab and medieval culture. Filled with natural light, greenery, and freshness, it serves as the guiding thread connecting the hotel’s various spaces. Vegetation is combined with natural and traditional materials such as raffia and wrought iron, creating a return to the property’s roots that is echoed throughout its rooms and communal areas.

Vincci Selección Posada del Patio 5* Hotel.

However, the hotel’s true distinguishing feature lies on its lower level, where visitors can access the only direct entrance to Málaga’s ancient city walls. This is the largest and best-preserved section of the walls, and the only one currently open to visitors, included among the sites recommended by Málaga City Council. This heritage space makes the hotel one of the city’s most unique venues, capable of hosting events and special evenings in an unforgettable setting.

One example is the “Between the Walls Experience”, a gastronomic journey held within the ancient walls that invites guests to travel through time through cuisine. The menu, available to both hotel guests and visitors, is inspired by the various cultures that have shaped this historic enclave, from Roman civilisation to Arab influences and Málaga’s own culinary traditions. The experience also includes an exclusive, personalised tour of the walls, allowing visitors to discover Málaga’s history through all five senses.

Vincci Selección Posada del Patio 5* Hotel.

Vincci Bit 4*: A Museum Hotel Where Urban Art Takes Over the Corridors

Located at the end of Avenida Diagonal near the Fórum area, with a distinctly cosmopolitan spirit that reflects the character of Barcelona, Vincci Bit 4* has been conceived as a true museum hotel. Each of its corridors has been transformed by nationally and internationally renowned artists, turning the hotel’s communal areas into a vast creative canvas.

“Avant-garde” and “innovation” are two concepts that define this property, where Vincci Hotels developed a comprehensive design project led by interior designer Jaime Beriestain. Its spaces are characterised by luminous white tones that reflect the clarity of Mediterranean light, combined with contemporary design details.

Vincci Bit 4* Hotel.

The Russian studio Dopludo Collective; architect and illustrator Mister Mourao; designer and illustrator Alex Trochut; visual artist Aleix Gordo; American artist Matthew Moore; Italian-born illustrator Lorenzo Petrantoni; French artist Cristian Gastaldi; creative studio Brosmind; and Barcelona-based Japanese illustrator Yoshi Sislay all form part of this artistic project, inviting guests to explore different visual worlds on every floor.

Yoshi Sislay was also responsible for transforming one of the hotel floors and the ground floor, inviting guests into his distinctive universe of anime-inspired characters painted across the walls. Among them, visitors can search for the seven hidden Dragon Balls, a playful tribute designed for fans of the iconic manga series that shaped the childhood of many guests.

The result is a hotel experience in which urban art functions not merely as decoration but as an essential part of the property’s identity.

Vincci Bit 4* Hotel.

Vincci Palace 4*: A Legacy of Culture, Literature, and History

Located in one of Valencia’s main tourist areas, just five minutes from the Cathedral and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken, Vincci Palace 4* occupies a building that forms part of the city’s cultural memory.

Its history dates back to its conversion into a hotel in 1909. The building served as the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Spanish Republic and became a meeting place for intellectuals, writers, and artists of the period. Between 1936 and 1939, its “Alianza” café was one of the places where Ernest Hemingway was frequently seen writing his reports on the Spanish Civil War for the American newspapers with which he collaborated. During those years, the building became known as the House of Culture and earned the nicknames “House of the Wise” and “Casal dels Sabuts” due to the many intellectuals evacuated from Madrid who lived there, making it a key residence in Republican Valencia. Today, its façade and main staircase remain preserved, along with the memory of a place deeply connected to thought, literature, and artistic creation.

Vincci Palace 4* Hotel.

The building also served other purposes over the years. Its basement housed the printing facilities of the Water, Gas and Electricity Workers’ Union Delegation and, during its time as the House of Culture, supported various publishing initiatives promoted by its residents.

Vincci Hotels assumed management of the property in 2007. Today, the building has been fully restored while retaining its traditional-style façade, whereas its interior embraces a modern and functional design. This contrast perfectly encapsulates the balance between heritage and contemporary style that characterises some of the chain’s most emblematic projects.

Vincci Palace 4* Hotel.

Vincci Porto 4*: The Former Bolsa do Pescado Fish Market Reimagined as a Hotel

In several European cities, Vincci Hotels has chosen to breathe new life into disused buildings, respecting their architectural heritage and reintegrating them into urban life. Vincci Porto 4* is one of the most representative examples.

Located in the former Porto fish market, popularly known as Bolsa do Pescado, the property occupies a historic building designed in the 1930s by renowned architect Januário Godinho. This former warehouse, characterised by its eclectic style, was declared a Building of Public Interest in 1977 and is regarded as one of the city’s most significant examples of modern industrial architecture.

Vincci Porto 4* Hotel.

Its conversion into a four-star hotel preserved the building’s original identity while giving it a new purpose linked to tourism, hospitality, and the urban experience. The project, designed by architect José Carlos Cruz and construction company Lucios, retains almost all of Godinho’s original structure, highlighting the importance of preserving a building of considerable historical value to Porto.

Its façade features bas-reliefs depicting the lives of local fishermen, a reminder of the building’s past and its close connection to the city’s maritime heritage. In this way, Vincci Porto 4* allows guests to experience the city from within a property that forms part of its collective memory.

These four hotels demonstrate how Vincci Hotels understands hospitality through a vision that has shaped its evolution over the past 25 years: not standardising its properties, but adapting them to the identity of each destination.

Vincci Porto 4* Hotel.

About Vincci Hotels | 25th Anniversary

In 2026, Vincci Hotels celebrates its 25th anniversary, consolidating its own unique approach to hospitality: “The Vincci Perspective.” A philosophy that highlights each destination through design, architecture, gastronomy, and a genuine connection with its surroundings, creating distinctive experiences in every one of its hotels.

Over the past 25 years, the company has developed a distinctive model based not on standardising spaces, but on adapting them to the identity of each location, integrating heritage, local culture, and contemporary influences. This approach is reflected today in a portfolio of 41 hotels across Spain, Portugal, Tunisia, and Greece.

This anniversary is more than a celebration—it is a statement of continuity: a way of seeing, selecting, and developing each hotel project that has defined Vincci since its origins and continues to guide its evolution.

"Come. Be surprised. Discover more than 40 four- and five-star hotels where every experience is unique. Open your eyes. Look around. Enjoy the most privileged locations. See. Touch. Feel a design and style reflected in every detail. Rest. Relax. Let yourself be cared for by a service where you are at the centre of everything. Dream. Smile. Live. You're at a Vincci."

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