Hospes Palau de la Mar is housed in a heritage-listed 19th century stately home which symbolises the values of the city’s inhabitants and their seafaring spirit. Standing in one of the most attractive streets in downtown Valencia, this majestic and stimulating mansion is a wonderful example of elegance, art and design combined to lead us in any direction down the paths of history to discover the reality of the mysteries of the past. A modern and stunninglydesigned interior patio offsets the classical nobility of the rest of the architectural style; inspiration flows through the Mediterranean scents of the luxuriant garden and other areas designed to foster creativity and discovery. The cuisine of a master chef offers a different way of perceiving and enjoying natural, local culinary delights. Here time is a slave, not a master, and relaxing is a real experience.