Relais & Chateau San Román hotel restaurant in an old palace in the town of Castillo, Escalante, north of Spain


Relais & Châteaux is a global group of individually owned and operated luxury hotels and restaurants. Currently the group has 480 members in 58 countries on five continents. Established in France in 1954, the Association’s mission is "to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character. Furthermore, Relais & Châteaux is also a family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for and a personal commitment to ensuring their guests are privy to exceptional moments. The group is known for its extremely strict admission standards. In addition to luxurious facilities, members must have special features distinguishing them from chain hotels. Most of them are historic landmarks such as castles, manor houses, or townhouses in idyllic settings and offering exquisite cuisine. Prospective and current members are evaluated by the group's traditional "five C" motto: Caractère, Courtoisie, Calme, Charme et Cuisine.


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Location: Carretera, road, Castillo Escalante, Cantabria, España, Spain
Photo credit: © Teo Moreno Moreno / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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