There are stays that go beyond what one expects. Moments when hospitality becomes a refuge, and a hotel is no longer just a place to sleep. At Ábaco, we believe in the power of the unseen — in the quiet details, in the silences that heal, and in the encounters that transform.
“One Sunday afternoon, we received an unexpected booking: a couple in their mid to late forties, residents of Madrid, had decided to spend five nights with us. The urgency caught my attention, but as we had availability, I decided to offer them a small gift — an upgrade to one of our superior rooms, to ensure their stay was even more comfortable.
From the moment they arrived, I sensed a different energy. He and she carried a certain tension, an obvious stress... as if they were longing for a pause, a breath of calm.
The following day, he asked me about running routes; she came down a little later for breakfast, waiting for him with quiet patience. I began to suggest places for them to eat, walk and explore. Gradually, something began to shift.
She discovered we offered body treatments and became particularly interested in our Indiba sessions. Day by day, her enthusiasm grew. She started booking treatments for both of them. It was beautiful to witness the change in their energy — how they began to smile more, to speak with warmth, to truly relax.
The day before they left, they approached me visibly moved, with hugs and genuine affection. They told me their stay at Ábaco had been "the best medicine" they could have received. That they had hesitated before booking, considered other options, but something on our website and in the reviews had convinced them. And they were glad it had.
He suffers from high blood pressure and other health issues. His doctor had warned him that he needed urgent rest, or he could face serious consequences. Throughout their stay, he kept sending his blood pressure readings to his doctor… and they were improving. Day by day.
When checking out, his words were clear: “It was the best decision of our lives. This wasn’t just a getaway. It brought us back to life. Ábaco is not a hotel. It is a place of pure healing.””
A stay that leaves a mark
Like this couple, many guests come to Ábaco looking for a simple escape — and discover something far more profound: serenity, balance, and a new way of reconnecting with what truly matters.
Every room, every gesture, every corner of our boutique hotel is thoughtfully designed to offer care, inspiration, and that rare sense of peace that often feels so distant in everyday life.
Because at Ábaco, luxury isn’t about grandeur — it’s about authenticity. And sometimes, rest isn’t just a pleasure. It’s a vital need.
We’ll continue sharing stories like this one
, where the journey doesn’t just take you through places — but through feelings. And where the destination becomes something deeper: an experience that stays with you.