An adults-only boutique hotel within a hotel, Red Level takes five-star luxury up an exclusivity notch. With its own valet parking, check-in and swimming pool, you get all the facilities of the Palacio de Isora but with those essential little extras like 24/7 butler service and a swimming pool concierge.
Alongside the manicured sands of Playa Jaquita at the western end of Alcalá on Tenerife's quieter, south-west coast, Red Level is within the grounds of the Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora hotel but has its own entrance, reception and dedicated staff. A 10-minute drive from Los Gigantes and 20 minutes from Siam Park.
Red Level's colonial-style reception and lobby eschews showy in favour of glass and chrome chic with leather seating and exposed brick walls showcasing contemporary art. Stepping from lobby to pool, the quiet sophistication continues with palm-thatched parasols, deluxe sun loungers and pristine Bali-style beds arranged around an elegant pool set within landscaped gardens. Away from the busier pools of the main hotel, there's more than a touch of the tropical oasis about Red Level.
Service is of the no-need-to-lift-a-finger school, with every need anticipated and met ensuring all you have to do is lie back, indulge and enjoy. Exclusive to Red Level guests, the adults-only pool is attended by a concierge who offers poolside snacks and drinks, an array of sun creams and aromatic chilled towels. Red Level guests get priority booking at the YHI spa and at à la carte restaurants.
Ochre, olive green and earth tones set the colour palette in a design concept that blends hints of Asia with art-house chic. Designer lamps, mood lighting and custom-made mahogany furniture that glides shut with a satisfying silence, are the hallmarks of bedrooms which, although not expansive, are luxuriously stylish. Individual air-conditioning controls, iPod and iPhone docking station, and reading lights set into the headboard all add convenience to comfort. En suites feature gold mosaic tiling, spa jet shower, soaker tub and Clarins toiletries. Ocean view rooms have a whirlpool tub on the terrace, while garden villas take the luxury to celebrity status.
Breakfast on the terrace by the pool is a gourmet self-service buffet complemented by à la carte choices that include delicious eggs Benedict and scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Every afternoon between 6pm and 7pm is an open bar with canapés where you can help yourself to unlimited beers, wines and spirits. Complimentary tea, coffee and water are available all day. Half-board guests can dine at any of the hotel's à la carte restaurants, including the gourmet Dúo and the Japanese Nami.
Double rooms from £178 in low season; rising to £185 in high season. Breakfast included. Wi-Fi is fast, free and available throughout.
There are no adapted rooms in Red Level.
La Costa, s/n, Alcala 38686, Tenerife, Spain.