They are the crème de la crème of London high society, their lives revolve around weighing up potential marriage matches, and they are constantly caught up in intrigue. So yes, it is fair to say that more than one Bridgerton character could do with getting away from it all for a while. A holiday from their period-drama routine and a trip into the 21st century which, depending on their personality and tastes, might well call for a stay at one of these Sercotel hotels:

An avid reader, passionate writer and always up to date with the latest society gossip, Penelope Featherington would undoubtedly feel right at home in Madrid and at Sercotel Gran Hotel Conde Duque. Perhaps even more so than at home. She would love browsing the wide selection of titles lining the shelves of its Olvidoteca library, while our hotel’s central location in Chamberí would be perfect for soaking up the city’s non-stop atmosphere and keeping all of Madrid’s cultural attractions within easy reach.

Yes, we realise that we are recommending Colin Bridgerton one of our hotels in Barcelona, far away from his beloved Penelope. But Sercotel Ámister Art Hotel is exactly where his passion for discovering new cultures would be more than satisfied. He would be fascinated by the city’s diversity, spending hour after hour exploring its streets and getting to know its different neighbourhoods. And the hotel? There, he could discover the paintings, prints, collages, photographs, videos and other works of art displayed throughout its rooms, corridors and communal spaces. This is what having art at home is all about.

Lord Debling is a true nature lover, the kind of person who ventures into the city only when social conventions demand it and whose mind is always focused on his next adventure. So there are few things that could make him happier than opening the window of his room at El Balcón de la Bahía Suites By Sercotel in Santander and feeling the sea breeze, knowing that just a short distance away lies the Magdalena Peninsula, with its green spaces and spectacular coastal views that would probably inspire his future travels.

Sensitivity and intensity personified. That is one way to describe Francesca Bridgerton, who loves playing the piano and understands just how important beauty can be in our lives. A little shy and reserved, we can picture Francesca at Sercotel Europa San Sebastián, delighted to discover that the charming hotel she is about to stay in was once an opera house, admiring its delicate décor and finding inspiration in the streets of a city so closely connected with the worlds of film and music.

Cressida Cowper would be completely in her element in Seville. She would fall in love with the city’s flair for fashion and attention to style, while its beauty and endless opportunities for a lively and entertaining social life would undoubtedly captivate her. A woman like Cressida would certainly enjoy staying at Sercotel Las Casas de los Mercaderes: centrally located, so she could feel as though everything revolved around her, and just a stone’s throw from the places everyone wants to see when visiting the Andalusian capital. The perfect place to see and be seen, just as she would expect.