Calle Alfaros 18, Cordoba, Spain | (618) 248-8274
Centrally located, walking distance to major attractions
Outdoor pool with water features in a quiet courtyard
Guest rooms have Moorish accents, minibars, and flat-screen TVs
Some units feature furnished balconies
Traditional restaurant and lobby bar with poolside terrace
Rooftop terrace and quiet patio
Small fitness room with updated equipment
Ample modern meeting space
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some dated decor throughout
No in-room coffeemakers and few outlets
Breakfast costs extra
Fee for self-parking garage
Hotel Macia Alfaros is a comfortable three-pearl hotel located right in the center of Cordoba. It has a pleasant outdoor pool and a parking garage, both uncommon in the neighborhood, but there's a fee for the latter. The property has a contemporary look overall, though some elements throughout are dated. Its 144 guest rooms have nice Moorish accents, work desks, and flat-screen TVs, and some have furnished balconies, but units lack outlets for powering devices. Features include a lobby bar with a poolside terrace and a restaurant that serves traditional cuisine, but breakfast isn't included. Though it's a bit of a walk from central attractions, travelers might want to compare rates at the Hotel Cordoba Center, which also has an outdoor pool and a rooftop bar.
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Scene
Busy hotel with Moorish design in the center of town
The front door of Hotel Macia Alfaros is under the covered drive-in entrance for the attached parking garage. Inside, brick floors are inlaid with sections of marble, outlined with blue tiles. Most of the walls are a drab brown that matches the brick, but they're dressed up with everything from marble wainscoting, mirrors, and wooden screens, to brass sconces and Moorish paintings. There are several lounge areas arranged around tiled coffee tables on Oriental area rugs, but the broad mix of upholstered couches and chairs show a lot of wear. The hotel's quiet outdoor spaces -- a rooftop, sheltered patio, and pool area -- are more inviting. Clientele tends to be tourists, including couples, families, and friends traveling in groups. Guests may see people here for meetings, as there's ample event space.
Location
In central Cordoba, walking distance to dining and major attractions
The hotel is located in the center of Cordoba on a narrow one-way street. There's a cafe down the block and several restaurants and bars within easy walking distance past the ruins of a Roman temple. It's under a 10-minute walk to Tendillas Plaza, the Marques de Viana Palace, and the Plaza de la Corredera. It's about 15 minutes on foot to the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba and to other historic tourist attractions closer to the river. Expect a 25-minute drive to Cordoba Airport.
Rooms
Moorish-inspired decor, minibars, desks, and flat-screen TVs
The 144 guest rooms are up to date for the most part, but there are a few aspects that give away their age and even affect functionality; such is the case with the lack of outlets for charging or powering devices. Light yellow walls are paired with dark wood and metal furnishings, along with gray carpets and fabrics. Standard rooms have twin or double beds (or two twin beds pushed together) with padded headboards against wallpaper that has a faded Moorish print. Decorative silver wall lamps hang above bedside tables and all rooms have work desks with cushioned chairs, seating areas with armchairs, and small round tables. Free Wi-Fi comes standard, and flat-screen TVs sit on cabinets that house minibars. The bathrooms have a mix of old tile work, with bidets and shower/tub combos. Some upgraded units feature small furnished balconies. Junior Suites have decorative arches and other traditional wall accents, along with separate living areas with couches. There's also a suite with vaulted ceilings and a whirlpool tub.
Features
Outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, plus a restaurant and lobby bar, but breakfast costs extra
The hotel has several pleasant outdoor spaces, including a quiet patio and a gravel rooftop terrace with chairs and potted plants. There's an outdoor pool in a traditional-looking Moorish courtyard, with water features along a stone wall, and next to a decorative fountain are a few tables serviced by the lobby bar. Inside, the bar has an espresso machine and more seating at metal stools along the brick bar top, or at a few scattered tables. The restaurant serves traditional Spanish and indigenous local cuisine, and there's a breakfast buffet for an extra fee. There's no spa, but the hotel has a small fitness room with a few cardio machines. On-site business facilities consist of nine meeting rooms, the largest of which has a capacity for 300 people. Parking is available in a private garage for a fee, but Wi-Fi is free throughout.
