Calle San Fernando 2, Seville, Spain | (951) 228-0643
Grand, historic building set on pretty, well-manicured garden grounds
Central location within a five- to 10-minute walk of top tourist sites, plus right by tram and metro stops
Contemporary rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and attractive bathrooms
Some suites are furnished with expensive antiques
Lovely outdoor pool with poolside bar
Two chic restaurants serve Spanish fare and tapas, plus stylish Art Deco bar
Sunday brunch accompanied by live piano music in the courtyard
Fitness room with TechnoGym equipment
Gourmet foodie shop and antique store on-site
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Available meeting and event space
Some rooms (especially entry-level) are small; only suites have coffee and tea facilities
Slow Wi-Fi (a faster connection can be purchased)
Breakfast is expensive
No spa facilities
This luxury hotel dates back to the late 1920s and features impressive palatial architecture, decadent interiors, and beautiful gardens. Its location is also prime, situated near the Royal Alcázar and within a five- to 10-minute walk of Seville's top attractions. Features include a lovely outdoor pool with a poolside bar, two beautiful restaurants (including one in and overlooking an attractive courtyard), an atmospheric bar with chic Art Deco decor, a gourmet foodie shop, and a fitness room. Though some of the 151 guest rooms are small and lack tea/coffee facilities, they feature stylish contemporary decor, attractive bathrooms with arabesque tiling, and some balconies. Though nowhere near as opulent, the five-pearl Hotel Palacio de Villapanes is a more intimate alternative with a rooftop plunge pool, small spa, and tapas restaurant.
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Scene
Grandiose historic luxury hotel with decadent interiors and lovely grounds
This grand and historic luxury hotel is palatial in scope, with impressive Andalusian architecture -- complete with minarets and arched windows -- opulent interiors, and gorgeous grounds studded with palms, orange trees, and manicured greenery. Built for the 1929 Ibero-American Expo under King Alfonso XIII's rule, it's no wonder the property feels grandiose and regal, and it has hosted royals, celebrities, and various VIPs through the years. Decadence abounds, the elegant interiors are festooned with beautiful Andalusian tile work as well as marble floors, columns, Moorish lanterns and lamps, intricately carved wooden ceilings, ornate wrought ironwork, and bountiful bouquets of fresh flowers. Beautiful dining spaces include massive arched windows that overlook a sunny internal courtyard, as well as an atmospheric bar clad in blue hues and glamorous Art Deco-style. This is undoubtedly one of the top choices in the city and attracts a well-heeled clientele of both leisure and business travelers, and serves as a treat for those celebrating special occasions.
Location
Prime central location a five- to 10-minute walk from top sites
The hotel occupies a prime central location right by the University of Seville and a four-minute walk from the Royal Alcázar. Nearly all of the city's top tourist sites are a short walk away, including the cathedral (five-minute walk), the Santa Cruz quarter (eight-minute walk), Plaza de España (10-minute walk), and the Maestranza bull ring (10-minute walk). There is a tram stop right in front of the hotel, and the Puerta de Jerez metro station is a three-minute walk away. Santa Justa train station is about a 15-minute drive from the hotel, or 20 minutes via public transportation. The airport is a 20-minute drive or around an hour via public transit.
Rooms
Stylish, contemporary rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- but some are small
Rooms feature elegant contemporary decor dotted with Andalusian and Moorish touches, be it arched headboards, latticed panels framing beds, or lanterns. Eye-catching graphic patterns in black and white festoon area rugs and curtains, and complement the soft neutral hues of the spaces that are contrasted by black furnishings like nightstands, desks, and dressers. Though entry-level rooms are a bit small, all of the units include armchairs -- but not all have desks. Other standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, well-stocked minibars (plus various snacks), and electronic safes. Wi-Fi is free, but it's slow, and high-speed Wi-Fi incurs a fee. Some rooms have balconies/terraces and larger units offer sofas, while suites have separate living rooms as well as extras like tea and coffee facilities. A number of lavish suites are available, including one with a rooftop terrace and one furnished with King Alfonso XIII's original desk and Queen Victoria Eugenia's wicker lounger. Bathrooms are small, but covered in attractive arabesque patterned tiling and equipped with shower/tub combos. Elemis toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and hairdryers are provided. Suites have separate jetted soaking tubs and walk-in rainfall showers; toiletries are upgraded to Acqua di Parma products.
Features
Outdoor pool with poolside bar, two restaurants, Art Deco-style bar, gourmet shop, fitness room, and meeting/event space
Perhaps one of the top highlights here in terms of features is the hotel's lovely outdoor pool, which is surrounded by chic striped loungers and palm trees -- evocative of the French Riviera. There's a poolside bar that serves drinks and snacks. The hotel also offers an atmospheric and chic Art Deco-style bar with an extensive drink list. There are two dining options. First, is the elegant and inviting Restaurante San Fernando that serves a la carte Spanish fare for lunch and dinner -- as well as Sunday brunch accompanied by live piano music in the courtyard. Second, Restaurant Ena, helmed by Michelin-star chef Carles Abellán, serves tapas, cocktails, and wine, and has an outdoor terrace for alfresco dining. A buffet breakfast is available for a fee, plus room service is available 24/7. There's also a gourmet shop on-site that sells various edible Spanish products, plus it has a wine tasting room.The hotel has a fitness room that offers several pieces of modern TechnoGym cardio and strength-training machines as well as weights, but there are no spa facilities. Other amenities include eight meeting rooms that are available for a variety of functions, as well as an antique shop. Parking is available for a daily fee. Wi-Fi is free, but slow. Faster Wi-Fi can be purchased.
