Calle Angostillo 10, Seville, Spain | (251) 219-4428
Located a twelve-minute walk from Seville Cathedral
Classic rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles
Small swimming pool in a charming outdoor courtyard
Elegant wooden bar offers a selection of drinks
Breakfast buffet served in an elegant red room (for a fee)
Lounge area with cozy seating and a fireplace
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Deluxe Junior Suite has a Neo-Gothic library
No gym or restaurant
Varying reports on Wi-Fi quality
No parking on-site (public parking nearby)
Decor may not be to everyone's liking
The 10-room Hotel Ateneo Sevilla is a three-and-a-half property set within the historic area of Seville. The boutique hotel has a trendy Renaissance style that attracts mostly couples. The rooms vary from Standard to Suites and come with comforts like air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, kettles, and minibars. With a pool, bar, breakfast buffet (for a fee), and a library, there are quite a few features for such a small boutique property. Take note that Wi-Fi may be spotty at times and there’s no on-site parking or restaurant. For a hotel with a modern design, consider EME Cathedral Hotel which has a rooftop pool, spa, and gym.
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Scene
Elegant boutique hotel with a Renaissance style, quirky elements, and a clientele of mostly couples
Hotel Ateneo Sevilla is set within a historic building that was once a private residence. It’s an elegant affair that can feel a bit quirky in some places, but tourists -- mostly couples -- usually enjoy the design. Historical details like stone archways have been preserved, and there’s quite a lot of antique wooden furniture. The lobby has a large square atrium with walls that are half-pink and half-green. There’s also a checkered marble floor, lush red seating, and lovely elements like a gold telescope, large tapestry, and golden chandelier. The breakfast room is similarly elegant with red walls, red antique chairs, and a wooden table sitting under a large chandelier. Overall, it’s a quiet hotel with a historic, sophisticated vibe that most guests enjoy.
Location
Centrally located in the historic city center, surrounded by dining options, and a 12-minute walk from Seville Cathedral
Hotel Ateneo Sevilla is located in the city center surrounded by restaurants, bars, and small shops. The Metropol Parasol is just a four-minute walk away. The Seville Cathedral is a 12-minute walk south, while the Real Alcazar sits a few minutes further down the road. It takes 30 minutes on foot to reach Plaza de Espana and 23 minutes to Torre del Oro. The Seville Airport is a 22-minute drive away.
Rooms
Classic rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs, kettles, and marble bathrooms
The 10 rooms at Hotel Ateneo Sevilla vary in style -- some are simply but artfully decorated in a classic style with antique wooden furniture, cream beds, tiled floors, and Renaissance-era paintings. Others are a bit more elegant, especially the Deluxe Junior Suite which has a heavy wood presence, extravagant antique furniture, a Baroque-style headboard, and an enormous Neo-Gothic library carved out of mahogany wood. Amenities in all the rooms include flat-screen TVs, minibars, kettles, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. Bathrooms have black-and-white marble, vanity kits, toiletries, bidets, and glass showers. The Deluxe Junior Suite includes a shower/tub combo with jets in the tub. Most rooms have pleasant street and city views.
Features
Pool, breakfast buffet, bar, library, lounge area, free Wi-Fi, and nearby public parking
There are many memorable features at Hotel Ateneo Sevilla. The hotel’s swimming pool may be small, but it sits in a charming little courtyard with a white table and chairs. There’s also a breakfast buffet with cold cuts, cheeses, pastries, fruit, and a few hot items. It’s not included in room rates, however, it’s served in a lavish red-accented breakfast room. A wooden bar offers a variety of drinks to guests. Visitors can interact or relax with a book from the library in a cozy lounge which provides armchairs, couches, and chairs. There’s free Wi-Fi throughout, though reports vary on the reliability. The hotel doesn’t have parking on-site, though there’s a nearby public parking lot.
