Calle de Alvarez Quintero 9-13, Seville, Spain | (888) 710-7049
Historic center location, within walking distance to tourist attractions like the Cathedral and Giralda Tower
Housed in an 18th-century building with a central glass roofed courtyard
Pleasant guest rooms with flat-screen TVs and minibars
Some rooms have balconies overlooking the street
Buffet and a la carte breakfasts
Bar serving beverages and tapas
Meeting room for up to 15 guests
Small business center with printing facilities
On-site parking (limited)
Free Wi-Fi available throughout
Breakfast not included in room rates
Single Rooms are small and decor is slightly bland
Additional fees for on-site parking
No swimming pool, spa, or fitness facilities
The three-pearl Las Casas De Los Mercaderes is a small and historic boutique hotel with an ideal location in Seville's historic center. Several restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, and the Cathedral and Giralda Tower are within close walking distance. The 47 guest rooms have simple decor, but nice amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi; some have balconies. There's an a la carte and buffet breakfast available each morning in the courtyard (for a fee) and the adjacent bar serves a variety of beverages and tapas. Additional features are limited to a meeting room and small business center. As an alternative, El Rey Moro Hotel Boutique Sevilla is another charming boutique hotel in the historic center with more freebies (including bikes to borrow and walking tours) and a rooftop terrace with hot tub -- but prices are slightly higher.
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Boutique hotel housed in a charming 18th-century building
Housed in an 18th-century building, previously an old trading center, Las Casas De Los Mercaderes is a boutique hotel oozing in Spanish charm. It's situated on a pedestrian cobblestone street, meaning no traffic noise. The lobby is an open area with tiled floors, cream walls, thin black pillars, small reception desk, lounge area, and corner grand piano. Leading off from the lobby, the central courtyard and its brightly-colored mosaic glass roof is the main highlight here, offering a lovely place for guests to enjoy breakfast each morning. The inner hallways are lined with antique black and white artwork on the walls, while the outer hallways are open to the central courtyard. The bar is adjacent to the hotel and features both indoor and al fresco seating on the street. Overall, the atmosphere here is warm and welcoming. Guests are mostly leisure travelers, both couples and solo, while the central location also attracts a few guests in town for business.
Location
Ideally located in the historic center; walking distance from tourist attractions
Las Casas De Los Mercaderes is located on a pedestrian street in the historic center of Seville; close to several tourist attractions. There's a huge concentration of restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops within the immediate vicinity of the hotel. Square del Salvador and Square San Francisco are within a two-minute walk away. It's just a five-minute walk from the Cathedral and Giralda Tower. Both the Calle Sierpes and the Santa Cruz district's, with even more tapas restaurants, cafes, and shops, are within a five-minute walk from the hotel. Reales Alcazares is about an eight-minute walk, the Museum of Fine Art is a 10-minute walk, and Torre del Oro is a 16-minute walk from the hotel. There is a bus stop a minutes' walk away, a tram stop (Plaza Nueva) a four-minute walk away, and a metro stop (Puerta de Jerez) a 12-minute walk away. It's a 13-minute drive to the main train station. San Pablo Airport is about 25 minutes by car.
Rooms
Pleasant rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and some with balconies
The 47 guest rooms at Las Casas De Los Mercaderes are rather basic though still have some charm. All of the rooms feature wooden floors and furniture with mostly beige walls, patterned curtains, and plain white linen. Each room has a differently colored accent wall (either maroon, blue, or emerald green) behind the bed, and slightly old-fashioned framed artwork. Both Single and Double Rooms are available; note that the Single Rooms are quite small. Amenities in all rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, telephones, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combos and come with hairdryers, magnifying mirrors, and house-brand toiletries. The Superior Rooms have a small standing balcony that overlooks the street.
Features
Breakfast, bar, meeting room, and free Wi-Fi
As a city center boutique and historic hotel, it's no surprise that there aren't too many features at Las Casas De Los Mercaderes. The hotel serves an a la carte and buffet breakfast, which can be enjoyed either in the inner courtyard or in guests' rooms. Note that breakfast is not included in all room rates. The hotel's bar serves a variety of hot and cold beverages and tapas and remains open until late evening. There is a meeting room that can cater for up to 15 guests; plus there's a small business center with printing and faxing facilities. Wi-Fi throughout the property is free. There is limited on-site parking available, which also incurs an additional fee and can be tricky to find. Additional features include room service, laundry service, and tour desk.