Calle Luis de Morales 2, Seville, Spain | (251) 219-4428
Close to the train station with easy access to historic area
Large outdoor swimming pool with a nearby bar
Some rooms feature stylish decor
Small 24-hour gym
Restaurant and well-stocked breakfast buffet
On-site nightlife options include a lounge and disco
Free Wi-Fi
Some of the decor is dated
Pool open to public and can get crowded
One of four Seville locations of an urban hotel chain, Meliá Lebreros is a bit outside of the historic center and has one of the larger outdoor pools in the city. Parts of the older building, including higher-level rooms, have been renovated, but some areas could still use updating. Nonetheless, the Meliá is more affordable than other comparable properties, and also offers special family rooms with kid-friendly decor. The amenities, aside from the pool, include a gym open 24 hours daily, restaurants, bars, a nightclub that pays homage to New York’s Studio 54, and several meeting rooms.
Scene
Mix of dated and modern decor, with a space-agey club and refined pool area
An imposing rectangular edifice, the Meliá has a see-through metal facade that looks industrial and obscures the view from individual guest rooms a bit. Much of the lobby has the sterile look of an office building or shopping mall, with mirrored ceilings and an indoor rock garden with a waterfall. Other parts of the hotel have a more modern, distinct personality, like the Magnum Club, with its black ceiling and space age vibe. Still other areas look like they would have been trendy decades ago. The pool area is one of the most attractive parts of the property, surrounded by a gray deck and curtained sun beds.
Location
By the train station within easy reach of the city center
The hotel is located down the block from the Santa Justa train station in a busy commercial area filled with bars, restaurants, and shops. It’s 10 to 15 minutes via public transportation and around 20 minutes by foot to the city's historic center and tourist attractions, including the large Seville Cathedral, the waffle-like wooden Metropol Parasol, and the Museum of Fine Arts. The airport is about 10 to 15 minutes northeast by car, or 30 minutes by bus.
Rooms
Modern premium rooms available, while others could use a refresh
The 437 air-conditioned rooms at the Meliá offer a mix of options, ranging from Classic units with two single beds to an Executive Junior Suite to Family spaces. Premium rooms and suites have been renovated with a modern look, with lots of black, white, and metal, while other spaces have dated wallpaper and carpeting. Family rooms each have a separate area with colorful bedding and amenities, including chocolate milk and cookies at bedtime. The dark green marble bathrooms have shower/tub combos. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and hairdryers, while higher-level units come with amenities such as stereos and Nespresso machines.
Features
Large outdoor pool, restaurants, bars, and several meeting rooms
The hotel has a swimming pool that’s relatively large when compared with the pools of other Seville hotels; however, it’s open to the public, so it can get crowded in the afternoons. The Meliá's pool area has a bar, and the property also has a tavern, a swanky lounge, a disco, and a restaurant that serves a well-stocked buffet breakfast. Room service is available as well. The needs of business travelers are well met here, as the hotel has several meeting rooms, including one that can hold 550 people, and a business center equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi.