Best Luxury Hotels In Seville
Seville, with its costumes, music and lifestyle, is typically how outsiders see Spain. This iconic and historic city was occupied by the Moors for many years before being reconquered by the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, and the influence of both remains, while flamenco originated with the gipsies of Andalucía. The summer heat and strong sun of Southern Spain are too much for some, although good use of ceramic tiles, running water (an Arab custom) and shady palm trees is a help. Go when it’s cooler in April for the Feria’s daily display of local society, the horse-riding, the dressing-up, and of course, the partying; or arrive two weeks earlier during Semana Santa (Holy Week) for a spectacular but more sombre experience. Whenever you go, there is plenty to see within easy reach and here is the TLE pick of the best hotels in this beautiful city.
Casa Palacio Don Ramón
Embodying the elegance of Seville past and present, the impeccable, Casa Palacio Don Ramón 5* GL, Seville takes a city hotel stay in Southern Spain to new heights of ultra-luxury. A hotel has emerged that celebrates Seville’s refined approach to life, the Hotel Casa Palacio Don Ramón 5* GL, a property that should be at the top of your list if you’re looking for a sophisticated experience. Casa Palacio Don Ramón focuses on the finer things in life, the comforts of a noble house, where you can indulge with a cocktail or two, dine well, relax in elegant surroundings, and retire to a fabulous room. There’s also a delightful roof terrace with bar and pool for those sultry Seville days when really you just want to sip a chilled manzanilla and snooze in the sun. Here the accommodation is truly luxurious. Attention to detail is everywhere. Bespoke wallcoverings, handmade carpets, custom furniture, and lighting as well as curated art and book collections make for a sophisticated experience. Then wake up to one of the most elegant breakfasts in the city, with table service. Each item is brought to the table, so you don’t have to lift a finger, just relish a leisurely start your day in the capital.
Hotel Colón Gran Meliá
Situated within the Santa Cruz historic and artistic district of Seville, amongst Royal Citadels and the world’s oldest bullfighting ring, La Mastranza, is your next luxurious stay – Hotel Colón Gran Meliá. Showcasing a chic and minimalistic design, each of the 156 guestrooms and 28 suites are adorned in red and gold tones with award-winning furnishings that blend the two aesthetics seamlessly into their own. With room options to suit any kind of traveller, you can immerse yourself in each floor of the hotel which is dedicated to a different Spanish artist, such as El Greco. Its ideal and scenic location isn’t all it has to offer, with top-class dining experiences available at the El Burladero combining traditional Andalusian cooking with a dose of modernity, and Fitness facilities to keep your body and mind in shape During your next stay in Seville, at Hotel Colón Gran Meliá you are the star, with red carpet-worthy hospitality awaiting you.
Cavalta Boutique Hotel
Cavalta Boutique Hotel is an intimate 12-room property found in the on-trend, authentic neighbourhood of Triana, on the west bank of Seville’s mighty Guadalquivir River. It is Triana’s first ‘Gran Lujo’ grand luxury property, with GL being the highest rating in Spain for a 5-star hotel, distinguishing it for going that extra mile when it comes to service. In addition to a rooftop plunge pool and cocktail bar, Cavalta Boutique Hotel is home to a signature restaurant, Balbuena y Huertas, taking its name from the celebrated architect Ramón Balbuena y Huertas who designed the original building, with its façade of Triana brickwork and ceramic tiles panels, evocative of the area’s famous potteries and ceramic factories.
Mercer Plaza Sevilla
Mercer Plaza Sevilla is a luxury hotel located in the heart of the Andalusian capital, Plaza de San Francisco. It features 25 stylish guest rooms and suites, a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool and views of the Cathedral and Giralda, a Nobu restaurant, a Nobu Bar, a solarium, a 24-hour gym, and a meeting & events space. The design of the hotel pays homage to Nobu’s Japanese roots and the traditional architecture of the city. The rooms are luxurious and feature materials inspired by the Far East and rain showers, Eight & Bob amenities, and a Smart TV.
Los Seises Sevilla, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A former 16th-century palace, this building has been restored to include Roman mosaics, marble and tiled floors and avant-garde furniture from the Renaissance era. But its rooftop is a most modern affair, with a swimming pool, banana leaf plants, a patio and four-poster daybeds proffering close-up views of the Seville Cathedral. Tuck into tapas at Pura Vida Terraza, take a tipple at the Sherry Bar and watch one of Los Seises’ live flamenco shows. Its room categories are originally named as Azahar, Olive, Sherry, La Cartuja and the Legend Terrace. The hotel is located in the Santa Cruz neighbourhood.
Los Seises Sevilla, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla
Set in the centre of Seville, one of Europe’s most captivating cities, is the sparkling new Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla. This property, Spain’s first Radisson Collection Hotel, is a place of distinctive contemporary elegance, and exquisite attention to detail, offering guests and city visitors outstanding signature dining, with its Eneko Basque restaurant, created by Michelin Star chef Eneko Atxa, as well as the Justa Rufina ‘taste & sky’ restaurant and rooftop bar.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla
Hotel Boutique Casa del Poeta
Said to be the birthplace of the poet Ximinez de Enciso, this boutique hotel in the Barrio de Santa Cruz is a short walk from the Gothic cathedral and the Alcázar palace. The seventeenth-century building has been carefully restored and retains the typical architectural style of a central courtyard with a fountain. Guests can look forward to daily live guitar music and can enjoy an art gallery and a roof terrace with views to the cathedral and its baroque bell tower, the Giralda. Rooms vary in size, with suites and duplexes available, and there is also a luxury apartment.
Hotel Mercer Sevilla
Set in a nineteenth-century palace in the lively El Arenal district, this twelve-room hotel is four minutes along a narrow cobbled street from the Plaza Nueva metro station, and slightly further to the cathedral. Rooms have all amenities, with some boasting balconies, or terraces complete with orange trees. Other facilities include a rooftop bar next to a plunge pool and an on-site restaurant and cocktail bar. A lounge area is overlooked by a traditional courtyard and fountain, featuring the original marble spiral staircase in one corner.
Casa Romana Hotel Boutique
In the city where Roman Emperors Trajan and Hadrian were born, the eighteenth-century Casa Romana has been re-designed as a Roman-style dwelling on harmonious lines. Guests can choose from the extensive cocktail menu while enjoying the panorama from the roof terrace, where there is also a swimming pool. The light and airy soundproofed bedrooms offer every amenity, with de luxe options and suites available, and there is even an on-site DJ. Located in the old town, it takes around fifteen minutes to reach the burial place of Christopher Columbus in the cathedral, while the Museum of Fine Arts is a little nearer.
Hotel Casa 1800 Seville
Superbly situated in the historic Jewish Quarter of Santa Cruz, with the Giralda as a backdrop, this family-friendly converted mansion is an ideal starting point for flamenco clubs, tapas bars and the main shopping drag. The Flamenco Dance Museum is a must-see before you take in a show at La Casa del Flamenco. The Casa 1800 Sevilla has individually decorated rooms that sport hand-carved furniture, marbled bathrooms, and all facilities, while suites have terraces and outdoor Jacuzzis. Chandeliers light up the elegant public areas and the central patio. The rooftop salt-water pool carries a reflection of the bell tower and boasts amazing vistas.
Aguilas5 SevillaSuites
This upmarket apartment hotel sits conveniently on a street of bars, restaurants and shops, not far from the Alcázar, and two kilometres from the buzz of the Plaza de España. Each one-bedroom unit here offers two single beds that can be converted to a double, free WiFi, two smart TVs and a kitchenette, with a pull-out sofa bed in the living area. The child and pet-friendly complex is completed by a roof terrace with a pool and loungers. Limited parking and bike hire are available, and there is a laundry service.
H10 Casa de la Plata
Immerse yourself in a true Sevillan setting amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, where the ceramics and tiles that are typical of the region merge with the elegance and modernity of the 21st-century hotel, H10 Casa de la Plata. Each of their rooms – double, triple, junior suite, and family options – boast a light and bright design, marked by Andalusian style, to bring maximum serenity and luxury to your stay. They also have an array of areas across the hotel for meetings and events if your encounter with Seville is for business, where the same serene design is carried forward. In addition to this, the H10 Casa de la Plata desires to create the best experience for every guest who chooses to add luxury to their trip to Seville. From access to an exclusive Andalusian courtyard when enjoying your breakfast, to an impressive terrace with a plunge pool and sun loungers where you can soak in panoramic views of the city. Choose exclusivity during your next stay in Seville with the Hotel that ticks all the right boxes, H10 Casa de la Plata.
Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville
Alfonso XIII, great-grandfather of the present king, ruled until Spain declared itself a republic in 1931, and commissioned this centrally-situated hotel during 1929’s Expo 29 in Seville. Modernity mixes with Moorish and Spanish tradition in its elegant interior and stunning facade while dining outlets complement the meeting and function rooms. Sample authentic Andalusian cooking in the restaurant, or share tapas favourites in ENA by Carles Abellán. Meanwhile, as you might guess, the Bar Americano shakes (or stirs) a mean cocktail in an Art Deco setting.
Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville
Hotel Boutique Palacio Pinello
This is another converted palace with a view of the bell tower, but this one dates from the fifteenth century. Despite the recent renovation, the original features and style have been respected, with rooms grouped around the central indoor courtyard, while another patio has its own well. The attention to detail continues with the care and attention that staff give to their visitors, with even kettles being provided. Terracotta flooring cools the bedrooms, some of which contain carved wooden ceilings; spaces range from standard double to suites, and there is disabled access. A Basque restaurant features a charcoal grill, and in another nod to that region, there’s also a Pintxos Bar.
Corral del Rey
For a luxury city centre stay, in the heart of Seville’s labyrinthine old town, then choose the family-owned Hotel Corral del Rey Seville, a historic property full of eclectic, creative style and upscale elegance. Corral del Rey is one of the most established boutique hotels in the city. Created by a family with a consistent track record in luxury hospitality, the property is within converted ‘Casa Palacios’; striking noble houses once homes to the city’s wealthy when Seville was at the epicentre of world trade with the Americas.
Hacienda de San Rafael
Hacienda de San Rafael is a classic Spanish hacienda surrounded by rural estate farmland, close to the romantic Andalusian capital of Seville. This palatial estate is a luxe Andalusian retreat. Guest rooms and duplex suites are found within the main manor house; whilst in the landscaped grounds are individual villa suites or ‘casitas’ with access to a dedicated pool. Facilities include a restaurant, bar; and sports like tennis and padel, as well as swimming pools, yoga and massage. Activities on offer embrace horse-riding, and cultural tours to nearby cities such as the sherry wine city of Jerez, and Seville, the capital of Andalucia.
Querencia de Sevilla, Autograph Collection
As part of the Marriott’s Autograph Hotel Collection, you can immerse yourself in true Spanish culture at Querencia de Sevilla while staying opposite to the famous Gothic Cathedral in the city’s most famous square. On top of its ideal location, you can find comfort like no other in their warm bedrooms and suites which feature natural fabrics and local products while its Spanish influence continues to exude. From private terraces to separate living spaces, there’s an option for every kind of need during your stay. When you are not soaking in the atmosphere of Seville or enjoying a cocktail on the El Mirador de Querencia rooftop, you can savour the true culinary delights at La Maestría or create memories with your loved ones in the adjoining bar. As well as this Querencia de Sevilla offers dining packages, a fully equipped gym and outdoor rooftop pool.Regardless of your reason for being in Seville, add that extra bit of luxury by choosing to stay at the Querencia de Sevilla, part of the Autograph Hotel Collection.
Querencia de Sevilla, Autograph Collection
EME Catedral Mercer Hotel
Situated in the beautiful and buzzing Santa Cruz District of Seville is your next luxurious stay, EME Catedral Mercer Hotel, where opulence meets history. Selected by the MICHELIN Guide Spain 2024, a 5-star stay has never been this desirable. Each room and suite are designed to allow you to get lost in your Seville dream, bring relaxation to your stay, and allow you to soak in the city from the comfort of your own room. Inspired by Almohad art and fused with contemporary and minimalistic design, the EME Catedral Mercer Hotel brings serenity to a busy visit. With a commitment to gastronomy, the EME Catedral Mercer Hotel blends tradition and avant-garde to make your meals the most memorable explosion of the senses, with various restaurant options on-site: AL LADO, Mi Arma, and The Corner Lobby Bar. The Hotel also offers extraordinary Spa packages to relax and rewind during your stay. Choose perfection at the heart of stunning Seville by renewing yourself at the EME Catedral Mercer Hotel.
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