Best Grand Hotel 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.
Andalucía, Seville, Old town
Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville
(5 stars)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
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Andalucía, Seville, Old town
Hotel Colón Gran Meliá
(5 stars)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.