
Best Design Hotels in Old town
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a design in Old town. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of design in Old town is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
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Andalucía, Seville, Old town
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.
Andalucía, Seville, Old town
EME Catedral Mercer Hotel
(5 stars)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.
Andalucía, Seville, Old town
Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla
(5 stars)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.
Andalucía, Seville, Old town
Querencia de Sevilla, Autograph Collection
(4 stars)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.
Andalucía, Seville, Old town
Casa Romana Hotel Boutique
(4 stars)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.
Andalucía, Seville, Old town
Casa del Limonero
Casa del Limonero is a remarkable boutique guesthouse hotel, set in a historic Sevillian mansion, meticulously restored to highlight its striking architectural features including Mudéjar arches and central courtyard fountain. Tucked away on one of the Santa Cruz quarter’s quietest streets, near the Royal Academy of Literature and within sight of the Giralda bell tower and Seville Cathedral, it surrounds guests with layers of culture, design, and history.
