Hotel Alfonso XIII

Hotel Alfonso XIII is the best known hotel in Seville, and certainly one of its finest. Well-located close to the city center, this magnificent building was built between 1916 and 1928 especially for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.

Seville, Andalucia, Spain

The Alfonso XIII is the grandest hotel in Seville
The hotel has a lovely and generously sized swimming pool
Spacious rooms and luxurious public areas offer a very comfortable stay
The hotel is in an ideal location for shopping and sightseeing in the city

Hotel Alfonso XIII opened in 1928, with a sumptuous banquet attended by the eponymous King of Spain and Queen Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg. Designed by the architect José Espiau y Muñoz, the hotel was built to house dignitaries visiting the international exposition at the nearby 'Plaza de Espana'.

As the building is a historic monument it underwent a sensitive restoration. The interior and exterior are decorated in Mudejar style, inspired by Arab architecture and Seville's rich cultural heritage, and there is a true sense of place here. Ornamented ceramic tiles (azulejos) decorate walls, ceilings and even bathrooms.

Throughout its history, Hotel Alfonso XIII has been a magnet for celebrities, kings and queens; today, every guest in the 151 rooms and suites gets the royal treatment from the polite and friendly staff here. The two restaurants, the San Fernando for fine dining and Ena, which offers tapas and other light fare, are complemented by the famed Bar Americano, where Hemingway often drank.

Hotel Alfonso XIII has lovely gardens and an unheated outdoor pool (per local regulations) as well as a 24-hour fitness center and Mimo Sevilla gourmet shop. Ideally situated under a 10-minute walk from the cathedral and iconic La Giralda belltower, the hotel is also within easy reach of the old city walls, fantastic shopping and many of the city's best tapas bars.

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Top tip:

Take a walk around the main building's corridors to find a photographic exhibition of all the famous people that have visited the hotel.

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Deluxe Double Room

Measuring 26 to 32 sq.m / 280 to 344 sq.ft, Deluxe Double Rooms are decorated in a classic Andalucian style, overlooking the city or the hotel's gardens. Bathrooms offer a combination bathtub and shower, and amenities by Byredo.

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Grand Deluxe Room with Terrace

Measuring 35 to 45 sq.m / 377 to 484 sq.ft, Grand Deluxe Rooms are traditionally designed and offer views of the city or the hotel’s gardens from your own private terrace. Bathrooms offer a rainforest shower or bathtub and amenities by Byredo.

2 people

Deluxe Suite

Measuring 46 to 54 sq.m / 495 to 581 sq.ft, Deluxe Suites are decorated in a classic Sevillian style and offer a separate bedroom and living area. Each suite overlooks the city or the hotel’s gardens and features a spacious marble bathroom with rainforest shower or bathtub and amenities by Byredo.

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Seville, Andalucia, Spain

Hotel Alfonso XIII benefits from a prime location in the center of Seville.

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