Hotel berhampiran Esencia, Sevilla

My husband and I spent 5 nights in Hotel Monte Carmelo and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this hotel. The front desk staff was extremely helpful with recommending restaurants, directions to sites, and arranging a tour for us to Cordoba. Also, the members of the wait staff in the breakfast area were friendly and very attentive to the presentation of the breakfast items. The hotel is around the corner from a lovely pedestrian mall and is a short and pleasant walk to the bridge that is crossed to arrive at the main area of downtown Seville. The room was a good size and nicely decorated. We would definitely stay here again on a return trip to Seville!

The good news:- it is absolutely ideally located for everything in the old town. There is a roof terrace with plunge pool at the hotel that can be used which they don't tell you about! The free walking tour is worth doing especially on a first trip to Seville to help get your bearings. Now for the bad: Having booked a ground floor twin room 5 months in advance, we were given a double on the first floor. After complaining and insisting on seeing the manager he eventually got us an incredibly uncomfortable camp bed for our first night. They did give us the room we had booked for the remaining 2 nights - but with stained linen on one of the beds. The breakfast is not a buffet as stated - it is very much portion controlled on a tray. Only one coffee capsule per person allowed (more available at additional cost). It is very noisy with banging doors (2 heavy front doors and each individual suite) going most of the night as well as a noisy pedestrian street with no double glazing. The nearest taxis can get to the hotel/suites is less than a 5 min walk. Not all suites have a kettle -so if you need one, check it is there. Apart from stained linen the rest was clean enough but housekeeping and some of the receptionists (not Alejandro) need re-training.

Very good location. Close to the major sites. Difficult to find since it is in a set of alleyways. You cannot drive a car here, so if you have a vehicle, research parking first. The nearest underground lot at Jardine Murillo was full, so we found the San Bernardo Parking Lot, but it was a half-mile walk dragging luggage over cobblestones. This was not a deal-breaker; I mention it to be aware. The hotel was fine, the staff were rather cool and not too very friendly, but they were helpful enough. The room was fine and our room faced the alley with the outdoor restaurant, so we heard the noise until they closed, which was early enough. The rooftop terrace has a spectacular view of the cathedral and the Giralda tower, but the bar is not open. There is also no dinner at the hotel, but there are so many places nearby. The best thing is the location. It's pretty interesting staying in these medieval allies. The Real Alcazar palace is a must-see and you can spend all day there and still not see it all. The gardens are wonderful. The cathedral is huge and different from any that I have seen prior. And of course, you must walk up the 37 ramps of the Giralda tower. Take a stroll down to the river. Even the bull ring is nearby.

Great hotel - perfect for a solo stay! I was in the Premium Standard, which included two little tub chairs, a king bed (two singles pushed together but they didn't move!) and a huge bathroom with a great shower, bidet and two sinks. The location is great, 10 mins away from the Giralda and central city, and opposite you have a great department store with a supermarket underneath as well as Aldi on the other side - no more than 30 seconds, if that! I opted not to include breakfast, and there are no shortage of options in the locality. There are also a ton of fast food eateries - McDonalds, Burger King and Taco Bell are around the corner if you need an emergency feed. The room was spacious, and came with a kettle - but no coffee sachets, only tea. The bed wasn't as comfy as other hotels, however it was by no means uncomfortable. The pillows were soft, and the room in general was lovely and well decorated. The wardrobe had a lot of hangers - a plus - but there was no iron. The window opened (a big deal for me!) and I was overlooking a side street. I could see the top of the bell tower from my room, so that was nice! The cleaning staff were really friendly, and did a great job day after day - lovely team all round. There is no complimentary water, you have to pay for the ones in the mini fridge which, given it was late spring/early summer and was very hot, I thought was an oversight. One of the reasons this is getting 4/5 rather than 5/5 is that the room is not sound proof - I could hear everything going on in the other room adjacent as well as all the traffic from the corridor. Which also means they could probably hear what I was doing in mine too - worth bearing in mind if you play music or have the TV on loud! If you're looking for total quiet, this might not be the right place as evenings start late in Seville and go on until at least 11pm, so people come back to the hotel around midnight. Overall, I would come back - I loved it! Location is 5*, and if you're travelling alone as a woman, this hotel is safe and in a busy area on a main(ish) street. I felt absolutely safe the whole time in the city and around the hotel. Definitely worth the cost!

Stayed at the Casual de la letras in late October,chose the hotel as it was 2 minutes walk from where our daughter lives and looked ideal and in a very good location.The hotel is very clean and rooms are cleaned everyday and our weeks stay was very pleasant,don’t know why we didn’t find this hotel before but when visiting Seville again which is quite often it will be at this hotel.

★★★★★ I recently stayed at Hotel Giralda Center and had a fantastic experience. The hotel was incredibly clean and modern, and it was equipped with everything I needed during my stay. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with any requests or questions. The breakfast provided was delicious and offered a great variety of options. It was within walking distance of all the major tourist attractions, which made exploring the city a breeze.

This was a little new to us, after booking online we got some pass codes that allowed entry to the building then to key box for apartment. There are no staff although there is an intercom to call staff if required. The apartment was clean and well equipped,the views are nothing special but we wasn’t there for views. It was our touring base. The only noise we heard was people in next apartment moving tables /beds ,sound carried. I think overall the passcode system worked and could well be the future of economy apartments. We would use again when in the area.

The hotel is very expensive and every little thing must me paid extra: you want to park you car? You pay. You want some water in your room? You pay. You want to have breakfast? You pay. You want to check out 30minutes later? You pay. There is not much clean (I have some beer in my room on the first day, on the fourth day the empty glass was still on the table), and is also very noisy, there is no insonorization between rooms. I’ve even wake at the middle of the first night thinking someone entered my room, and it was my neighbour enter his room. We listen every step, every door, and even some conversations between rooms! Overwall, it could be a better hotel if staff were nicer, but they must learn lots of things from some premium hotels they willing (or wishing!) to be.

As novice drivers in Spain, we hired a car in the Algarve and wanted to find accommodation near enough to Sevilla to avoid hairy driving situations, but that would allow us to take a reasonably priced cab or Uber into the city. This location was perfect and had underground parking for the rental car. The hotel was economical and clean. The staff spoke English and was helpful. We stayed in a junior suite with a kitchen and living room and we really enjoyed having the extra space for a reasonable price. The hotel is also taking extra COVID measures that made us feel safe. Would return here again in a heartbeat :)

Very convenient if you take a plane in the morning, as it is about 10 minutes (9 km away) from the airport. There are small shops and coffee places beside the hotel. It is very clean, quiet and staff is helpful. It is modern and the size of rooms is good.