Triana House

If you want an unbelievable experience in a small, incredibly gorgeous hotel in Seville do yourself a favor and book this unique hotel. There are only seven or eight rooms on a quiet street in the barrio of Triana, a short walk across one of two bridges to the historic sites of Seville. Each room is decorated in incredibly tasteful wallpaper and tiles to capture the essence of the Andalusian cities of Cordoba, Cadiz and others we stayed in the Jaén room that has striking wallpaper showing lush olive trees that Jaén is known for. The staff of this tiny hotel could not have been more accommodating. They reached out to us before our arrival to offer us transportation from the train station. Their level of care and service is not exceeded by far more expensive hotels. A delicious breakfast served on the rooftop terrace is included in the modest price of the room. We will stay there if we return to Seville and we will recommend it everyone we know.

I was so disappointed with our room at Triana House that I re-read the TripAdvisor and booking site reviews, nearly all of which give the hotel 5 stars or equivalent, and I can only think that successive reviewers have followed suit in a ‘King's New Clothes’ kind of way or otherwise they must be completely deluded. Either way, I have to set the record straight. In the interests of fairness, I did report my views to the reception the morning after arrival as I am aware that hoteliers frequently complain in these columns that nothing was said at the time. We were staying in room ‘São Paolo’, not a large room but designated a superior room— I wonder what a standard would look like? It was soon apparent that storage space was almost non-existent. There were no drawers anywhere in the room and no shelves except the high upper wardrobe shelf (already full of spare bedding), the raised wardrobe floor (room for a suitcase underneath) and a small dressing table shelf already full with the tea-tray and kettle. There was only one double hook (for towels) in the bathroom, none in the bedroom, no shelves in the bathroom either except a small 10x10 inch tower unit already holding toiletries and toilet rolls. There weren’t even usable windowsills (the bedroom window fits flush and the bathroom sill is chamfered at 30 degrees). Instead of bedside cabinets, we each had a patio-type round table of polished stone on a cast-iron frame. So there was nowhere safe to put my spectacles, watch, phone, medication, reading book etc., without the risk of knocking them off onto the hard, tiled floor in the night and so we were forced to live out of a suitcase for a few nights – not ideal but easier for us, maybe, as we were travelling light. I dread to think how other guests seen arriving with multiple suitcases would have fared in similar rooms. The colour scheme was very dark – the dark grey shower was especially poorly lit, not helped by one of the two light bulbs above the mirror and serving the whole bathroom being blown (until replaced at my request). The shower also possessed a kind of raised pedestal floor, around the edges of which the water drains away; unfortunately, if you drop the soap or see it slip through the wire soap holder then that's gone for good down there too. Reviewers enthuse about the hotel garden terrace. None of this is available to the occupants of ‘São Paolo’ and its neighbours in the annexe except by ringing the bell for access to the main hotel which remains otherwise inaccessible behind formidable, locked wooden doors at all times, not openable by the annexe keys, although the reception staff are pleasant and helpful once this bastion has been breached. Reviewers also enthuse about ‘breakfast in bed’. In reality, there is nothing luxurious about breakfast served on a tray placed in the middle of the bed for want of more space. It’s no more than a slightly more stylishly-served version of roughing it as we do in those Traveller’s Lodgings th

My husband and I travel extensively and we both agree that Triana House was everything you could want in a romantic getaway, quiet neighborhood, clean rooms, the decor was breathtaking, the staff was warm and accommodating, the breakfast each morning is just icing on the cake. An excellent experience for an excellent price.

Triana house was such a gem of a boutique hotel. We were greeted so warmly upon entering by Sandra who was sooo extremely helpful throughout our entire stay. We had the opportunity to stay in the Cordoba room for three nights and the room itself was ornate and unlike anything we have ever stayed at before. Just extremely charming. Plenty of space for two people! The breakfast was heavenly and extremely punctual on timing. The neighborhood itself is in a quiet and quaint neighborhood but still accessible to the hub of the city. We enjoyed Seville so very much, and staying at Triana House was just the cherry on top. Thank you, Sandra and the TH team!

Really lovely place and kind and helpful staff. We absolutely loved the Triana neighborhood - just hanging out there really *made* our trip to Seville. The room was quiet even though it's a busy area. I would suggest having 2 towels for 2 guests and we thought it was odd that there were slippers provided but no robes - but this is a small detail and likely just an oversight. Would love to stay at this hotel again.

Beautiful room. The blind was broken, only shut 2/3rds down meaning the room is bathed in light from 6am. Scented candle was a nice touch except it was burnt to the wick so only good for decoration. The hotel is one of those where you can hear EVERY word of the people in the room next door and most of what they’re saying in the room across the hall. Marble floors, echos in the corridors, you can hear all the keys in the locks and people chatting in the small landing, no soundproofing whatsoever. Also my room (Oviedo) could hear loud shower/ tap noises from the room next door. Staff are great, nice area, beds super comfortable but not a great night’s sleep I’m afraid and when you’re only there for one night that’s disappointing.