Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel

In 1929, King Alfonso XIII welcomed the royal families and international elite who visited the Ibero-American Exposition with a residence that reflected Spain’s many identities. Moorish details, Catalan influences and Castilian touches combine in mosaics, turrets and a lush garden, all of which retain the same evocative charm as when they were first built. Film buffs will no doubt recognise the building from David Lean’s masterpiece, Lawrence of Arabia. Situated in Santa Cruz, just a stone’s throw from Seville Cathedral, the Hotel Alfonso XIII has managed to preserve its peaceful essence as a haven from which to explore a city brimming with cultural, culinary and historical delights. And when you return, a swimming pool awaits for a refreshing dip. Recent refurbishment has brought subtle modernisation to the rooms, which offer bright, authentic comfort with their marble floors and ceramic tiles. The bar serves carefully crafted tapas, offering a taste of local flavours, whilst the restaurant is an invitation to discover Andalusian cuisine.