Inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII in 1929, this grand hotel is a splendid, historical Mudejar-style palace, built around a central patio and surrounded by ornate brick arches. Public rooms have marble floors, wood-panel ceilings, heavy Moorish lamps, stained glass, and ceramic tiles in typical Seville colors. There is a Spanish and Japanese restaurant, and an elegant bar. Pros: Both stately and hip, impeccable service. Cons: A tourist colony, colossally expensive.
Reviewed by mscarls from San Diego on 5/28/07
We enjoyed the Alfonso. Unlike the other posters, our room was small, but it was very nice. Other people in our group had larger rooms, so I guess it's sometimes the luck of the draw. The location, right near the major tourist attractions, was great.
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