Hotel Alfonso XIII
COST: $$$$$
In 1928, King Alfonso XIII of Spain commissioned what he hoped would be the most luxurious hotel in Europe. With 147 rooms and miles of marble, mahogany, and hand-painted tiles, the results couldn't have been disappointing. Find yourself in the bar after a bull fight for some excellent people watching with the locals.
As Featured In...
From Travel + Leisure, Nov 2008
“On a drive through olive oil–soaked southern Spain, there are ancient traditions and artisanal innovations....” MORE>>
From Food & Wine, Feb 2005
“This 1928 grand hotel is the place to stay and where everyone goes for a drink after a bullfight....” MORE>>
From Travel + Leisure, Dec 2002
“In 1928, King Alfonso XIII of Spain commissioned what he hoped would be the most luxurious hotel in Europe. With 147 rooms and miles of marble, mahogany, and hand-painted tiles, the results couldn't have been disappointing....” MORE>>
From the T+L 500
Opulent Moorish-inspired palace with stunning tile work, crystal chandeliers, and marble floors, just minutes from the Alcázar.
- Stats:
- 147 rooms; 1 restaurant; 2 bars.
- Competitive Edge:
- Commissioned by the Spanish monarch in the late 1920’s, it remains the most prestigious address in town.
- Rooms to Book:
- An ornate Castilian overlooking the pool, or a lustrously tiled Arabic facing the quiet patio.
- Don't Miss:
- Evening cocktails on the arcaded central patio.
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