Hotel Boutique Corral del Rey

Great place to stay. We were upgraded to the Penthouse which was perfect. Loved the breakfast and the honesty bar culture. Staff very responsive. They couldn’t have been more proactive before we arrived in suggesting things to do. Felt liked they really cared about providing high a quality guest experience. Patricia, the lead relationship manger for our visit, is a superstar.

The CdR is utterly beautiful, it is like being in a private house with the best service. Each room is stunningly decorated but feels calm and relaxing. Each bedroom has a different layout and they all incorporate the charm of the original building. The rooms with a terrace, plunge pool and lounger area are incredibly spoiling yet will be the best combination for when the heat starts in the city. The breakfast was wonderful, starting with fresh fruit and pastries, delicious coffee and if you want it, lots of other breakfast combinations. For staying in the glorious city of Seville this is a must, you are literally around the corner from the Cathedral, restaurants and cafes, yet it is peaceful. The staff are helpful and dedicated to making your stay the best it can be.

Corral del Rey is a beautiful hotel and my family and I had a wonderful time in Seville. We were a group of 5 adults and the hotel was perfectly situated for exploring, walking and socialising. The hotel staff went above and beyond with their warm hospitality and they booked various sights and made travel arrangements for us. The rooms are extremely comfortable and quiet, even though our room was street facing and the bathrooms in the deluxe rooms are very spacious with fabulous showers. Breakfast each morning was delicious and generous in quality and portions. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it and, should I find myself in Seville again, I wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else.

We came for my son’s 30th and my 60th birthdays and we were blown away by the genuine care and attention given by the staff, they gave recommendations, which were all excellent and made booking which ensured our weekend in Seville was excellent. The hotel itself is stunning, the rooms are comfortable and quiet and the bed is really comfortable. The shower is amazing and you don’t want to get out of it. If I could give more than 5 out of 5, I would!

Wonderful visit, beautifully restored merchants house in Alfafa area of the old town in Seville. The design has consciously maintained the integrity and character of the building whilst delivering the latest comforts you would expect. Service was excellent, super warm and friendly as well as efficient. Breakfast a delight. I highly recommend this hotel.

You don’t really need me to tell you that Corral del Rey is one of the best hotels in Seville, certainly in the historic centre of the city and probably anywhere roundabout. It gets high praise in the listings, such as the Telegraph hotel guide, and from a recent visit I’d say the 9/10 ranking is completely deserved. Mind you, I haven’t stayed in the other top Seville hotels for comparison, but I have in equivalent ones in other European cities, and I’d say it stands up to the competition and at very reasonable prices too. The reason why Corral de Rey excels is because of attention to detail. Of course, that’s to be expected in a top hotel, but everything about my stay from the way I was greeted at reception to the furnishing of my room was well-thought through. For example, the style of the interior design is crisply elegant and well-considered (very much to my taste). The buildings are very well maintained and my room was cleaned really fastidiously every day. My room was also well insulated both for sound and light: the efficient window blinds were much appreciated somewhere as sunny as Seville. I don’t usually think much about hotel beds, but the one in my room managed to combine firm support with softness (a difficult combination to pull off). And a very neat and big cupboard tucked away the espresso machine, sink, fridge and even a microwave. A terrace with a view of the Giralda tower was the icing on the cake. The other thing that Corral de Rey gets absolutely right is a sense of friendliness and welcome. Again, of course, you expect good service in a good hotel. I’ve stayed elsewhere and had thoroughly professional – but perhaps more mechanical – attention. Here everyone from the staff in reception to the chambermaids and the maintenance guy had nice smiles and friendly greetings. The ethos of the place was exceptionally pleasant. This must be hard to sustain because I’m sure lots of ‘guests’ are more than a little trying, but it all came across as effortless (which I’m sure it isn’t). This is a beautifully quiet hotel. The Corral is very narrow so not much traffic gets through but it doesn’t seem to trap noise as can sometimes happen in old cities. The building is also very solid, with well-insulated walls. Staying in a hotel inevitably means staying near other people who can’t help making noise, but here I felt wonderfully calm and protected. It meant I had a really serene escape from ‘normal’ life.