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The interiors by Bárbara Chapartegui and Tristán Domecq bring natural oak, travertine, and aged brass into the historic rooms. Linen and olive tones sit alongside the older stonework. Contemporary art extends from the entrance and reception into corridors and bedrooms, with works by artists including Rafael Canogar and Carmen Laffón. Original frescoes remain a particular feature of the historic suite categories. The decoration changes as you move through the buildings, from exposed architectural details to the softer textures of the bedrooms.

Dreamer's Rooms measure 22 square meters and accommodate two guests. Dreamer's Palace Rooms have the same published area but sit in the central building. Bed arrangements vary between king, queen, and twin configurations. A 15-square-meter Single Dreamer's Room caters to solo stays, while Deluxe Rooms provide 25 square meters and accommodate up to three. Deluxe Garden View Rooms overlook the Patio de los Naranjos from the central building.

Junior Suites accommodate up to four guests and include reading corners, with both a bathtub and a shower. The Historic Junior Suites measure 40 to 50 square meters, retain frescoes and original ornament, and accommodate three. The 52-square-meter Presidential Great Captain Suite has clearly divided sleeping and living areas, a dressing room, and a desk. It also accommodates three, with both a bathtub and a shower in the bathroom. Rooms have air-conditioning, coffee facilities, and a desk, with room service available around the clock. These published capacities distinguish the family possibilities; an additional guest is not an option across every category.

Arbequina is the hotel's main restaurant, led by chef Rubén González. His cooking starts with seasonal products and Córdoba's culinary traditions, drawing on experience in kitchens abroad. Lunch and dinner bring contemporary interpretations of local food to a setting rooted in the palace. The Roman Courtyard places tables above the remains of a first-century domus, so the glass beneath the dining area is as much a part of the room as its surrounding architecture.

The Faroles Terrace takes meals, wine, and cocktails outdoors. A tapas bar serves smaller plates with a local foundation, while the pool bar concentrates on drinks and light food. These are dining spaces within the hotel, with Arbequina anchoring the kitchen. The province's Montilla-Moriles wines have a place on the wine list, extending the Cordoban emphasis beyond the food. The pool bar follows the summer season, with lighter dishes suited to the garden setting.

Private meals and celebrations can use the intimate dining room, Roman Courtyard, Faroles Terrace, or Mudejar Hall. The kitchen plans menus for these gatherings, with the choice of setting extending from indoor rooms to open-air courtyards.

The route to Bodyna Spa passes through the Patio de los Naranjos and the Mudejar section of the hotel. Treatment spaces occupy an inner courtyard framed by Roman columns, while the bathing area lies below, in the palace's basement. The spa's Roman-style baths are for bathing; the archaeological remains beneath the glass-floored courtyard are a separate feature of the building.

Bodyna has a thermal circuit and sauna, with massage, facial, and body treatments on its menu. Cinq Mondes is the named skincare brand, used alongside treatments such as body scrubs and hand and foot care. The scale and arrangement are those of a spa within a historic house, with appointments in treatment rooms and bathing below ground. Spa access arrangements and treatment reservations are handled by the hotel; the facilities should not be confused with the outdoor swimming pool in the garden.

Palm trees and orange trees surround the outdoor pool. It belongs to the palace's enclosed garden, with planted areas and courtyard walls around the water. The layout gives swimming its own outdoor setting within the historic property. Orange trees also shape the route through the courtyards, linking the garden to the inner spaces of the house.

The address is on Ramírez de las Casas Deza, among the streets of central Córdoba. The Cuesta del Bailío and Cristo de los Faroles are neighborhood landmarks, with the church of Santa Marina and Palacio de Viana also part of this side of the city. The Mosque-Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, and Roman Bridge extend the walk toward the Guadalquivir. The Archaeological Museum and Fine Arts Museum extend the cultural visits beyond churches and palaces. The hotel sits within the city fabric, reached through streets and squares rather than approached as a country estate.

Palacio de Viana offers a particularly close connection to the courtyard architecture around the hotel. Its twelve patios and garden occupy a palace on Plaza de Don Gome. Inside, collections include paintings, tapestries, decorative tiles, and embossed leatherwork, as well as a historic library. The museum combines domestic rooms with planted outdoor spaces, showing how courtyards shaped the life of another Cordoban house.

Córdoba's railway station connects the city with Seville, Málaga, Madrid, and other Spanish destinations by high-speed train. The city tourism authority gives approximate station-to-station journeys of 40 minutes from Seville and 50 minutes from Málaga, depending on the service. Those figures do not include an airport connection or the onward journey to the hotel. A taxi provides the final transfer from the station to the palace. For road arrivals, the A-4 links Córdoba with Seville and Madrid, while the A-45 approaches from Málaga. The intercity bus station stands on Plaza de las Tres Culturas, opposite the railway station, bringing the two public-transport arrival points together.

Córdoba Airport, code ODB, handles scheduled passenger flights. Seville and Málaga also provide air gateways, with onward travel to Córdoba by road or rail. For guests arriving by car, the hotel has limited private parking and an electric-vehicle charging point. Parking arrangements and the approach through the historic center are best coordinated with the hotel before arrival.