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Choose Alfonso XIII for exploring Seville's royal and religious landmarks on foot, with the Royal Alcázar and Cathedral close to the hotel.

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Look at the photographs near reception to see the royal family at the hotel's inauguration, including their formal uniforms and elaborate dresses.

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Choose Suite Alfonso XIII for meals prepared in your accommodation, with a kitchenette and a chef available on request rather than self-catering alone.

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Confirm crib bedding arrangements before traveling with a baby, since the hotel can supply a crib but does not provide its linens.

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Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville

Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville was built to represent the city on an international stage. Commissioned by King Alfonso XIII for the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929, it brings Andalusian craftsmanship into the scale of a grand hotel: patterned ceramics, carved wood, brick arches, and an elaborate inner courtyard. The building was designed as a hotel, although its towers and richly decorated interiors have the presence of a palace.

Architect José Espiau y Muñoz drew on Seville's regional traditions, particularly its Mudéjar architecture. Construction ran from 1916 to 1928, ahead of the exhibition. Brick, plaster, wood, and glazed tile carry much of the decoration, with changes in pattern and texture marking doorways, corridors, and arches. Looking closely at these materials is part of the pleasure of being here; the detail continues well beyond the entrance. Espiau won the architectural competition overseen by Aníbal González, whose work helped shape the exhibition. The design belongs to the city's regionalist movement, celebrating local building traditions on a monumental scale.

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Hotel Style

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Leisure

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Rooms & Suites at Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville

Deluxe Classic Room
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Deluxe Classic Room

226 sqft
From 388 USD

Tall glass doors overlook the hotel’s inner patio. Moorish plasterwork frames the sleeping area, where patterned fabric fills the arch around the headboard. The fabric...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

280–344 sqft
From 434 USD

Windows overlook the hotel gardens or the former Royal Tobacco Factory. The factory now forms part of the University of Seville. Marble floors, crystal chandeliers...

Grand Deluxe Room
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Grand Deluxe Room

377–484 sqft
From 481 USD

Castilian, Moorish and Andalusian styles draw on different parts of Seville’s heritage. Crystal chandeliers and carved plaster details frame antique furniture, with a desk and...

Grand Deluxe Terrace Room
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Grand Deluxe Terrace Room

377–484 sqft
From 634 USD

Arched doors on the top floor lead to an outdoor sitting area with views across Seville. Woven chairs, loungers and a small table stand beside...

Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe Suite

495–581 sqft
From 900 USD

A separate lounge leads to the bedroom, with views of either the hotel gardens or the city. High ceilings and Sevillian marble tiles extend through...

Premium Suite
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Premium Suite

678–689 sqft
From 1’023 USD

The bedroom opens into a separate living room with a sofa and armchairs around a low table. A dining table and chairs stand in another...

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

517 sqft
From 1’058 USD

The sleeping area sits apart from a lounge with a sofa and armchair. Doorways lead from the bedroom to the sitting area and bathroom, and...

Executive Suite
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Executive Suite

861 sqft
From 1’147 USD

The bedroom and living room have separate entrances and follow Castilian or Andalusian styles. A sofa, armchairs and a small table furnish the lounge, where...

Grand Suite
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Grand Suite

850 sqft
From 1’238 USD

The separate living room has corner windows overlooking Seville and a carved wood ceiling. A sofa and armchairs gather around a low table in this...

Victoria Eugenia Suite
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Victoria Eugenia Suite

1,109 sqft
From 1’362 USD

Books fill a tall dark-wood wall unit beside the desk in the separate living room. A sofa and armchairs face a central table beneath crystal...

Reales Alcázares Suite
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Reales Alcázares Suite

861 sqft
From 1’640 USD

Views of the Reales Alcázares gardens and Seville Cathedral unfold from the separate living room. Dark green walls surround a white linen sofa and contrasting...

Alfonso XIII Suite
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Alfonso XIII Suite

1,615 sqft
From 4’537 USD

A silk-lined entrance leads to a large living room and a separate dining room. Marble columns and stucco arches frame these spaces. A guest bathroom...

The Luxury Collection hotel has 126 rooms and 22 suites, with interiors drawing on Andalusian, Castilian, and Moorish styles. Premium rooms measure approximately 35 to 45 square meters. A Grand Deluxe terrace category adds outdoor space. Bathrooms combine marble floors with Sevillian tiles and have a rain shower or bathtub, depending on the room.

Suites have independent living rooms and start above 46 square meters. At 150 square meters, the Alfonso XIII Suite has a master bedroom, full bathroom, guest bathroom, living room, dining room for eight, and kitchenette. Families can request a crib; the hotel does not supply crib bedding. Room service is available around the clock. Mobility-accessible rooms are available, with accessible routes to the restaurant, pool, and fitness center. The hotel also has on-site parking and valet service, with electric-vehicle charging subject to availability.

The hotel's ceremonial character is most pronounced in the Salón Real, its 350-square-meter ballroom. An entrance gate of wrought iron takes inspiration from Seville Cathedral, while emerald-green walls frame eleven chandeliers made from Bohemian crystal and bronze. Arched mahogany doors, bordered by brick and tile, lead onto a terrace overlooking the gardens.

This is an event space for weddings, receptions, and other private gatherings, not an everyday guest lounge. Its craftsmanship nevertheless explains the scale of the hotel's public life, where a garden terrace can form part of a formal celebration. The ballroom's color, metalwork, and glass create a different expression of the Andalusian design seen in the courtyard.

San Fernando occupies the colonnaded courtyard, with tables beneath the arches and around its central open space. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner bring guests back to this setting throughout the day. The kitchen interprets Spanish cooking with contemporary touches, drawing on ingredients such as almadraba tuna and Andalusian vegetables. Alongside fish and meat, the menu gives space to vegetable dishes, with Spanish wines accompanying the food. A lighter patio menu includes sandwiches and Spanish cheese boards.

Ena Sevilla takes dining onto an outdoor terrace facing the city. Tapas, regional wines, and cocktails shape the evening here, with a lighter, less formal setting than the courtyard restaurant. Its menu draws on the same southern Spanish pantry, including local cheeses and Iberian ham. The two restaurants give the hotel both an inward-looking courtyard dining room and a terrace connected to the surrounding streets.

The Pool Restaurant serves light meals and drinks beside the water. This venue is reserved for hotel guests, so lunch can remain within the garden and pool area.

An outdoor swimming pool sits within the hotel gardens, away from the courtyard dining room. It is for hotel guests, and towels are provided. The surrounding garden gives the property a substantial outdoor setting despite its central address. Swimming, dining on the pool terrace, and sitting in the garden are all part of the hotel itself.

The fitness center is open 24 hours, with cardiovascular machines, free weights, and strength-training equipment. Serenity Retreat, the hotel's wellness center, takes treatment reservations through the concierge. Its focus is on booked treatments, with a dedicated menu of facials, body rituals, and massage.

Natura Bissé products feature throughout the treatment menu. Facial appointments run for 60 or 90 minutes, and the selection includes both face-only treatments and longer combinations for face and body. A vitamin C ritual pairs gentle exfoliation with a body wrap, while the Diamond Well-Living collection uses natural oils.

Massage choices range from gentler work with oils to deep-tissue techniques, with both hour-long and 90-minute appointments. One combination pairs a personalized massage with an express facial. The Sensitive Harmony ritual follows an exfoliation and mask with an oil massage. Treatments are booked individually through the hotel.

The hotel stands on Calle San Fernando beside Puerta de Jerez, at the southern end of Avenida de la Constitución. The square's Hispalis fountain and the small chapel of Santa María de Jesús introduce a district where very different periods of Seville's architecture sit close together. From here, the avenue leads toward the Cathedral, the Archivo de Indias, and the Royal Alcázar.

The Archivo occupies the former merchants' exchange, while the Cathedral retains the Giralda and Patio de los Naranjos from the earlier mosque. The Cathedral, Alcázar, and Archivo together form a UNESCO World Heritage site. This concentration of buildings gives the address its particular character: the hotel belongs to the exhibition-era city, yet stands beside much older layers of Seville. Along the avenue, Espiau's La Adriática building offers another example of the architect's work beyond the hotel, with its curved corner facade and regionalist decoration facing the street.

The journey from Seville Airport covers approximately 12 kilometers. Hotel-arranged private transfers are available, although there is no airport shuttle. Puerta de Jerez metro station is nearby.

The airport's EA bus connects with the city, with tickets available at the terminal stop or on board; bank-card payment is accepted. Airport taxis provide a direct road alternative, with travel time dependent on traffic. The bus is a city service rather than a hotel transfer, so the journey includes an onward connection to Calle San Fernando.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Luggage Liaison offers door-to-door shipping through Luggage Forward, allowing you to send bags ahead instead of carrying them through airports.

San Fernando's Sunday brunch includes sparkling wine, coffee, juices and infusions, bringing both food and drinks into one meal price.

Vegan body treatments use natural oils from Natura Bissé, giving guests who avoid animal-derived products an option within the wellness menu.

Location of Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville

San Fernando, 2, 41004 Sevilla, Spain

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What to Know About Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville

Is Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville a good choice for a first stay in Seville?

Yes. Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville is one of the city's classic luxury stays, with a grand historic setting and a very central address. It works especially well for travelers who want to walk to the Alcazar, Seville Cathedral, Santa Cruz, and the Guadalquivir area.

Where is Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville located?

Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville is on San Fernando 2, in the old heart of Seville and beside the University of Seville. The setting places guests close to Puerta Jerez, the Alcazar, the cathedral, gardens, restaurants, shops, and many key city sights.

What makes Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville special?

The hotel was commissioned by King Alfonso XIII for the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition and remains a landmark of Sevillian hospitality. Its tiled arches, carved wood, inner courtyard, brickwork, and Moorish details give it a strong sense of place and history.

How close is Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville to the Alcazar and cathedral?

The hotel is very close to both landmarks, making it practical for sightseeing without long transfers across the city. Guests can plan early visits, return for a pool break, then head back out for dinner or evening walks.

What are the rooms and suites like at Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville?

Rooms and suites have a refined Andalusian character, with decorative details inspired by Seville's heritage and palace style. Higher categories add more space, separate living areas, terraces in some cases, and a stronger sense of residential comfort.

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