ALCOBA DEL REY DE SEVILLA

We stayed for six nights at the charming Alcoba del Rey, and used the tiny parking garage for a very reasonable additional fee. I have rarely had a more helpful or welcoming hotel staff. Employees went out of their way to be helpful, recommending walking routes and combination entrance tickets, giving us tips, feeding us very well, and helping us into and out of the parking space. It was lovely. I also enjoyed being in the Macarena area of Seville, which has an appealing authenticity. The river is a short walk for evening strolls. Don't miss Rosita's next door for dinner!

Character filled Moroccan feel hotel with amazing staff and surprising food and wine at their cafe. A bit of a walk to the old town but we enjoy the exercise. The hotel is accessed via a small street not far from the river which is great to run or walk along. The rooms are good size with opening windows and good aircon if you want it. The bathrooms need updating but are ok. There is a charming small central courtyard with lounge chairs etc. I would say this is a 3 star hotel with 4 star service and cafe. Highly recommended if you like quirky and value.

My family (husband, baby, and myself) loved our stay at the Alcoba del Rey. The hotel is worth lots of pictures as the inside decor in the lobby and rooms is really neat. Lots of attention to detail. As far as our stay here's what mattered most to us: very clean, comfortable bed, staff spoke good English and was very helpful, had a crib made up and ready for us, breakfast was good and included, good shower. The only potential drawback is the location. This is not in the heart of all the main Sevilla sights. It is next to the Macarena church though. For us this wasn't an issue. It's a fifteen minute walk to the center of town or there's a bus stop right outside and staff helped with which bus, how much, timetables, etc. So if you don't mind a nice walk or short bus ride then you're set. If you want to step outside your door and be in the thick of it this isn't the hotel for you.

We spent three nights at the hotel, arriving very late on a Friday night (around midnight). The staff welcomed us and showed us to our room. As a plus, the person at the desk spoke both Italian and English very well. The atmosphere in the hotel is very relaxed, and the lounge area and seating area allowed us to kick back and relax during our stay between visiting the town and going out for dinner. The room (Aben Baso) is very cozy, and the low-level lights were very relaxing after a long trip. Needless to say, slept very well. Only small issue, the paint in the bathroom could do with some freshening up, but we both enjoyed the nice spacious shower and the fact that we each had our sink and mirror (my wife most of all). A typically Spanish breakfast of cold cuts, cheese, breads, etc. is served in the adjacent Rincon de Rosita. And if you would like a warm dish, scrambled eggs can be ordered. The hotel is a good 30 minutes walk away from the touristic area, but the walk is pleasant. And there is an interesting site in the Iglesia de la Macarena, just next to it. Being away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist sites it means you also have a quieter night. Overall we had a very good stay.

Interesting place to stay. Not pretentious or glamorous. The handmade items in the room were beautiful and the I was most impressed with the bathroom interior. Very beautiful. The room wasn't as luxurious as I was expecting but for the average price of a room I didn't think it was too bad for value for money. I'd prefer to stay there than a standard bland hotel for the same price, certainly. They use a fragrance in the rooms which is most pleasant and is not something you would experience elsewhere! Room service was great. The lady at reception was very welcoming and helpful and the hotel ethos is admirable. They make a point of making all nationalities feel welcome and included, which was evident from the way the lady handled my arrival. We spoke in French (bizarre as it is Spain) but then when she learned that I was English was very happy to try and speak in English too. I found this very accepting and welcoming. Breakfast was good with lots of fresh fruit and bread. There were also other things available, as you'd expect, such as chorizo, cheese, tomato, and pastries. The breakfast presentation is quirky and the room is interesting. My main problem with this hotel was that the night I stayed the restaurant was closed. It is closed Sunday afternoon and Monday on a weekly basis. I hadn't realised that. Therefore I ended up going across the road to buy some snacks from Carrefour as I was too tired to walk down the road in area I didn't know to try and look for some - apparently very good - places to eat. The area is not very touristic and more local. If you're looking for plush, the area the hotel is in, is not it. However, if you're looking for authenticity and character and experience, this is definitely the hotel for you.