Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville
9.4/10 GUEST SCORE
1928 Mudéjar Revival palace hotel on the Plaza de España — Seville's grand-hotel anchor since the Ibero-American Exposition.
BrandThe Luxury Collection
DestinationSeville
RegionEurope
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingHistoric hotel located on a prominent plaza next to the University of Seville.
Best ForArchitecture-led travelers, repeat Seville visitors seeking grand-hotel format, couples on milestone Andalusian trips, families with older children touring southern Spain.
PrivacySocial & Vibrant
ServicePersonalized concierge service
ButlerStandard luxury service with 24-hour room service.
Private PoolNo
Built1928
Renovated2012
Hotel Alfonso XIII opened in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition, built as Seville's ceremonial grand hotel in Mudéjar Revival style with Andalusian tilework, carved plasterwork, and a central courtyard. The property underwent a full renovation in 2012 and now operates under The Luxury Collection
Key Features
Stunning historic architecture
Full-service spa and wellness center
Gourmet dining and rooftop bar
Elegant event and meeting spaces
Outdoor swimming pool with a terrace
Central location near major attractions
Dining
San Fernando Restaurant
Ena by Carles Abellan
Bar Americano
Signature Experience
The central courtyard at dusk — Andalusian tilework, carved plasterwork, and fountain acoustics that define Seville's grand-hotel tradition.
The 1928 Mudéjar Revival architecture and central courtyard are structurally distinctive in Seville's luxury tier, and the location on the plaza next to the University puts the Alcázar and Cathedral within five minutes on foot.
Signature Suite: Reales Alcázares Suite
Glamorous contemporary style inspired by a royal romance, reflecting the citys glorious past.
Accolades
The grandest hotel in Seville, praised for helpful staff and luxurious comfort.
Best time: March through May is peak Seville — Semana Santa and Feria de Abril create extraordinary atmosphere, orange blossom fills the air, and temperatures are perfect before summer's intensity arrives.
Demand: Semana Santa and Feria create intense short-term demand spikes in spring that compress availability city-wide. October and November offer the second-best weather window with strong value and a more relaxed pace.
Pricing: Semana Santa week rates can triple at top properties — book 12 months ahead. October and November deliver 30-40% savings with temperatures still in the mid-20s and full cultural programming.
Insider tip: The Real Alcázar is best visited at its 9:30am opening before tour groups arrive. Private evening access can be arranged for exclusive events — enquire through your hotel concierge.
Avoid: July and August bring Seville's legendary heat — regularly above 40°C and sometimes reaching 45°C. The city becomes extremely challenging to explore outdoors between 10am and 6pm.
