11 Best Hotels in Seville

"Spanish boutique hotel group Mercer—specialists in remodeling historic buildings into smart accommodations—converted this late 19th-century mansion in the El Arenal neighborhood into a polished, elegant five-star hotel in 2016. Seville-based architecture firm Cruz y Ortiz restored the period building, maintaining characterful original features such as the marble spiral staircase. With just 11 bedrooms, the atmosphere is palatial yet intimate and the cool colors of the space create a stylish look, tastefully complemented by modern furniture pieces. Also in Seville is its larger sister property, EME Catedral Mercer, whose rooftop bar is a popular drinks spot with knockout views of Seville’s spectacular cathedral. Address: C. de Castelar, 26, Casco Antiguo, 41001 Sevilla, Spain" - Agnish Ray