Hotel Alfonso XIII, Seville, Spain [Master Thread]
#62
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: BOS
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We did a walking tour with the kids and they enjoyed that.
#65
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat
Posts: 145
A Much Needed Renovation
We stayed at Alfonso before the hotel closed for renovation. Let's just say it wasn't the Luxury Collection we had thought and expected. Got upgraded to a corner suite which was great, but everything inside the room was very old and run down, beddings, towels, furniture, etc. But i guess people stay here for the history, rather than for clean white towels. The renovation will definitely be good for the hotel. We love Seville.
#67
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
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#70
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Circle City
Posts: 3,568
The hotel has indeed reopened as of March 15. Since I had not stayed there prior to the renovations, I have no basis for comparison. The hotel really is beautiful and in a great location. It's off the Plaza Jerez not far from the Cathedral de Sevilla, the Real Alcazar, and the Torre del Oro. The nearest main drag is Constitution Avenue which goes up to the Plaza Nueva. Within a 3 minute walk, there are a number of tapas bars, a Starbucks, a couple of fast food joints, a bank, and a pharmacy. Across from the hotel is a park with some play equipment for kids. On the other side is the river.
The hotel is still in the process of being renovated. We were put into a suite on the first floor but the staff said that there are only 32 rooms open and the entire third floor is still closed. The room is a medium sized one bedroom overlooking the above park. It has a European King and a beautiful bathroom with a shower-tub. The restaurant and the Alfonso Bar is open but the other lounge is closed. Staff has been great but a bit rusty as it sounds like most hadn't worked for the better part of the past year. The spaces that are open are pretty spectacular. Breakfast is good (included in my rate so I don't know how they would handle the amenity). As one may expect in Spain, it revolves around God's gift to humans - the pig. Breakfast is served until 11am. They make a properly pulled cappuccino and everything is very fresh including the freshly squeezed OJ.
I overheard someone say that there was a pool that was closed. I was told by the concierge that the gym is still closed. There is no cocktail hour or club.
Overall, the hotel is one of the nicest I have stayed at. It reminds me in many ways of the Taj Palace in Mumbai (which was built at about the same time) in the sense that it has a lot of early 1900s European design elements that make it feel like a very stately and luxurious place. It also reminds me of the Taj because it looks like a lot of the workers have been working at the hotel for a very long time and you get a good sense of loyalty to the hotel. I would give it some time, though. They say they are busy, which I don't doubt given the number of open rooms, but they are going to need some time to finish up the details and get their staff back into the swing of things. I will post a few photos when I return.
The hotel is still in the process of being renovated. We were put into a suite on the first floor but the staff said that there are only 32 rooms open and the entire third floor is still closed. The room is a medium sized one bedroom overlooking the above park. It has a European King and a beautiful bathroom with a shower-tub. The restaurant and the Alfonso Bar is open but the other lounge is closed. Staff has been great but a bit rusty as it sounds like most hadn't worked for the better part of the past year. The spaces that are open are pretty spectacular. Breakfast is good (included in my rate so I don't know how they would handle the amenity). As one may expect in Spain, it revolves around God's gift to humans - the pig. Breakfast is served until 11am. They make a properly pulled cappuccino and everything is very fresh including the freshly squeezed OJ.
I overheard someone say that there was a pool that was closed. I was told by the concierge that the gym is still closed. There is no cocktail hour or club.
Overall, the hotel is one of the nicest I have stayed at. It reminds me in many ways of the Taj Palace in Mumbai (which was built at about the same time) in the sense that it has a lot of early 1900s European design elements that make it feel like a very stately and luxurious place. It also reminds me of the Taj because it looks like a lot of the workers have been working at the hotel for a very long time and you get a good sense of loyalty to the hotel. I would give it some time, though. They say they are busy, which I don't doubt given the number of open rooms, but they are going to need some time to finish up the details and get their staff back into the swing of things. I will post a few photos when I return.
#71
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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[QUOTE=Darren;18216982]
I overheard someone say that there was a pool that was closed. I was told by the concierge that the gym is still closed. There is no cocktail hour or club.
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I stayed here before the renovations and the hotel offered a very nice pool! Since it was so hot in Seville we stayed many times at the pool!
I have noticed the pictures of the hotel after the renovation and the hotel looks even more beautiful. However the rates seem to be extremely high, around 700 euros per night....
I overheard someone say that there was a pool that was closed. I was told by the concierge that the gym is still closed. There is no cocktail hour or club.
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I stayed here before the renovations and the hotel offered a very nice pool! Since it was so hot in Seville we stayed many times at the pool!
I have noticed the pictures of the hotel after the renovation and the hotel looks even more beautiful. However the rates seem to be extremely high, around 700 euros per night....
#72
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,768
Just checked in and staying with plat member.
got a 3rd floor upgrade.
Id hate to see the normal room! this room is tiny interior view.nice marble floor new furnishings.there is a suite available so I think im going to ask why we were not upgraded to suite.
internet is 18 euro if not plat.
will report back after the stay.
got a 3rd floor upgrade.
Id hate to see the normal room! this room is tiny interior view.nice marble floor new furnishings.there is a suite available so I think im going to ask why we were not upgraded to suite.
internet is 18 euro if not plat.
will report back after the stay.
#74
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
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Provided you choose it as your welcome amenity.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]