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Hotel Alfonso XIII, Seville, Spain [Master Thread]
Dec 14, 2014, 12:52 pm
#106
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Posts: 343
"Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville - Full buffet breakfast in the restaurant or points"
Oddly this post was from Feb '13 and in March '13 remymartin was offered: "breakfast, internet or points" at check-in (which is what threw me off).
Anyway, I am now assuming that I will be offered the full breakfast and not just continental and of course I will automatically get the free internet.
Last edited by postular; Dec 14, 2014 at 12:57 pm Reason: quote
Feb 14, 2015, 4:46 am
#109
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
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Posts: 5,785
If you look at the link for restaurants recommended in AICML's post http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20292455-post84.html you will have a blast. Excellent recommendations at moderate prices.
Feb 15, 2015, 2:29 am
#111
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Looks like the blog content has changed 
I'll post a few names for you - food in Seville was absolutely fantastic!
Albarama Restaurante Tapas
Excellent tapas choices and decently priced champagne. Try the lasagna tapas!
Vineria San Telmo
After dinner, remember to have a few gin&tonics at the White bar opposite to the hotel
Their list of gins is impressive, but the list of tonics even more so!
I'll post a few names for you - food in Seville was absolutely fantastic!Albarama Restaurante Tapas
Excellent tapas choices and decently priced champagne. Try the lasagna tapas!
Vineria San Telmo
After dinner, remember to have a few gin&tonics at the White bar opposite to the hotel
Their list of gins is impressive, but the list of tonics even more so!
Last edited by remymartin; Feb 15, 2015 at 3:10 am
Mar 19, 2015, 5:48 pm
#112
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Atlanta but Washington DC will always be home.
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Is this hotel so amazing that it's worth making it a 4-5 night base for Seville, Cordoba and Granada?
I'll be coming from Faro on Day 1, will definitely do at least 2 nights at the Alfonso. Question is whether I should stay and take trains/buses for the day to tour Granada and Cordoba or just move on after seeing Seville.
Thanks!
I'll be coming from Faro on Day 1, will definitely do at least 2 nights at the Alfonso. Question is whether I should stay and take trains/buses for the day to tour Granada and Cordoba or just move on after seeing Seville.
Thanks!
Mar 20, 2015, 7:57 am
#113
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: NY
Posts: 45
In case you are taking a train back to Madrid, you can easily make a stop in Cordoba since the AVE trains pass through there.
Dec 8, 2015, 4:50 am
#116
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: San Diego, CA , 4.2MM+ AA Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold
Posts: 574
No disrespect , but "burning" is such an unfortunate choice of words. 
YES this property is well worth the points and I would spend them in a heartbeat. We have been many places around the world since our stay there and it still ranks as one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed.
Unfortunately we listened to friends when planning our trip and took their advice that two nights in Seville was ample time. We easily could have stayed three - though we were there when the pool was open and would have used the extra day as a "down" day to relax and just enjoy being there.
YES this property is well worth the points and I would spend them in a heartbeat. We have been many places around the world since our stay there and it still ranks as one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed.
Unfortunately we listened to friends when planning our trip and took their advice that two nights in Seville was ample time. We easily could have stayed three - though we were there when the pool was open and would have used the extra day as a "down" day to relax and just enjoy being there.
Dec 8, 2015, 7:30 am
#118
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Charlotte, NC area
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One must ask what experience they are seeking when visiting a new place. It is true that there are other hotels in Sevilla that are probably cheaper, and you can save the points for somewhere else. I try to experience the best hotels when I have the opportunity (Danieli in Venice, Grand Hotel in Florence and etc.). I believe this Starwood property is one of the best. If you are looking to experience a wonderful hotel, I would use the points are stay there for the two nights. The town is fantastic and the atmosphere within the hotel is also terrific. If you happen to get upgraded to a suite, be prepared for an opulent room. Good luck!
Dec 8, 2015, 10:44 am
#119
Join Date: Apr 2014
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One must ask what experience they are seeking when visiting a new place. It is true that there are other hotels in Sevilla that are probably cheaper, and you can save the points for somewhere else. I try to experience the best hotels when I have the opportunity (Danieli in Venice, Grand Hotel in Florence and etc.). I believe this Starwood property is one of the best. If you are looking to experience a wonderful hotel, I would use the points are stay there for the two nights. The town is fantastic and the atmosphere within the hotel is also terrific. If you happen to get upgraded to a suite, be prepared for an opulent room. Good luck!
Dec 9, 2015, 4:13 pm
#120
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tonbridge
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Posts: 2,034
I stayed 3 nights in July using the MasterCard 3 for 2 rate, not sure if that is still available but I thought it was better value than using points. This also allowed me to book a grand deluxe rather than standard room, which got upgraded to a fabulous junior suite. I'm Gold.
However you pay for it I highly recommend this hotel, suggest you stay 3 nights though.
However you pay for it I highly recommend this hotel, suggest you stay 3 nights though.