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Hotel Colon Gran Melia - The Leading hotel of the WorldvsSimon Hotel
Both Gran Melia Colon and Simon Hotel are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Gran Melia Colon is the choice of most reviewers compared to Simon Hotel. Gran Melia Colon has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 9 sources including Fodor's, Oyster and Gayot.
Hotel Colon Gran Melia - The Leading hotel of the World
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report
Canalejas, 1, 41001 Seville
From $141/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This classic hotel retains many original features, including a marble staircase leading up to a central lobby crowned by a magnificent stained-glass dome and crystal chandelier." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This grand five-star hotel in the heart of Seville has been completely refurbished to offer guests the most elegant style and maximum comfort."
Star Service "This hotel in a venerable building built for Expo '29 commands an ideal location just two blocks south of the Museo de Bellas Artes and five blocks north of the Maestranza bullring." Full review
Gayot "Decorated in Roman antiquity each floor is dedicated to famous Spanish artists, whose works are reproduced and displayed on each door."
Frommer's "And whilst the Gran Meliá Colón doesn't have the historic atmosphere of the Alfonso, it is exceptionally comfortable." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The striking minimalism of the rooms is in lovely juxtaposition to the splendor of the public space with its marble staircase and ornate stained glass dome." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The hotel feels like an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city, and the three excellent restaurants are popular meeting spots for both tourists and locals." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This grand Seville landmark, just 10 minutes’ walk from the main city sights, has been a favourite with star bullfighters, celebrities and dignitaries for some time." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on a tiny orange tree-lined street, minutes from Seville’s main shopping area, the 189-room Gran Melia Colon features a majestic, show-stopping white and gold reception area." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"The Gran Meliá Colón's address in the popular historical area of Seville makes it easy to explore all that the city has to offer." Full review
Simon Hotel Frommer's
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
EuroCheapo
Lonely Planet
Garcia de Vinuesa 19, 41001 Seville
From $62/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's "This 18th-century mansion next to the cathedral in the Arenal district is a bargain hunter's delight." Full review
Insight Guides "A handsome hotel with 31 rooms in a renovated 18th-century townhouse, across from the cathedral. Has a lovely central courtyard around a small fountain."
Rough Guide "Well-restored mansion in an excellent position across from the cathedral. All rooms are en suite and a/c, and this can be a bargain out of high season. Wi-fi zone. €75."
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"We spent a couple blissful nights at the Hotel Simon, a simple one-star charmer housed in an 18th-century mansion a few blocks from the cathedral." Full review
Lonely Planet "This typically grand 18th-century Sevillan house in El Arenal, with an ornate patio and spotless and comfortable rooms, gleams way above its two-star rating." Full review
