The Bar/Lounge at Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville

"My favorite part of the hotel is the American Bar, which has an Art Deco vibe to it, with shimmering gold and glass cabinets and bright blue walls"

"The ­spacious rooms are classically decorated and the lobby bar is a meeting point for Sevilla’s high society"

"Enjoy gourmet cuisine in one of the fine restaurants, or sip a cocktail in one of the opulent bars"

"Guest rooms are tastefully decorated in Castillian, Moorish or Baroque style, with rich fabrics found on everything from the upholstered chairs to the substantial window drapes"

"Even if you are not staying here you can admire the gracious Moorish-style courtyard, best appreciated while sipping an ice-cold fino from the adjacent bar"

""Beautiful rooms" have Castilian, Baroque, and Moorish influences, marble floors, and silk-covered walls; some have crystal chandeliers"

"Traditionalists may grieve over the disappearance of heavy furnishings from the 151 guest rooms and suites, but we love the lighter new colors, restored antiques, and sexy shimmer of vivid silks (everyone looks princely in the new peacock-blue American Bar)"

"You can make the most of the setting by having a drink at the bar, which is laid out around the magnificent patio"

"Thermostats, minibars, flat-screen TVs, desks with nearby power outlets (business travelers take note: Deluxe queen single rooms do not have them), full-length mirrors, safes, mainly twin beds, high-speed Internet access (basic Wi-Fi is free, but a faster service is for a fee), and baths with trendy basins, powerful hair dryers, robes, slippers, phones, copious toiletries and antique tiling come standard"

"Features include a lovely outdoor pool with a poolside bar, two beautiful restaurants (including one in and overlooking an attractive courtyard), an atmospheric bar with chic Art Deco decor, a gourmet foodie shop, and a fitness room"