Simon HotelvsCoolRooms Palacio de Villapanes
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Hotel Palacio de Villapanes ranks significantly better than Simon Hotel. Hotel Palacio de Villapanes scores 85 with praise from 9 sources including Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Simon Hotel
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
CoolRooms Palacio de Villapanes
Santiago 31, 41003 Seville
From $193/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Seville is awash in converted palaces, but Palacio Villapanés is easily the most impressive."
Lonely Planet
"Its rooms are large, light and comfortable, and its prices are extremely reasonable."
Jetsetter
"Hotel Palacio de Villapanes is in the heart of Seville, walking distance from Pilate's House and San Leandro Convent." Full review
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For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
Star Service
"Residing in one of Seville's most charming neighborhoods... this top-tier boutique-hotel brings high-style and stellar service standards into this historic neighborhood." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Some hotels ooze class, and this grand, former 18th-century palacio feels every inch the Andalusian palace it is." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Beneath a classic exterior lies a contemporary sunny courtyard and an all-white minimal restaurant surrounded by stone vaults." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A recent addition to the Small Luxury Hotels portfolio, the entrance through the courtyard patio of the 18th century Palacio de Vilapanés is a Mudéjar masterpiece befitting a Marquis." Full review
Frommer's
"The Villapanés is pretty impressive. It's housed in a classic Sevillian palace house...the hotel also has a small spa with steam rooms and sauna," Full review
Michelin Guide
"Historical authenticity meets contemporary style, not just in the fifty guest rooms but in the restaurant as well, where local ingredients and traditional Andalusian specialties are crafted" Full review