A 5-star hotel on Calle Castelar, in El Arenal, Hotel Mercer Seville is about a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral. It has an outdoor pool, a sun terrace and a restaurant. It is a good fit if you want to see the centre on foot and have a pool for the hottest hours of the day.
Location and getting around
Seville Cathedral and the Giralda are about 10 minutes away on foot, as is the Plaza de Armas bus station. The Real Alcázar, the Barrio de Santa Cruz and Las Setas (Metropol Parasol) are about 15 minutes away. The Plaza de España is about 25.
Santa Justa station is about a 35-minute walk: a taxi is better if you have luggage. The airport is almost 10 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms and suites have a large double bed, a TV with international channels, a minibar, a Nespresso machine and a kettle. The bathroom has a rain shower and toiletries. Wi-Fi is free.
The pool is outdoors, next to a sun terrace. The hotel has its own restaurant, and breakfast can be buffet, à la carte, continental or American.
Who it suits
- You are a couple and want a room with a large double bed.
- You arrive by coach at Plaza de Armas and want to walk as little as possible.
- You like having a coffee in the room before heading out.
- You want a pool in the centre.
Good to know
Check-in is only possible from 15:00 to 20:00. If you arrive later, you will need to arrange it with the hotel in advance. Check-out is by 12:00. You will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. For other hotels in this category, see 5-star hotels.