Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza

Seville

If you prefer the sea, the mountains, the desert, unspoiled nature or an ultra modern metropolis, you’ll find it in Spain. Thanks to its economic growth since the fall of the Franco dictatorship, the country has become a choice European tourist destination. Whether you’re looking for authenticity, tradition or exciting nightlife, nothing is impossible. Seville and Ibiza seem to be in two different worlds, but they’re in the same country with the same warmth and hospitality and the same desire to share a sun drenched and historic land with its visitors. Seville, the capital of Andalusia is a historically rich city which has experienced the diverse influences of the Visigoths, the Moslems and the Christians. It is also the economic, cultural and political center of Andalusia. It’s therefore no coincidence that a traditional Spanish song says, “Whoever has not seen Seville has not seen the wonders of the world”. Although deeply anchored in the contemporary world, the city has not forgotten its roots as witnessed by the impressive processions which take place during the “semana santa” the holy week preceding Easter.

A prestigious site in the historical heart of the city

The historic center of Seville is a neighborhood of narrow, winding streets which live and breathe the city’s rich past. It’s here in an area known as the Jewish quarter that we find the Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza, a charming and refined boutique hotel, ideal for lovers of ancient stones. Located in a 13^th century building whose ochre and white clay façade is typically Andalusian, the hotel’s 42 rooms offer a dreamlike refuge for visitors seeking a peaceful site in the heart of an environment rich in monuments and works of art. And that is the main purpose of this magical site: to provide an enclave, a “parenthesis” enabling the visitor to relax before leaving to discover the city. Whether it’s on the patio, being soothed by the music of the fountains or on the terrace with its excellent view of the Giralda, or around the swimming pool, serenity is everywhere. The rooms are decorated with columns, ceramics and colonial style furniture. Each room has a balcony facing the magnificent patio. A relaxing stay is thus guaranteed. Like everywhere else in the hotel, natural light is omnipresent. Everything seems to have been conceived to reflect it in optimum fashion, like the construction materials which structure the space and the raising of certain areas.

Like Seville itself with its European and North African traditions, the Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza is a blend of the two cultures, visible in its architecture and the treatments offered in the hotel spa. It’s the best of both worlds.