Seville, SpainCasco Antiguo
EME Catedral Mercer Hotel
Cathedral-facing townhouse cluster
Casco Antiguo Seville, Spain
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
Mercer HotelesCathedral-facing townhouse cluster
Standing directly opposite the cathedral, the hotel turns inward around sheltered courtyards that buffer Seville's midday heat.
“some of the rooms at EME Catedral Mercer have beautiful views of Seville’s cathedral—although the best vantage point is from the rooftop bar.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Fourteen restored townhouses linked by minimalist walkways and Islamic celosia lattice headboards.
Notable
Sixteenth-century townhouse facades conceal ancient Roman bath ruins beneath a glass event floor.
Notable
A multi-level rooftop terrace where locals and visitors gather for music and cocktails.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The hotel directly faces Seville’s cathedral and La Giralda, its Moorish bell tower.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open onto Calle Alemanes, directly facing the cathedral and steps from the tangled lanes of Santa Cruz.
The rooms
Bedrooms pair minimalist styling with carved arabesque patterns, while front-facing rooms look straight across at La Giralda.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop swimming pool aligns with La Giralda bell tower, bordered by sun loungers and potted plants.
The spa and gym
The subterranean spa has a heated relaxation pool with a waterfall jet. Upstairs, cardio machines sit beneath a glass atrium.
Bar
Maestro Vinos y Tapas
Suspended timber racks hold more than 165 wines. Guests order glasses over a dark marble counter with Iberian charcuterie.
At the table
Morning buffets sit under woven pendants, and street-level tables serve Mediterranean plates beside whitewashed brick walls.
How it began
Architect Juan Pedro Donaire stitched the 14 domestic buildings together to create Seville's first designer boutique hotel in 2008.
Seville
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.