Historic bodega estate
Guests stay inside an operating seventeenth-century winery, where daily life unfolds around working cellars and rows of Aljarafe vines.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A seventeenth-century estate housing Spain's oldest operable wooden wine press from 1574.
Notable
Moorish courtyard archways open onto rooms lined with handmade terracotta floor tiles.
Notable
Andalusian cooking pairs with estate vintages shaped by centuries of Aljarafe viticulture.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Villanueva del Ariscal sits among the Aljarafe vineyards, just thirty minutes from central Seville.
The rooms
Bedrooms inside the bodega sit under exposed timber roof trusses, finished with iron lanterns and decorative Andalusian tiles.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated swimming pool sits in Mediterranean gardens, bordered by leafy pergolas and stone fountain spouts.
The spa & gym
Restaurant
Restaurante Góngora
Chefs cook at an open kitchen counter, and courtyard tables sit beneath banana palms on the patio.
How it began
Founded in 1682 by a cousin of poet Luis de Góngora, the estate remains in family hands after seven continuous generations.
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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.