Seville, SpainEl Arenal
Hotel Lobby Room Sevilla
Art-filled boutique palace
Art-filled boutique palace
The nineteenth-century palace trades Andalusian tradition for theatrical contemporary art, crowned by an infinity pool overlooking the river.
What it’s good at
Notable
Vintage furnishings, painted stone walls, and original artworks signed by painter Balcris.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The attractive period façade of the adults-only Hotel Lobby hides a collection of design-led rooms that blend classic and contemporary.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Triana Bridge and the Guadalquivir riverfront sit right outside, with El Arenal's tapas bars just around the corner.
The rooms
Deep grey walls set off vintage furnishings and painted stone. Upstairs, penthouses open onto private terraces with outdoor Jacuzzis.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers line the wooden deck beside the seasonal infinity pool, looking out across the Seville skyline.
At the table
Casa Aníbal serves creative Sevillian cuisine in an indoor courtyard with black-and-white checkered floors and classical arches.
How it began
The hotel occupies the nineteenth-century Palacio Pickman, which was restored and expanded across two riverfront buildings.
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.