Seville, SpainEl Arenal
Hotel Vincci Molviedro
Restored Andalusian townhouse
Restored Andalusian townhouse
Restored townhouses meet across quiet courtyards, with open-air patios down below and a rooftop plunge pool above the city.
What it’s good at
Notable
Preserved sections of Seville's medieval Islamic wall stand exposed inside the lobby.
Listed
Central Andalusian courtyards connect historic buildings unified around artisan tile murals.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Sections of the city’s original Islamic walls are visible in the lobby, and the previously run-down interiors have been thoroughly restored and decorated with traditional Andalusian textiles and hand-painted ceramic tile.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
El Arenal surrounds the hotel with lively tapas bars, and Seville Cathedral is a five-minute stroll away.
The rooms
Accommodations feature local patterns and subdued palettes, with many opening onto private balconies or quiet interior patios.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop pool measures 10.50 meters by 2.75 meters, flanked by sun loungers that look toward the Giralda.
Restaurant
La Despensa de Molviedro
Stone arches and blue tiles border the courtyard tables, where the kitchen gives traditional Sevillian cooking modern touches.
At the table
The bar serves cocktails among green velvet armchairs, and the morning breakfast room is lined with marble tables.
How it began
The plaza once formed Seville's Golden Age red-light district, later remade into an eighteenth-century merchant square.
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.