Hotel Simon, Seville, Andalucia

Location & Landmarks

Hotel Simon stands 50 metres from Seville Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of the Archive of the Indies, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Maestranza Bullring is a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Mokambo and Restaurante Wadi are within 3 minutes' walk, and many other restaurants and bars are within 5 minutes' walk.

Historic Building & Courtyard

Hotel Simon is an 18th-century mansion and the second-oldest hotel in Seville, operating since 1917. The Central Courtyard has a fountain and a grand marble staircase, with original Andalusian tile work throughout. The breakfast room sits in the Central Courtyard, and the building retains original arches and Moorish-style tiles.

Rooms & Amenities

Hotel Simon has 38 rooms, including Family Rooms, Double or Twin Rooms, and Superior Double or Twin Rooms. Superior Double or Twin Rooms contain antique furnishings, large wardrobes, and leaded windows, and some rooms open to street-facing balconies. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hairdryer, air conditioning, and free WiFi, with traditional Andalusian décor in some rooms; a lift serves all floors and a vending machine is on site.

Breakfast & Dining

Breakfast is served in the Central Courtyard, and the buffet includes fresh orange juice, pastries, sliced meats, cheese, fresh fruit, and yogurt. Guests can request gluten-free bread for the breakfast buffet at Hotel Simon. Mokambo is 3 minutes away, and Restaurante Wadi is across the road.

Pilgrim Services & Guest Facilities

Hotel Simon gives guests a Santiago Pilgrims Passport for the Via de la Plata Route from Seville. The 24-hour Front Desk provides luggage storage, concierge service, and a tour desk. At Hotel Simon, daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing service are available, and safety deposit boxes and CCTV are provided.

Highlights

Location: 50 metres from Seville Cathedral

History: 18th-century mansion, hotel since 1917

Rooms: Family Rooms and Superior Double or Twin Rooms

Courtyard: fountain, marble staircase, Moorish-style tiles

Breakfast: buffet in the Central Courtyard, gluten-free bread on request

Pilgrims: Santiago Pilgrims Passport for the Via de la Plata Route

Services: 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, concierge service