A getaway to Seville is always a good idea. The Andalusian capital invites you to explore it at a relaxed pace, to get lost in its streets, discover hidden squares, enter historic courtyards and extend dinners as the sun goes down. It’s a city that is enjoyed at another rhythm and in which it is worth savoring every moment.
That is why choosing where to stay also forms part of the trip. In the end, the hotel is not just the place to return to after a day of sightseeing, but a space from which to live the city and rest between strolls. If it also has history, personality, and a privileged location, the experience changes completely. And that is precisely what CoolRooms Palacio de Villapanés offers, an eighteenth-century palace converted into one of Seville’s most charming boutique hotels.
Sleeping in an authentic Sevillian palace
The first thing that catches the eye about this hotel is that it is not just any building. CoolRooms Palacio de Villapanés occupies a eighteenth-century palace house built by the Marqués de Torreblanca del Aljarafe and protected since 2009 as a Bien de Interés Cultural (Asset of Cultural Interest) of the city of Seville. Its historic value is evident from the outset thanks to the restoration of many of its original elements, such as the columns of the central courtyard, the noble coat of arms on the main staircase, the wooden doors, or the traditional Sevillian tiles that still form part of the building.
CoolRooms Palacio de Villapanés Hotel in Seville
Far from being anchored in the past, the hotel blends that heritage with contemporary and minimalist design that adds comfort without subtracting from the original architecture. The result is a balance that makes staying here a perfect experience. One of its biggest attractions is its location. Located in the heart of the historic center, it allows you to walk to some of Seville’s essential sights while maintaining a tranquil atmosphere that surprises as soon as you step through the door.
CoolRooms Palacio de Villapanés Hotel in Seville
Although Seville offers plans to fill several days, Palacio de Villapanés is one of those hotels where you also want to linger. It has 50 rooms distributed across four categories —Deluxe, Premium, Palacio and Suites— and each one is different, as it preserves part of the old palace’s personality. Some even retain original elements that recall the building’s history.
CoolRooms Palacio de Villapanés Hotel in Seville
The experience is completed at Los Rincones del Marqués restaurant, where Chef Jorge Cortés opts for Mediterranean cuisine inspired by local produce and Andalusian flavors, accompanied by a carefully curated selection of wines.
There are hotels that fulfill their function and others that manage to become part of the memories of a trip. CoolRooms Palacio de Villapanés belongs to the latter category. Not only for the history hidden in its walls or for the tranquility felt in its courtyards, but because it invites you to experience Seville differently: with more calm, taking the time to enjoy the accommodation itself and turning each return to the hotel into another part of the day’s plan. If you’re thinking of organizing a getaway to the Andalusian capital, it’s one of those places that makes the experience start long before you head out to explore the city.
