El Corral del Rey, Seville
More photosCorral del Rey is a stunning boutique hotel tucked away in the heart of Seville’s historic Barrio Alfalfa. Housed in a meticulously restored 17th-century casa palacio, the property captures the essence of Andalusian charm. It was transformed into a luxury retreat by the Reid brothers, who collaborated with local architect Javier Betancourt and interior designer Kuky Mora-Figueroa to blend ancient character with modern sophistication.
The architecture is a beautiful study in contrasts, where original Roman marble columns and medieval Mudéjar-style wooden doorways coexist with sleek, contemporary art. Spread across three separate buildings, the hotel feels like a private residence rather than a commercial property. One of its most distinctive features is the rooftop terrace, which offers a plunge pool and a private “mirador” providing breathtaking, panoramic views of the iconic Giralda tower and the city’s skyline.
Inside, the design is unapologetically “Sevillano cool.” Guests can enjoy the cozy honesty bar or relax in quiet sitting rooms adorned with fine art. Each of the 17 rooms is individually decorated, often featuring rustic hand-carved beams paired with high-end modern comforts like walk-in rain showers and polished limestone.
The location is a dream for explorers. You are just a five-minute stroll from the massive Seville Cathedral and the lush, intricate Royal Alcázar. For a touch of local culture, the Flamenco Dance Museum is practically on your doorstep, making this hotel an ideal, intimate base for immersing yourself in the soul of Seville.
Expert reviews
“Quiet, romantic and stylish, this lovely boutique hotel is one of my favorites. It’s run by the Reids, a Spanish/English family who have heaps of experience in hospitality, and it really shows. The Corral is located in two converted 17th-century palace houses on either side of a tiny street a 10-minute walk from the main tourist area.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Seville.
“A 17th-century palacio in the heart of Seville’s old town has been reinvented as a deluxe boutique hotel by English brothers Anthony and Patrick Reid. It’s a classy affair with fine art on the walls amidst marble, Romanesque pillars, wooden beams and state-of-the-art lighting.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
4 December 2025
Ambient, stylish and well located hotel with helpful staff though somewhat overpriced.
Helpful staff
Good location
Decor and ambience
Good coffee and fresh juice at breakfast
Breakfast was basic and repetitive, there was a choice to order from the menu but for an expensive hotel I would have expected a full breakfast to be included.
Bed was not a full queen, 2 singles pushed together, mattress was very firm.
Room very small without space for luggage, no jug or coffee /tea in the room and an option to help yourself ( next door at the sister hotel) but overpriced for a machine coffee and stock standard sweets. If these touches were included as a guest you would feel more comfortable and welcome.
The room was dark, the lighting very poor, even in the bathroom.
4 April 2025
Not with the price but a lovely boutique hotel
Excellent location, right in the heart of the old town- although this meant if your room looked out onto the narrow street below, whilst it is a back street, it’s noisy. Lovely hotel, perfect breakfast, extremely friendly staff. I just thought it was massively over priced for what it was. It was double most other places we looked at and we went with it because it was recommended by a friend but you could genuinely find as good a boutique hotel for almost half the price of this one.
14 October 2024
Perfect hotel to stay in when visiting Seville
Room very comfortable and service impeccable
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7 October 2024
Most Beautiful place in Sevilla. Cozy and memorable. Do not miss this sweet place!!
This was the best and most sweetest place I ever stayed. The staff was beyond helpful and kind. They organized transportation when I arrived and even met me to help me to room. The area this is located is so perfect. Cozy and fun atmosphere. Safe and fun. It was beyond a 10 for everything.
Room was just amazing and beautiful!
Nothing
8 September 2024
A hugely memorable moment!
The hotel was incredibly well situated with inviting bedroom suites.
Patricia was absolutely exceptional and we can not thank her enough for making our stay incredibly memorable.
Highlight that there is no parking and add a simple link to the website or confirmation for ease. That’s it!
18 May 2024
Don’t hesitate - just book it !
Beautiful decor - quite street- exceptional service
Nothing . Perfect
1 May 2024
A special and beautiful place to stay
A very elegant hotel with every detail carefully thought out at the heart of Sevilla. Rooms, breakfast, the staff.. All wonderful. And; very special thanks to Elisa who helped us buy tickets for Alcazar in the last minute and took care of us graciously every day.. In summary, an ideal place to stay in Sevilla.
31 March 2024
Excellent location and service
Excellent service and location; lovely to have an honesty bar and board games when the weather was not that good
All good
31 March 2024
Beautiful boutique hotel in a perfect location.
Beautiful, large room. Amazing bathroom. Loved the shared living room and honesty bar.
Nothing
5 March 2024
A memorable stay at a lovely, central hotel.
Perfect location, charming premises, very helpful, friendly staff. Nicely decorated, elegant.
Our room was a bit small (if you have more than one large suitcase) however very comfortable and cozy.
24 February 2024
The hotel gave us a wonderful introduction to Seville.
The rooms are pretty and comfortable.
The receptionist, Alba, is charming and very efficient and helped us with bookings of visits and entertainment.
If a little map could be included online it would help locate the hotel in the labyrinth of Santa Cruz
23 January 2024
The staff were excellent and so helpful, breakfast was really good and the building and location stunning.
Beautiful building and excellent location. Room was beautifully appointed.
Nothing - would stay again
1 October 2023
Super hotel in central Seville
Wonderful hotel and staff. Great location and very helpful team
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor fireplace
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Baby safety gates
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Horse riding (additional charge)
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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