Expert reviews
“Marrying contemporary design with a fabulous location and stunning close-ups of Seville’s mammoth Gothic cathedral, the EME impresses on all fronts.”
“The ubiquitous historic-contemporary fusion seen in Seville’s hotels (converted palace or mansion jazzed up with modern flourishes) was initiated at this higgledy-piggledy yet hip hotel with a peachy location – bang opposite the cathedral – plus sprawling roof terrace, pool, and soul-stirring neo-Moorish courtyard.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Nestled across the street from the Giralda cathedral, in the heart of the Old Town, Eme Catedral Hotel offers the perfect blend of modern and historic architecture, giving you the best of both worlds. On the outside, this hotel looks like a charming, whitewashed, 16th-century building. However, the inside boasts minimalist stone interiors, wooden features, glass showers, and contemporary furnishings.
Eme Catedral Hotel offers several room options, with 58 rooms in total, all of which accommodate two guests. Each room features white linens, luxurious private bathrooms, WiFI, 24-hour room service, plush bathrobes, and flatscreen TVs. One of this hotel’s most luxurious rooms, Suite Views, boasts marble floors, stucco walls, exposed brick, a rain shower, a separate bathtub, and cathedral views.
Dining options abound at Eme Catedral Hotel. For city views, grab dinner at La Terrazza del EME, located on the rooftop terrace, which is also home to a rooftop pool with incredible views. AL LADO Restaurant is ideal for a casual lunch, while Milagritos Restaurant has a streetside location near all the hustle and bustle.
On the ground floor of this hotel, guests can enjoy the M SPA, home to a heated pool, cervical cascade, water jets, a hammam, an ice fountain, and a relaxation area. Relish this hydrothermal experience after enjoying one of the spa’s beauty or body treatments.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
16 December 2024
this was our second stay in a year but will probably try somewhere else next time
Honestly its a great hotel in many ways, the staff are fantastic and location second to none
the toilet must of been for children:), the bathrooms need an upgrade
7 December 2024
A gorgeous place to celebrate our anniversary!
An historic building, decorated with sophistication in an iconic location. The cathedral is right there! Lovely rooftop bar, and breakfast was delicious.
3 December 2024
Excellent location.
Good and didn't have to ask specially for GF options
Not having a window in our room although I expect in the muddle of summer that might have been an advantage
3 December 2024
Overall a good experience and one of the best in Seville. Just not for the spa though, I thought it was overpriced
The location was perfect. Room was huge and comfortable. Housekeeping have cleaned the room regularly and made our stay relaxing.
The staff were a little unhelpful. Booking a spa seemed a nightmare. We felt like we had to fight for a pre-blocked spot.
1 December 2024
Superb!
Perfect location!
27 November 2024
Lovely hotel, fabulous position but fell short on some basic amenities.
Location
No make up mirror, no full length mirror, no bin in bedroom, terrible hairdryer.
2 November 2024
Pleasant
Central location and atmosphere. Terrace was a highlight
Very noisy at night. Especially when procession passed at 7.30 am
2 November 2024
Great location, nice staff, decent overall
Location
Layout
19 October 2024
Amazing hotel in the centre of Seville
Everything was great and the hotel was in a perfect location. The best however was the service received by the staff at the reception. We felt looked after at every moment.
Nothing all great.
19 October 2024
Lovely hotel in a great location
Our initial room has no natural light which was a little claustrophobic and this should be pointed out on the website. Due to the hotel being fully booked, we couldn't move rooms until our last night, which they kindly did. Despite this, the hotel is in a great central location and made it so easy to travel around.
The main toilets at the hotel were unisex and felt very out of style with the rest of the hotel, they were shabby, but more worryingly for a unisex toilet, the door of the toilet i used, did not close properly
17 October 2024
Great stay near cathedral. Don’t bring car.
Really well located
How to reach the property. The roads were so small. Was really difficult to reach with a car.
15 October 2024
Fabulous
Staff were brilliant
13 October 2024
Fantastic hotel.
Absolutely fantastic Location opposite the cathedral.
Breakfast could have been slightly better but it was still nice!
8 October 2024
Overall satisfactory
Overall lovely hotel, friendly staff , good breakfast service and good restaurants . Like the rooftop area
Bedroom decor - need wardrobe space, longer mirror, bedside plugs. Bathroom needs hooks or hanging space and mirror and better lighting. Found a cockroach in the bedroom, not sure if this has been a problem in other areas?? Spa facilities not satisfactory- need more private treatment area, poor lighting, pool/ sauna okay but can have more facilities e.g jacuzzi. Should not charge hotel guests extra to use this facility as not worth the extra cost
5 October 2024
Hard to beat for location, service and facilities
Proximity to everything, and the hotel has so many amenities on site.
In our upgraded room (with a view), there was no desk or table, and only one chair to sit on. I get the whole minimalist design ethos, but a huge room with no sitting or bench/table area to place and charge laptops, phones etc, was not ideal. This meant finding a spare socket and placing all the digital devices on the floor in a corner to charge. Yet there was plenty of room for suitable furniture to achieve this with more functionality.
2 October 2024
Superb
Fabulous location & great rooftop bar & pool
27 September 2024
Fabulous
the staff was very helpfull and cheerfull
25 September 2024
Spacious and clean hotel on a perfect location
We were very lucky with a room with a private terrace and the whole stay, including the restaurants, was just perfect. Your staff is lovely and the room was spacious and clean. The air conditioning was perfect and when you close the windows, it blocks almost all sound from the streets. The location was 10/10. Superb! The hotel itself is stunning. I would definitely recommend everyone to go there.
The pillows were too soft for my liking, unfortunately, there was only 1 kind of pillows provided. Would have loved some spare. Also, we had the room underneath the rooftop bar. Although the closed windows block out all voices and music, the hotel needs to to put some insulation underneath the rooftop bar floor because until 1 o’clock, there’s a constant pounding sound with every step someone makes, and every chair being moved. It really sounds like people are moving 500 chairs continuously. It’s very annoying and hard to fall asleep on. On all other days, there was no one above us but we could still hear the rambling chains all night on the sliding canvas backgrounds of the bar. The hotel should really thighten those chains.
23 September 2024
A bit disappointing.
The location was amazing. Bed was super comfortable and room and terraces with stunning views.
Room was 20 feet away from rooftop bar open until 1am which made it difficult to sleep until after it closed. It also had its own, very small, hot water tank which meant that despite the shower having two shower heads, there was not enough hot water for two. There were lots of little niggles which amounted to enough to spoil the stay.
22 September 2024
Fabulous
Great location! Lovely room.
Bathtub needs railings to support getting in and out of the tub.
19 September 2024
Fabulous hotel and I would return
Perfect location, staff were extremely helpful and pleasant and the hotel is first class.
Lift was slow and breakfast could have of had more options in the hot food department.
19 September 2024
Disappointed for the price we paid
Fantastic service from start to end. Location in front of the cathedral cannot be beat, and I guess you pay for that !
We felt the price we paid was somewhat overrated, considering our room only had a view over an internal passage, and the bathroom - while clean - was worn out and could surely have done with a refresh. Super noisy in the morning as the door does not insulate from outdoor noise. There is a disconnect between the classy feel you are given upon entrance and the wing where our room was located.
10 September 2024
Great location to explore Seville!
Friendly staff and extremely helpful, great location with easy access to lots of trips/tours!! Bonus that the hotel has a cute rooftop with a lovely view of the cathedral and a nice little pool
My only down fall was the room was very dark with no natural light however if you’re here for exploration it really is a minor thing!
9 September 2024
Amazing!
Everything!! The roof top bar had amazing views!
The only criticism was that the room didn’t have a shower!
5 September 2024
Great central location and friendly staff
Super central. Friendly staff. Rooftop views are special.
Noisy at night, requested to move rooms. Parts of the hotel look shabby.
4 September 2024
Will return again .. loved it
Fantastic location .. could not be better
Rooms had no kettle. Desk to sit at for makeup, no chairs and or full length mirror as you would normally see in a 5 star hotel or less .. roof top bar is very expensive even for residents
27 August 2024
Showcasing stunning Seville (* noisy…)
Beautiful hotel in a perfect location to explore Sevilla. Loved the rooftop pool and the staff were truly amazing. They certainly helped to make our stay a memorable one
A few issues with our room (front door lock, bath and gurgling drains). Despite our room and terrace providing spectacular views over the cathedral, the continuous sound of ringing bells throughout the entire night (every 15 minutes) does make it challenging to enjoy an uninterrupted night’s sleep.
21 August 2024
Very good
The best location and terrace. Nice interiors and service was very good.
the sink was leaking a little but they fixed it when we asked.
8 August 2024
Excellent location
The location is excellent
The hotel is not for families, there’s no privacy to take a shower, bathroom. The doors are transparent and there’s no dressing room. It’s not for families.
7 August 2024
Great location and comforatble rooms
The location was pefect, right next to the main attractions and restaurants
Our first room was right next to the bar so extremely loud but we spoke to staff and they moved us
5 August 2024
Ideal hotel for a weekend in downtown Seville
We found our bed comfortable. Breakfast was very healthy and with a wide variety. Hotel staff were very kind. Rooftop bar was amazing and had extraordinary views of the Cathedral and Giralda.
Air conditioning was a bit strong, which made the local environment in the room very cold. Not too well isolated from the exterior sound.
26 July 2024
Very nice hotel however needs touch ups and small repairs.
The rooftop, the view, the modern vibe, the restaurants, the work space.
In room 205: The bathroom door didn’t open completely because the bidet was behind the door. You had to go in sideways. That is unacceptable. Remove the bidet. Not needed at all. The toilet is necessary and should be easily accessible. Badly reformed room. Also details are important in a four star hotel. The caulking in shower needs to be replaced and the paint on shower ceiling needs to be renewed.
23 July 2024
An amazing oasis in the heart of a beautiful city
Wonderful staff, great facilities, wonderful location, superb architecture
16 July 2024
Very good
Location staff
Niente
3 July 2024
Stay was great and Manuel was very attentive and we are very grateful for his service.
Great views and the location is perfect
1 July 2024
Lovely stay, incredible staff
Staff were so friendly and helpful, rooms were very spacious and pool and bar area was great.
Rooftop bar service was a little slow
25 June 2024
A perfect location
An incredible location, very central and you’re able to walk pretty much anywhere from the hotel entrance. Lovely decoration inside, and the reception staff couldn’t have been more helpful!
The room we were in was very close to the street, and the sound outside was very loud especially when they were clearing glass bottles early in the morning. This could be difficult for light sleepers, or people with young children.
24 June 2024
Beautiful city, fabulous hotel in the perfect location
Excellent location, breakfast were v.good, staff very helpful
Getting to the pool was a little disjointed but hotel has everything.
13 June 2024
We'll be back, and I'll recommend your hotel to our friends
Room & Location
14 May 2024
Fabulous
Everything is perfect.
7 May 2024
Great location, great staff, great views, great rooftop bar, great weather!
We had a fantastic room with an incredible view overlooking the cathedral, the location is perfect. The rooftop barr was excellent too
The hotel toilets downstairs could do with being improved to bring up to 5 start hotel standards
21 April 2024
Nice location but the hotel seems to come secondary to the terrace bar.
Location was beautiful & very lively. Cleaning staff were good and work really hard.
Room was a bit basic, balcony was too small to sit on, the pool was unheated and too cold to use, the elevator was in constant use by people visiting the terrace, leaving us stuck on the first floor with a buggy for a while each day. The room service menu was really expensive too, over 20€ a sandwich.
17 April 2024
Overall a good experience. Nice hotel in a great location. Very helpful staff.
Helpful staff. Nice ambience. Clean, modern. Nice rooftop bar. Great location.
The room was small and there was no table where I could sit with my laptop. I had to go to the common areas to work at a table. This seems unusual. Also, the street noise was very bad one of the three nights we were there (garbage collection, etc.) We had trouble sleeping.
15 April 2024
Pleasant
Offered room was not good ,but reception was gentle and changed the room.
reserved room
27 March 2024
Very good
Fabulous location overlooking the Giralda & Cathedral. Great rooftop bar.
Spa facilities were broken. The decor seemed a little tired.
23 March 2024
We enjoyed our stay nice pool area and roof top bar, shame pool wasn’t heated
Good locations and friendly staff
Not having easy chairs in the bedroom, toilet a bit low
19 March 2024
A great location, iconic rooftop bar, friendly staff
A great location, very friendly staff happy to help with our train tickets for our onward trip. Great view from the rooftop terrace bar.
Slightly strange arrangement of shower and toilet in the room,
19 March 2024
Very good
Most of the staff, like Maria were very friendly and helpful. Stayed here lots, rooms are very nice, beds very comfortable.
Kept getting asked if we were guests at the hotel everytime we tried to use facilities for guests, it became rather annoying. Some staff are particularly disagreeable, especially those working on the terrace bar.
6 March 2024
Lovely but a little noisy!
Location and service were amazing
Very loud at night due to location and small beds
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Solarium
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam
- - Hot spring bath (additional charge)
- - Open-air bath
- - Beauty Services
- - Body treatments
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Pool with view
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Transport
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
23 December 2024
Very good