Hotel
Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Seville's grand hotel, built in Neo-Mudéjar style for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition beside the Alcázar, with tiled courtyards, an outdoor pool and several restaurants.
EME Catedral Mercer Hotel
A five-star hotel directly opposite the Cathedral, set in traditional Andalusian buildings, with a terrace facing the Giralda, a pool and several restaurants and bars.
At a glance
- Type
- Design luxury hotel
- Area
- Centro, Seville, Spain
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- emecatedralmercer.com
Good to know
- Pool and solarium
- Rooftop terrace
- Several restaurants
- Bars
Why we recommend it
EME Catedral Mercer stands directly across the street from Seville Cathedral, on Calle Alemanes, and very few hotels anywhere have a view to match. It is a five-star hotel set in a traditional Andalusian building dating back to the 16th century, updated with contemporary design, and it is part of the same group as the Hotel Mercer Sevilla.
The hotel's best-known feature is La Terraza del EME, its terrace overlooking the Cathedral and the Giralda, which is one of the most popular places in the city for a sunset drink and is open to non-guests. There is also a pool and solarium for guests, which makes a real difference in the summer heat, and a choice of places to eat and drink inside the hotel, including the AL LADO and Mi Arma restaurants, the Maestro wine and tapas bar, and a breakfast room.
Rooms are modern in style, with clean lines and comfortable beds, and the best of them look out over the Cathedral; ask about views when booking, as some rooms face inner courtyards. The atmosphere is lively and design-led rather than hushed, and it attracts couples, friends on a city break and business travellers who want to be in the centre of everything.
Because the terrace and restaurants are open to the public, the hotel can feel busy in the evening, especially at weekends, which is part of its appeal for some guests and less so for others. Rates are in the luxury bracket and rise steeply during Holy Week, when processions pass close by, and during the April Fair. Book early for those periods and for spring weekends in general, and reserve a terrace table if you want a sunset drink at a set time.
The location could hardly be more central. The Cathedral and the Giralda are across the road, the Alcázar and the Archivo de Indias are a couple of minutes away, and the Santa Cruz quarter starts just behind the hotel. The shopping streets, the Plaza del Salvador and many tapas bars are within a five to ten minute walk, and the Archivo de Indias tram stop on the Avenida de la Constitución is close by.
EME Catedral Mercer Hotel FAQs
Where is EME Catedral Mercer?
At Calle Alemanes 27, directly opposite Seville Cathedral.
What star rating does it have?
Five stars.
Does it have a rooftop terrace?
Yes. La Terraza del EME overlooks the Cathedral and the Giralda and is open to non-guests.
Is there a pool?
Yes. The hotel has a pool and solarium for guests.
What restaurants are in the hotel?
AL LADO, Mi Arma and the Maestro wine and tapas bar, plus the breakfast room and the terrace.
Do all rooms have Cathedral views?
No. Ask about views when booking, as some rooms face inner areas.
How do you contact the hotel?
Call +34 954 56 00 00 or email [email protected].
Is it busy during Holy Week?
Yes. Processions pass nearby, and the hotel books up early for Holy Week and the April Fair.