Why book?<\/p>\n
To experience the new, third iteration of a Cristine Bedfor hotel. And for a chance to sleep in a building designed by Seville\u2019s star architect, 20th-century An\u00edbal Gonz\u00e1lez\u2014best known for envisioning Plaza de Espa\u00f1a in Mar\u00eda Luisa Park, the centerpiece of the city\u2019s 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.<\/p>\n
Set the scene<\/p>\n
The hotel is in a Neo-Mud\u00e9jar former arthouse theatre and cinema that had been left in disrepair for almost two decades. When Cristine Bedfor\u2019s owner, Spanish former journalist Cristina Lozano, first saw the building, she fell in love with its potential and spent the next three-and-a-half years painstakingly restoring it. Now, the lobby is a riot of punchy patterns and color with a powder pink ceiling and ikat fabric walls. There\u2019s a scene-stealing, glass-covered courtyard restaurant with a plant-fringed fountain and marble columns; a stage for live music performances (the protected status of the building means that it had to be kept); and balconies above with sofas for morning coffee and reading the newspaper, which you can easily imagine were once filled with an audience. Plus, a rooftop with a plunge pool and loungers, which is a joy in the summer heat. There\u2019s considered craftsmanship and next-level detail throughout, from the terracotta brick floors to the ship-motif curtains that nod to Seville\u2019s status as a trading port in the 16th century and the original Spanish tiles in the corridors.<\/p>\n
The backstory<\/p>\n
The first hotel was an instant hit when it opened in Menorca in 2021. For this, interior designer Lorenzo Castillo curated an English country aesthetic featuring wall-hung tapestries, paisley-print sofas, batik-bedheads and rattan furniture\u2014all based around the idea that it was the home of an eponymous fictional character, Cristine Bedfor. Fast forward to 2025 and Lozano opened two new outposts: one in Malaga, with interiors by Marta de la Rica; the other in Seville, which was also designed by Castillo.<\/p>\n
The rooms<\/p>\n
For the 28 rooms, Castillo drew inspiration from a myriad of influences, including 19th-century Romanticism. That translates to a bold color palette of oxblood, lapis blue, emerald, and mustard, with a single shade used in each space. Headboards and sofas are upholstered in custom-made textiles from the archive of Spanish design house Gast\u00f3n y Daniela, depicting scenes such as bullfighting and flamenco dancers; painted wardrobe doors have Moorish-style fretwork; and hand-stencils on walls reference local landmarks. All face the street at the front or back. The two suites each have a pool terrace and are accessed by a private lift.<\/p>\n
Food and drink<\/p>\n
Breakfast\u2014a help-yourself selection of cold cuts, cheeses, pastries, and fresh fruit\u2014is eaten on the first floor above the main restaurant (other items, such as eggs, are made-to-order). At dinner, Andalusian chef Samuel Ruiz Arroyo sources ingredients from local producers for dishes rooted in the region (prawn tartare from Huelva with M\u00e1laga-style ajoblanco, Iberian pork stew, mandarin ice cream), all served up on antique plates overlaid with new illustrations by renowned artist Abraham Men\u00e9ndez.<\/p>\n
The area<\/p>\n
Brilliantly located in the old town with two of the city\u2019s biggest attractions\u2014the Unesco World Heritage cathedral and Real Alc\u00e1zar\u2014a 15-minute stroll south. From here, you can cross over the bridge to the Triana neighborhood, known for its ceramics, or carry on to Plaza de Espa\u00f1a in Mar\u00eda Luisa Park. Closer still is Sierpes street for shopping, featuring the long-established Maquedano hat boutique and Papeleria Ferrer stationers. There\u2019s also a smart Confiteria La Campana patisserie on the corner.<\/p>\n
The service<\/p>\n
Staff at the front desk are experts on the city and happy to recommend anything from their favourite close-by tapas bars, such as Taberna Zurbar\u00e1n in a tucked-away square, to the best antiques and ceramics shops.<\/p>\n
Eco effort<\/p>\n
Local and authentic are the buzzwords here, from the ingredients used in the kitchen to guest experiences.<\/p>\n
Accessibility<\/p>\n
Cristine\u2019s Accessible is a room category, specifically designed and adapted for wheelchair access.<\/p>\n
Family<\/p>\n
Superior and pool rooms are best, as they each sleep up to four; alternatively, opt for an interconnected double and superior room. Cots can be provided upon request, and there is a children\u2019s menu in the restaurant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Why book? To experience the new, third iteration of a Cristine Bedfor hotel. And for a chance to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":663,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[17,617],"class_list":["post-10134","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-spain","tag-spain","tag-web"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10134","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10134"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10134\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10134"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10134"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}