Mercer Plaza Sevilla 5 GL

Mercer Plaza Sevilla 5 GL Overview

Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of fancy hotels in Seville, but the Mercer Plaza really gets it right in ways that surprised me. First off, you’re literally on Plaza de San Francisco – I mean, you step outside and you’re looking at the town hall and basically in the heart of everything that matters in the old quarter. But here’s the thing that caught me off guard: despite being right in the thick of it, the rooms are surprisingly quiet. The building itself has this solid, historic feel that somehow buffers the street noise, which honestly was my biggest worry when I booked.

The staff actually knows the neighborhood – not just the tourist stuff, but they’ll point you toward the little tapas place around the corner on Calle Álvarez Quintero that locals hit up, or tell you which entrance to use for the cathedral to skip the longest lines. The concierge (I think his name was Carlos?) spent like ten minutes with me going over the best walking route to the Alcázar that avoids the main crush of tour groups. You know what I really appreciated? They have this small courtyard area where you can actually sit with a coffee in the morning without feeling like you’re on display – a lot of these central hotels forget that sometimes you want to chill without being in the middle of a parade route.

The rooms themselves feel properly luxurious without being stuffy about it. Mine had these tall windows that let in amazing light, and the bathroom – well, let’s just say the shower pressure was better than what I have at home. The bed was one of those where you sink in just enough without feeling like you’re being swallowed. I stayed in early October, which is still pretty warm in Seville, and the AC worked perfectly without being so loud you can’t sleep. Honestly, the attention to details like that is what separates a good hotel from one you’d actually recommend to someone whose opinion you care about. The only tiny complaint I’d have is that the elevator is a bit slow – but that’s probably because it’s fitted into a historic building, and frankly, I’d rather have character than efficiency every time. If you’re looking for a place where you can walk to everything worth seeing (the cathedral is maybe three minutes), get genuine local insights, and actually rest well at night, this is your spot. Just don’t expect to find any deals during Semana Santa – book that way in advance or prepare to pay through the nose.

Mercer Plaza Sevilla 5 GL Accommodations

Reviews of Mercer Plaza Sevilla 5 GL

• Dana from Saudi Arabia – 16 June 2025 (9/10)

  THE STAFF! they are sooo kind

• Catherine from Switzerland – 16 June 2025 (9/10)

  Friendly staff, very helpful, very good location, terrace with a view and good sangria ! Comfortable beds.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast limited, too many sweat pastries

• Ivan from Sweden – 9 June 2025 (9/10)

  The Venue is very beautiful and the exclusive.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Henrietta from United Kingdom – 9 June 2025 (9/10)

  Fabulous gem of a hotel

• Veeradej from Thailand – 5 June 2025 (9/10)

  Cleanliness , location and the cheerful staff
  
  What could be improved: The room is nearly run out of tissue before we arrive. So we have to ask several times for new tissue boxes.

• Jade from United Kingdom – 5 June 2025 (9/10)

  Location and rooftop bar
  
  What could be improved: Not enough staff so service was slow at times

• Trudy from United Kingdom – 4 June 2025 (9/10)

  Beautiful hotel a short walk from the cathedral and in a stunning plaza – only 25 rooms so felt very special – staff were delightful and friendly and nothing was too much – would highly recommend
  
  What could be improved: This hotel felt like a 5 star with nothing negative to say

• Mariela from Argentina – 26 May 2025 (9/10)

  The staff was very kind, location is excellent. The room was very comfortable and had great view.

• Pierre from France – 15 May 2025 (9/10)

  Everything was perfect. Check-in was smooth, and the service was outstanding. The staff genuinely cares about making your stay exceptional. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated. The rooftop is a hidden gem in the city center — perfect for relaxing. The location is ideal for exploring everything Sevilla has to offer. Truly one of the best hotel in Sevilla.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Artur from Russia – 12 May 2025 (9/10)

  Thank you for nice meeting us. So good Hotel, new, and clean. Thank the people who work there – all was nice. Next time we come back here!

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