#38 of 100Historic

Palacio de Villapanés

Sevilla, Andalucía•

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“Sevillian baroque grandeur made hotel”

About the hotel

The Villapanés Palace is a jewel of 18th century Sevillian baroque. Its monumental courtyard with marble columns and central fountain is one of the most photographed images of Seville. The rooms combine original ceilings with frescoes and contemporary comforts.

Nomadiq Pick

Breakfast in the Andalusian patio under the orange trees and rooms with original frescoes.

Why we love it

The palace built in 1729 by Admiral López-Pintado, Marquis of Torre Blanca de Aljarafe, enriched by silver and gold from the New World.
The inner courtyard with its triple arcades on marble columns, the lookout tower that crowns the facade and the privileged views over the Cathedral and the Giralda.
The Torreon Suite with its own rooftop terrace, 19th century marble bathtub and abundance of windows
The fusion of baroque architecture with international design by GCA Arquitectos and Patricia Urquiola
Protection as an Asset of Cultural Interest in Seville since 2009, as it is considered one of the main baroque manifestations of the 18th century.

Highlights

1 Michelin key

Distinction of excellence

Baroque XVIII

Stately architecture

Monumental courtyard

Sevillian icon

History

The Villapanés Palace was built in 1729 by Admiral López-Pintado, one of the most important personalities in the history of Andalusia. The Admiral would end up holding the title of Marquis of Torre Blanca de Aljarafe and was Lieutenant General of the Navy, landowner, businessman, breeder, winemaker, art collector and lover of good food. For almost 300 years, this palace was the home of the marquises. The grandeur of the house matched the magnitude of their fortune. The palace was first transformed into a hotel in 2009, and in 2021 it entered its most recent phase when it became part of both the CoolRooms and Small Luxury Hotels of the World portfolios.

Architecture & Design

Architect

Diego Antonio Díaz

Construction

1729

Restoration

2021

The palace was designed by Diego Antonio Díaz, master builder of the archbishopric and possibly the most innovative architect of the time. The original construction is a two-story building with double-arched windows on columns, following the typological scheme of the Sevillian courtyard house with a long bay façade that includes the entrance hall and carriage houses, arranged around the main courtyard and the back garden. The palace retains its baroque architectural elements, including marble columns, intricate tiles and a central courtyard. Today, historic details coexist with international design pieces by GCA Arquitectos and Patricia Urquiola.

The Surroundings

Andalucía

The Palacio de Villapanés is located in the heart of Seville's old town, a few steps from the Cathedral, the Giralda and the Real Alcázar. The views from the lookout tower encompass the most emblematic monuments of the city. The Santa Cruz neighborhood, with its narrow streets, patios and taverns, surrounds the palace. During Holy Week, processions pass in front of the hotel.