Name: Hotel Hospes Bailio Cordoba
Address: Córdoba, ES
Price range: From $205

Hotel Hospes Bailio Cordoba, CórdobaHotel Hospes Bailio Cordoba in Córdoba, Spain has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 30 hotels we score in Córdoba. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $205 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Hospes Bailio occupies a restored 16th-century palace in the historic centre of Córdoba, Spain. The building keeps its Andalusian character, with marble corridors, hand-painted murals and several interior courtyards, alongside contemporary furnishings. Guests have an outdoor pool set in gardens, a wellness area with a hammam, massage services and a restaurant, and the Mezquita-Cathedral is roughly 900 metres away on foot. Rooms come with air conditioning, minibar, TV and room service, and families are welcome, with valet and secure parking for those arriving by car. Review scores are generally strong, though some visitors feel parts of the hotel look a little worn. Rates start at about $205 a night.What stands out

Helpful, attentive staff

Historic palace with Roman ruins

Outdoor pool in gardens

Free spa hour included

Watch out for

Some areas look tired

Booking.com score lower at 7.9

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