Mercer Hotel Sevilla, SevilleMercer Hotel Sevilla in Seville, Spain has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 89 hotels we score in Seville. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $429 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mercer Hotel Sevilla is a small five-star boutique hotel in the El Arenal district of Seville's historic centre, close to the cathedral and the Alcázar. It occupies the restored 19th-century Casa Palacio Castelar and has just 12 rooms and suites, mixing period character with contemporary design. Facilities include an outdoor rooftop pool and terrace, a restaurant serving Andalusian cooking, a spa, valet parking and free Wi-Fi. With so few rooms and a quiet, refined atmosphere, it suits couples and adults looking for an intimate stay rather than a large resort-style hotel. It is a pricey option, with rates from around $429 a night, and the small size means limited facilities compared with bigger hotels.What stands out

Central El Arenal location near major sights

Only 12 rooms, quiet and intimate

Rooftop pool and terrace

High guest review scores

Watch out for

Expensive, from about $429 a night

Small size limits facilities

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