Mercer Plaza Sevilla 5 Gl, SevilleMercer Plaza Sevilla 5 Gl in Seville, Spain has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 62 of 89 hotels we score in Seville. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $287 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mercer Plaza Sevilla is a five-star hotel with 25 rooms and suites on Plaza de San Francisco in El Arenal, the historic centre of Seville. It stands opposite the City Hall and next to the Real Maestranza bullring, with the Cathedral, Giralda Tower and Royal Alcázar all within easy walking distance. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, minibars and room service, and the hotel also offers a restaurant, gym, swimming pool, valet parking and welcomes pets and children. The mix of modern fittings and historic character suits travellers who want a small, well-located base for sightseeing. With only 25 rooms it feels intimate, though that scale and the central address are reflected in rates from around $287 a night.What stands out

Central historic Seville location

Quiet, comfortable modern rooms

Helpful, proactive staff

Intimate 25-room atmosphere

Watch out for

Breakfast considered expensive or average

Rates start around $287 a night

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H10 Casa de la Plata, Seville: 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $257 a night. The H10 Casa de la Plata is a four-star hotel on a quiet pedestrian street in Seville's historic centre, within walking distance of the cathedral and Metropol Parasol.

Only You Hotel Sevilla, Seville: 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $184 a night. Only You Hotel Sevilla is a five-star property facing Santa Justa AVE station in Seville, making it convenient for rail travellers and those heading to the airport.