Palacio de Villapanes, SevillePalacio de Villapanes in Seville, Spain has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 89 hotels we score in Seville. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $300 a night (cached, not a live quote).Palacio de Villapanes is a five-star hotel set in an 18th-century palace built in 1736, located in Seville within walking distance of the Santa Cruz district, the cathedral and the Royal Alcazar. Renovated in 2014, it combines original architectural features with modern decor, and belongs to the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group. Facilities include a rooftop sun terrace, outdoor plunge pool, small spa with sauna and massage services, a restaurant, valet parking and free Wi-Fi. Rates start around $300 per night, and the hotel welcomes families and offers special diet menus. Guest ratings are strong across platforms, averaging around 8.2 to 8.8. Some visitors have found certain rooms less comfortable than others.What stands out

Preserved historic palace architecture

Attentive, caring staff

Spacious, well-appointed rooms

Central location near main sights

Watch out for

Some rooms felt uncomfortable

Limited extra amenities beyond basics

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