Alminar is a recent hotel, opened in March two. 005 in one of Seville´s most classical buildings: the one that for more than half a century belonged to Foronda, the leading company in Spain for hand-made serene silk shawls and Flamenco dresses. The building has been reconstructed to be adapted to the peculiar necessities of a little hotel of only 12 apartments in which care to detail is a priority in order to propose the visitors a comfortable space in the centre of Seville, just 50 meters from the Cathedral and its minaret ( or alminar ), the Giralda, genuine symbol of the capital of Andalucía.

The bedrooms are extensive and are entirely equipped with complete bathroom, Sat. T.v., Phone, Internet access, Mini-Bar, individual Air-Condition and Heating. Even though the situation of the hotel is highly central, the st where is situated is a still one so your tranquil rest is more than assured.

Hotel Alminar has a most central situation. Only 30 m far you find the widely-known Casa Robles, maybe one of the best known restaurant in Seville. Around, some of one of the best restaurants and Tapas Bars in the town. The Santa Cruz area ( ancient Jewish Quarter ) lies just five minutes stroll from the hotel and proposes the authentic flavour of the antique Seville with its narrow and winding streets, its terraces, patios and squares with orange-trees. There the guest can approach the Flamenco dancing and singing at Los Gallos, Plaza de Sta. Cruz, 27. Also attractive are La Carbonería and El Tamboril with live music on week-ends. For those who love leisure in an superior setting, the Arab Baths ( Aire de Sevilla ) propose their services just 5 minutes stroll from the hotel. Also surrounding, the Arenal region, gives the guest a various scope of the town with its streets overlooking the River Guadalquivir and its world-famous Bullring, La Plaza de Toros de La Real Maestranza de Caballerías de Sevilla. Another lively Flamenco show at El Arenal, Calle Rodo, seven. The shopping is also simple from the hotel. Both the conventional boutiques of the historical center or Calle Sierpes and the freshly developed commercial streets like Tetuán or O´Donnell where Zara, Mango, H&M and the type are positioned.

The address is calle Álvarez Quintero, 52, extremely close to the Cathedral, as explained above, so you need to follow directions to the downtown ( Centro -Ciudad- ). The most recommendable thing is to reach Alminar by cab as the hotel is in a foot passenger avenue of the center of the city. There are taxis at the Airport which charge about 24 euros for the journey to the heart and also at the Main Train Station of Santa Justa ( around five euros ). There is also a bus transfer from the Airport to the downtown ( two, 50 euros ) which leaves the visitors at Puerta de Jerez, just 8 mins stroll from the hotel. This one picks up guests from the railway station, as well. Whether you arrive by auto, one of the best option is leaving your auto either at the Plaza Nueva Public Parking ( five mins stroll from the hotel but, generally, busier ) or at the Puerta de Jerez - Avenida de Roma Public Parking ( 8 mins from the hotel, generally easier to receive a space ).

Cancellation at least 24 hours before the day of arrival. Otherwise there will be a charge of the 1st night on the credit card. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Kids of all ages are welcome at Hotel Alminar.