Seville's Historic Hotel Alfonso XIII Re-Opens Following Meticulous $25 Million Restoration

The reopening of Hotel Alfonso XIII marks the first of four Luxury Collection hotels that will undergo a multi-million dollar restoration and will re-open within the next 12 months, including Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection hotel, San Sebastian scheduled to debut in July 2012; Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection hotel, Paris and The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection hotel, Venice; both scheduled to open in early 2013.

Located on the historic Calle San Fernando in the heart of Seville, Hotel Alfonso XIII is considered to be one of the grandest hotels in Europe, originally designed by Sevillian architect Jose Espiau y Muñoz and eventually named after King Alfonso XIII. The extensive 10 month restoration project was led by Demopolis, a renowned local Sevillian architect, and features Arabic-inspired arches, soaring towers and renaissance-style windows. Designed by HBA Design, the interiors fuse history and opulence with original hand-painted Triana and Mensaque ceramic tiles, authentic wood carved furnishings and marble floors. The hotel will also introduce the brand's signature Luxury Collection Concierge service to all guests and promises the most discerning global travelers an extraordinary experience.

Luxury Accommodations

The Hotel Alfonso XIII features 151 luxuriously-appointed guest rooms and suites including three individually-designed signature suites. Reflecting Seville's rich artistic heritage, all guest rooms feature one of three design concepts - Moorish, Castillian or Andalusian - offering a distinctive color palette, custom-designed furniture and lavish interiors to create a sophisticated sense of relaxed opulence.

The hotel's three signature hotel suites, the Reales Alcázares Suite, the Torreón Suite and the Royal Suite are at once inspired by Seville's rich history and designed to cater to a new generation of affluent travelers. The Reales Alcázares Suite features warm, dark interiors and offers spectacular views over the Real Alcázar's picturesque gardens and fountains. The sprawling Torreón Suite features a private terrace which extends out into the corner tower of the hotel offering one of the most magnificent views of Seville. Finally, the lavish 200 square-metre Royal Suite is exquisitely decorated with hand-selected antique pieces including the spectacular 'Bargueño', a Spanish Renaissance cabinet inlayed with mother-of-pearl which was gifted to the hotel by The Aga Khan.

Exquisite Culinary Experiences

Dining at Hotel Alfonso XIII offers indigenous and distinctive culinary options that indulge the senses. Bodega Alfonso is a modern, opulent Spanish restaurant with a spacious terrace, serving traditional tapas dishes and wines from the region. Taifas is the hotel's poolside restaurant and bar with Moorish-inspired interiors, offering exquisite Mediterranean-style cuisine and cocktails, while San Fernando offers the perfect setting any time of day and the finest in Andalusian cuisine. The redesigned, Art Deco-inspired American Bar is a local favourite and the perfect venue for intimate gatherings.

Restored Salón Real Ballroom

The Hotel Alfonso XIII features extensive state-of-the-art meeting and event space including the newly renovated Salón Real Ballroom, which hosts up to 500 people and opens out to a spacious terrace offering spectacular views over the hotel's extensive gardens. The renovation of the Salón Real Ballroom included the handcrafted restoration of the ceiling, the installation of Bohemian inspired crystal and bronze chandeliers, and a new wrought iron door inspired by Andalusian Cathedrals.

For more information on Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, please visit www.luxurycollection.com/alfonsoxiii.

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