The Crown Jewel of Seville’s 1929 Grandeur
Originally commissioned for the celebrated 1929 Ibero-American Exposition, Hotel Colón, a Gran Meliá Hotel stands as an enduring symbol of Sevillian prestige and the city’s only member of the prestigious The Leading Hotels of the World. Positioned in the historic center on Calle Canalejas off Plaza de la Magdalena, this five-star grand luxury landmark is just a five-minute stroll from the UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral, the Giralda bell tower, and the legendary Real Maestranza bullring.
The hotel celebrates Spain’s artistic golden age through its innovative interior architecture, where each of the seven guestroom floors is dedicated to an iconic master painter—including El Greco, Velázquez, Murillo, Zurbarán, and Francisco de Goya—incorporating masterful museum-grade reproductions into contemporary room decor. The crowning accommodation is the exclusive RedLevel boutique hotel-within-a-hotel, offering personal butler service, a private lounge, and spectacular rooftop penthouses boasting private 140 m² terraces with heated whirlpool tubs framing 360-degree panoramas of Seville.
Culinary artistry is headlined by the legendary El Burladero, where Chef Javier Rico Martín reinterprets classic Andalusian tapas traditions for the modern epicurean palate, while the vibrant Colón Grand Café revives the intellectual elegance of early 20th-century European literary salons with bespoke ceramic tilework by Isabel Parente. On the 7th floor, the Spa by Clarins features a hammam, Finnish sauna, vitality showers, and an outdoor solarium with a boutique swimming pool basking in the Andalusian sunshine.
🏛 The Leading Hotels of the World
Seville’s exclusive member of LHW, delivering world-renowned personalized service and heritage architecture.
🏊 7th-Floor Rooftop Pool
Boutique heated swimming pool, solarium terrace, and outdoor whirlpools overlooking Seville’s church spires.
🍽 Historic El Burladero
Iconic tapas restaurant led by Chef Javier Rico Martín celebrating timeless Sevillian cuisine.
🎨 Spanish Golden Age Art
Seven gallery floors honoring El Greco, Velázquez, Murillo, Zurbarán, and Goya with museum reproductions.
Property Showcase
Luxury Rooms, RedLevel & Penthouses
A bold and sophisticated display of contemporary Spanish luxury, featuring warm golden undertones, bespoke Spanish artwork, and exterior windows overlooking the historic streets of Seville. Includes marble bathroom with rainforest shower and Clarins amenities.
Spacious and elegant accommodation infusing Spanish passion with avant-garde modernity. Features white leather furnishings, contemporary designer work desk, soundproof picture windows framing expansive views across Seville, and personalized pillow menu.
An enchanting and romantic sanctuary inspired by the golden Belle Époque. Combines crisp white tones with rich gold and crimson accents, a magnificent king-size bed with gold leaf headboard, and a show-stopping round glazed bathtub integrated into the bedroom.
Positioned on the highest floors of Hotel Colón, this magnificent open-plan suite frames breathtaking, direct vistas of the Seville Cathedral and La Giralda. Features a freestanding soaking tub, separate lounge with sofa, and all RedLevel VIP lounge privileges.
The ultimate private outdoor sanctuary. A refined interior opening directly onto an incredible 247 sq ft (23 m²) furnished sun terrace complete with an open-air whirlpool bathtub, sun hammocks, and sweeping views of Seville’s skyline.
The crowning jewel of Hotel Colón. Spanning 915 sq ft of opulent interior living with independent dining room, opening onto an astonishing 1,500 sq ft (140 m²) private rooftop terrace furnished with a heated whirlpool pool, Bali daybed, and 360-degree views of Seville.
Andalusian Haute Cuisine & Bars
El Burladero
A revered Seville gastronomic institution led by Chef Javier Rico Martín, reinterpreting traditional Andalusian tapas with modern technique in an atmosphere steeped in Seville’s historic bullfighting and cultural lore.
Colón Grand Café
Reviving the intellectual spirit of early 20th-century European literary cafés, featuring bespoke ceramic tilework by Isabel Parente, artisanal Spanish coffees, light bites, and craft evening cocktails.
Spa by Clarins & Rooftop Pool
🛆 Spa by Clarins on 7th Floor
An urban wellness haven featuring Finnish sauna, Turkish bath hammam, contrast sensation showers, and personalized Clarins Paris beauty and anti-stress rituals designed to rejuvenate body and mind.
🏊 Rooftop Boutique Pool & Solarium
Perched on the 7th floor, the outdoor boutique swimming pool and sun terrace invite guests to bask under the Seville sun while contemplating panoramic vistas of historic church towers and tile roofs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prime Seville Location
Address & Contact
Hotel Colón, a Gran Meliá Hotel
Calle Canalejas 1
41001 Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Phone: +34 95 450 55 99
Located in Seville’s central shopping district adjacent to Plaza de la Magdalena and the historic Church of Saint Mary Magdalene.
Nearby Landmarks
- Plaza de la Magdalena 100 m (1 min walk)
- Plaza de Toros Real Maestranza 450 m (5 min walk)
- Seville Cathedral & La Giralda 600 m (7 min walk)
- Real Alcázar Palace 850 m (10 min walk)
- Triana District & Bridge 700 m (8 min walk)
- Plaza de España & Maria Luisa 1.8 km (20 min walk)