The hotel is a realized architectural dream. Subtropical parks and the championship Son Vida golf course surround the elegant castle and another two golf courses, Son Muntaner and Son Quint are only two minutes away. The Castillo Hotel Son Vida is a turreted 13th century building in a characteristic Mallorcan country house-style. During the ages, one attribute has remained constant. The inhabitants and visitors of this grand refuge have always felt at ease and partook in services and feasts of the highest level. Though at present, the guest is the only king of the castle.

Conceived to be the most luxurious hotel in Europe when it was commissioned in 1928, the Alfonso XIII still remains one of SpainŽs most prestigious properties and reflects the grace of AndaluciaŽs Arab heritage. In the centre of the city of Carmen on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, set between the 12th Century Alcazar Palace and the 15th Century Cathedral, the hotel public areas surround a courtyard adorned by mosaic tiled arcades and fountains. Gastronomy is a pillar of the hotelŽs prestige and the kitchen at the Alfonso XIII is considered to be among the finest in Seville. One of the many delights is its fine restaurant, San Fernando. The restaurant offers international cuisine as well as authentic Andalusian dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The 147 rooms of which 104 are non smoking rooms, include 19 Singles, 55 Deluxe Doubles, 54 Grand Deluxe Doubles, 14 suites, 4 Executive Suites and 1 Royal Suite, all are individually designed and tastefully furnished for extraordinary comfort. All have air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, internet access, in-room safe, mini-bar and 24 hour room service. Seville is the perfect Starting point to discover the enchantment of cities like Jerez, Cordoba, Granada or Carmona as well Flamenco, tapas and the local Ferias¿Since 1929 the Alfonso XIII is the Hotel of choice of distinguished travelers worldwide.