I made a last minute expedia VIP booking at Hospes Palacio del Bailío in Córdoba. It had good…read morereviews, and an appealing decor. The hotel offers 24/7 room service which I planned on taking advantage of with a long day of sight seeing. At check in I didn't receive any VIP benefits like a complimentary breakfast or room upgrade which was the first disappointment but was nothing compared to their customer service. I tried calling room service at 10:30 pm, it rang for about 5 minutes but nobody answered. I called reception at 11 pm to see if they could help connect me or provide another extension, to which they responded that the kitchen was busy and they would call me back shortly. I waited 15 minutes then I walked down to the hotel restaurant where they told me it was closed but Fernando would take my order and have it sent to my room. An hour goes by so I called to check on my order, they said it was on its way. Another half hour until a server arrives to deliver a tray, and he drops it off and quickly leaves without opening the food cover. I lift the cover to find that it isn't what I ordered, so I call down to room service but they don't answer so I call the front desk. They advised the food I ordered was all out so they brought me something else and that the salad descriptions needed to be expanded upon. They showed no respect or common sense to call me to let me know that I would need to select another entree or that the word "salad" doesn't best describe the dish. I speak Spanish, I read the description in both languages so I am totally perplexed by their poor food description. They finally offered to make me something else, but I said I wasn't going to wait another hour and a half for food. They still charged me for the dinner after all of that. I contacted the hotel who offered to make accommodations for me the next time I visit instead of fixing things here and now. I obviously don't have any plans to return to Córdoba in the near future.

By far the coolest hotel I've ever been to. Absolutely nothing wrong with this place. Spend…read morewhatever they ask.

Beautiful hotel! Our room was lovely, clean and the bed was big and super comfortable. The bedding…read morewas divine! The courtyard and outside spaces are super inviting and relaxing. The pool area was charming. Will definitely stay here again

Probably the most beautiful hotel I've ever stayed in. Hidden passages, honor bar - help yourself…read moreand pay later, swimming pool, courtyards, comfortable beds, cobblestone street. It's magic.

We stayed two nights. This hotel is excellent with English speaking staff. Great location in…read morewalking distance of city center. Parking on site below building. Pool on rooftop. Staff was very helpful. I'm sure I'm mangling the name of the young lady (Alexaundria?) who ordered a cab for us and came outside to instruct the non-English speaking cabbie where we needed to go. The hotel is clean and rooms are attractive. There is a restaurant on site, and there are several across the street as well. Highly recommend!

We were pleasantly surprised with Hotel Cordoba Center and very much enjoyed our stay. Our room was…read morelarge and the bed was comfortable, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was great for both walking to the historic center and the train center. Plus, a plunge in their rooftop pool was a nice way to shake off the mid-day heat! It is priced reasonably, too!

I'm extremely disappointed with the service and attention at this property. I booked my room three…read moremonths in advance, but when I arrived, they told me there was a problem with the room's door and that they had to relocate us to another hotel from the same chain. That other hotel had noticeably worse ratings and was cheaper in price (their claim about the price there being higher is simply not true - you can check it yourself by googling price of Patios del Orfebre and Hospederia Luis de Gongora). The staff made no effort to offer a solution, discount, or even a sincere apology. They are saying that we willingly took a deal: that's not true, we didn't have any other choice, the lady just ultimately say: speak with booking yourselves. The lady at the reception was rude, completely unwilling to listen or try to resolve the issue. What made the situation even more frustrating was seeing other guests check out at that same moment (clearly, there were rooms available). And we have not arrived late, so if they wanted they could accomodate us first (according to our advanced booking and early check in - what would normal hotel do).Yet, despite my reservation being made so far ahead, we were turned away. When I contacted Booking, I never got a proper reply. The property later sent an explanation (six hours after our checkout) claiming the issue was due to "plumbing problems," which contradicted what they told us in person. Because of these inconsistencies, I strongly doubt there was any real room issue at all. It felt more like overbooking, or worse, something discriminatory since we come from a developing country. I would sincerely advise anyone considering this hotel to think twice. You might end up moved to a worse place without compensation, treated poorly, and have your trip completely ruined. P.S. Earlier this year, I stayed in another country where the door of my hotel room was actually broken by previous guests. The way the staff there handled the situation was respectful, caring, and proactive.

I had a terrific stay here at the end of patio season. My single room included a full breakfast at…read morea bar around the corner. The hotel was clean and very safe. It wasn't fancy but had everything I needed for a pleasant stay. The reception desk also provided a handy map of town so I could find my way around easily.

Casa Olea is a six-room, centrally-located B&B if you are visiting Andalucia. We were originally…read moregoing to hotel hop while in Andalucia and so glad we found Casa Olea. Instead, we stay 5 nights and had a genuinely unique experience for several reasons. Number 1: The B&B proprietors and the location of the B&B were exactly what we wanted. Tim, Claire and their adorable dog Ruby provided the perfect balance of privacy and attentiveness. Many B&B's struggle at providing that balance but they have mastered it. Casa Olea is nestled among olive trees just outside the little town of Zamoranos. Its location is very serene and a wonderful setting for some rest and relaxation by their pool or just walking along the quiet dirt road. Ruby greats you as you drive up to Casa Olea....almost feels like you are coming home. Every morning before we would head out, Tim would have maps of the towns we were going to visit. He gave us parking tips, driving directions, restaurant recommendations...anything we asked and it all helped tremendously as we set out for the day. All of Tim's recommendations were spot on. Number 2: The food at Casa Olea was excellent. Breakfast is included in the room rate and was a nice start to the morning. It consisted of cereals, greek yogurt, pastries, fresh fruit, ham, cheeses, and this wonderful tomato/garlic relish. Juices, milk, tea, coffee are also available. The spread is plenty to start your day of touring. Casa Olea also has dinner available for an additional cost and it is well worth the money. Each morning you choose from two starters and two main courses. This was often a difficult task because everything that Claire cooks is absolutely delicious. Claire is generally in the kitchen making all of the delicious food but comes out to great the guests. Also, if you have dietary restrictions (vegetarian), Claire has wonderful meals to accommodate you. Tim makes sure everyone has what they need whether its hot tea after a tiring day touring the sights or a perfect red wine from the region to a soothing after dinner drink of Pedro Ximenez to finish the night off perfectly. Number 3: The guests at Casa Olea allowed us to meet very interesting people form around the world. During our visit we had folks fro Spain ,Ireland and Florida which provided a rich experience in discussing everything to world politics to food recipes. All guests typically stayed at Casa Olea for dinner therefore providing a wonderful opportunity to get to know each guest even better. Towards the end of our stay, we had dinner "Family Style"....one large table with everyone seated. Very enjoyable. I can go on and on about our stay and as you can see from my review as well as others that Casa Olea is a perfect place to stay. Tim and Claire really have done a great job in making every stay a pleasure and an experience you will not forget. I highly recommend staying here! One request of future guests.....bring back maps of the cities you visit to replenish Tim's map stash.

From the owner: Boutique Bed & Breakfast, Luxury Inn near Granada and Cordoba. Ideal base for exploring the…read morecultural highlights of Andalucia. Six en-suite bedrooms and home-cooked evening meals using fresh, seasonal produce. Wonderful vistas of olive groves and hidden sierras. Visit traditional "pueblos blancos" white villages (Zuheros, Carcabuey, Almedinilla), Baroque towns (Priego de Cordoba) and local olive oil mills. Go hiking in the mountains or biking along the Via Verde reclaimed "Olive Railway" line.

What a beautiful hotel, and very friendly staff. It was stepping back into a castle with high…read morevaulted ceilings and real paintings. The room had a balcony to the courtyard that was so unique to any hotel I have ever stayed at. The wedding went perfect and the location was perfect. Ubeda is a beautiful town on a hill top with orchards surrounding for miles. The residents are so welcoming and the food is beyond anything we have in the US. I hope I can return.