Tucked away in a quieter area of the city, we had booked two rooms at the Sevilla AC Hotel for a…read moregreat price. Upon entering the hotel, we were greeted by the concierge, who spoke fluent English and Spanish, and she guided us through the various amenities and nearby sights that Sevilla is famous for. Due to our Marriott Bonvoy status, we were also provided the option of a $20/day (per room) credit towards the hotel's restaurant.
The hotel is sparsely decorated, with a minimalist vibe - it feels slightly dated and in need of some new decor. The gym is tiny, with a bike, treadmill, and adjustable weight machine, but served our needs for our one-night stay. There is also a rooftop pool, which is small, but perfect for catching a break from the sweltering Sevilla summer heat!
One of our rooms was upgraded to a suite, which was spacious and open, with a large bathroom and a nice sitting area. Our other room with two full-sized beds was smaller, but also had a large bathroom. The rooms are clean with stocked minibars, and complimentary almond cookes from a local bakery are also provided!
We tried the hotel's restaurant for dinner the night we arrived, as we had a €40 credit that day between our two rooms. We ordered a Prawn Salad, Ham Croquettes, some sort of Pizza, and a Cheese Plate. The food was solid if not stellar - the seafood in vegetables in my salad tasted fresh, though it was overdressed, the ham croquettes were crispy on the outside and rich on the inside, though overseasoned, and the pizza was fairly standard. The cheese plate was the best dish of the night - with a variety of four different cheeses (with varying textures and tastes), walnuts, and a tart marmalade, this was a great option to share. For four dishes, it was around €70, though with the credit, it was only €30.
For breakfast the next day, we returned to the hotel restaurant to use our credit for the day before leaving. The hotel breakfast is extensive, with a buffet-style layout comprised of Spanish favorites, such as jamón ibérico, as well as more traditional breakfast fare, such as scrambled eggs and toast. For those with a sweet tooth, there are assorted pastries and breakfast breads/cakes, and there's also a wide variety of yogurts and fresh fruit for those craving healthier fare. I believe the breakfast buffet option was around €18/person, which is a bit high, but only €8/person with the credit we had!
Overall, I would say that the AC Hotel in Sevilla is a great option that was on the less pricey side (book early!) - the amenities are decent, the location is a bit out of the way but quiet and peaceful, and service is kind and helpful.