Mercer Hoteles, prestigious Spanish hotel chain headquartered in Barcelona specialising in 5 - star and Grand Luxury hotels located in emblematic buildings of great heritage and cultural value, a group characterised to offer exclusive treatment, personalised services and maximum comfort with accurate details and a special focus on the guest needs has just opened a new concept of luxury accommodation in Seville, major centre of Andalusia situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities of Spain well known for its rich historic and cultural heritage and stunning Moorish and Mozarabic architecture.
The new Mercer Residences Sevilla is the result of a renovated, stylish Baroque seventeenth - century manor house and now a superb accommodation, a historic building thar was renovated to adapt the present, but without losing its historical character and identity elevating this new establishment as one of the new hospitality jewels in the capital and largest city of Andalusia.
The palace was refurbished in the 20th century with regionalist - style details, and a century late it is renovated with the help of FOR Hotel Design and Padilla Nicás Arquitectos who are committed to the conservation and enhancement of the original architectural of this "Casa Palacio", House, Palace.
Mercer Residences Sevilla is located in the beating heart of Seville' old town, just a few metres from the famed Las Setas viewpoint, the Metropol Parasol established at the top of the largest wooden structure in the world, boasting a viewing platform that offers 360 – degree views of the city and a 15 - minute walk from the iconic Sevillian Cathedral registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with the adjoining Alcázar palace complex and the Giralda, the emblematic bell tower of the Cathedral originally built as the Minaret for the Great Mosque of Seville in al – Adalus during the reign of the Almohad dynasty, and very close to the most popular bars, restaurants and wineries, where traditional tapas and fine wines are served and enjoyed like nowhere else.
The new accommodation consists of 26 luxury rooms and suites renovated and equipped with all the functionalities, maintaining the original architectural details of this "Casa Palacio" such as its walls with Mozarabic mosaics, high ceilings or marble floors.
The development is based on the solid concepts of Mercer Hoteles based on the captivating blend of tradition and modernitiy, and Mercer Residences Seville boasts stylish Corinthian and Baroque columns, the checkrboard marble pavement of the corridors, the large marble staircase, the mahogany wood gates, bronze fittings from the 19th century, as well as a small chapel stands out.
The guestrooms are distributed in 5 categories such as Superior, Duplex, Deluxe Suite, Mercer Suite, all equppied with a kitchenette, including coffee and tea making facilities with a selection of complimentary coffees and teas, a minibar and a separate bathroom with shower, slippers, bathrobe and toiletries.
The hospitality group focuses to offering the comfort of a home and at the same time with the attention and services of the Reception and Concierge of a five - star hotel and in addition they are in charge of personalizing each guest's stay according to all what they wamt with a high professional service to elevate their experiences to the maximum.
Mercer Residences Sevilla was born with the philosophy to create around the guest a sort of magic aura which seeks that the guest enjoy the pleasure of travelling feeling at home, in an exclusive, unique and quiet atmosphere having a memorable experience.
The history of this "Casa Palacio" is highly interesting, the building was owned by the Marquises of Nervión, noble and wealthy Sevillian family, part of the high Andalusian society who established multiple cotton plantations and it is considered one of the 25 Palace Houses that currently exist in the Andalusian capital, stately residences built by prosperous families during the Spanish Golden Age and privileged examples of Sevillian civil architecture.
This unique palace was owned by the Dowager Marchioness of Nervión,Maria Mónica de Arteche y González – Careaga, a grandee of Spain and lady to Queen Victoria Eugenia,and it was part of the noble scene of high society events in Seville.
This Sevillian aristocrat of Basque origin lived in this house - palace until her death in 1986 and without descendants, her last wish was to donate her residence to rhe Red Cross, of which she was honorary president and with she contributed notably by organizing charity parties and dances.
The most special suite of this stylish palace is the Marqusa Suite located on the first floor overlooking the romantic courtyard of the house - palace and it has a capacity of up to 4 people, paying tribute to its former owner, that was once the Marquise's private room and it is now a truly unique suite that writes a chapter in the history of Seville's aristocracy.
The original architectural details - marble on the floors and frescoes painted on the ceiling and the interior design were greatly preserved and the interior design in a contemporary luxury key define today the personality of this historic and superb Sevillian suite.
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