Property
The recently refurbished Apartamentos Murillos feature 11 one-bedroom apartments and 3 two-bedroom apartments. All units include fully equipped kitchens (fridge/freezer, stove, oven, microwave), television with cable channels, and individually controlled heating and air-conditioning. Parents of very young children may want to move the glass-topped coffee/dining table up against the wall. Otherwise the apartments are pretty child safe. Cribs are available through the Hotel Murillo next door as is laundry service (one day turnaround). Don’t feel like rustling up breakfast? You can pop next door for that too.

Location
Unspeakably cool location in the historical, pedestrian-only maze that is Barrio Santa Cruz. Taxis drop you 2 minutes away, and you make the rest of the journey through winding narrow alleys on foot. How narrow? You can touch the walls on either side of Calle Reinoso (the street where Apartamentos Murillos is located) while standing in the middle. Really. Everything from the Catedral with its magnificent Giralda to some of the best shopping and tapas bars in Spain is right on your doorstep. There are two decent supermarkets within fairly easy walking distance, and a children’s playground in the Jardines Murillos just outside the Alcazar walls.

Sleeps
2-6.

Highlights
Space to stretch out. Free wifi (which doesn’t always reach the third floor, but you can always go down to the lobby). Modern, metal shutters on the windows which block light and heat like nobody’s business. Daily maid service. No minimum stay.

Good to know
Seville is a lively and busy city. Management is happy to put you on a high floor away from the street, but there is no elevator from the 2nd to the 3rd floor. Murillo has no pool (and there are no public pools nearby) but don’t despair! You can splash your cares away at Aquópolis Sevilla Guadalpark (waterslides, wave pools, and river-type rides). Ask the concierge for details.

Contact
www.hotelmurillo.com

March 29th, 2008 | by Jamie Pearson