Idealspain visited this hotel and published our review in September 2010 whilst visiting Carmona |
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The Hotel Casa de Carmona is located in the centre of Carmona, a few minutes walk from the historical centre and all the churches and main plazas. This makes the hotel an ideal choice when planning to explore the town. The five star hotel is housed within a huge, 16th century palace.
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| With just 33 bedrooms, the hotel offers warm, friendly accommodation within luxurious surroundings. Every bedroom is different and is furnished in a style in keeping with the history of the palace. The rooms are of large proportions and although in antique style, they have all the modern comforts you would expect from a top hotel. |
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| The hotel has four terraces of differing sizes. Each offers a quiet and unique place to sit. There is a restaurant, games room, library and several lounges, all furnished in similar antique style. Within the building is a small but adequate swimming pool. |
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First impressions
You would not imagine a hotel of this size to be located within the heart of a small town. The unique, golden yellow facade gives some indication of what lies within. The car park outside the hotel (small charge per night), is a real bonus as parking is difficult in Carmona. As you enter the hotel you find yourself in a huge courtyard. The small reception area is located just to your left. When we visited the hotel (Sept 2010), the hotel was very busy and Felipe, the owner and manager was working hard to keep things running smoothly. Felipe is doing an amazing job at the hotel, with an on-going improvement and restoration project whilst still keeping the guests happy. It's evident that there is work going on in the hotel but it didn't affect our stay in any way and if any problems occur, Felipe is keen to resolve them immediately. Despite the complexities of running a high quality hotel, in a very old building, Felipe has managed to retain a personal and friendly feel to the hotel. The comments in the guest book prove that negative feedback and problems are rare.
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Our video of the Casa de Carmona Hotel
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Rooms
33 rooms, all different. Some rooms are currently being restored and re-fitted. Rooms range from standard doubles through to luxury suites. Each has en-suite bathrooms with shower, TV, telephone, hairdryer and lots more. Every room is furnished in antique style which makes you feel you are living in a 16th century palace. The beds in particular as worthy of a mention. A good night's sleep is almost guaranteed on the heavy mattresses. The linen was the highest quality, Egyptian cotton and the rooms were almost silent at night.
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Public areas
There are lots of them. The outdoor patio areas are beautifully kept. There are quiet spots in which to relax or read. There's a covered area fronting the small swimming pool. Inside, there are several lounges stocked with antique books, antique furniture and interesting prints on the walls. The sofas are so comfortable you won't want to get up. There is currently a small honesty bar in one lounge, although poorly stocked. The hotel is currently having a new, separate bar constructed. It looks as though the bar will be completed very shortly.
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Restaurants and food
The hotel has its own retaurant which is also open to the public. They have a varied menu served in an authentic and peaceful setting. The service is unhurried and personal. Breakfast is served in a room close to the pool and includes a selection of fruit, fresh orange juice, yoghurts, toast and eggs, cooked to your liking. |
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Our overall opinion
We enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Casa de Carmona but beacause we were exploring the local area, we didn't spend as much time in the hotel as we would have liked. It would have been nice to spend more time relaxing in the public areas. Felipe the manager is facing an amazingly difficult task in keeping the hotel up to scratch. He seems to be coping and all guests seem to be 100% happy. Felipe is determined to continue to provide quality accommodation in this unique environment. He is trying to offer all the modern trappings that guests require yet maintain the 16th century feel. There is no doubt that the Casa de Carmona offers an insight into what it would be like to be an aristocrat and enjoy life within the palace walls. There is an air of calm about the hotel and you are free to wander, unhindered as you wish. Our stay here gave us our best night's sleep all week due to the quality of the beds and the peaceful surroundings. |
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A nice character hotel |
Parking difficult - allow for the cost |
Beautifully furnished |
Temporary improvements being made at present |
Good location |
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Parking available (at cost) |
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Very comfortable beds |
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Very friendly and accommodating manager |
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Family run |
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Would we stay again?
Possibly if we were in Carmona. We may visit in 2011 to see the improvements the hotel were making. |
Our rating of the Casa de Carmona Hotel in Carmona
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| Idealspain hotel reviews are NOT paid for by hotels and our review is our own experience at the hotel. We tell it exactly as it is. Our rating system is based upon our visit to the hotel and has no bearing on any other awards the hotel may or may not have. It would be good if you could mention Idealspain when visiting the hotels we have reviewed. |
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