The Becquer Hotel stands on Calle Reyes Católicos, in the area between the Arenal and the commercial heart of the old town. It is a four-star hotel with 134 rooms and a layout and a list of facilities that make it one of the most practical mid-range bases in the centre. The Cathedral is about eight minutes on foot and the Real Alcázar about eleven, so it is slightly farther from the monuments than the hotels in Santa Cruz but closer to the shops of Calle Sierpes, the bars of the Arenal and the river. The most useful features are on the roof: a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and a rooftop terrace, a combination that gives you a place to cool down in summer and a view over the rooftops in the evening. The hotel also has a restaurant, a lobby coffee and tea station, a buffet breakfast for a fee, free wifi and air conditioning in the rooms, bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs, and bike rentals, which suit a flat city. The front desk is staffed around the clock, there is a porter and tour and ticket assistance, and the building has a lift. Small pets are allowed up to about eighteen pounds for a daily fee, and parking is available for a nightly charge. The hotel does not claim a historic building, so its appeal is comfort, services and the rooftop.
Who it suits
Couples and groups who want a pool and a roof terrace in the middle of the old town, travellers with a small dog, and anyone who likes the idea of renting a bike to explore. It is a good base for people who spend their evenings in the Arenal and Triana and who prefer a hotel with services to a small boutique property.
Living in it
Use the rooftop in the early evening, when the heat has dropped and the view is best, and take advantage of the bike hire to reach the Parque de María Luisa and the river paths. The Calle Reyes Católicos is a busy street, so ask for a room on an upper floor or at the back if you want quiet. The bullring and the Torre del Oro are close for an evening walk, and the Puente de Isabel II leads to Triana.
Value
It sits in the middle of the market for four-star hotels in the centre, with rates that rise in Holy Week, the April Fair and the peak spring months. The pool, the rooftop and the services add value, while breakfast, parking and pets cost extra, so compare the total. Free cancellation is available on some room rates.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal rooftop pool with sun loungers
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Buffet breakfast available
- ✓Air conditioning and free wifi
- ✓Rainfall showers and soaking tubs
- ✓Bike rental
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Does the Becquer Hotel have a pool?+
Yes, a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and a rooftop terrace. Check the pool dates for your stay when you book.
How far is it from the Cathedral and the Alcázar?+
The Cathedral is about an eight-minute walk and the Alcázar about eleven, with the Arenal and the river even closer.
Are pets allowed?+
Small pets are allowed up to about eighteen pounds for a daily fee, and service animals are exempt. Check the current policy when you book.
