Hotel Gravina 51 sits at Calle Gravina 51, in the historic centre but just outside the busiest tourist zone, which makes it a calmer alternative to the hotels in the middle of Santa Cruz. It is a four-star hotel spread over two buildings of three floors, with about ten room types, and its list of distances shows the practical advantages of its position: the Plaza de Armas shopping centre is two minutes on foot, the Plaza Nueva six, the Triana Bridge eight, the Maestranza bullring eight and the Cathedral ten. That puts the river and Triana within a short stroll, and the Cathedral and the Alcázar within a comfortable walk, without the crowds at the door. The hotel has a rooftop garden, a restaurant, a bar and lounge and a snack bar or deli, and serves a daily buffet breakfast from half past seven to half past ten for a fee. Rooms have air conditioning and free wifi, and the hotel offers contactless check-in and check-out, an elevator and wheelchair access, though the hotel notes that access may have limitations. Pets are welcome: cats and dogs are allowed and stay free, which is generous. Valet parking and nearby parking are available for a daily charge, and the hotel can arrange an airport shuttle on request for a fee, which is useful if you are arriving at San Pablo airport. Smoking is not allowed. Check-in is from three in the afternoon and check-out is by noon.
Who it suits
Couples and families who want a calm base with good services, travellers with a dog or cat, and visitors who like to walk to Triana in the evening. It is also a sensible choice for guests who need an elevator and an airport shuttle, or who are driving and want valet parking. It is less suited to anyone who wants to wake up in the middle of the Santa Cruz lanes.
Living in it
Use the rooftop garden in the early evening, take breakfast in the restaurant and ask the staff to arrange the airport shuttle in advance. The walk to the Cathedral is about ten minutes, to the bullring eight and to the Triana Bridge eight, so you can plan your days around the river. The surrounding streets around the Plaza de Armas and the Plaza Nueva have shops and cafes. Late check-in is available subject to availability.
Value
Rates are typically in the mid to upper range for the centre, with the pet policy, the airport shuttle and the garden adding to the value, while breakfast and parking add to the cost. Rates rise in Holy Week, the April Fair and the spring peaks. Free cancellation is offered on some rates.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop garden
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Snack bar and deli
- ✓Daily buffet breakfast
- ✓Air conditioning and free wifi
- ✓Pets welcome at no charge
- ✓Elevator and contactless check-in
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel Gravina 51?+
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed and stay free, and service animals are welcome. Check the current policy when you book.
How far is it from the Cathedral and Triana?+
The Cathedral is about ten minutes on foot, the Maestranza bullring and the Triana Bridge about eight, and Plaza Nueva about six.
Can the hotel arrange an airport transfer?+
Yes, an airport shuttle can be arranged on request for a fee, and valet parking is also available for a daily charge.
