Hospes Palacio del Bailio

As soon as we stepped in to reception we were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome. After checking in we were given a tour of the hotel, which is beautifully decorated and includes delightful courtyard gardens which looked lovely, even in February, with oranges in flower and fruit and plenty of greenery. Our room was extremely well appointed, with a large en suite bathroom and shower; there was a coffee machine and a delicious welcome snack was left for us every day. The breakfast was superb with an extensive buffet as well as hot food on request, with staff only too happy to help. There are spa facilities (- I didn't use them, so cannot comment) but the Roman style baths - hot and cold plunge pools and warm swimming pool - are available to all guests and were a delight. Best of all the hotel is built on the site of a first century AD Roman villa whose mosaics and pillars are visible through the glass floor in the dining room: we were also given a tour by a helpful member of staff, who took obvious pride in the hotel's historic connections. If we return to Cordoba - which I hope we shall - we would certainly stay here again.

Beautiful historic Palacio with incredible features such as a Roman villa beneath it, stunning gardens, inner courtyards, lovely pool and baths. Great location, quiet but very conveniently located for all the major attractions. Near to restaurants, shops and bars. The hotel’s own restaurant was excellent providing fantastic breakfasts and outstanding dinner. Staff were wonderfully warm and helpful.

Far best Hotel on our hotel stay (wished we stayed longer) - Excellent hotel in a fantastic location to old part of town and places to visit. The staff really made this hotel stay a great time- very welcoming and so Friendly & Helpful. Hotel was so good and very peaceful and lovely outdoor pool (sun was out)! Breakfast excellent and great location for Roman ruins - food very good selection. Very quite rooms - we had a great location in terms of room to court yard and was a very comfortable room. Would really consider staying again!

Staff were very welcoming and friendly throughout. The hotel has a lovely sense of calm as soon as you enter the gate. The inner courtyard and pool area is beautiful although we didn’t really have the weather to make the most of them. The Roman baths provide a great way to relax after a day’s sightseeing and the Roman ruins visible under the dining room were also intriguing.

Very attentive staff, nothing was too much trouble. Lovely room and comfortable bed. Our room had a separate shower and bath. The dining room is a bit special as it has a glass floor to allow you to see the Roman ruins which have been excavated underneath.