Hospes Palacio del Bailio, a Member of Design Hotels

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.

On arrival we were told we got a larger room within our category due to 5 night stay. The room was beautiful, quiet, and even had a small patio. Loved a huge comfortable bed. With shutters shut I couldn't tell the time in the morning and slept way longer than intended. There are two stunning courtyards and a beautiful Mudejar lounge. The quality of food and drinks was exceptional. So was the service - friendly, professional, with a smile. The only shock was the price - it is a fraction of what you would pay for equivalent accommodation in France or Italy.

Hello! My husband and I are staying at this stunning hotel!!! We are absolutely thrilled to be in such a unique place!!! The hotel is incredibly beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, and the staff is amazing! However, we have significant complaints about the restaurant. We specifically changed our plans to spend the evening at the hotel’s restaurant, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment. We ordered the tasting menu, and it was a complete letdown! The food was absolutely tasteless! I have no idea who awarded the chef a Michelin star, but it seems like it’s time to revoke it!!! Best Regards!

It was a beautiful setting with wonderful historic architecture and a lovely garden. Comfortable room. Very good location to drive to and easy walk into the centre. It was a uniques experience to be sitting above the Roman ruins whilst eating breakfast. The staff who were meeting and greeting, carrying cases and getting cars were first class, efficient and friendly. Couldn’t do enough for you.

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.