Monasterio De San Francisco Hotel - Palma del Río

Converted 15th-century monastery hotel with organic gardens and on-site restaurant Hortus

Amenities and Grounds

Monasterio De San Francisco offers a 95 ft outdoor swimming pool set within expansive gardens and an organic orchard. Guests can explore three columned patios, a solarium, and a public bath, with access to the Bishop Salon featuring a library, Smart TV, billiards, and a workspace. The hotel also provides a fully equipped bike garage with tools, a pet-friendly policy with special amenities, and an honesty bar for drinks and snacks.

Rooms and Suites

Rooms at the Monasterio de San Francisco are designed with unique layouts that reflect the monastic history, including Superior Rooms and Junior Suites. Guests staying in Deluxe or Junior Suite rooms receive exclusive access to the Bishop Lounge, which offers additional privacy and lounge space. Each room is spacious, with large comfortable beds, and some offer views of the organic garden.

Dining

Restaurante Hortus, under the gastronomic direction of Celia Jiménez, serves Andalusian cuisine sourced from the hotel's own vegetable garden, located in the Chapter Hall. Guests can also enjoy traditional Córdoba-style tapas on the terrace or host private events in the wine cellar. The hotel offers a wide-ranging buffet breakfast with fresh local produce, including freshly squeezed orange juice from the orchard.

Location and Activities

Situated halfway between Seville and Córdoba in the Guadalquivir Valley, the hotel is a 50-minute drive from Córdoba and one hour from Seville, with frequent train connections. Nearby attractions include Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park, Museo Vivo de la Naranja, and Palacio de los Leones. The hotel offers bike tours, canoeing, fishing, hiking, horse riding, walking tours, and pub crawls, as well as a tour or class about local culture.

Services and Additional Facilities

The hotel provides meeting/banquet facilities, a business center, and fax/photocopying services for business travelers. Babysitting/child services are available, along with daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, and laundry. For convenience, the hotel offers airport shuttle, car hire, and a concierge service that can arrange personalized experiences for solo travelers, couples, or groups.

• Location: Between Seville and Córdoba, 50 min from Córdoba, 1 hour from Seville
• Rooms: Superior Rooms and Junior Suites with monastic history designs
• Dining: Restaurante Hortus with Andalusian cuisine from on-site organic garden
• Wellness: 95 ft swimming pool, solarium, public bath, massage, hot tub
• Pet-friendly: Pets welcome with beds, bowls, and treats
• Activities: Bike tours, canoeing, hiking, horse riding, local culture classes