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Owned by hotel brand Sol Melia, the 189-room hotel is located in Seville’s old quarter and considered part of the city’s architectural heritage. It will officially open on February 3, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of its original opening in 1929.
The building is an example of early 20th-century neo-baroque architecture and the restoration has preserved the integrity of the structure and façade of the original Colon Hotel.
We are thrilled to restore this historic and beloved hotel to a renewed grandeur, said Guy Hensley, senior vice president of operations for Sol Melia’s Premium Portfolio division.
According to Sol Melia, the hotel is an important building and is historically known as a favorite for bullfighters visiting Seville. The importance of tradition, history and culture was a priority for the team, playing an influential role in the design of the interior done in Spanish Baroque style.
Mr Sans and Mr Manzanares used furniture by Philippe Stark and Marcel Wanders for the lobby and used Damascus flowers in the design of the rugs and wall coverings. The hotel features a modern art collection, and the door to each suite is a painted replica of a masterpiece by one Spain’s celebrated artists including Goya, Murillo, El Greco and Velazquez.
Each room is fitted with automatic lighting and curtains, computer and internet connections, iPod hook-up and a cell phone battery charger. The hotel offers 43 luxury rooms and The Clothed Maja penthouse suite on the seventh floor, which is more than 90 square meters and opens onto a 140 square meter terrace.
“We are delighted with the way the design team has handled this ambitious project, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the city in a new and thought-provoking way,” Mr Hensley said.
