Hospes Palacio del Bailio

A stunning hotel in downtown Cordoba, a renovated 400 year old palace. Gorgeous rooms, spa and pool area in a beautiful patio full of fruit trees. Staff and front desk were so welcoming and friendly.

We'd stayed at a couple of other Hospes hotels and had been well treated, so booked a two night stay with confidence, to celebrate a wedding anniversary. There was a slight hiccup with our room on the first night, but our concerns were listened to by the management and we were given a lovely room for the second night. The hotel is located about a 15 minute walk from the Mezquita and other tourist attractions and we enjoyed both cooked and continental breakfasts on both days. There's a small outdoor pool in a beautiful garden setting and plenty of shade to sit out in for those who don't like the savage heat in Córdoba. It would have been lovely to be able to have breakfast there every morning. The hotel boasts the remains of a Roman villa below the dining room, which has a glass floor so that you can see it from above. Hospes has taken on the duty of caretaker to maintain the remains and it's open to visitors at certain times. The hotel is very attractive and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. As we were leaving, we were offered two bottles of water for our car journey, which was a nice touch. One thing to note is that if you're a wheelchair user, the spa wouldn't be accessible.

I truly appreciated how friendly and accommodating everyone was at the hotel, especially considering my needs as a deaf guest. Communication via WhatsApp was incredibly helpful throughout my stay. The dinner was delightful, and I’m grateful for the staff’s consideration of my food sensitivities. I also thoroughly enjoyed the Roman baths and the guided tour of the Roman ruins. Dining in the restaurant with a glass floor above the ruins was a unique experience, and learning how the previous owner discovered them added an extra layer of fascination. Additionally, the flamenco show at Tablao El Cardenal, which the hotel recommended, was fantastic. Although I couldn’t hear the music, the dancers' intricate movements, passion, and energy made the performance truly captivating. I would definitely recommend the hotel to anyone looking for memorable accommodations in Córdoba.

Lovely hotel, staff go above and beyond to make your stay a pleasant one. The little treats each day in the room was a nice touch. Food excellent and spa a very enjoyable experience. Great location for all the attractions. Wish our stay could have been longer. Will definitely book another hotel in the Hospes group for our next vacation.

We loved every aspect of this hotel stay: the location, the architecture, the beautiful pool and terrace area, our elegant and comfortable room, the breakfast and the welcoming reception team. (The complimentary bath products and the chocolates were the icing on the cake.)