Hotel Colon Gran Melia

"Pros: Great location, great rooms, great lounge and reception staff. The breakfast is decent, nothing great. Cons: Breakfast staff need more training for a five-start hotel. The host is always asking room number and almost comes across that if she does not want you there. Then there is the shuffling of being told where to sit for breakfast from one day to another. Variation in breakfast over days is non-existent. You cannot mix and match the items on the menu (even the sides!). The shower has a curtain inside the room area for privacy - which is very weird. The toilet has a lingering bad smell that does not go away. And ofcourse, the pool is a joke. A five star hotel by definition must have a decent pool. This technically is not a fiver star hotel. Finally, the doorman/concierge constantly blocks the entry and does not apologize for doing so."

"This was my first stay at a Melia Gran. We had 2 connecting rooms the Family premium rooms. Its one main door that can be locked and a hallway inside to 2 seperate rooms that the doors can be kept open or locked with its own keys. The staff was amazing from the reception, breakfast, bar, and staff. We had absolutely no complaints except we didnt stay at this hotel long enough. We will be back!"

"I have had the privilege of staying at many luxury hotels in the past. But this one was an exceptional treat. The hotel itself is beautiful and unique. It is a few years old and one can see this. But it has aged into one of the prettiest luxury hotels in which I have ever stayed. The service was exceptional. There are too many superlatives to mention any one person except for the AC person. It works so much better than most hotels in Spain and Europe. It was sincerely appreciated.I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Seville. Also, contrary to my usual experiences, the hotel restaurant is excellent as well. I highly recommend it if you visit."