The latest luxury hotel addition to the sparkling white town of Seville, Spain, is the Mercer Seville. Housed in the mid-19th century bourgeois Casa Castelar Palace, the property is an impressive testament to the graceful integration of old and new. Past the lobby fountain and gold fabric sofa in the lobby, a collection of guestrooms and a stunning suite feature soaring ceilings. All 12 guestrooms are positioned around a traditional Andalusian-style central courtyard with a marble floor, and are fitted with large windows allowing a wash of Spanish sunshine. WiFi is complimentary throughout, and original art by Augutí Puig is on view.

On the first floor, the gourmet Maria Luisa restaurant provides a modern take on Andalusian fare created by Sevillian Chef Rafael Liñán. A magnificent staircase leads upwards to a rooftop terrace and the Pool Bar, where guests can savor a cocktail as the sun goes down over the nearby Guadalquivir River. Or enjoy an artisan cocktail menu by celeb Diego Cabrera from Twist de Naranja at the New York-styled FIZZ Bar. The hotel is located in the El Arenal district, with nearby sites including the Cathedral of Seville, Real Alcazar Palace and the Torre del Oro.