Mercer Plaza Sevilla

The place

On Plaza San Francisco, at the center of Seville, two 20th-century buildings joined into one 5-star address. The renovation keeps history and modernity in careful balance. The 25 rooms and suites sit under tall ceilings, dressed in indigo and grey with elegant modern furnishings.

Up on the roof, a plunge pool and solarium open onto the city — loungers, still water, Seville stretching out below. Four places to eat and drink share the address: Bar Plaza turns to modern Spanish cuisine, while Shikaku keeps a delicate Japanese menu.