With the weather in London beginning to cool and the days getting significantly shorter we happily greeted the clear skies and 33° temperatures as we stepped out of our taxi and into the cool hotel lobby. Once checked in we sit back in silence on the roof terrace, ice-cold margarita in hand, after a morning of travel and listened to the slow hum of the city beyond. Blessed with sunny days for the majority of the year the boutique hotel Plácido y Grata is nested within the centre of the historic and culturally rich town of Seville, southern Spain.

Low 1950's mid-century modern furniture has been carefully selected for communal areas creating a relaxed homely feel with it's use of timber which is accentuated with wall-mounted low-level lights. There are also 50's Le Corbusier lamps as well as 1960s lighting by Miguel Milá which add an element of zoning and snugness to certain spaces.

Service + Atmosphere 4.5/5

The atmosphere is calm, relaxed and sophisticated with a gentle buzz of activity running through the air. The staff are welcoming, accommodating and willing to give local recommendations for guests and visitors. A small touch to the service is the option to order drinks to the terrace via WhatsApp if you don't fancy heading back downstairs.

Plácido y Grata is the perfect boutique hotel for design-conscious couples and friends looking to explore the city of Seville during the day and then relax on a quiet rooftop with a cocktail in the evening. You will feel at home and taken care of during your stay and we can't wait to return.

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