Hospes Palacio del Bailio

Facilities

• Dining: The Senzone restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and there's also a tapas bar, as well as 24-hour room service. You can order drinks from the bar, the lounge, the courtyards or the pool
• Communal areas: The peaceful lounge has Moorish-style keyhole windows, a stunning ceiling fresco, sleek velvet sofas and writing desks. Outside are tranquil courtyards shaded by tall palms and citrus trees. Various sitting areas and small patios are dotted around the hotel
• Internet Access: WiFi is available throughout and there's a guest computer in the lounge
• Swimming Pool: There's a small outdoor pool (very unusual for the centre of Córdoba), surrounded by loungers, daybeds and baskets of pool towels
• Spa Treatments: The Bodyna Spa has Roman baths (free for guests, but must be booked in advance) and offers a range of decadent treatments, including massages, wraps and facials
• Recreational: Bicycles are available for hire, and the concierge can arrange an array of activities nearby
• Weddings and Celebrations: This is a beautiful setting for weddings and celebrations. Book a ceremony or a party in a citrus-shaded courtyard, with food and service to die for
• Max. Wedding Guests: 150
• Meetings/Functions: The Mudéjar Library acts as a meeting room for up to 35 people, and the Castejón Room can seat 45-100 people. The courtyards can be used for events for up to 150 people. AV equipment is available for hire
• Disabled Access: Yes
• Pets: Welcome by prior arrangement
• Languages Spoken: English, French, Italian, German

When to go?

Southern Spain is lovely at any time of year, though bear in mind that in the summer months it will be very hot (possibly over 40C!) and full of tourists. We went in February and it was sunny and mild. The shoulder months (March, April, May and September) are the best times to visit, especially because the orange blossom in spring is stunning.

Author's tips

Córdoba will easily keep you entertained for 2 full days, more if you want relaxation time at the hotel. If you have longer, consider combining 2 days in Córdoba with 2 days in Granada or Seville. Driving between the cities is easy, and there are regular train services too.

Features include:

• Restaurant
• Room service
• Bar
• Vegetarian menu
• Walk to restaurants (offsite)
• Garden
• Terrace
• Guest lounge
• WIFI internet
• Guest computer
• Outdoor pool
• Spa treatment rooms
• Roman baths
• Bicycles available
• Concierge service
• Wedding license
• Meeting rooms
• Function facilities
• Disabled access
• Pets welcome by arrangement
• Off street parking
• Airport Transfers