Casa de Carmona

Rooms

As you would expect from a 'casa palacio', every bedroom is different. Some of the deluxe ones have wonderful four-posters, or cosy twin beds tucked under the eaves of a duplex flat. A few in the 'new' (18th-century) wing have partial views over the town and plains beyond, though most face the inner courts. Only a couple of smaller standard rooms let the side down.

But throughout you will find the same aristocratic elegance, with carefully chosen pastel hues (predominantly pale blues and greens) and a generous range of antique furniture, including cabinet desks, ornate mirrors, brass lamps, and a tall hatbox. A Sotheby's brochure on the coffee table makes sure you get the message. It's verging on the fusty, but a swathe of modern facilities keeps it real: hi-fi, air-conditioning, video, ambient lighting. A concealed mirrored door leads to an impressive bathroom, with elaborate brass taps and wide shower heads.

Our favourite rooms are #5, a beamed duplex with romantic double-bed, and #23, with a lovely rooftop view.