My four days at Pájaro Rebelde were a pleasure. After making a last-minute decision to stay there after my original accommodation booking in Seville was cancelled, I did not regret it.
The live-in hosts, Olivier and his wife, bought the house seven years ago and have sympathetically restored it, retaining the original period character of the 19th-century building while adding contemporary design touches that make it feel like it's come straight out of the pages of Architectural Digest. It’s peppered with antiques, curios and art, which further its charm. The property is set around a Moorish-inspired central riad and there is a rooftop with incredible views across Seville, a cinema room and beautifully landscaped courtyard garden with a swimming pool. Each room has its own personality, with differing décor and layout. I stayed in the small room with a balcony overlooking the courtyard and it was very comfortable and pleasant.
The location was excellent – in the San Vicente district, which is central, but away from the thick of the tourist gaggle, with all the major sights within walking distance. It was quiet at night, but some of Seville’s best restaurants are within a few minutes’ walk, as well as the El Corte Ingles department store.
Olivier is a warm and welcoming host and happy to help with anything relating to your stay. There's a real personal touch to the owners’ sense of hospitality, something that stands out in today’s increasingly corporate world.
