El Corral del Rey
Quiet, romantic and stylish, this lovely boutique hotel is one of my favorites. It's run by the Reids, a Spanish/English family who have heaps of experience in hospitality, and it really shows. The Corral is located in two converted 17th-century palace houses on either side of a tiny street a 10-minute walk from the main tourist area. The main house has nine bright and luxurious rooms located around a central patio. The interiors by designer Kuky Mora-Figueroa are a stylish blend of the old and new, with pastel shades, original wooden ceilings, and cool marble floors. Rooms feature all modern conveniences, with flat-screen plasma televisions, hi-fi systems, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are of high standard, too, with seriously good rain-showers. There's an attractive terrace on the roof for a spot of lounging, or a dip in the small plunge-pool. If you're really in the mood for romance, hire the penthouse across the street. It has its own private terrace with rooftop Jacuzzi and a bathtub with a window that offers views of the cathedral belltower. It's really very special. If you fancy a few days out of town, consider the Reid family's lovely Hacienda de San Rafael around an hour's drive south towards Jerez.
Quiet, romantic and stylish, this lovely boutique hotel is one of my favorites. It's run by the Reids, a Spanish/English family who have heaps of experience in hospitality, and it really shows. The Corral is located in two converted 17th-century palace houses on either side of a tiny street a 10-minute walk from the main tourist area. The main house has nine bright and luxurious rooms located around a central patio. The interiors by designer Kuky Mora-Figueroa are a stylish blend of the old and new, with pastel shades, original wooden ceilings, and cool marble floors. Rooms feature all modern conveniences, with flat-screen plasma televisions, hi-fi systems, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are of high standard, too, with seriously good rain-showers. There's an attractive terrace on the roof for a spot of lounging, or a dip in the small plunge-pool. If you're really in the mood for romance, hire the penthouse across the street. It has its own private terrace with rooftop Jacuzzi and a bathtub with a window that offers views of the cathedral belltower. It's really very special. If you fancy a few days out of town, consider the Reid family's lovely Hacienda de San Rafael around an hour's drive south towards Jerez.
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