Petit Palace Córdoba (Soho Boutique Córdoba)

Petit Palace Córdoba, formerly known as Soho Boutique Córdoba, sits right in the centre of Córdoba, just 500 metres from the railway and high-speed AVE station — an ideal base if you're arriving from Madrid or Seville without a car. The Merced Palace and the Cristo de los Faroles are a 7-minute walk away and the Mosque-Cathedral 17 minutes, with the Victoria Gardens, the Jewish Quarter and Plaza de las Tendillas along the way. The Medina Azahara archaeological site is 9 km from the hotel and Seville Airport 129 km.

The hotel's main draw is up top: a seasonal rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace to cool off after a hot Andalusian day, with the city and the sierra as a backdrop. Add to that a fitness centre, a restaurant, a bar, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service and paid private parking with direct lift access — a real relief when you're driving into a historic city centre.

Rooms are made for lingering: air conditioning, a private bathroom, a tea and coffee maker, a minibar, a work desk and free WiFi, with bathrobes and a terrace in the upper categories. The modern restaurant serves European cuisine for lunch and dinner, while breakfast comes with buffet, continental, American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.