hotel was nothing special, basic eveything, little rooms, but the area was great right across from mezquita almost could reach out and touch it, lol, staff spoke no english and our spanish is very little, but it all worked out good.overall you pay for the location, great spot and not expensive

I stayed in a single room at the Hotel Marisa, paid only 47 euros without breakfast. The room is spartan, no extras whatsoever, but it is clean, a decent size, and the air conditioning worked while I was there. It was however extremely noisy at night, with people talking and laughing outside the window till 2 AM and delivery trucks starting up at 6 AM. I wasn't bothered by bells. But with it's fantastic location right next to the cathedral and all the restaurants, any hotel would suffer the same noise problems unless they put in double glazed windows. The staff were very friendly.

We stayed at the Hotel Marisa on 29 and 30 September 2005.
After staying in the wonderful 2 star Hotel Amadeus in Seville, we were disappointed to find much lower standard in this hotel of the same grade. Admittedly the location is wonderful if you want to be in the middle of the historic district, as it is right opposite the Mesquita, but the downside is the noise. It is not so much pedestrian noise, as that quietens down after midnight, but the Spanish seem to think nothing of honking their horns or revving up at all hours of the night, and the rubbish collection obviously takes place every night at about 4am, with the attendant racket. We asked to be moved to a room at the back but were told there were none available thought the hotel didn't appear to be busy.

Almost as bad is the heat. We've been told that Cordoba is known as the frying pan of Spain, so we made sure there was a/c when we booked, but this just consisted of a vent high on the wall which seemed to be issuing slightly cooler air when you stood on a chair and held your hand against it, but you certainly couldn't feel it from the bed! We complained after the first night and they said they would turn the temperature down, and they did - about half a degree. What it must be like in August I dread to think.

The room was very basic with no hairdryer, safe, fridge or even any toiletries.

Cordoba is a wonderful city though, and the Mezquita is just amazing. One place we absolutely loved was the little Teteria Al Khayma(tea room) just round the corner in Calle Cespedes. You can laze on cushions and choose from an amazing range of teas and even have a go on a bubble pipe!

We stayed 3 nights here. Booked on internet. What a fantastic location right across the road from the Mosque. Friendly and helpful staff. They let us keep our car in the parking well after the time with no extra charge - it gave us an extra half day in this wonderful city The owner was a bit sharp but not in any way a problem). Has its own convenient (25 metres away)parking which is essential- 12 euros a day. Very basic breakfast. We had a front room which was a bit noisy in the evenings but no problem at all through the night. Beds not brilliant. Bathroom window looked over mosque, so I could see this famous building whilst washing my hair!! Unlike other reviewer we found the bells charming and they added to the experience. If you like to sleep late - take ear plugs! Also, go to the Flamenco show which is 3 minutes walk away. Superb.