Acceptable accomodations for a budget traveler. I stayed there on a trip while studying abroad in 2007. Coming from a very "posh" part of London, and used to typical American standards, we were a little startled but able to make it work. Ducal seems to be the standard style for Europe budget hotels.
Roomier than most, with roomy bathroom as well. Tile floors which are good for cleanliness; no "frills" - no tv, no hairdryer. Fresh towels every day, but not sheets.
"View" of a small courtyard/the fire escape :( Can be loud at night, and noises from within the building (people walking and using the elevator) never ceased.
There is a great tasting, cheap cafe across the square, so we never tried the breakfast offered. Be warned - there is a lot of construction going on all over the city as of 2/2007, which was disappointing. Location was good, and we felt safe enough walking back to the hotel around midnight - use common sense, of course. Better locations to be had nearer the Cathedral where we spent most of the days.
There was a slight issue with the desk attendant demanding that he keep our passports upon arrival - of course we refused, but he insisted on holding the copies we had with us instead. When asking for the copies before departing, it took over 15 minutes and a lot of chaotic panic to locate the passports. Don't hand anything like that over to them for "safekeeping," save yourself the trouble.
Overall, definitely visit Seville - our second favorite city in Spain!
Pleasant Travels!
- Ducal Hotel Seville
