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ART, STYLE, DESIGN & HISTORY IN THE HEART OF SEVILLE
SEVILLE
SEVILLE
Seville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and
financial capital of southern Spain. It is the
capital of the autonomous community of
Andalusia and of the province of Seville.
It is situated on the plain of the River
Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of 7
metres (23 ft) above sea level.
The inhabitants of the city are known as
sevillanos (feminine form: sevillanas) or
hispalenses, following the Roman name of
the city, Hispalis.
The population of the city of Seville was
704,198 as of 2010, ranking as the fourth
largest city of Spain.
The population of the metropolitan area
(urban area plus satellite towns) was
1,508,605 as of 2010.
GRAN MELIA COLON
THE GRAN MELIÁ
MASTERPIECE
12 km from the San Pablo Airport.(SVQ)
12 minutes from the AVE high speed train
station.( Santa Justa Station)
11 km-Congress Center/Convention Center
3 km - Highway/ Motorway
Located in the heart of the old quarter,
between La Catedral de Sevilla, La Giralda,
La Torre del Oro and La Real Maestranza.
Close to La Cartuja area.
Shopping area
Restaurants and bars and much more…
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
BERGAMO / ORIO AL SERIO
BOLOGNA / GUGLIELMO MARCONI
BRUSSELS
BRUSSELS / CHARLEROI
BORDEAUX
EINDHOVEN
LISBON
LONDON / HEATHROW
LONDON / STANSTED
LONDON / GATWICK
MARRAKECH / MENARA
MARSEILLE
NIEDERRHEIN
PARIS / BEAUVAIS-TILLE AIRPORT
PARIS / ORLY
PISA / GALILEO GALILEI
ROME / CIAMPINO
TOULOUSE / BLAGNAC
VENEZIA / TREVISO / SAN ANGELO
VENEZIA / MARCO POLO
AVE (High Speed Train connections)
Seville – Madrid. 2:18 min.
Seville – Barcelona. 5h25 min.
Seville – Málaga. Now 1:50 h. (Time travel in 2013: only 50 min.)
ROOMS & SUITES
HISTORY, CULTURE & EXPERIENCE
Sevilla is one of the largest historical
centres in Europe, it has the minaret of La
Giralda, the Cathedral (one of the largest
in Christendom), and the Alcázar Palace.
Part of its treasure include Casa de Pilatos,
Torre del Oro, Archive of the Indies (where
the historical records of the American
continent are kept), the Fine Arts Museum
(the second largest picture gallery in Spain) ,
plus convents, parish churches and palaces.
FESTIVALS
GASTRONOMY
The Semana Santa (Holy Week) and the
Feria de Sevilla (Seville Fair), also known
as Feria de Abril (April Fair), are the two
most well-known of Seville's festivals.
Seville is internationally renowned for the
solemn but beautiful processions during
Holy Week and the colourful and lively fair
held two weeks after.
Traditionally, women wear elaborate
flamenco dresses and men dress in their
best suits.
The marquees are set up on a permanent
fairground in which each street is named
after a famous bullfighter.
The tapas scene is one of the main cultural
attractions of the city: people go from one bar
to another, enjoying small dishes called tapas
(literally "lids" or "covers" in Spanish, referring
to their probable origin as snacks served in
small plates used to cover drinks.)
Local specialities include fried and grilled
seafood (including squid, choco (cuttlefish),
swordfish, marinated dogfish, and ortiguillas),
grilled and stewed meat, Jamón ibérico, lamb
kidneys in sherry sauce, snails, caldo de
puchero, and gazpacho.
WEATHER
Seville has a Mediterranean climate, with an average
annual temperature of 26 º C in summer and 12 º C in
winter, with soft breezes blowing through the spring
and summer.
The winters are mild and autumn seasons (average
annual rainfall: 534 mm), with higher temperatures
during the summer.
Its nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine throughout the year,
make the climate of Seville can be considered almost
perfect in all seasons
Average temperature (º C)
Ene:10.6 - Feb:12.2 - Mar:14.7 - Abr:16.4 - May:19.7 Jun:23.9 Jul:27.4 - Ago:27.2 - Sep:24.5 - Oct:19.6 Nov:14.8 - Dic:11.8
Average rainfall (mm)
Ene:65 - Feb:54 - Mar:38 - Abr:57 - May:34 - Jun:13 Jul:2 Ago:6 - Sep:23 - Oct:62 - Nov:84 - Dic:95
Average hours of sunshine
Ene:179 - Feb:183 - Mar:224 - Abr:234 - May:287 Jun:312
Jul:351 - Ago:328 - Sep:250 - Oct:218 - Nov:186 - Dic:154
BASIC INFORMATION
Currency: Euro (€)
Most shops are open from 10.00-14.00 and 17.00 to
20.00 Monday to Friday, and 10.00-14.00 only on
Saturday, although some larger ones in the centre stay open
all day and on Saturday afternoon.
Restaurants start serving lunch from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and
dinner from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. In small restaurants and bars
it is normally possible to get served a fixed number of
menus at any time of the day.
Transport in Seville: Bus / metro / tram / bicycle / taxi /
rent a car.
Spain Time: Central European Time: GMT + 2 hours.
WE HAVE A STORY TO TELL
AVANT-GARDE STYLE
Majestic red and golden tones merge
with carefully chosen, modern
furniture with pieces by designers such
as Philippe Starck, Marcel
Wanders and Edra. With an
aesthetic of rich contrasts, Gran
Meliá Colón combines intelligent
historical features with contemporary
touches to create a most warm and
elegant environment.
189 ROOMS & SUITES
WORK OF ART IN EACH
FLOOR
FLOOR THEMES
Each floor is dedicated to a different
XVII’s Century spanish Artist and every
door represents one of their paintings
1°° Floor: Zurbarán
2°° Floor: Valdés Leal
3°° Floor: Murillo
4°° Floor: Escuela Sevillana
S.XVII
5°° Floor: Velázquez
6°° Floor: El Greco
7°° Floor: Goya
DELUXE KING BED
EXCLUSIVE ROOMS & SUITES
72 DELUXE ROOM
16 SUPREM PANORAMIC
6 SUPREM ROMANTIC
52 GRAN PREMIUM
GRAND PREMIUM
ROMANCE ROOM KING BED
ONE BEDROOM SUITE
EXCLUSIVE ROOMS & SUITES
11 RED LEVEL GRAND PREMIUM
2 RED LEVEL PENTHOUSE
26 ONE BEDROOM SUITE
3 PENTHOUSE SUITE
1 PENTHOUSE MASTER SUITE
PREMIUM RED LEVEL ROOM
PENTHOUSE RED LEVEL ROOM
PENTHOUSE RED LEVEL MASTER SUITE
PENTHOUSE RED LEVEL MASTER SUITE
PENTHOUSE RED LEVEL MASTER SUITE
THE BOUTIQUE HOTEL WITHIN THE HOTEL
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Special rooms.
Personal Check in.
Personal accompaniment to your room
with our special RedLevel staff.
Welcome upon arrival.
Exclusive access to the separate
RedLevel Lounge (9 am to 9 pm),
where you can enjoy our drinks, tapas
and long drinks in a relaxed
atmosphere.
Private reception for bookings,
information about excursions, amongst
other services, all with personalized
attention.
Local and business information.
Outdoor parking and private car park.
Business Corner with Internet (WiFi),
library and daily press, amongst other
services.
The dramatic concept of RedGlove
Service combines the power of timeless
standards with a flair for the avant-garde.
Our dedicated staff works tirelessly to
ensure the consistent excellence of
RedGlove Service, one moment, one
sensation, one impression at a time.
The internationally recognized concept
of white-glove service is combined with
the glamour and ceremony of the red
carpet to create Gran Meliá RedGlove
Service.
Impeccable. Refined. And imbued with a
passion for living that is inherently
Spanish, and distinctly Gran Meliá.
SENSE OF ARRIVAL
The Lady in Red welcomes guests with a
signature “hand over heart” gesture
derived from iconic tradition of the
Spanish fan.
This is the guest’s first encounter with
the world of RedGlove Service.
THE BOUTIQUE HOTEL WITHIN THE HOTEL
•Board games and cards (on request).
•Continental breakfast in your
room (different breakfasts available).
•Exclusive pillow menu.
•Aromatherapy in rooms.
•Nespresso coffee service in suites and
grand premium red level
•Shoe cleaning (on request).
•National and international newspapers in
your room (on request).
•Personalised wake-up calls.
•Special RedLevel amenities in your room
(Clarins - Paris).
•iPod, Wii; Play Station.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
GASTRONOMY
Our chef, Javier Rico Martín, well
known for his ability to combine
traditional recipes with the latest
techniques, reinterprets the culinary
tradition of southern Spain from a
very personal perspective, satisfying
even the most discerning tastes.
Traditional Andalusian cuisine which
masterfully blends traditional recipes
with surprising contemporary touches
xtensive wine menu (more than 100
references).
Wide range of Spanish denominations
of origin. Prize winning young wines.
Outstanding foreign wines, mainly
from France, Italy and Argentina
EL TENDIDO
Popular meeting point in Seville.
Light dishes and sweet and savoury
snacks in an atmosphere dedicated to
the culture of bullfighting.
Original and delicious cocktail menu
National and international premium
brand drinks.
Extensive gin and tonic menu prepared
by professional barman.
Enjoy a glass of Möet Chandon in the
most modern and special corner in
Seville
THE MAJESTIC
Wide variety of top quality produce,
regional corner, natural products and
natural juices.
Located opposite the stunning hotel
lobby, outstanding for its elegant and
sophisticated atmosphere decorated in
gold, pearls, reds and crystal
chandeliers. Warm and elegant lighting
Ideal for cocktail parties, private
receptions and group dinners
Opening times: 07:00 - 11:00
WELLNESS & FITNESS
CENTER
To relax the mind and purify the
soul
•Sauna
•Turkish bath
•Therapeutic shower
•Dressing room and showers
•Solarium deck with comfortable
hammocks, Balinese beds and a
spectacular hydro-massage pool with
magnificent city views
•Fitness Area with latest-generation
machines
La Galería I
m²
165,00
CAPACITY
m TheaterClassroom U Boadroom Cocktail Banquet
3,30
100
70
30
30
140
90
La Galería II
La Galería III
71,00
76,00
3,30
3,30
45
55
30
40
20
24
18
22
70
75
50
50
Galería I + II
234,00
3,30
145
100
50
48
210
140
Galería II + III
147,00
3,30
100
70
44
40
145
100
Salón La Galería
312,00
3,30
240
140
74
70
285
200
Verónica I
30,00
3,20
25
20
14
14
30
20
Verónica II
30,00
3,20
25
20
14
14
30
20
Salón Verónica
60,00
3,20
50
40
0
28
60
40
Tercio I
62,00
2,40
40
30
18
12
50
30
Tercio II
58,00
2,40
40
30
18
12
50
30
Tercio III
59,00
2,40
40
30
18
12
50
30
120 / 117 2,40
80
60
36
24
100
60
120
90
54
36
150
90
MEETING ROOM
Salón Los Tercios (I+II / II+III)
Salón Los Tercios (I+II+III)
180,00
2,40
MEETINGS ROOMS
3 meeting and banquet rooms that can
be divided into modules to a total of 8
rooms
Main Hall Galería, measuring over 300
m2, can be subdivided into 2 or 3
rooms.
The Tercios salon subdivides in turn
into 3 rooms, likewise with natural
lighting.
Apart from the meeting rooms, the
hotel offers different spaces for
holding any type of event
MEETINGS ROOMS
Facilities adaptable to the needs of any
type of meeting, convention or
conference, making it a quality choice
for practically any size of group.
For your comfort, we also provide a
well equipped Business Centre, with
Internet, computers, printer and long
distance phone calls.
Our Hotel is the ideal choice for
spending a once-in-a-lifetime moment
with your loved ones, in heavenly
surroundings with the best views.
For your convenience on this unique
day, we offer our
professional RedGlove team,
specialists in organising a la carte
events.
SUSTAINABILITY
At Gran Meliá we strive for
sustainable development, a
commitment that is clear in our
business processes as well as our
relationships with:
The environment: We put every
effort into integrating our facilities
with the natural surroundings, saving
energy and responsibly managing
waste and pollution.
Society: We contribute to reducing
social differences through
opportunities for mutual growth,
paying special attention to the most
disadvantaged groups, such as children.
Culture: We support the
preservation of cultural heritage and
get involved in local culture.
Canalejas, 1 Seville, Spain 41001
+34 954 50 55 99 — +34 954 22 09 38
granmeliacolon.com — granmeliacolon@melia.com