We spent five nights at the Sevilla in April 2007. With teenagers in tow, it's essential to vary the pace between serious museum-bashing and a bit of "farniente". The Sevilla is admirably positioned -- close to museums/Capitolio/Malecon -- with a great pool to return to after a serious morning sightseeing and a nice musical lunch at the Lluvia d'Oro, say. I wouldn't rate the hotel in the same league for comfort and amenities as the Claridge in Bs As, or the El-Minzah in Tanger: but if you've stayed at either of these, you'll know how nice
it is to sneak in off a sweltering city-centre street and find a really nice, clean outdoor pool waiting for you (with fresh towels, loungers etc.). The poolside snack-bar at the Sevilla was good too, as was the Patio Sevillano off the main lobby. The restaurant upstairs, sadly, is overpriced for what it is and the service makes a snail look speedy...but the view, especially when the Capitolio is illuminated, is sensational. We'd be happy to go back.