Comments Parador Carmona
The fertile plain of the River Corbones makes for an exceptional panoramic view from the fortress, where different civilizations have brought their best artistry and culture. The splendid views from the Parador of Carmona play backdrop to the fantastic pool, gardens, patio and Mudejar fountain, Cupulin room, and terrace. 
The large bright bedrooms enjoy exquisite classic decor which, alongside the Sevillian tiling, enhance this 14th century citadel.
The Bermejo Room with its tapestries and many antiques is a highlight. The refectory turned dining room is known as one of Paradores’ most beautiful, serving succulent seasonal and local dishes, with the partridge and Carmona spicy spinach dishes both standout.
Below are some comments of guests who recently stayed in Parador Carmona.
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We stopped for one night in this beautiful spot. We loved the room and the dinner. Unfortunately it was too cold to swim, but we enjoyed the gounds. We will definitely come back on our next trip to this area.
Most everything excellent hotelwise, disturbing was continuous, loud barking of dogs, all night, while we were trying to enjoy the serene view from the balcony, but all in all, satisfying!
Surprising was to notice, that some of the restaurant staff did not master english at all!!!
We booked two nights in the Parador as a little spot of luxury during our travels in October. We were not disappointed. Our room was wonderful, with spectacular views and a fantastic jacuzzi bath. We loved the pool, and the Moorish courtyard, and the room-service breakfast we ate on the balcony was delicious. We would definitely book a Parador again, and would be delighted to return to Carmona.
Excellent reception and service. The view was exceptionally dramatic and beautiful and complemented well the high standard of accommodation in our room. We enjoyed looking around Carmona and visiting Seville – in their different ways, both intriguing places. It was lovely to have a drink on the interior patio. We enjoyed both breakfast and dinner in the hotel. Only one difficulty faced us, and that was the delay caused at breakfast by a very long queue of conference delegates or coach tourists, all at the full length of the buffet at the same time. This made it difficult for individuals and families to get breakfast quickly, which we needed to do in order to set off for the airport.
The hotel is wonderfully situated however the room we were given was not five star level and was noisy from the adjoining room, so noisy in fact that we had to request another room. The restaurant arrangements for dinner was disorganised resulting in a scramble to get a table. The quality of the food was very average. Breakfast was also very average with quite poor quality food again not what one would expect for a five star hotel? The hotel is basically a tourist hotel due to the location and is definely not close to five star standard. Expensive, overpriced and a serious disappointment, never again.
I took a short trip to the town of my sur-name… and the Parador was great! I was an awe of the bulding and the trip to the top. it felt like home. The personnel were great and kind. Making me feel very compfortable… If I ever come back( and I… will) i will look forward to a stay at the Parador de Carmona.! Gracias por todo!
Our stay in early June 2011 was simply marvellous. Beautiful location and a perfect view from every room. The building and all facilities including the pool area were exquisite. Exellent food and service. The town was charming ant the museum definitely worth a visit. The gate fortifications were also most interesting.
Carmona will not disappoint those used to staying in Paradors. We were delighted.
We enjoyed a 2 night stay in September. We had a room with a balcony and the view was magnificent. The swimming pool was very welcome at the end of the day’s sightseeing. We ate in the restaurant our second night there and, with 2 parties of Americans arriving, it was a bit of a bunfight to get a table which had to be improvised for us two. The waiters were at full stretch and it was not as romantic as we had hoped for. Breakfasts were very good. I would recommend it to others. We enjoyed the town of Carmona and visited the sights. One full day is enough to see it all so 2 nights at the parador is what I would recommend.
A vista é maravilhosa! Funcionários muito bem treinados, quartos amplos e confortáveis e boa comida fazem da estadia um momento de relaxamento. O ponto alto é o pátio interno com uma bela fonte no meio.
Parece que se chegou a um oásis. Muito bom!
We are from Australia and we had a wonderful time last year staying at the Paradores in Spain with our American friends. The Carmona Paradore was our third experience and we just loved it. All meals were beautiful and the room was gorgeous. I would highly recommend the hotels to everyone.
We thoroughly enjoyed our three nights at the Parador de Carmona with our two boys. We drive up from Malaga and were amazed as the Parador rose up out of the plain ahead of us. The views from our terrace did not disappoint and the parador as a whole was a highly enjoyable experience, from the comfortable, spacious rooms to the generous pool and grounds to the delicious food at both breakfast and dinner. Staff were without exception friendly and attentive. We used the 5-night card which made our stay here and in Jaen very reasonable considering the standard of accommodation and cuisine. We’ll be back and we highly recommend this hotel as a base to see Seville.
Last month we visited Andalusia and stayed 13 nights in many Paradores there.
I must say that this organization is grate. The service and hospitality where wonderful.
They helped us in arranging and exchanging the plan once in a while.
We stayed in Carmona, Arcos, Ronda, Granada, Jaen and Ubeda. The setting of all parador was beautiful, the rooms are all the same standard and well equipped.
We used the 5 night plan so it didn’t cost much.
If you don’t need to stay at the middle of the city the parador network is grate.
Spent a good 2 nights at the Carmona Parador. Checkin was friendly and effiicent and there was lots of free parking. Free wireless internet was a bonus. The room was spacious with an excellent view. Room had a few deficiencies..balcony had not been cleaned for awhile and chairs had a few bird deposits. The in room fridge did not work nor did the separate shower work well..water came out at a trickle and it appeared to need a new shower head. The balcony was quickly cleaned, the fridge explanation we didnt understand but it never worked and the shower was reported to us as being fixed but it never was. however it was not a big issue as there was a shower attached to the tub. Breakfast was okay..staff were great and cold buffet very good but hot part, especially the eggs left something to be desired. We didnt eat in the dining room ubt took all our meals in Carmona, which we greatly enjoyed. Front desk and wait staff were all friendly and helpful. Overall felt it was bit overpriced for what was delivered but enjoyed our 2 days all the same.
We enjoyed a superbe couple of days in the Paradore Carmona og we will not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family! The annual Easter parade made quite an impression on us and created a unique atmosphere in the village. A long line of silent “Nazarenos”, only interruped by dramatic trumpets and drums, filled the narrow, cobbelstone streets with all white houses. This certainly added to the magical touch of in the old town.
Our room as well as the common areas in the paradore were spasious and beatifully decorated, and both breakfast og dinner in the restaurant were delicious and had reasonable prices. We could however wish for better wi-fi-facilities and we found it a bit disappointing to hear that the swimming pool did not open until mid-May. Still, we absolutely loved our two night stay in Carmona, a quiet and relaxing oasis, just a short bus ride from Seville.
Spent our wedding anniversary in Parador Carmona at the end of March. Very romantic. The weather was excellent which allowed extensive views over the Spanish plains below this amazing fortress defending any thought of an attack on Seville. Excellent building and common parts, especially, dining room, internal courtyard, and bedroom. Very Good public transport service to Seville. Local areas of old Carmona added bonus, especially if you enjoy dramatic churches, and getting lost in the maze of small narrow streets. Little English spoken in local cafes and resturants made some selections unexpected and amusing. We hope to return.
Wonderful site and beautifully restored and appointed. Our only disappointment, given that it is a 5 star establishment, was the inability to get anything decent to eat before 9 pm – not even room service. The bar snacks were not appealing, and we encountered a Basil Fawlty type waiter – mainly because he was seriously overworked. No coffee supplied in bedrooms, and you can’t even get a cup of coffee before 8 am. However, would still recommend it and loved the little town.
We had our first ‘Parador Experience’ here at Carmona on Tuesday. We both really loved the place, service and the whole ambience of this Parador. We had a beautiful room and view and enjoyed our evening meal in the rather splendid dining room.
We could not find fault with any part of our stay except that it was too short! We will be visiting this and other Paradors sometime in the future.
To wake up in morning and open the shutters to that amazing view. What a wonderful way to start the day. Loved the Parador and Carmona. Used public transport to Sevilla and Cordoba. Excellent, tho tricky to find bus stop back! only down side in the Parador was the room was far too hot even when switches turned right down. Sunday promanade in market place, watching all the familys out and about with well behaved children, wonderful. Pity there is so much dog poo about. Perhaps they should start a bin it campagne!
Carmona was all that we had anticipated and more. The inner cortyard was a marvel. We had time to see a little of the surroundings but Carmona was a stopover for visits to Seville, Jerez etc.
Accomodation was fine and so were the public rooms, candidly a small criticism may be levelled at the dinner menu but breakfast almost compensated.
We’ll be back to re-visit Seville.
Our stay was just wonderful – the comfort – the calm – the view. Most enjoyable to sit and relax in the lounge. I enjoyed the small town of Carmona as well. So interesting and all were so friendly.
This is not a 5 stars hotel but a class of its own. The location is magnificent, The whole house and the rooms are tastefully decorated, the staff is efficient and most important (speak foreign laguages, a problem all over spain). The restaurant is Comsi-Comsa, A good restaurant in its class but don’t expect Gourmet kitchen.
All in all, I shall cherish our stay in the Carmona parador as highlight in our touring of Andalusia.
Regard,
Dan yardeni
We have stayed in several Paradors and this one is one of the best.
The room was great with splendid views The whole hotel was beatuifully appointed and the staff very friendly. Our only critism was that the dinner was quite expensive and not to our taste
The Parador was a pleasant experience. Lovely location and Carmona was a charming city which reminded me of a labyrinth in the autumn darkness. The Parador itself was stylish and relaxing with a good restaurant as well. Open spaces and a quiet atmosphare contributed to the overall relaxing experience. Our room was quite big with a grat view from a cozy terrace. The only thing I would appriciate next time is a top matrass to soften the bed a little bit.
We had a fabulous stay here in October. It was our first stay in a Parador, and we loved it. The drive to the Parador was magical, and as we pulled up to the entrance, we felt like we were on a movie set. Our room was large and comfortable, with a breathtaking view from the terrace. The breakfasts were excellent, although we found the dinner a bit “stuffy”. Our only complaint was the “friendliness” (or lack thereof) of the front desk staff. The grounds are stunning, and the whole experience is truely undescribable…you need to experience it for yourself!
Our first parador did not disappoint! We had a fantastic two night stay and enjoyed the location, ambiance, view and service. The approach to the parador was dramatic as was the commanding view from the room. Though tourists, we felt we were seeing a true part of Spain by being located in the countryside near a lovely small town, Carmona. Sevilla, with its major tourists sights was nearby, but we loved the quiet of Carmona and the parador. I recommend going to Carmona for dinner and a stroll. People were very friendly. Also, dinner at the hotel was excellent as were the breakfasts. An excellent experience for first time travelers to Spain!
We enjoyed our stay in this parador. Having stayed in about a half dozen other paradors in the past, the parador of Carmona is definitely one of the best. Perched on a hilltop, the view of the surrounding countryside is expansive. The atmosphere is relaxing. There is a beautiful pool, which was closed in late October when we visited. We ate at the restaurant for dinner and enjoyed the meal. Would consider another stay in the future.
The best parador I have stayed at out of 3. Location and pool wonderful.
Got totally lost in the lanes of Carmona driving in and wonder if the parador could provide some better signage and maps showing how to get in from each of the main roads into Carmona as it actually was quite easy once you knew the streets.
Reception friendly and informative as were all staff except the main restaurant who were unhelpful when they were asked about vegetarian food and served us up with vegetarian food with a garnish of meat . Was that a joke if so not funny! Quality of food in the main restaurant was poor and not up to parador standard and the deserts in general were pathetic and tasteless. food in the local square restaurants was far superior and geniune regional Spanish. Many of the other guests were so self important and superior they made the atmoshere stiffling. Nevertheless i would return to Parador de Carmona at moments notice if i could.
This was definitely the most beautiful parador we’ve visited.
Th swimming pool gives a unique view on the fortress, the room had a balcony with also a great view.
I only regret not to have dined in the evening, because in the city of Carmona there’s not much to do.
Sept. 2, 2010
Our 3-night stay in the Carmona Parador was a highlight of our 2-week tour. We had stayed in the parador several years ago and felt we had not experienced it fully, so we returned. Our room, with terrace, was just lovely with views out over the countryside. The staff could not have been more helpful. Food was delicious; the buffet breakfast, with hot and cold items, kept one going until late in the day. A relaxing drink in the lounge after a long day of sightseeing was wonderful. Carmona’s proximity to Sevilla made the parador the perfect accommodation. The small historic village of Carmona with its different gates was so interesting. We give Carmona parador and its manager and staff very high marks.
This was our second stay in this perfect paradise.Reception,common areas ,bedroom,view,the pool,restaurant and the staff was perfection personified.Do not miss it.Worth a jurney from anywhere.
Paradore Carmona was a real treat. We particularly loved the Moorish courtyard which was used for a wedding reception one evening; we enjoyed watching the ceremony! The swimming pool was lovely – a welcome relief in the heat. I loved the up hill climb to the fort and the view of field upon field from our window. When we arrived in our room the window was closed with two sets of shutters – we had great fun opening them to reveal this stunning vista. The restaurant was not cheap but the food was different and well presented. Breakfast was lovely and there was plenty of it. An unforgettable stay.
Paradore Carmona was definitely the most unique place that we have ever experienced. It has quiet elegance and a refined unostentatious
appearance. The staff was professional and responsive. We felt very
special to have had the Paradore Carmona experience.
Very well located parador.
We enjoyed the very kind and personal reception. The location , the building are superb .The huge swimming pool is fantastic and quiet.
The waitresses in the main restaurant were probably exhausted after a long journey because the service, although ok, was far not too customer friendly and the by the menu praised ‘local food’ was not a parador worthy
An absolutely wonderful 2 night experience in terms of location, buildings, culture, ambiance, views, customer service, quality of food and a fantastic swimming pool. We stayed in 4 Parador hotels in the week and it was by far the best with Granada a bit behind (but also top class and twice the price). Great base for visiting Seville (but remember to leave the car in an underground car park). High.ly recommeded
A very impressive Parador, that looks a bit like the Potala Palace in Lhasa – towing squarely over the plain. Magnificent buildings beautifully restored and adapted, with super swimming pool. Very cosy and homely rooms. Unfortunately much was spoiled by a “Food and drink” exhibition in the main foyer. This effectively blocked off use of the Moorish courtyard, and removed both public lounges from use. So a lot of sawing, nail-banging, etc, one night as stands are assembled. Then on the day a large well-heeled contingent of people arrived who seemed to think the guests were invisible. We went to Seville on the bus (the best way) but on our return still found the exhibition folk in full swing. Impossible to get waiter service in the bar so had to remind the bar tender of his job description.
Never got to sit in the lounges, or the calm of the courtyard, but the restaurant was good.
Don’t be put off, this probably only happens once a year. Carmona has some good restuarants and cafes in the main square, but wonder how many “paradorians” venture there – from curious looks from the locals.