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.
It was late of November we stayed two nights at Parador in Carmona.
The location of the hotel commended a nice view over the fields surrounding the hotel and traditional Spanish interiors were vey impressive too. Foods, bedding and services were good enough to enjoy
the stay at Parador which gave us a different and unique feeling compare with staying at the normal first class hotel in Marvella.
We would like to try to stay at another Parador in Spain if the opportunity allows us to visit soon. However, the first impression from the Carmona will be best impressive one during my stay in Spain this time. Appreciate your kind care during our stay, dear friends there…
We stayed only one night at the enchanted Parador Carmona. It was a pleasant and nice reception with very nice people. Our room was nice and very comfortable, the public rooms were nice and the restaurant was pleasant with a very good meal. The view from the public balcony was spectacular.
We made a short walk down to the nice Carmona.
Thank you very much and we have already recommend your hotel to our friends.
We had a wonderful stay at this parador. Our room was spacious and clean. I found opening and closing the shutters a challenge, but this was part of the fun of staying in a former castle. The parador is full of charm, well maintained and inviting.
The reception staff were most helpful and courteous. We had a very good lunch in the restaurant.
Carmona itself is delightful - and easy access to Seville airport.
Spectacular Location, Building and View.
Rooms need updating.
Insulation was poor. The baby next door woke up several times during the night and we were awaken as if the baby were in our room.
The restaurant La Yedra down the street from the parador was likewise spectacular-best meal we had on the whole trip.
The outstanding unique views of western Andalusia , the historical castle , its decorated patio , and the open balconies gave an additional interesting and pleasant dimension to our visit .
The room as well as the dinning room and the all over friendly and efficient service integrated into a wonderful experience.
We had a lovely time at this Parador, which is ideally located to both Sevilla and its international airport. A car is a must, given its location, and we found parking in Sevilla to be quite convenient, not far from the most important sights. The staff of the Parador are very helpful and the Concierge in particular gave very good advice. This Parador could use some refurbishment, especially the rooms and bathrooms, which are somewhat dated. Our only complaint the entire visit (2 nights) was the disagreeable Restaurant Manager on the evening of our arrival. Despite having been told that the Restaurant is open until 11PM, if one shows up after 10PM, there seems to be a lot of pressure to order and eat quickly, since he wants to go home. If this is the case, we suggest that guests be informed of this fact beforehand. It is not pleasant to get your dessert as the cleaning staff is trying to clear your table…. Otherwise, a splendid stay with beautiful views. We will likely return.
My wife and I stayed at this Parador in late Oct.,2009. It wwas one of the best experiences of my life.
We stayed 1 night at Parador Carmona 13th October 09 on our roundtrip in Southern Spain. It was a pleasant and nice reception with very nice people. Our room with balcony had a beautiful view over the country side of Spain. You could see acres of acres of agriculture as long as your eye could see. The public rooms where nice and the restaurant was pleasant and we had a very good meal. We had a good walk down town Carmona, it was just a short distance even it was very hot that day.Thank you very much and we have already recommend your hotel to our friends.
We stayed 2 nights in the Parador at Carmona and found it very restful. Wonderful view from our balcony, pool excellent. the town itself was quite charming, interesting Roman cemetry. Didn’t eat in the hotel restaurant either night as had had lunch in Sevilla on the day of our arrival and found a very good restaurant in close proximity to the Parador on the second night. the public rooms were well kept and interesting, nice terrace from the bar. Location of the hotel very convenient for the town.
We visited Carmona in September 2009. We were fascinated by the Parador; the dining room, the Patio and the whole setting. Very nice and recommendable. One of the highlights of our trip. Also a nice place to stay for visiting Sevilla.
We stayed early September 09. What a fantastic Parador with lovely rooms and quite stunning views, you can almost imagine the courtiers of King Pedro scurrying along the corridors. The pool is one of the best I have ever been in and beautifully kept, even if it is a bit of a hike down from the hotel. The town is a busy and atractive place but sadly lacking in restaurants, next time we will eat in. The bus to Seville goes from the main town square, so ignore any other signs, and runs very regularly. It all forms part of the local experience. A time table in the lobby would help but perhaps it was there and I just did not see it. Staff were brilliant.
Every thing fine……pity the pool does not open before breakfast
Excelentes vistas y excelente restaurante.
WE LOVED IT SO MUCH WE STAYED AN EXTRA NIGHT! EVERYTHING
WAS WONDERFUL. WE WILL CERTAINLY BE BACK. ADORED THE POOL.HOTEL
RECOMMENDED A RESTAURANT CURRO MONTOYA NEARBY WHICH WAS FANTASTIC AND
WE RETURNED MORE THAN ONCE THE PIDGEONS ON THE TERRACE WERE A BIT OF A
NUSANCE THOUGH
A THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE
We spent two nights here in July - fantastic! Of the three Paradors we visited it nudged ahead as our favourite & we’ll most definitley return!
It was easy to find, we travelled by hire car; only a short distance from Seville & a slightly longer drive on to Cordoba.
We spent two days in and around the Parador & Carmona - we didn’t want to go very far - this was our time for relaxing.
All of the staff were extremely helpful & friendly.
The facilities especially the swimming pool, wonderful & the views - stunning!
We walked the short distance into Carmona, worth discovering its squares. Visit the Necropolis Romana, amazing but too far to walk on a very, hot day, we recommend that you do it as you leave.
Nothing but praise - had a wonderful time!
We had an excellent 2 night stay in late July at the Parador in Carmona, travelling up from Benahavis . We went to Seville by bus from Carmona- very efficient hourly service , taking an hour. The parador itself is beautiful , with an amazing situation at the top of the hill above Carmona ,with panoramic views over miles and miles of the surrounding countryside.Our room was very traditionally Spanish and charming in every way- we loved the 6-section shutters on the window!The bed was huge and very comfortable.
We ate in the restaurant both evenings, and enjoyed lovely food on both occasions . We found the staff very helpful and pleasant , especially a lovely girl whose name we have sadly forgotten ( it began with ‘B!) who served us drinks on the terrace, which has to be one of the most stunning places ever to sit and sip champagne!
The choice at breakfast was extensive, catering for every taste.
We enjoyed the swimming pool very much on arrival - the only drawback of our whole stay was that the pool shuts at 8.30pm , so we could not cool off there after returning in the evening from temperatures of 40c+ in Seville! Perhaps it could stay open an hour later in the height of summer?
Carmona itself is a pretty town - we recommend a visit to the tiny and very beautiful Monasterio de Santa Clara, which was a haven of cool peacefulness, with a tower from which we could see a stork on her nest.
The parador of Carmona was excellent in every way. We hope to come back some time. We had a wonderfull time.
Our room had a very small window but we could still see the views. The pool is a walk down quite a few steps so not easy for the less able. The food was ok but i was concerned about the amount of flies landing on the deserts which were not as well covered as they could have been and the hot items at breakfast were luke warm ,however there was plenty of fruit ,cereals, pastries and breads too. A short walk takes you into the town and we found a lovely small restaurant with excellent tapas, again quite steep in some parts with steps but the views are amazing and go on for miles. We had no trouble parking our car at the hotel and the staff were mostly friendly.
May 3.rd 2009
Parador Carmona is nicely situated, nice interior and a nice room with a lovely view. I do not know wat was wrong but we certainly did not feel welcome, the staff at reception as well as the bar and the restaurant were not very friendly - to say the least.
Breakfast was belove the standard we have had at other paradors.
It is a pity, that the potential of this place with its location and nice interior is destroyed by the behavior of an unprofessional staff.
Carmona is extrordinary in every way. Imagine a town square built by Roman legions in a town 8,000 years old when they arrived. The Roman ruins under the Moorish ruins topped by a beautiful tasteful medieval palace. If this place dosen’t trigger your imagination no place will. The food, served in a large banquet hall, was among the best during our trip. The staff was courteous pleasant and helpful. Only Jaen somewhat compares in our experience and we will return to Carmona first.
Everything about the Parador was absolutely excellent: the reception was quick and helpful, the room was spotless and comfortable, the view spectacular and the public rooms extremely agreeable. The food was marvellous, and everyone serving in the restaurant was really helpful, interested and efficient.
Stayed overnight on a blustery, rainy day. Welcoming staff and a comfortable room were appreciated. We had pre dinner drinks in the lounge and found the lounge drafty and cold as the windows facing patio are not sealed very well. The other public area usable for pre dinner drinks was occupied by a pharmaceutical company. Dinner was great, pleasant room, excellent service, good food and excellent wines. Excellent breakfast. All in all a most pleasant experience
A very special place.
Des notre arrivee,avons ete impressionnes par le site et les lieux !
La seule nuit passee chez vous fut une lune de miel memorable
apres un diner bien arose dans votre superbe salle a manger. Nous nous
promettons d’y retourner un jour….
La petite ville de Carmona est un vrai bijou dans son ecrin.
Nous l’avons sillonnee sous un beau ciel bleu et a la chaleur de doux rayons de soleil.
Bravo a tous qui avez fait de notre sejour un vrai plaisir!
AU REVOIR NOUS ESPERONS, VICTORIA ET JACQUES-EMILE
There is not one negative comment to be made about Parador Carmona. The reception staff was cordial and helpful in every way. As with several other paradores in which we have stayed, it is a wonderful experience. It is peaceful surrounded by a sense of grandeur. The bedroom was spotlessly clean and well furnished. There is a spectacular view from the window over a vast plain of varying shades of green. Food in the restaurant was of very good quality and nicely presented. It is only a 15-20 minute walk into town where it is easy to catch a bus going directly into the historic center of Seville. The town of Carmona, itself, is an interesting place to wander around with plenty of opportunities to take pictures. This is a great two for one place to stay - Carmona and easy access to Seville.
Location great what a nice town and the hotel is fantastic, the rooms need some refurbishing but please keep the Spanish style,nice view, bad smell in the bathroom due to bad weather I was told, the restaurant is marvelous the best of the 3 paradores I have been to this time, food quality, presentation, innovation and excellent service. The concierges in general were nice with the exception of a young lady though who was a bit harsh! Went to visit the city, wanted to go by bus to Sevilla but it was a bit complicated. I think the Parador should organize one mini-bus to drop people in Sevilla in the morning and pick them up at night. Went to see the Zurbaran in one of the villages I forgot the name but sure not the paintings, walked in Carmona under the rain but appreciated the peacefulness of this country side and again the beautiful monuments.
An excellent place in every respect. Rooms, food, service, staff, location.
Will certainly recommend the Parador Carmona. Thank you.
see comment above, full of praise for the parador and the staff therein. Our favourite parador and we have recommended it to many
I think we have visited the parador at carmona about 10 times and it never fails to impress in every way. The historic building which has so tastefully been adapted to modern living whilst losing none of its grandeur. The situation, looking out miles and miles into the distance always sums up what Spain is about..space which is the reason for returning and staying in paradors along the way.
I think the parador at Carmona is our favourite as it is friendly, not too big and the staff are very pleasant.
Thank you..see you next year..God welling