Hotel El Carmen  

In Puente Genil, in the heart of Andalusia and just minutes from downtown. The hotel is a short 5-minute drive from Villa Romana de Fuente Álamo and sits within the El Torcal National Park region, making it an easy base to visit Córdoba, Seville, Granada and Málaga.

Housed in an early-20th-century former flour factory, this converted industrial building offers bright, roomy spaces and large gardens. There are 30 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, LCD/digital TVs, private baths (bathtub or shower), complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, desks, blackout drapes and bottled water. The property also features meeting and banquet facilities for up to 400 people and has an elevator for guest access.

Seasonal outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, sun terraces and gardens for lounging and picnics. Complimentary wireless internet, free self-parking and a tour/ticket desk keep stays easy and adventurous. Expect a lively bar area and plenty of outdoor space to soak up Andalusian light.

Conference center and multiple meeting rooms for events and banquets. On-site services include dry cleaning/laundry, a safe-deposit box and free self-parking to simplify business arrivals.

On-site restaurant and a café serve avant-garde and traditional Andalusian dishes, with terrace dining available. There's a bar/lounge and a swim-up bar, plus continental breakfast served daily (fee applies) and limited room service.