Although "just" a 4-star hotel, Balcón de Córdoba is one of the growing number of luxury boutique hotels that has the look and feel of a 5-star and offers exquisite attention to detail. Just a couple of minutes from the Mezquita, and with a discreet back entrance into the small square at the top of Calle de las Flores, it’s a friendly and comfortable 10 room hotel in a 17th century building arranged around three courtyards. The style is a blend of Moorish, Castilian and Flemish, with intricate "china Cordobés" floors in the patios, over 100 archaeological pieces to delight the eye, and rooftop terraces looking over the city.
Guests can opt for a chauffeured pick up at the Cordoba train station or from any airport in Andalucia, and valet parking is also available. Upon arrival you are given a short tour of the hotel, its patios and rooftop views before being shown to your room. I like this very personal touch and especially that it is at once very professional without being stuffy. From the moment you arrive you feel at once at home and very well looked after.
The Royal Suite is 72 square metres and is immediately welcoming. Like all the rooms in the hotel it is tastefully done out in pale whites, off-whites and soothing earth-tones. You enter through a lovely reception area, which has a desk and small table in front of a large window overlooking the central courtyard, and then continue on to a cosy salon with comfy chairs and a sofa. The charming bathroom and spacious bedroom comprise the second half of the L-shaped space, with a claw-footed bathtub at the far end of the bedroom. Fluffy robes and slippers are placed at the foot of the bed.
For the record I was hosted by Hotel Balcón de Córdoba, but all opinions here are my own. Frankly it was hard to find any fault as every detail was perfection. My only honest "complaint" was that the potato in the breakfast tortilla was a bit undercooked. There is excellent WiFi connection throughout the hotel, the staff are attentive and truly understand the needs of a diverse clientelle. It's a great small team that truly enjoys interacting and being a part of creating a very special Cordoba experience. Highly recommended.