NH Collection Palacio de Córdoba

Plaza de Maimónides places NH Collection Palacio de Córdoba in the Jewish Quarter, facing remains of the old city wall and about a five-minute walk from the Mosque-Cathedral, according to the hotel. The current name replaced NH Collection Amistad Córdoba: the property brings together two eighteenth-century Cordoban palaces, with arches, courtyards and carved ceilings that retain the domestic scale of historic houses. It suits visitors who want to reach the great monument on foot but also want places to rest without leaving the property.

The 89 rooms are divided into Superior, Premium and suite categories; some look onto the courtyards, square or cathedral tower, and several have a private patio. The hotel also has a café in a traditional courtyard, Tablafina Córdoba restaurant, a breakfast buffet, gym and seasonal outdoor pool. Its official menu highlights local produce and dishes such as salmorejo, flamenquín and an oxtail preparation. There is also 24-hour room service; on-site parking is available but cannot be reserved ahead.

The traveller feedback consulted praised the location, courtyard architecture, cleanliness, breakfast and the quiet of some rooms. There are also criticisms of reception experiences or differences between rooms, a useful caveat in a property made up of historic buildings and several categories. Google Hotels showed 4.6/5 from 3,449 reviews for this location; its official five-star classification is a separate measure. The hotel says the pool is seasonal, so it should not be assumed to be available on every date.

The square is a useful starting point for crossing the Jewish Quarter towards the Mosque-Cathedral, visiting the Synagogue and continuing to the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos. Compared with Hotel Mezquita, directly opposite the temple, this property offers more facilities and a palatial setting, with a few extra minutes on foot. The railway station is about three kilometres away; the hotel outlines bus and taxi options. Before booking, check the pool season, parking charge and whether breakfast and the preferred view are included.