Hyatt continues the development of Thompson Hotels in Spain
On 9 November 2026, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Thompson Seville, the second Spanish property of its Thompson Hotels lifestyle brand, after Thompson Madrid.
Located on the Plaza de la Concordia, in Seville’s historic centre, the hotel occupies the former La Gavidia building, a representative example of local modernist architecture.
The new Seville address adds to the group’s presence in the country, which includes the Sarena de Muro Resort in Mallorca, opened in 2025 under the Destination by Hyatt brand.
The new property is led by Olivier Rust, General Manager.
The conversion of La Gavidia at the heart of the project
The transformation of the building was led by Carlos Llansó of Exacorp One and Mario Ronquillo of Estudio 2RDIP, with the aim of preserving the building’s architectural features while adapting it to the requirements of contemporary hospitality.
The interior design, entrusted to Jorge Lozano and the teams at Proyecto Singular, draws on Andalusian identity and the distinctive light of Seville.
The spaces combine natural materials, artisanal elements, local plants and shades of ochre, copper, earth and carmine. Patios and terraces shape the flow of movement through the building and its social spaces.
This approach echoes that of Ennismore’s The Hoxton Madrid project, another example of lifestyle hotel development within a Spanish modernist building.
101 rooms and suites, between residential spirit and Andalusian design
Thompson Seville offers 101 rooms and suites, designed in a residential spirit, with warm materials and subtle references to Andalusian aesthetics.
The offer spans several categories, from city-view rooms to suites with terraces, up to the Thompson Suite.
Some units feature private terraces with views over the historic centre.
The hotel also includes a rooftop fitness area with panoramic views over Seville.
Casa Mayo, a partnership with a long-established name in Andalusian dining
Food and beverage plays a central role in the hotel’s concept.
The Casa Mayo restaurant was developed in partnership with Grupo Manolo Mayo, a family-owned Andalusian company whose origins date back to 1963.
The restaurant showcases regional produce and traditional recipes, notably rice dishes, tomato-based preparations and bluefin tuna caught using the almadraba technique.
Designed by architect Pablo Baruc, the restaurant is organised around a central bar, a wine cellar, an open kitchen, a patio and a terrace overlooking the Plaza de la Concordia.
With direct access from the street, Casa Mayo aims to attract local diners as much as hotel guests.
The food and beverage offer is completed by a Lobby Bar serving coffee, tapas and cocktails, and by a Rooftop Bar & Pool, designed to shift from a relaxed daytime space to a social venue in the evening.
Contemporary art as part of the hotel experience
Thompson Seville’s art programme was entrusted to Luisa Olazábal’s studio.
The collection brings together works by contemporary artists including Jorge Parra, José Cháfer, Kepa Garraza, Agustín Esteso, Laura Alandes, Nanda Hagenaars, Daniel Esteban, Macarena Gross, Miguel Gómez Losada, María Morenés and Marta Bermejo.
Murals, sculptures, photographs and portraits are distributed throughout the rooms and public areas.
Together, they explore several themes linked to Seville’s identity: light, memory, architecture and Andalusian cultural references.
An events offer to strengthen local roots
Thompson Seville has 240 m² of flexible event space spread across four rooms, complemented by an interior patio and audiovisual equipment.
The hotel also plans a regular programme dedicated to art, music and gastronomy, intended to bring together travellers, residents and members of the local creative scene.
For Olivier Rust, the hotel’s General Manager, the ambition is to make the property a lasting part of Seville’s social life. He explained that Seville is a city lived as much outdoors as indoors, over a coffee, around a table or meeting friends late into the evening, and that the team wants Thompson Seville to become part of that rhythm.
A new milestone for Hyatt’s lifestyle portfolio
With this second Spanish property, Thompson Hotels continues its development in the European market.
The choice of Seville rests on a combination of factors: tourist appeal, architectural heritage, a vibrant food scene and the ability to attract international guests looking for hotel experiences rooted in their destination.
The opening delivers on a project already announced as part of Hyatt’s development plan for Europe, Africa and the Middle East, which identified Seville as a strategic destination for the Thompson Hotels brand.
Hyatt has disclosed neither the investment amount, the identity of the property owner, nor the contractual operating arrangements for the new hotel.
At a Glance 👀
Opening: 9 November 2026
Brand & Group: Thompson Hotels – Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Property: 101 rooms and suites, La Gavidia, Seville
Leadership: Olivier Rust, General Manager
Facilities: Casa Mayo restaurant, rooftop pool and bar, 240 sqm of event space
Strategic significance: Second Thompson Hotels property in Spain and first in Andalusia
