At a time when Seville is embracing more cultural, sustainable, and identity-driven tourism, the Real Casa de la Moneda begins a new chapter as a luxury apartment complex, highlighting the value of heritage restoration.
The historic building has been converted into six one- to three-bedroom apartments and four duplex penthouses, the latter featuring private terraces and exceptional views of the city. Each apartment is unique, with some offering vistas of iconic monuments, while the accommodation combines the independence of a private apartment with hotel-style services, including 24-hour reception, breakfast, and dinner options via catering or a private chef.
The architectural intervention, led by Javier Bethencourt, focused on preserving the original structure while prioritizing traditional techniques and local materials. Protected elements such as the complete façade, the carriage passage with vaulted ceilings, wooden coffered ceilings, exposed brick walls, balconies with wrought iron balustrades, original roof tiles, and wooden joinery were carefully restored.
The use of clay, Sierra Elvira stone, Macael marble, lime mortars, and timber — all handcrafted by Andalusian artisans — guarantees the building’s historical coherence and long-term durability.
Interior design, overseen by Mónica Benjumea (Kwanza Interiors), serves as the guiding thread of the project. Her concept is clear: to create bright, spacious, and sophisticated interiors that make guests feel they are in Seville — and nowhere else in the world.
The layout prioritizes natural light and functional flow, while the décor maintains a constant dialogue between tradition and modernity. Natural textiles such as linen and velvet, fringes inspired by Manila shawls, handcrafted wooden and painted rush furniture, classic patterns, and custom-designed pieces evoke Seville’s identity through a contemporary lens. The color palette draws inspiration from lime mortar tones, combined with soft shades that convey calm, warmth, and elegance.
All furniture has been custom-designed, reinforcing the ensemble’s exclusive character. The decor is completed with artisanal pieces and signature elements: hand-painted tableware using centuries-old techniques, pottery crafted by artisans from the Triana neighborhood, antique vessels, period mirrors, and a curated selection of 19th-century historical photographs of Seville, visually bridging the city’s past and present.
The textures of the walls, floors, and fabrics act as narrators of time, reflecting the building’s various historical stages and providing a unique sensory experience.
At the Real Casa de la Moneda, luxury is defined by authenticity: natural light, tranquility, spaciousness, noble materials, and even the chance to hear a horse-drawn carriage pass by the window.
This approach to restoration allows Seville to reclaim one of its most significant historical buildings, now transformed into a space where past and present meet to offer a one-of-a-kind lodging experience, deeply connected to the soul of the city.
Photography by Meritxell Arjalaguer.
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