Good service, ideal location for exploring the great city of Valencia. 5 euros taxi to the beach, 6 euros to the city so both in easy distance. Taxis generally are not expensive - 26 euros from the airport to the hotel.
Some nice spanish cafe bars for breakfast in easy walking distance, shopping centre opposite also with a bar that is a 'serve your own Amstel lager'!
If your after 'local' nights out then just ask reception to tell you where 'On the Rocks' bar is - just around the corner, near Burger King. We watched Euro 2008 Spain v Russia semi final there, was excellent atmosphere. Early in evening it was 2.60 euros for a bottle of lager, later it was 3.30 euros so not expensive. We even enjoyed free gin and tonics thanks to a local promotion.
Also a lovely Italian restaurant next to this bar too.
Hotel was very clean, extremely helpful on reception, nice pool area (shallow throughout) and bar.
Don't miss out on enjoying cocktails on the beach front on a night-time, or a visit to the cathedral. Oceanographic centre just across the way from the hotel, as is the museum.
Valencia in the un-tourist areas is very spanish and you may benefit from a few basic phrases. But dont let that put you off at all. Its a top city and a very welcome relief from England football shirts and tatoos in other parts of the costas.
I will definitely return to Valencia and this hotel has everything you will need.
Only things you may want to pull it up on, although very minor and hardly worth mentioning, the lifts are a little slow and there are no kettles in the rooms.
Otherwise, its all good!
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites