The 66-room luxury boutique Hospes Palau de la Mar Hotel is a refurbished 19th-century palace that's near Valencia's historic center. The lobby is grand, with tall arches, pillars, an imposing marble staircase, and elaborate wood carvings and ironwork. The hotel combines this grand old Spanish feeling with modern, high-quality touches and Zen-like tranquility. Rooms are oases of calm with elegant furnishings, promising a peaceful stay.
The 66-room luxury boutique Hospes Palau de la Mar Hotel is a refurbished 19th-century palace that's near Valencia's historic center. The lobby is grand, with tall arches, pillars, an imposing marble staircase, and elaborate wood carvings and ironwork. The hotel combines this grand old Spanish feeling with modern, high-quality touches and Zen-like tranquility. Rooms are oases of calm with elegant furnishings, promising a peaceful stay.
Primus Valencia is a four-star property with lots of bells and whistles -- but you'll pay extra fees to use them. Rooms are spacious with a minimalist decor and shower/bathtub combinations. There's an on-site restaurant and casual bar for drinks as well. The real standout, however, is the basement spa complete with a hammam, indoor swimming pool, and hot tub. Wi-Fi and use of the fitness center are free. For generally slightly better rates, consider the Hotel Conqueridor.
Primus Valencia is a four-star property with lots of bells and whistles -- but you'll pay extra fees to use them. Rooms are spacious with a minimalist decor and shower/bathtub combinations. There's an on-site restaurant and casual bar for drinks as well. The real standout, however, is the basement spa complete with a hammam, indoor swimming pool, and hot tub. Wi-Fi and use of the fitness center are free. For generally slightly better rates, consider the Hotel Conqueridor.
The Westin Valenica is a large, high-end property that's also a good base for discovering the city. The hotel combines classic style with modern technology, drawing many business travelers and large groups with its several ultramodern function rooms and banquet hall. Housed in a majestic white building, easily one of the most impressive structures in the city, the hotel is within walking distance of the center of Valencia. There are three on-site restaurants to choose from -- including those offering Mediterranean and Japanese fare -- plus a cocktail bar/club with terrace. The Caroli Health Club is a great place to replenish, with thermal and water treatments, and guest rooms are large. However, some can be loud and there are fees for Wi-Fi, parking, and use of the heated pool.
The Westin Valenica is a large, high-end property that's also a good base for discovering the city. The hotel combines classic style with modern technology, drawing many business travelers and large groups with its several ultramodern function rooms and banquet hall. Housed in a majestic white building, easily one of the most impressive structures in the city, the hotel is within walking distance of the center of Valencia. There are three on-site restaurants to choose from -- including those offering Mediterranean and Japanese fare -- plus a cocktail bar/club with terrace. The Caroli Health Club is a great place to replenish, with thermal and water treatments, and guest rooms are large. However, some can be loud and there are fees for Wi-Fi, parking, and use of the heated pool.
An upscale hotel in a quiet beachfront neighborhood, Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort has both luxurious amenities and substantial business facilities. Its sprawling, sometimes impersonal atmosphere has earned it a reputation as being more suited to convention-goers than individual travelers. Nevertheless, with its enviable setting, the hotel attracts all types and often hosts weddings. Along with the ocean, the spa and pools offer plenty of opportunities for relaxation. Spacious rooms are decorated with pastels and light wood furnishings; bathrooms, too, are large, with plush robes and slippers. While the hotel has all the amenities one would expect from a first-class resort, service is sometimes inconsistent for the average tourist, largely due to the heavy emphasis on meetings and conventions.
An upscale hotel in a quiet beachfront neighborhood, Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort has both luxurious amenities and substantial business facilities. Its sprawling, sometimes impersonal atmosphere has earned it a reputation as being more suited to convention-goers than individual travelers. Nevertheless, with its enviable setting, the hotel attracts all types and often hosts weddings. Along with the ocean, the spa and pools offer plenty of opportunities for relaxation. Spacious rooms are decorated with pastels and light wood furnishings; bathrooms, too, are large, with plush robes and slippers. While the hotel has all the amenities one would expect from a first-class resort, service is sometimes inconsistent for the average tourist, largely due to the heavy emphasis on meetings and conventions.
Tryp Oceanic is a comfortable yet unremarkable mid-range hotel near the aquarium and City of Arts and Sciences, a 10-minute drive from the center of Valencia. The casual atmosphere and reasonable rates make it a popular option for all types of travelers, especially families. Rooms are simple and adequate with a somewhat corporate feel, and bathrooms are spacious. The rooftop solarium is worth a ride to the top of the hotel, and offers great city views. The buffet breakfast is affordable, and offers a variety of hot and cold options -- but is served in a rather small room, so there can be a wait for a table. A highlight of the hotel is its proximity to The Oceanografic Park, an aquarium with dolphin shows. Travelers seeking a similarly priced property nearer to the city center, and with a bit more style, could try the Ayre Hotel Astoria Palace.
Tryp Oceanic is a comfortable yet unremarkable mid-range hotel near the aquarium and City of Arts and Sciences, a 10-minute drive from the center of Valencia. The casual atmosphere and reasonable rates make it a popular option for all types of travelers, especially families. Rooms are simple and adequate with a somewhat corporate feel, and bathrooms are spacious. The rooftop solarium is worth a ride to the top of the hotel, and offers great city views. The buffet breakfast is affordable, and offers a variety of hot and cold options -- but is served in a rather small room, so there can be a wait for a table. A highlight of the hotel is its proximity to The Oceanografic Park, an aquarium with dolphin shows. Travelers seeking a similarly priced property nearer to the city center, and with a bit more style, could try the Ayre Hotel Astoria Palace.
Hotel Melia Valencia is an excellent choice for business travelers looking for a modern hotel with easy access to the Valencia convention center. It attracts many people attending conferences and also caters to business travelers with several large event spaces. The property also features a restaurant and large wellness center. Its location in Ayuntamiento, one of Valencia's central squares, also makes it a suitable choice for leisure travelers looking for a hotel within a short distance of the the historic old town, the cathedral, and shopping centers. However, some tourists may find the neighborhood too quiet and too far from the city center. The property has 303 clean, larger-than-average guest rooms, some of which have balconies. However, potential guests should take note that not all rooms have regular overhead showerheads; many feature bathtubs with handheld showerheads only.
Hotel Melia Valencia is an excellent choice for business travelers looking for a modern hotel with easy access to the Valencia convention center. It attracts many people attending conferences and also caters to business travelers with several large event spaces. The property also features a restaurant and large wellness center. Its location in Ayuntamiento, one of Valencia's central squares, also makes it a suitable choice for leisure travelers looking for a hotel within a short distance of the the historic old town, the cathedral, and shopping centers. However, some tourists may find the neighborhood too quiet and too far from the city center. The property has 303 clean, larger-than-average guest rooms, some of which have balconies. However, potential guests should take note that not all rooms have regular overhead showerheads; many feature bathtubs with handheld showerheads only.
The Ayre Hotel Astoria Palace is a four-pearl property with more personality and features than what’s usually found at this price range. Though there’s an extra charge for breakfast, the hotel does offer free amenities like Wi-Fi, fitness center access, and bottles of mineral water. There's also an on-site restaurant serving Mediterranean food and a popular lounge bar with a weekly DJ. Panoramic views of Valencia are available from the eighth floor as well. Rooms are spacious, but decor varies.
The Ayre Hotel Astoria Palace is a four-pearl property with more personality and features than what’s usually found at this price range. Though there’s an extra charge for breakfast, the hotel does offer free amenities like Wi-Fi, fitness center access, and bottles of mineral water. There's also an on-site restaurant serving Mediterranean food and a popular lounge bar with a weekly DJ. Panoramic views of Valencia are available from the eighth floor as well. Rooms are spacious, but decor varies.
The 76-room Vincci Palace Valencia is a three-pearl property located right in Valencia's Ciutat Vella, or Old City. As such, there are plenty of attractions, restaurants, bars, and shops within an easy walk. Rooms are modern and tastefully decorated, though some of the furniture is worn and street noise can be an issue. Standard features include air-conditioning, minibars, safes, and flat-screen TVs. Some have balconies. A breakfast buffet is served daily for a fee, and the cozy, elegant lobby serves as a lounge as well. A rooftop terrace with views of the city provides a place for sunning or smoking. As an alternative, the Hotel Dimar is a similarly priced property with sharp interiors nearby -- it also offers a free breakfast.
The 76-room Vincci Palace Valencia is a three-pearl property located right in Valencia's Ciutat Vella, or Old City. As such, there are plenty of attractions, restaurants, bars, and shops within an easy walk. Rooms are modern and tastefully decorated, though some of the furniture is worn and street noise can be an issue. Standard features include air-conditioning, minibars, safes, and flat-screen TVs. Some have balconies. A breakfast buffet is served daily for a fee, and the cozy, elegant lobby serves as a lounge as well. A rooftop terrace with views of the city provides a place for sunning or smoking. As an alternative, the Hotel Dimar is a similarly priced property with sharp interiors nearby -- it also offers a free breakfast.
The views from the Ilunion Aqua 4 hotel in Valencia are sweeping and architectural, centering on the City of Arts and Sciences complex from a perch within a tony shopping mall. Interiors at the 184-room, upper-middle-range property reflect the design-centric Spanish city: The furnishings -- although a bit IKEA-like -- are colorful and contemporary. The property was built in 2006 and features a Michelin-starred restaurant with panoramic views as well as a chic lobby-level restaurant where a buffet breakfast is served for a fee. Visitors interested in a place with a pool may prefer to stay at the sister property -- the Ilunion Aqua 3 -- which is slightly smaller at 135 rooms and about an 18-minute drive from the Aqua 4.
The views from the Ilunion Aqua 4 hotel in Valencia are sweeping and architectural, centering on the City of Arts and Sciences complex from a perch within a tony shopping mall. Interiors at the 184-room, upper-middle-range property reflect the design-centric Spanish city: The furnishings -- although a bit IKEA-like -- are colorful and contemporary. The property was built in 2006 and features a Michelin-starred restaurant with panoramic views as well as a chic lobby-level restaurant where a buffet breakfast is served for a fee. Visitors interested in a place with a pool may prefer to stay at the sister property -- the Ilunion Aqua 3 -- which is slightly smaller at 135 rooms and about an 18-minute drive from the Aqua 4.
Known for being one of the few hotel-monuments in Spain, the 26-room Caro is a unique luxury boutique located in the heart of the city center. The hotel seamlessly blends stunning historic elements such as mosaic tiles from the Roman period, parts of the city’s Moorish walls, and Gothic wooden beams with chic minimalist decor, both in rooms and common spaces. Alma de Temple Restaurant is known among locals and visitors alike for its excellent Mediterranean cuisine, and the bar has an intimate patio complete with a small plunge pool. The Caro offers in-room massage services and free Wi-Fi throughout, but lacks a full spa and a fitness center. Hospes Palau de la Mar Hotel has both of those amenities and similar prices, but Caro Hotel has more character and charm.
Known for being one of the few hotel-monuments in Spain, the 26-room Caro is a unique luxury boutique located in the heart of the city center. The hotel seamlessly blends stunning historic elements such as mosaic tiles from the Roman period, parts of the city’s Moorish walls, and Gothic wooden beams with chic minimalist decor, both in rooms and common spaces. Alma de Temple Restaurant is known among locals and visitors alike for its excellent Mediterranean cuisine, and the bar has an intimate patio complete with a small plunge pool. The Caro offers in-room massage services and free Wi-Fi throughout, but lacks a full spa and a fitness center. Hospes Palau de la Mar Hotel has both of those amenities and similar prices, but Caro Hotel has more character and charm.