Plaza Ayuntamiento 4, Valencia, Spain | (888) 616-5829
Central location, walking distance to several historic sights
Several excellent restaurants and cafes within walking distance
Rooms have traditional decor, minibars, and flat-screen TVs
Fitness center with weight and cardio machines
Sauna, and rooftop sundeck with hot tub
Common spaces with polished marble and wood details
Meeting rooms and fax and photocopy services available
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some rooms are small and dark
Some of the decor shows wear and tear
Restaurant average at best, according to past guests
Breakfast not included in standard rates
No full business center
With its neoclassical facade, the upper-middle-range Melia Plaza exudes Old World style. One of the most centrally located hotels in Valencia, it's next to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, within walking distance of the cathedral. The lobby filled with polished marble and playful murals, has several seating areas. The 101 guest rooms have detailed molding, black leather chairs, and heavy early-20-century-style furniture. They include minibars, safes, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- and some have great city views. On-site features include a fitness center with the standard array of cardio and weight machines and a sauna, plus a rooftop terrace with a hot tub. Travelers should also check out the nearby Ayre Hotel Astoria Palace, which has more contemporary decor but slightly higher rates.
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Scene
A traditional hotel with neoclassical flourishes
The Meila Plaza has a neoclassical facade with so many Roman columns lining the balconies and framing the windows that it resembles a wedding cake. Inside, the vibe is a bit more relaxed. The polished wood reception check-in desk complements green marble floors and walls, and the reception area has yellow-and-cream-colored couches and a large playful mural. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow for good people-watching along the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, a popular pedestrian walkway. The Plaza Restaurant tones down the palette with light coffee-colored walls and oatmeal-shade fabric chairs. The breakfast buffet room is impressively grand, with polished cedar-hued walls and green marble floors. A rooftop blue-tiled hot tub sits on a wooden deck terrace, surrounded by gray lounge chairs, From the terrace, Valencia's skyline stretches for miles.
Location
Next to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento square in central Valencia
The Melia Plaza, next to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, has a top central location. Plaza del Ayuntamiento is home to Valencia's eclectic town hall, which was built in the 18th century, and is about a minute's walk from the hotel. Llotja de la Seda, a medieval cathedral that's also a World Heritage Site, is a five-minute walk away. The Central Market of Valencia, known for its food stalls, is about a five-minute walk, and the business district is about a 15-minute walk or metro ride, or an eight-minute drive away. The nearest metro station, Xativa, is an eight-minute walk from the hotel. Valencia Airport is about a 15-minute drive away or 30 minutes away by public transportation.
Rooms
Rooms with classic decor; some with great views of the square, others with a lack of space and light
Some of Melia Plaza's 101 rooms have beautiful views of Plaza del Ayuntamiento, but others look out onto nearby buildings, and can be small and dark. Room sizes range from Classic to Superior, with the larger rooms offering more lounge space and better views. Classic Rooms have tiny balconies -- but they're standing room only -- while Superior Rooms can have large furnished patios. Room decor echoes the building's neoclassical exterior, with solid, traditional furniture that recalls early-20th-century styles. The beds and work desks, built of heavy wood, have small, engraved flourishes. Ceilings are edged with heavy white molding. All rooms include minibars, safes, flat-screen TVs, and free W-Fi. Superior Rooms add coffeemakers and slippers. Bathrooms, with bidets and shower/tub combos, are white marble and tile, and come with hotel-brand toiletries.
Features
Rooftop terrace with built-in hot tub, restaurant, fitness facilities, meeting rooms, nearby parking
The Melia Plaza has a nice array of amenities. A rooftop terrace has a hot tub, and offers skyline views. The restaurant specializes in Mediterranean rice dishes but also offers gluten-free and alternative-diet choices. A buffet breakfast is included in some room rates -- guests say it's great -- but there are plenty of other places to grab breakfast nearby. The fitness center includes weight and cardio machines, and a sauna -- its floor-to-ceiling window looks out on the deck. Meeting spaces can accommodate boardroom-size gatherings. There's no business center, but fax and photocopying services are available on request. Underground parking is available in a nearby lot -- this can be handy, as the hotel is in an area of pedestrian walkways. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
