HOTEL ARENA SELECT, Valencia

The hotel is just off the main road, a short walk from Turia Gardens and Bioparc Valencia. The tram stop is around the corner, taking you into the city centre in about three stops (roughly 10-15 minutes). Multiple bus stops are also nearby, including route 35 which goes directly to the historic centre. The Saler shopping mall with a Carrefour supermarket and restaurants is a 10-minute walk away. Russafa, a lively district with independent shops and dining, is within walking distance. For the beach, a short tram ride or a 30-minute walk from the hotel is possible. A taxi to the city centre costs around €7.50, and to the airport it is approximately €25-40. The location is convenient for accessing the City of Arts and Sciences, the Roig Arena, and the basketball stadium.

Rooms are modern and spacious, with large comfortable beds (some have a real double bed rather than two singles pushed together). Each room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower (flush to the floor, fitted with a chair for accessibility), hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. The room has a work desk, wardrobe, safe deposit box, and heating. Superior rooms offer a balcony with seating and often better views. Mini fridges are provided in every room - very useful in Valencia's heat for keeping drinks and snacks cold. The rooms feature excellent noise insulation and air conditioning that works quickly and efficiently, plus natural light from large windows. A smart TV, coffee machine with pods, and an electric kettle are also standard. Rooms that end the building may have weaker Wi-Fi on smartphones, though laptops connect fine.

Breakfast is served daily on-site. The continental buffet includes bread, pastries, butter, jam, cheese, meats, yoghurt, fruit, cereals, and hot drinks. A la carte fried or scrambled eggs can be ordered for an additional charge. The quality is considered good for a hotel of this category. The surrounding area offers several dining options: Benicio (0.5 km) and Flammam Gastrobar (0.5 km) are nearby, and a café is in the next building for snacks or drinks. The Saler shopping mall has multiple restaurants within a 10-minute walk. A taxi to the main restaurant districts costs around €7.50 and provides many more choices.

WiFi is free throughout the hotel. A paid airport shuttle and shuttle service are available on request; a taxi from the airport costs about €25-40 and from the train station about €8. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, tour desk, and luggage storage, allowing guests to explore before check-in or after check-out. Daily housekeeping includes towel changes and replenishment of coffee supplies. The hotel uses key card access, 24-hour security with CCTV, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and a safety deposit box. Parking is public off-site at €18 per night, and must be reserved. Reception staff are praised for being friendly, helpful, and often multilingual (including English). The hotel has only one floor, so there is a lift and wheelchair accessibility throughout, with adapted bathrooms and visual aids.