HOTEL VILLACARLOS, Valencia

The hotel sits in a practical location between the city centre (2 km), the City of Arts and Sciences (10-15 min walk), Turia Gardens and Mestalla Stadium. Amistat Metro station is a 5-10 minute walk, providing direct connections from the airport (30 min train ride). A bus stop directly outside the hotel runs to the centre and to the port and beach. The area has several restaurants, shops and bike rental options within a few minutes' walk. Valencia Train Station is 2 km away. The central Russafa district is about a 20-minute walk.

Rooms are functional and come with a flat-screen TV, pillow menu, air conditioning, heating, ironing facilities, trouser press, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a private terrace or balcony. Double beds are two single beds on wheels pushed together, which can separate during use. Rooms on lower floors facing the internal courtyard or the road can be dark with limited natural light and are more susceptible to noise from the lift and breakfast area. Higher floors tend to be quieter. The hotel uses traditional key locks, not magnetic cards. Daily housekeeping is included; an in-room refrigerator is available. Some rooms have been noted to have older furnishings and fabric wall coverings. Soundproof windows reduce street noise.

Breakfast is a continental buffet featuring bread, pastries, ham, cheese, yoghurts, fruit, cold cuts, cereals, juices, coffee and tea. Breakfast service runs from 07:30 to 10:30. A snack bar offers drinks, wine and champagne (additional charge), and a vending machine provides snacks and drinks 24/7. Room service and breakfast in the room are available. Several restaurants and cafés are within a 5-minute walk. There is no restaurant or bar on-site. The hotel does not have facilities for dinner or lunch service.

The hotel does not have a swimming pool, spa, wellness centre or gym. Bicycle rental is available on-site for an additional charge, offering a practical way to reach nearby attractions including Turia Gardens, the City of Arts and Sciences and the beach. Temporary art galleries are occasionally available free of charge.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge services, tour desk, currency exchange, and luggage storage. Daily housekeeping is included; laundry, dry cleaning and ironing service are available for an additional charge. Private parking (€14/night, secure, accessible parking space available, no reservations) has limited spaces (4). The hotel has a lift, vending machines for snacks and drinks, and a safety deposit box at reception. Business facilities include fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet rooms (additional charge). Car hire can be arranged. Air conditioning and heating are centrally controlled.