We stayed here a few nights ago before heading home. The air-conditioner was not turned on in the room. It was hot. We were told to open the windows but they are on a major highway and the traffic noise made it impossible to sleep with the windows open. We saw no place to eat within walking distance so we ate in the hotel which was decent for hotel food. The breakfast was good enough but overpriced. The toilet was difficult to flush. The hotel was priced such that there should have been no issues.
The shuttle to/from the airport was good and on schedule. Its location to the airport cannot be beat. The hotel itself was clean and modern and the room was spacious.
We likely wouldn't stay here again because of the lack of air-conditioning. We could handle everything else, but when you are unable to sleep because of the heat, then that is another story.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
4574 posts
The cost of electricity in Europe is high and given the current situation with Russia, there are even more reason to conserve. Countries, cities or regions have regulations of when AC and heat can be used in hotels, and the temperature is often regulated by the lodging, not the guest. With this in mind, AC is new to many countries and the population don't keep any space as cold as an American would choose. Ear plugs are available at any pharmacy, and open the window like locals.
It is a common remark by Americans that are not aware of heat and AC limitations, particularly during the shoulder season. For future comforts, be aware of local practices and pack accordingly.
Posted by
TX, USA
4081 posts
Thanks for the review. While what Maria says is true (in particular for Italy), it is not an absolute. I stayed at several places in Spain a week or two ago and if air conditioning is advertised for a hotel, I would expect it to work. That being said, the reviews on Bookingdotcom aren’t particularly high, which might put me off staying there.
Posted by
Hudson Valley
2267 posts
Uff, Lin, that sounds like a bummer. Thanks for the heads up.
MariaF's reply has points that are worth keeping in mind, but in the given situation are not wholly correct. Spain's laws limiting excessive use of Air Conditioning are only applicable to the public spaces of hotels and not the rooms. Even then, spaces subject to the regulations are limited to AC not below 27°C, which is not as cool as many North Americans may dial in, but very few people would describe as 'hot'.
Additionally, while energy prices are up in Spain, within Europe, the Iberian energy market is the most independent from Russian fuels. Some companies have tried to take advantage and price gouge, but the government placed effective price caps on natural gas for the use of energy production.
Posted by
OP
Hill Country
53 posts
I might add, that the public spaces were air-conditioned while the rooms were not.