| This Spanish hotel guide is for people looking to book a | | | | showing the hotel rating according to the Spanish |
| hotel in one of the towns and cities of Spain. We have | | | | tourist board. This is in the form of stars with a one |
| tips and hints before you make a hotel reservation in | | | | star hotel being the most basic hotel standard in Spain |
| Spain. | | | | up to a five star Spanish hotel being of the highest |
| Spain is a very popular tourist destination; this is mainly | | | | possible standard. |
| due to the attractions of its two largest cities - Madrid | | | | One star hotels in Spain are of a very basic standard. |
| and Barcelona. Spain is also extremely popular | | | | This will be the cheapest hotel accommodation in |
| because of its excellent climate - hot and sunny in | | | | Spain. Expect a dated decor and possible |
| summer and warm even in winter with most days | | | | uncomfortable bed although the hotel room should be |
| enjoying clear blue skies. | | | | clean. Expect your room to not have on-suite |
| There are not many international brand-name hotels in | | | | bathroom but a bathroom in the hallway which will be |
| Spain so take care to read our guide on the hotel star | | | | shared by other hotel guests. A one star hotel will |
| rating system for hotels in Spain. | | | | have no facilities such as telephone or internet access. |
| If you are looking for hotel accommodation in Spain in | | | | Our advice is to check the room first before you |
| the peak summer months you may have a problem | | | | commit to staying. |
| finding a hotel room so do make your reservation as | | | | Two star hotels in Spain are still of a basic standard |
| early as possible. In the off-season you will have a | | | | and again will offer few facilities (if any). Again, if |
| huge choice of hotels and rooms in Spain so you | | | | possible we recommend checking out the room |
| should get be able to get a cheap hotel deal or last | | | | before you make your hotel booking. However two |
| minute hotel bargain. | | | | star hotels in Spain will be of a clean standard and |
| Consider whether your hotel has a swimming pool. | | | | safe so depending on your budget they are good |
| Don't assume there will be one, the lower the hotel star | | | | value for money. |
| rating the less chance of it having a pool. This is vital in | | | | Three star hotels in Spain are the most popular choice |
| the summer months when temperatures in Spain can | | | | as they offer clean, safe accommodation while being |
| rise above 40 degrees Celsius. | | | | affordable to most people. Facilities in your hotel room |
| Some Spanish hotels will offer a half board or full | | | | will include basics such as telephone, hairdryer etc. The |
| board option. These can often be very economical | | | | three star hotel may have a swimming pool for your |
| options although Spain does have a great variety of | | | | use, a gym and internet access but do check first if |
| good restaurants so you may not want to limit | | | | these hotel facilities are essential to you. |
| yourself into having to eat at the hotel every night - | | | | Four star hotels in Spain are of a very high standard |
| especially if the food turns out not to be so good. | | | | with many facilities available to you such as swimming |
| Before you book and complete your hotel reservation | | | | pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, restaurants, breakfast should be |
| do check the cost carefully. Some Spanish hotels | | | | included in the cost, parking, internet access etc. |
| include breakfast and other hotels don't - so do check | | | | Five star hotels in Spain are the most luxurious |
| what is included in your hotel cost and what isn't. Make | | | | standard of hotel possible and of course the most |
| sure all local tourist taxes are included so you don't get | | | | expensive. Expect the highest standards of service |
| a shock when you check out of the hotel at the end | | | | and quality. Most five star hotels in Spain will have |
| of your holiday. | | | | additional health facilities such as health and spa |
| At the entrance to every hotel will be a plaque | | | | centres. |