Hotel Hospes Palau de La Mar Valencia occupies a 19th-century palace on Avenida Navarro Reverter, in the Eixample. It is a 5-star hotel with its own spa and restaurant, aimed at anyone who wants to be close to the historic centre without sleeping inside it.
Location and getting around
From the door it is about 15 minutes on foot to both Plaza del Ayuntamiento and the Cathedral. Estación del Norte is a similar distance, about 15 minutes’ walk, and Valencia Joaquín Sorolla station about 30.
The City of Arts and Sciences is about 35 minutes’ walk away. Malvarrosa beach is about 3.7 km, so the metro, tram or a taxi is a better choice.
Rooms and facilities
The building is part of Design Hotels and has an inner courtyard. Rooms have a queen-size bed, wifi and a marble bathroom.
- Spa: sauna, steam room, hot tub and three treatment rooms, according to the property.
- Restaurant: Valencian cuisine using local produce.
- Breakfast: buffet, à la carte or continental, with gluten-free options.
Who it suits
- Couples who want to combine walks around the centre with some time in the sauna or steam room afterwards.
- A good fit if you are interested in architecture and prefer a historic building to a new one.
- Ideal if you plan to spend the morning at the City of Arts and Sciences and the afternoon in the old town: the hotel sits between the two.
- Useful if you need a gluten-free breakfast.
Good to know
Rooms are available from 15:00 and must be vacated before 12:00. A swimming pool or gym is not listed, so if you need either, compare it with other hotels in Valencia.