Hospes Amerigo Hotel Alicante

Tucked away from everything this extraordinary hotel is deserving of its five star rating! Beginning with the refreshing fruit drink or tea handed out upon arrival to the fully stock bathroom amenities the Hospes Alicante is the first property we have stayed at that deserves all five stars! We booked the hotel for 82 euros a night on Orbitz with the third night free special with breakfast included. The breakfast was a buffet feast with the usual eggs and bacon, cold cuts, plus fresh fruits, gourmet yogurts and cheese, pastries, and fresh squeezed peach, orange and kiwi or melon juice. A Spanish breakfast at its best. The reception crew was always attentive and extremely helpful in planning daytime (Castillo de Santa Barbara)and nigh time itineraries. Behind the hotel El Buen Comer served homey meals at reasonable prices including the daily menus. Within walking distance Nou Manolin was an excellent seafood restaurant for a special meal. The tapas bar downstairs is popular, and the restaurant upstairs is excellent for the paella or salt encrusted fish. Also within walking distance in the grid of medieval streets in El Barrio are the Cathedral, Basilica de Santa Maria and countless stores, plazas, restaurants and bars. Straight out of the front door was the Explanada de Espana is a tiled seaside promenade that leads to the pier, the beach, and more touristy areas of Alicante. Sidewalk cafes for a drink and tapas are numerous along this promenade and also along the beach promenade. A must visit is the market which is a short bus ride or also a 15 minute walk, it is an incredible experience and an education on local seafood! In all a fabulous space which I hope to return to soon.