Sunday, 27 May 2012

HOTEL REAL IN SANTANDER

A relaxing weekend in Santandar, in a 5 star hotel that is well known as being the best in Santander. It is one of those hotels that has been there forever. And it shows in the rooms. I felt as I had been transported back to Mary Antoniette's times... Although... it may be at some other time that was a 5 star hotel.

Checking in was really dreadful, don't know if the girl was new or what, but I had to prompt her about my reservation details... My room was 504. Impressive views of the bay.

From now on, I will include a brief summary of my stay as below:
 
Room
Twin
Amenities

Comfortable bed
Comfortable
Soap
Yes
Room Size
Big
Tissues
Yes
Cleanliness
Good
Shaving Kit
No
Noisy
Not noisy
Toothbrush
Yes
Towels
Big
Shoe  mitt
No
Breakfast
Buffet: Good range
Sleepers
Yes - poor
TV
Small - flat
Gown
Yes
Spanish TV
Yes


Room service
Yes
Room internet
Yes – Free
Restaurants
Yes – Very good
Car park
Yes – Free
Swimming Pool
No
Transfer to Airport
Unknown
Check-in
Slow no professional
Spa
Yes - Independent
Check-out
Fast
Location
City – Not central




Airline Miles
Yes
Hotel Chain
Husa
Value for money
So-so
Would return?
Second option

It's a good hotel. I would leave it as a 4 star, as service needs improving to reach a 5 star one. Reception would help to have experience staff. Restaurant and food in general, excellent. I was half board, but prices, acording to the menu, were a bit steep if you hadn't it included.

I think next time I am in Santander... I will try to find another hotel before I chose to return here.