Hotels in Spain

“Brush up on your German before arriving.”

“Choose another hotel if you’re a younger couple or prefer English-speaking surroundings; this hotel mainly attracts German speakers.”

“Do not prioritize room views, as all rooms have the same view.”

“Request a third-floor room or the terrace room.”

“Dine early around Cala Santandria, as restaurants fill after 8 p.m. and tables may require queuing.”

“Rent a car to get around, as the hotel is not close to the water.”

“Request a room in one of the four buildings, as far from the bar and entertainment area as possible.”

“Use the taxi rank on Las Ramblas, about 100 metres away.”

“Avoid entrance-side or side rooms — the walkway is noisy, especially when the refuge is emptied at 7am.”

“Avoid left-side rooms ending in 06–10, which face Bierkönig and have less secure-fitting doors; the bar closes at midnight.”

“Ask for a room with an open terrace overlooking the countryside.”

“Book the junior suite for a quiet stay with effective air conditioning; it is one flight up from the entrance.”

“Book a superior room upstairs for a quieter stay and access to the roof terrace.”

“Choose a ground-floor room with a terrace for easy outdoor access; the two newer terrace rooms are also good options.”

“Request a high-floor room overlooking the courtyard.”

“Use a German accent when booking.”

“Ask for a pool-view room rather than a road-facing room.”

“Book a terrace restaurant table and try the fish or suckling pig.”

“Bring earplugs.”

“Avoid booking a beach holiday in May, as the weather may be unsuitable.”

“Choose a ground-floor apartment for a shady terrace; these two-storey blocks make the lower apartments the best choice for shade.”

“Request a room with a terrace facing the main street for all-day sun.”

“Check whether the beds have been replaced before booking, as they may be very hard.”

“Allow for a downhill walk to the beach and an uphill walk back to the hotel.”

“Avoid staying in the main farmhouse.”

“Look carefully for the parking area on arrival; it is easy to miss despite ample space.”

“Request a top-floor room for more quiet and better views.”

“Take a morning jog or walk in the nearby mountains.”

“Bring a towel to avoid the €21 daily sun-bed charge.”

“Request a room with a nice view.”