Holiday Inn Express Ciudad de las Ciencias

"Picked this hotel purely because it was IHG and I’m a diamond elite member even though I wondered if it might be a bit far out Found nothing to worry about. Very easy to access via the number 10 tram line from around the corner, 3 mins walk, that goes right into the city at main train station and shopping area. Easy to get from the airport though the hotel could make it sound easier on their website - metro from airport to Xàtiva station and then an underground like to the number 10 tram , one ticket takes you straight through Around the hotel there are lots with a great shopping centre and carrefour next door, many big tourist things in the area and easy to get to the beach and even the abandoned f1 track via that number 10 tram - all this makes the hotel a great choice for getting around to all areas Small swimming pool was closed for winter but did have loungers which would be a plus for many The main areas look great, the rooms need some work but are clean and bed is comfortable. Bathroom has a bath with a shower over it rather than walk in shower you normally get in express hotels. Areas to work on are it’s a noisy hotel with thin walls, not helped by wooden floors in rooms , I could hear other guests conversations and children crying. Curtains arnt good enough to keep the light out - esp with a Burger King drive through outside that opens late and very lit up. No English channels on tv at all, not even a news channel Staff were very helpful when I added an extra night on, free breakfast was usual express style and no problems getting a table through Overall id return and recommend it but hopefully the hotel can work on the minus points above"

"Perfect location. Quiet and clean Friendly staff. No frills, but you are not paying for frills (Though it wasn't as cheap as I'd have liked). Good sleep, air-con, shower and bath, kettle (no fridge). Left a jacket behind on the bed, emailed and they found it. Might not be so lucky in a bigger hotel. I would stay here again."

"An excellent budget hotel for our 4 night stay. The staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Our room (408) was very clean and had a nice view towards the Science Park. Breakfast was great with plentiful choices of breads, pasties, cereals, fruit, yoghurt and hard boiled eggs, ham and cheese. Pool area very pleasant. Easy access to bus and metro in to the City or to the beach. Science Park a short walk away. The Shopping Centre has a number of bars, cafes and restaurants. For us the only down side was that we didn’t find any bars or restaurants within walking distance that were open in the evening as the area is obviously a business district - reminded us of being downtown in the States. 15-20 minute taxi from the Airport approx €30 with tip."