Occidental Alicante

"The Occidental Alicante is a perfectly placed hotel in the heart of Alicante's old town. 1 minute up a slight hill and you are on a thriving main street. Downhill from the hotel and you are on a beautiful promenade and marina. Restaurants up and down all the side roads. This is my first visit but it won't be my last. Can't wait. Thanks to all the staff at a lovely hotel."

"Just returned from a 4 night stay. Perfect location, couldn't fault the hotel one bit and will most definately be returning"

"We stayed here for 4 nights as we were on a city break. The hotel is very modern, tastefully decorated and clean. There is a lovely reception and seating area to the left which can be used on an evening (no bar though). The restaurant area for breakfast was well managed and the service and food was good. Although the cooked breakfast area was not great selection - the continental breakfast was extensive. We had a family room. The rooms were a bit larger than normal, clean and modern. There is a flat screen tv, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar (empty but you can pay extra to fill it) and safe (located in the wardrobe area). Also tucked away is a hair dryer and toiletries in the bathroom. Nothing else you could need! Good comfy beds and great black out curtains, so no light floods in in the morning. Decent air con but fan is noisy in bathroom. Only slight negatives were that the room had no view, a few minor scuffs and scrapes, and there was a slight drainy smell from the shower drain. The hotel staff are polite and friendly, reception efficient and made our stay that bit smoother. The surrounding area is good, with a many bars and restaurants within walking distance. The tourist part of the old town is about a 5 minute walk away. Perfect location. If you decide to go up to the castle - Expect to do plenty of walking! All in all, recommended hotel, location great and not too expensive!"