Hotel AdHoc Monumental
Valencia
We found a very welcoming and cosy hotel in the historic city centre, Hotel Adhoc Monumental. This period hotel is situated in a building which dates from the 19th century. Its close proximity to the cathedral and Palacio del Temple makes this the ideal location from which to explore the beautiful old city centre. It's also near the famous and lively Plaza Tetuán where you can enjoy a spot of people watching at one of the many pavement cafés and which is the stage for various street artists who pass through the square, entertaining the tourists.
The choice of materials used throughout the hotel, the natural stone walls, wooden ceilings with some original paintings and the stunning floor mosaics further add to the hotel's period character. All 28 rooms have also been decorated in period style with warm furniture and plenty of original details, and the high ceilings really create a sense of space. The whole thing has a relaxed and personal feel to it. All the rooms are sound-proof, always a bonus when you are in staying in the city centre.
There is also a charming, quality restaurant at the hotel with only 10 tables. This is also where the excellent breakfast buffet is served which gives you more than enough energy to really explore the city.
The hotel is mentioned in leading travel magazines and guides, so there is no mistaking that this is a quality hotel. In short, an excellent choice to spend a few days.
Cons:
• None
Pros:
• Brilliant location
• Cosy and warm atmosphere
• Spotless rooms
• Warm and friendly staff
• Parking can be organised via the hotel
Hotel AdHoc Monumental
facilities
Hotel
- There is a restaurant where you can have lunch or dinner. This will incur an additional charge starting € 18,--. Restaurant is closed on Sundays.
- Bar.
- Internet connection (ADSL) in every room.
- Children are welcome.
- No rooms with wheelchair access.
- Lift.
- Pets are welcome.
- The hotel offers a range of excursions/activities.
- Hotel does not have its own parking facilities. Parking in a nearby public car park (€ 19 per day).
- Hotel is situated in the centre of Valencia.
Rooms
Every room has air conditioning, heating, TV, Telephone, internet connection and a safe.
Fully-equipped bathrooms including hairdryer.
The hotel has 28 rooms, including 23 double rooms and 5 single rooms.
Hotel AdHoc Monumental
surrounding area
Valencia
How could you not enjoy spending time in a city which has more than 300 days of sunshine a year?
The old city centre is fairly compact, a walk around the city will take you along all of the places of interest Valencia has to offer.
From the Catedral de Santa Mará at the Plaza de la Reina, where you can climb the Micalet for a wonderful view of the city, along many other churches and buildings: Real Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados, Palau de la Generalitat (buildings of parliament), Iglesia de San Nicolás (old church), Lonja de la Seda (the Silk Exchange), Iglesia de San Martín, Museo Nacional de Cerámica ´González Marti´(ceramic art museum), Real Colegio del Patriarca (renaissance palace) and the Almudin (old grain depot).
There are also plenty of museums to visit, including the Museo de Historia de Valencia and the Museo de Bellas Artas (museum of fine arts).
Make sure that you do not miss out on the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. This huge imposing and futuristic complex houses the Hemisfèric (IMAX theatre), Museo de las Ciencas Principe Felipe (interactive science museum), Oceanogràfic (with plenty of aquariums and the longest underwater tunnel in Europe (70 metres long)) and the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía (big theatre).
And if you have had enough of looking at buildings and walking around the city, you can chill out in one of the many parks dotted around Valencia, the Jardines del Turia or the Jardines del Real.
Or perhaps you fancy taking a nice look around the first botanic garden of Spain, the Jardín Botánico.
Valencia, just like Barcelona, offers that great combination of city and beach: hop on the underground and within 10 minutes, you will have reached the long beach of Playa de la Malvarrosa.
There really is more to Valencia than its paella culture, it is also a very trendy city with a fantastic nightlife.
And if you want to learn Spanish or wish to take dance classes, there are plenty of options available to you here, plus you will also get to know a lot of new people along the way. Bonus!
Active
Take a walk around the city or explore Valencia by bicycle.
Family
A visit to the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, where you can find the science museum, the Oceanogràfic and the Hemisfèric, is highly recommended!
The Oceanogràfic is home to over 45,000 aquatic animals. At the science museum, there are plenty of experiments for everyone to get stuck into and the Hemisfèric shows films for all ages on a huge screen which really gives you a sense of being right in the middle of the action.
And let's not forget the beach, always great for a fun time!
Other nice places to take the children are the gardens, the Jardines del Real with a road safety training park, and the Jardín Botánico. Or you could climb 'Gulliver' in the Jardines del Turia.