Silken Coliseum Hotel, Santander

Advantages: 15 mins from La Rambla, Air Con, Modern, Clean
Disadvantages: Would have been nice if it was more central but then you would not get the reasonable prices

...We stayed here for four nights in September 2006 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We arrived at Barcelona airport at around 10.30am in the morning. We got the airport bus which took us into the centre of the city and after struggling to get our bearings; we jumped into a taxi and got it to take us direct to the hotel. On arrival at the hotel, we were greeted by a very welcoming receptionist who promptly checked us in at 11am - considering we didn't think our room would be ready we were made up about this. This is what you need when you have been up since 4.30am. The reception area is very open, had a seating area, and is fully air conditioned and clean. Our bedroom was on the 4th floor. From reception there are two lifts which you can use or you can take the stairs. We entered the room which was situated at the back... Read review

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Advantages: BEST HOTEL!!! Next to Casino and beach!!!
Disadvantages: little pit too far from city central

...I was so exciting foe holiday. Even it was only mini brake it was our (my and my partner's) first ever holiday together. I was working as airhostess and very often flight to this destination. Always love those flights so I wanted to get myself to ground and explore Santander. I book hotel using spanish hotel's web page called Spain bookings, http://hotels.spain-bookings.com and found this lovely hotel. I never belive that we could have money to this hotel as it look so posh but I got it from excellent price for our 3 day brake. 3 nights where only 75 pound!!! Normal price per night is 65 £ and up. It was off season time, march 2006. I book flight fom Ryanair web page. Flight from Stansted to Santander was only 1hrs 20min. And my return tickets cost only 35 pounds.Brittany ferrys from Plymouth goes to Santander as well but... Read review

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Advantages: Friendly staff, great ambiance, decor, cleanliness
Disadvantages: Can be crowded

...If you want to visit the wonderful city of Madrid and stay in true luxury, then the Silken Puerta America is the place to go. Great facilities, excellent location, friendly staff, and surprisngly reasonable prices if you "shop around" the Net for special deals. Located about 2 minutes walk from Caragena metro station, the Hotel is in a quiet part of town, and yet the centre, with all it's attractions, is just two metro stops away, and a return metro journey costs only 2 euros, which is less than £2.00. Compare that with the minimum £4.00 single on London's Underground, to see what good value Madrid can be as a holiday destination. From the outside, the Puerta America does not look anything special - just a high rise with some strange grafitti-style writing in many languages, all over the facade......... but step over the threshold... Read review

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