| Before you go ahead and book a hotel in Spain | | | | At the entrance to every hotel will be a plaque |
| please read this article packed with useful advice and | | | | showing the hotel rating according to the Spanish |
| tips on the star rating hotel system in Spain. | | | | tourist board. This is in the form of stars with a one |
| This Spanish hotel guide is for people looking to book | | | | star hotel being the most basic hotel standard in |
| a hotel in one of the towns and cities of Spain. We | | | | Spain up to a five star Spanish hotel being of the |
| have tips and hints before you make a hotel | | | | highest possible standard. |
| reservation in Spain. | | | | One star hotels in Spain are of a very basic standard. |
| Spain is a very popular tourist destination; this is | | | | This will be the cheapest hotel accommodation in |
| mainly due to the attractions of its two largest cities | | | | Spain. Expect a dated decor and possible |
| - Madrid and Barcelona. Spain is also extremely | | | | uncomfortable bed although the hotel room should be |
| popular because of its excellent climate - hot and | | | | clean. Expect your room to not have on-suite |
| sunny in summer and warm even in winter with most | | | | bathroom but a bathroom in the hallway which will be |
| days enjoying clear blue skies. | | | | shared by other hotel guests. A one star hotel will |
| There are not many international brand-name hotels | | | | have no facilities such as telephone or internet |
| in Spain so take care to read our guide on the hotel | | | | access. Our advice is to check the room first before |
| star rating system for hotels in Spain. | | | | you commit to staying. |
| If you are looking for hotel accommodation in Spain | | | | Two star hotels in Spain are still of a basic standard |
| in the peak summer months you may have a | | | | and again will offer few facilities (if any). Again, if |
| problem finding a hotel room so do make your | | | | possible we recommend checking out the room |
| reservation as early as possible. In the off-season | | | | before you make your hotel booking. However two |
| you will have a huge choice of hotels and rooms in | | | | star hotels in Spain will be of a clean standard and |
| Spain so you should get be able to get a cheap hotel | | | | safe so depending on your budget they are good |
| deal or last minute hotel bargain. | | | | value for money. |
| Consider whether your hotel has a swimming pool. | | | | Three star hotels in Spain are the most popular |
| Don't assume there will be one, the lower the hotel | | | | choice as they offer clean, safe accommodation |
| star rating the less chance of it having a pool. This is | | | | while being affordable to most people. Facilities in |
| vital in the summer months when temperatures in | | | | your hotel room will include basics such as telephone, |
| Spain can rise above 40 degrees Celsius. | | | | hairdryer etc. The three star hotel may have a |
| Some Spanish hotels will offer a half board or full | | | | swimming pool for your use, a gym and internet |
| board option. These can often be very economical | | | | access but do check first if these hotel facilities are |
| options although Spain does have a great variety of | | | | essential to you. |
| good restaurants so you may not want to limit | | | | Four star hotels in Spain are of a very high standard |
| yourself into having to eat at the hotel every night - | | | | with many facilities available to you such as swimming |
| especially if the food turns out not to be so good. | | | | pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, restaurants, breakfast should be |
| Before you book and complete your hotel | | | | included in the cost, parking, internet access etc. |
| reservation do check the cost carefully. Some | | | | Five star hotels in Spain are the most luxurious |
| Spanish hotels include breakfast and other hotels | | | | standard of hotel possible and of course the most |
| don't - so do check what is included in your hotel | | | | expensive. Expect the highest standards of service |
| cost and what isn't. Make sure all local tourist taxes | | | | and quality. Most five star hotels in Spain will have |
| are included so you don't get a shock when you | | | | additional health facilities such as health and spa |
| check out of the hotel at the end of your holiday. | | | | centres. |