Torreluz Centro Hotel

“We found a gem in Andalusia.”

Torreluz Centro Hotel was our home for the next five nights. This reasonably priced and super convenient hotel is located smack in the centro area of Almeria. So, basically park your car in the nearby car park and tour the city. You are within walking distance of the Alcazaba de Almeria, the 10th c… more

Torreluz Centro Hotel was our home for the next five nights. This reasonably priced and super convenient hotel is located smack in the centro area of Almeria. So, basically park your car in the nearby car park and tour the city. You are within walking distance of the Alcazaba de Almeria, the 10th century Moorish Fortress, the 16th century Almeria Cathedral, great shopping and restaurants, and not far from the beaches, Playa de San Miquel and Playa del Zapillo. On your way to these beaches, you will pass by the impressive El Cable Ingles, the huge iron pier where they used to ship iron ore from the local mines. The hotel is on the Plaza de las Flores where you can have your picture taken with a statue of John Lennon reclining on a bench with his guitar. Why is this statue here? Well, Almeria was where John Lennon penned "Strawberry Fields for Ever". He played the part of Private Gripweed in the movie "How I won the War", which was filmed in the area. Torreluz Centro Hotel is a modern hotel featuring free wifi, air-conditioning, satellite tv. The beds and bedding are comfortable, featured in clean and comfortable rooms. I believe the parking was complimentary, the excellent breakfast buffet was offered at a very reasonable price. One of its features was the freshly squeezed orange juice. There is also a full service Restaurant available which offers patio dining, a nice convenience. And the Staff were friendly and courteous. Writing this review makes me want to go back. PS: If adventure afield is desired. a drive out to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Cabo de Gata is easily doable. We spent the day at a wonderful beach called Playa de Los Genoveses. An interesting feature, are the multitude greenhouses in the area. These intensive agriculture operations, produce vegetables that are shipped all over Europe. The production and associated industry. account for almost 40% 0f Almeria's GDP.

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“Brilliant”

What a superb hotel in the centre of Almeria city,lovely well priced tapas bar at the hotel.Great full buffet breakfast,lovely rooms.Close to all shops bars and nightlife,500 metres to the beach and port area.

“Good Value”

I stayed in this hotel for 1 night at the end of August. I arrived late and had a little difficulty locating the hotel via the one-way system of narrow streets. There is a lay-by outside the Centro's fancier sister hotel - the Torreluz Nuevo - which is just alongside the Centro - and where you can… more

I stayed in this hotel for 1 night at the end of August. I arrived late and had a little difficulty locating the hotel via the one-way system of narrow streets. There is a lay-by outside the Centro's fancier sister hotel - the Torreluz Nuevo - which is just alongside the Centro - and where you can leave the car while you check in before parking. (Check-in is at the Nuevo). Parking is only a couple of streets away but difficult enough to locate, if you don't know the city. However, as other reviewers have advised, a receptionist will accompany you, if you ask. The hotel is well located, with many shops and cafes in the immediate area. There is a really quite nice cafe/bar outside the Torreluz where I had a late dinner and breakfast the next morning. Food and service were good and prices reasonable. The Centro itself offers an excellent Price Quality Ratio. My single room, although fairly small, was extremely comfortable, clean and well equipped with good air conditioning, wifi and a good shower. Staff are friendly and very helpful. I really would have liked to stay a little longer to explore the area but was unable to do so on this occasion. I would highly recommend this hotel and would be likely to use it again, if I return to Almeria city.

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“Central location”

The more economic little brother to the adjacent Torreluz, which also hosts the breakfast room (a fairly decent buffet) and main reception. Simple but comfortable rooms, right bang in the centre of the old town. All within easy walking distance.