Hotel Carlos V By Viverestays

“Way overpriced!”

Although presented in a different and more positive light on the booking sites in actuality this is quite a basic hotel although the rate I paid was €150 per night. The room and bathroom are both small using basic memory phone mattresses and very minimal furniture. Parking on site at a reasonabl… more

Although presented in a different and more positive light on the booking sites in actuality this is quite a basic hotel although the rate I paid was €150 per night. The room and bathroom are both small using basic memory phone mattresses and very minimal furniture. Parking on site at a reasonable rate. Breakfast is extra. Front desk staff were polite. The location is quite good sitting between the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art & the old town sites however not many restaurants or cafes close by so you are forced to eat in the Carlos V restaurant. *Now this was an experience: when the check was presented no prices matched those as in the menu card. When the bill was questioned I was informed that the dinner portions were larger than the menu depicted and that that was the end of it. As there was quite a language barrier I decided to let it lay and inform others of this inappropriate scam. Example a €4.00 seafood broth soup was charged at€8,50 and a braised pork dish with only fries on the menu card was €8,50 but charged at €18,00. For 2 people it was expected to pay €12,50 instead the bill was €46,00. A couple of other plates were brought out with the bread which weren't ordered at all but again language differences made it appear that it was an on the house addition such as olives coming out for free when you order a mixed alcohol drink. Quite the scam... no wonder we were the only people eating. Sorry to say I simply am not impressed and in "no way" is this a value for money property. Vicki Sydney Australia

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