Abba Playa Gijon Hotel

“3*, comfortable and relaxed”

So generally the stay was good - the room was lovely; superb view, lovely cleaning staff and great amenities. The only things that let it down was unclear communication on arrival about the restaurant in the evening (we had to ask about the separately) and when we did eat in the restaurant, the ser… more

So generally the stay was good - the room was lovely; superb view, lovely cleaning staff and great amenities. The only things that let it down was unclear communication on arrival about the restaurant in the evening (we had to ask about the separately) and when we did eat in the restaurant, the service was very slow. Lovely waiters and waitresses but so slow. I will say the concierge were great in helping us get taxis to get places but it was a shame that on my birthday, I couldn’t get a glass of wine at 23:30, considering nowhere lets you eat/drink until 8/8:30pm. It’s a real shame they they don’t have an indoor pool - we had to go to another hotel for this. But overall, it was comfortable and relaxed though not sure it’s “4*” - I’d say 3*

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“Hotel location good ok but AC not working”

The room and bed are fine. Breakfast ok . Main issue is rooms are very hot so very hard to sleep and this was during cool time of year . Apparently the AC is turned off for all rooms. AC is included per the web site / what is happening here ? Staff helpful and friendly

“Price about right for this place”

Loving Gijon for remaining Spanish and not going for mass tourism, and, having stayed at the Abba in San Sebastien, we were very much looking forward to our two night stay here. The prices is what should have made us aware of the differences and not just because of differing geographical positions… more

Loving Gijon for remaining Spanish and not going for mass tourism, and, having stayed at the Abba in San Sebastien, we were very much looking forward to our two night stay here. The prices is what should have made us aware of the differences and not just because of differing geographical positions. During our stay, there was nowhere to sit outside during the day when the temperature was excellent even in a stiff breeze. The swimming pool is only open for three months to early September although never found it in any case! The Roof Terrace which is excellent with tables snd settees only opens at 17.00 - why? For hotel information you have yo go the ubiquitous internet site which gives more questions than answers and herself loves to read the printed information which is a lot more referable! The rooms are smaller (but comfortable enough) but totally lack sound proofing as clearly heard the busy traffic below all day, people in other rooms and moving in the corridor. Parking underneath was spacious and readily available during out stay. No food, from end of lunch, is apparently available anywhere in the hotel until 20.00 in the evening and the same, rather simple, menu is served in the bar and internal dining room. I would add, though, it is pretty good and remarkably cheap! It is a good 10/15 minute walk to central town and maybe 20/30 to the old town area for oldies like us. It was an adequate stay but would not be looking to repeat it on our next visit to this city

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