Catedral Suites Jerez

“Quirky in Terrific Location”

Re some of the other reviews, I’ll open by saying that if what you prefer is the cookie-cutter hotel experience, this is not the hotel for you. But if you’re a traveler who likes the quirks that come with history combined with a great location, consider Hotel Bellas Artes. It’s certainly a surpr... more

Re some of the other reviews, I’ll open by saying that if what you prefer is the cookie-cutter hotel experience, this is not the hotel for you. But if you’re a traveler who likes the quirks that come with history combined with a great location, consider Hotel Bellas Artes. It’s certainly a surprising place. Examples: -They have a rooftop terrace with a view of the Jerez Cathedral a stone’s throw away (see photo). But they don’t advertise it! It seems ignored, just some stools around. But I took my morning coffee up there and basked in the morning sun while reading the news and it was just splendid. -Our room (217) had a little balcony overlooking the square, with a garden of red roses. Inside the room, right in front of the window, are the bathtub/open shower and sink. I guess this was the only place they would go? The bathroom with toilet and bidet is separate. I did NOT notice bad smells from it, as some other reviewers noted. Normal hotel considerations: -Place is nice & clean -Staff speak great English and make good recommendations -Unlike the hostel we stayed at before this, it is quiet overnight, and the (very firm) full bed is not two twins pushed together! -WiFi is somewhat unpredictable, but again, better than our previous hostel. -Room has mini fridge and there are bevs available off the lobby for sale -Hotel breakfast not bad (costs €8), decent spread, but served in a drear location. -Lobby is splendid, white marble, love the fresh lilies at the reception desk, and the 2nd & 3rd floors are patio style, open to the lobby below. -Elevator does not seem to work -The artwork throughout is a nice touch -You can walk everywhere: various squares with bars & restaurants, Alcazar, Cathedral, hammam, bodegas, even the train station if you’re ambitious. Overall a nice stay, with a feel of being past its prime and rather odd, but still proud. We would stay here again.

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“Ok, but not what the pictures showed.”

Our hotel had been chosen for its position, its price and its description on Booking dotcom. Although we’d booked and paid to visit Jeys Catedral Jerez, the hotel seemed to be called Hotel Belles Artes. Its signage also implied that it was 4* (which I am sure it is not). I’m not sure what the h... more

Our hotel had been chosen for its position, its price and its description on Booking dotcom. Although we’d booked and paid to visit Jeys Catedral Jerez, the hotel seemed to be called Hotel Belles Artes. Its signage also implied that it was 4* (which I am sure it is not). I’m not sure what the hotel name was. It was adequate though, the bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean. The A/C worked perfectly. So, I have little to complain about. However, the room was not in any way like the images seen on Booking dotcom. It might be that those shown were on the floor above us, and it might have been because the lift was not working, that we were placed in this less glamorous room. They advertise parking, but it looks like there are only three/four spaces outside the hotel which are on a first come – first served basis. Other than that, good luck to you finding somewhere on the street in July. We were lucky, and managed to get a space that took us up to the siesta break, but it was a stressful 20 minutes finding it. Would I go again? No, I’m not sure I want to visit Jerez again. Is that the hotel’s fault? No, we were adequately provided for at a reasonable price – it just wasn’t what you see on the booking site. Whatever the hotel really is called, it is convenient for the Bodegas Tio Pepe, the old town centre and the cathedral. Our room looked out on the ancient cathedral. However, the cobbled road outside amplified the traffic noise - so maybe bear that in mind when taking your room.

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