5 Star Hotels Valencia

For some time this popular destination was a largely industrialized port town. During the 1990s the city was greatly revitalized. All the elements were there, like the heritage architecture which takes from many periods including the Roman and Arab occupation. Along with the many impressive feats of contemporary and even futuristic design, it didn't take long for this city to become one of Spain's most coveted destinations. From the simple pleasure of a walk through the old Medieval city to a visit to the astounding Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciencies, Spain's proud tradition of mixing grand architecture from the past with daring design masterpieces lives on in this city.

For those hoping engage this spirit of pleasure and architectural excitement while relishing the comfort and luxury of a 5 Star Hotel, Valencia offers some magnificent choices for the discerning. The Hospes Palau de la Mar is a place with a wonderfully minimalist feeling which has all the elegance and grandeur which comes from restoring and reinventing two old town houses to make up a decidedly chic and cosmopolitan five Star Hotel. Located on the periphery of the old Medieval town with its narrow streets, the Hospes Palau de la Mar has been designed with clean elegant lines, enhanced by the ubiquitous use of marble and crisp whites set against dark woods and brought to life by space and an abundance of cool light.

Of course, the Hospes Palau de la Mar, meets a 5 Star Hotel's standard of great facilities. When not making use of the Spa and its facilities, guests can languish at the poolside with it two waterfalls or enjoy a delightful reinvention of Mediterranean and international cuisine in the hotel restaurant, Senzone. A restaurant where you'll find mouth-watering incarnations of the famous local dish, Paella, as well as a judicious and inventive use of the famed Valencia oranges.

For those hoping to make full use of the vibrant sunshine and clear blue skies, many of the 5 Star Hotels in Valencia offer superb leisure, health and sporting facilities. The Hotel La Calderona in Bétera is one with a full range of activities to satisfy the most energetic of guests. Situated on the periphery of the Sierra Calderona, an extensive natural park, this grand establishment offers a generous helping of natural beauty all around.

Not only can guests expect the typically excellent service and design majesty of Valencia's five star hotels, but the La Calderona offers tennis courts, squash courts, its own putting greens and driving range, a host of Spa treatments, indoor and outdoor pools and, to make sure guests want for nothing, the La Calderona even has its own football pitch. Add into the mix the nearby golf courses, the lovely, light and welcoming accommodations and the high standard of culinary expertise, and it makes something extraordinary of the already special.

For 5 Star Hotels, Valencia is one of Spain's best destinations, fast eclipsing Madrid and Barcelona as one of the country's most appealing, vibrant and architecturally fascinating cities. From the grand buildings both modern and ancient, to the regal gardens, the food and the many festivals which nurture a generosity of spirit and culture, it is little surprise to find 5 Star Hotels which can meet and surpass the expectations of the discerning modern visitor.