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One Shot Palacio Reina Victoria 04
A four-star hotel near the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in a landmark building opened in 1913, described as the first hotel in the city.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic city hotel
- Area
- Ciutat Vella (Sant Francesc), Valencia, Spain
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Hotel class
- 4-star
- Official site
- oneshothotels.com
Good to know
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Laundry service
- Step-free access
Why we recommend it
One Shot Palacio Reina Victoria 04 occupies one of the most recognisable buildings in central Valencia, a few steps from the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. The building opened in 1913 and is described as the first hotel in the city, and its grand façade on Calle Barcas is a landmark of the commercial centre. Today it is run by the One Shot hotel group as a four-star hotel that blends the historic setting with modern comforts.
There are 85 rooms, most of them doubles, plus four suites. Facilities include a restaurant, laundry service, Wi-Fi and parking, which is rare and useful in this part of the city. The hotel is listed as adapted for people with reduced mobility. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 13:00.
The location is hard to beat for a first visit. The Plaza del Ayuntamiento, with the city hall, the main post office and the flower stalls, is at the end of the street, and the Estació del Nord and the bullring are within a short walk. The old town, with the cathedral, the Central Market and La Lonja, is about ten minutes away on foot, and the shops of Calle Colón and the Ensanche are close by. During the Fallas in March, the Plaza del Ayuntamiento is the setting for the daily mascletà firework displays, which makes this a popular but busy place to stay.
The hotel suits couples, families and business travellers who want a central, well-equipped base at a mid-range to upper-mid-range price. Book well ahead for the Fallas and summer weekends. Light sleepers may want to ask for a room away from the street, as the area is busy during the day and on festival nights. Having parking on site is a real advantage here if you are arriving by car, since driving and parking in the old town is otherwise difficult.
Public transport is excellent. Metro lines 3, 5, 7 and 9 stop nearby, along with many bus routes, and the Estació del Nord, for regional and long-distance trains, is about five minutes' walk. Taxis are easy to find. Close by are the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, the Teatro Principal, the Museo Nacional de Cerámica and the Mercado de Colón.
One Shot Palacio Reina Victoria 04 FAQs
What is the history of the building?
It opened in 1913 and is described as the first hotel in the city.
What star rating is it?
It is a four-star hotel.
How many rooms does it have?
85 rooms, including four suites.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 13:00.
Where is it?
On Calle Barcas, a few steps from the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
Is it a good base during the Fallas?
It is very central to the Fallas events, but the area is busy and noisy, so book early.
How do I get there by public transport?
Metro lines 3, 5, 7 and 9 stop nearby, and the Estació del Nord is about five minutes' walk.