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Hospes Palau de la Mar
A design hotel in a late 19th-century palace in the Ensanche, next to the Turia garden, with the Bodyna Spa and Ampar restaurant.
At a glance
- Type
- Design hotel in a 19th-century palace
- Area
- L'Eixample (Pla del Remei), Valencia, Spain
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- hospes.com
Good to know
- Bodyna Spa
- Relaxation pool
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Library
- Dogs welcome
- Step-free access
Why we recommend it
Hospes Palau de la Mar occupies a late 19th-century bourgeois palace on Calle Navarro Reverter, in the elegant part of the Ensanche close to the Puerta del Mar and the Turia garden. The hotel blends the historic architecture of the building, including a white marble staircase, with contemporary interiors, and it appeals to travellers who prefer character to a large chain.
The rooms combine period features with modern design, and the public spaces include a library and a garden used for events. The Bodyna Spa has a relaxation pool and a fitness area, which is a welcome retreat after a day of walking in the heat. Ampar, the hotel restaurant, has a terrace with dining service and a lounge bar, so it works for a relaxed evening without leaving the hotel. Breakfast can be served in your room.
Practical details are well handled. There is free Wi-Fi throughout, online check-in, and limited private parking, which should be booked ahead. The hotel is accessible for people with reduced mobility, and dogs are welcome, which is unusual among luxury hotels in the centre. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00.
The hotel suits couples, design-minded travellers and anyone who wants a quiet, central base with spa facilities. It is also a good choice for travellers with dogs. Families may prefer a hotel with an outdoor pool, though the location next to the Turia garden gives children plenty of space to run around. Because the hotel is a converted palace rather than a purpose-built block, it has a more intimate feel than the large hotels in the city, and it is worth asking about the different room categories when you book, as they vary in size and outlook.
The location is one of the best in the city for walking. The old town, with the cathedral and the Plaza de la Reina, is around ten minutes on foot, and the Mercado de Colón and the shops of Calle Colón are a few minutes away. The Turia garden runs past the end of the street, giving easy access on foot or by bike to the City of Arts and Sciences in one direction and the Museum of Fine Arts in the other. Colón metro station is the nearest.
Hospes Palau de la Mar FAQs
What is the building?
A late 19th-century bourgeois palace with contemporary interiors.
Does it have a spa?
Yes, the Bodyna Spa with a relaxation pool and fitness area.
Is there a restaurant?
Yes, Ampar, with a terrace and a lounge bar.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
Is there parking?
Limited private parking is available; book ahead.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00.
Is it accessible?
Yes, it is accessible for people with reduced mobility.
How far is the old town?
About ten minutes on foot, with the Turia garden at the end of the street.