Hotels near Playground Escaldes-Engordany, Les Escaldes

I would normally have rated this hotel quite highly and been glad to award it the same kind of reviews as it seems so many other people who have used its services have already previously appreciated. However, despite its benefits – and I stress that this really is only based on my personal experience – I left earlier than I intended and with a very bad taste in the pit of my mouth. Let it be understood that in general, Andorra is the kind of place that is totally geared towards screwing whatever money it can out of the tourists who visit – and what happened to me through this hotel was simply another example of this kind of behaviour that is unfortunately evident pretty much everywhere within this country that would like to offer itself as a cultural and lifestyle alternative to Monaco – but has as much chance of doing this as either might Bognor Regis, Benidorm or Larnaca. The bottom line here is that whilst the facilities on offer are perfectly acceptable – though basic, minimalist and quite cramped – the morality behind the Management's treatment of its guests is seemingly only copacetic for as long as the visitor shuts-up, pays-up and has no issues. ... Such as, and by happenstance, was not my case. Unfortunately, due to a burst water pipe emergency in my home above Monaco, I had to leave three days earlier than anticipated. I asked the Hotel if they would be prepared to reimburse me the unused days and they told me to go through *********** – who had taken my reservation – and ask them to contact the Hotel by return with the authorisation for the reimbursement. The Hotel management stated that “normally”, in the case of an emergency, such a request would be favourably received. After two days of back-and-forth with Booking.com's 'faceless' Customer Service, I was informed that it was actually the Hotel who would make this decision. Look – it's not about losing the cost of the extra three nights: I can afford it. No worries there. No – rather is it that the INEFFICIENCY – or purposeful veniality of the staff – actually compounded the growing sour taste in my mouth by SURCHARGING me the Turist Tax TWICE OVER – for a so-called “double booking” – when I had EXPLICITLY reserved as a SINGLE traveller: the added amount being directly and illicitly charged to my Credit Card without my authorisation or any request having been previously made. Furthermore, the way that this was done was in such an underhand manner that it also purportedly laid the onus of the blame on ME because I had supposedly not paid this on Check-Out: when, in fact, I had asked both Receptionists of the previous evening, AND the Night Receptionist - (early on the day of my departure( - whether I was “all paid-up”: and had been assured that I was. Note that I have absolutely NO issue in paying ANYTHING that is legitimately owed. So – CAVEAT – I repeat, this is MY experience: but – frankly – I found it to be generically reflective of an “attitude” held by all the And

Overall, a very good choice in Andorra. Most: - Central location, in the heart of Meritxell Avenue - recent, spacious, excellent bedroom - very good water room (double bath, gross mirror, separate toilets...), bathroom and perfect shower - restaurant ”Coure” excellent and attentionful staff - very beautiful and functional common spaces - Arriving host staff But a few points to improve to reach 5/5: - no coffee shop, boiler, neither a bottle of welcome water - penderie design but really not practical - perfectionable noise isolation, you hear a lot of the street - missing a welcome guide (use of bathroom and shower, lights, services offered by the hotel...) - small parking, but possibility to park in a partner parking - impossible to book a double room on the internet if you come with a baby, triple room automatically allocated and very expensive price (particularly with regard to the use of an additional bed for a baby ...) ... To avoid this, contact the hotel by phone or mail and book a double room. - hotline Pierre and Vacances paying €0.25/min. The hotel is a very good choice for the old Andorra.

Hotel has a good location, walking distance from center and main attractions but also in a quiet area. Personal was polite and respectful, offered a lot of information regarding our stay and were ready to address any complain we had. The room was very clean, same as the bathroom, also the view of the room was very nice, seeing the mountains in the distance. The bed was comfortable, had no issue to have a good sleep. Parking was free over the weekend. Overall a very good stay in Andorra, very good price quality ratio.

Reception: Majority of staff were mostly courteous, however did not always greet upon arrival and did not always acknowledge you while you waited. Room / facilities: Room number 417 is on the 4 floor and is clean. It overlooks the city and has a road and views of the flowing from your balcony. The self control air conditioning is somewhat confusing to operate, but did the job. The room had a balcony with a door that opens fully enabling guests to go outside. The room has a bar fridge, safe, older style flat screen tv, euro style memory foam pillows, (that i found terrible and left me nursing a migraine after the first night). Queen bed, sofa bed, table and chair, hanging area and luggage shelf. The bathroom had a shower/ tub combo with a multi purpose shower head. Day 2, the 168 kids arrived and the noise escalated from a tranquil setting to a wild playground. Kids played in the hall, yelling screaming, opening and then slamming their and friends room doors, knocking on unknown doors and running (mine). Some kids were polite to apologise when they realised they had the incorrect room. Reception were requested to intervene at least 7 times (face to face and via the phone), however this only sometimes restored the peace for a short period. The student teachers/ supervisors were nowhere to be found to settle the children. Not an ideal situation to be in for a relaxing stay. Parking: is available at an additional cost of €21 (at the time of my stay). The car park is very tight to maneuver around. Wifi: Complementary and good speed password required, this did slow dramatically once the 168 kids arrived to the hotel and were using their devices. Conclusion: Excellent position. River views Comfortable rooms. Right in the center of town. Letdowns: Kids permitted to stay and guests not provided this information upon checkin. Adult guests could have been allocated other separate floors and the children on other exclusive floors. Location / Nearby: Centre of the city and all its offerings. Letdowns Rushing water noise can be a bit much for some. Hotel not advising guests of the imminent arrival of 168 children and the accompanying noise. Getting to hotel: Best use GPS. Be aware of the last roundabout prior to the hotel and the 5th exit that goes down just to the right of the main road/bridge. its very easy to miss. The hotel name and parking signs are only visible when your 5 meters from the property. If arriving into Barcelona airport and drive to Andorra, do yourself a favour and turn off “tolls” on the GPS, the drive has spectacular scenery, and is only marginally longer and you will save €30+ in tolls.

Very comfortable hotel in a good location right in the centre of town and also literally a few seconds away from the coach stop for the buses to and from Barcelona airport which was really useful, particularly when arriving late at night like I did. Rooms very well appointed, bathrooms good with powerful showers. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, and unlike the reviewer below, my experience was that they all spoke English very well.

We spent one night in Andorra during a trip mainly to see Barcelona. I chose this hotel because it was a good price, has a spa area and offered parking. The half-board option was also convenient so we wouldn't have to spend extra time deciding on a restaurant for dinner. It worked out really well! Check-in was a breeze and we learned upon check-in that our reservation included time in the hot tub in the spa area. We were expecting to have to pay extra for that, so it was a welcome surprise. Our room was spacious enough for one night and included all the amenities we needed (shampoo, soap, etc). The room faced a rushing stream which was perfect white noise during our sleep. We normally use a white noise app on our phone, but it was not needed this time. The bed and pillows were perfectly comfortable. The spa area was nice and we enjoying hanging out in the hot tub after walking around the town for a bit. Our reservation included half board. Dinner was from a fixed menu, but there were some good options to choose from and our meal was tasty. The server was not super friendly, but efficient. Breakfast had good options and variety and we were fueled up perfectly for our drive back to Barcelona for the rest of our trip. Parking is available for an extra fee in a lot down the street from the hotel.

Hotel well placed in the centre of the city. Rooms with main room (TV, towel, hairdryer, shower freezer) but older decoration. Materas very comfortable. Good isolation of outdoor noise but not of neighbouring rooms. The hotel is very comfortable and comfortable and the room is very comfortable.

The hotel is like a foreign-related hotel in China in the 90s. The equipment and decoration are relatively old, but it is quite clean. The air conditioner is loud. Good location and very city center, very close to the commercial shopping street, about 5 minutes walk away, very convenient. We are 2 years old and 3 years old. We insisted on upgrading our room when we checked in at the front desk. Fortunately, it was not expensive for less than 13 Euros a night, and we didn't bother to argue with him. As a result, the upgraded room had three single beds.

I know that a review has to be balanced, and therefore it is probably best to start with the positives. The hotel location is spectacular, the swimming pool is decent and the grounds are well kept. Upon arrival, the reception staff were friendly and helpful. After that, there are huge problems with the hotel. The room is tired looking, with a slight musty smell and decor in need of an upgrade. The bed is an old wooden number that has seen better days and creaks like a pirates galleon. The room is boiling hot, with no functional air control. It has, thus far, been one of the worst nights sleep of my life. However, the main thing to avoid is the restaurant. For dinner, the kitchen serves a grand total of 5 dishes - 3 starters and 2 mains (pork and salmon - vegans should count themselves lucky not to be catered for). For starter, I had a ‘focaccia’ that was essentially a thick, tasteless doorstop bread of the type my bad grammar school used to serve to keep us sedated. This was covered in a layer of greasy cheese-adjacent substance and what could generously be described as ‘ham’. My wife had a goats (‘gods’ according to the menu, though what kind of benevolent deity would have inflicted this meal upon His children remains to be seen) cheese parcel. The parcel was about as well received as an Amazon Prime delivery that has been booted over next door’s fence. Onto the main, and the ‘pork’ was fatty and undercooked, served with a few slices of poorly fried potato that seemed to subliminally scream the word ‘sorry’. My wife’s salmon was an insult to a fishes’ memory - slimy and unappealing, tossed carelessly on some tired lettuce and a few beetroot cubes. The price of €25 per person may have been reasonable if that was the amount we were being paid to eat it. The most ridiculous part of the evening though was the service. About 10 waiters hovered around the dining room, a number that seems high until you realise that a separate team member performs each task. Drinks and bread was one waitress. Ordering food was a waiter. Delivery of the starter was another waiter. Another waitress collected the plates. Another brought the cutlery for the main. Another brought the main. Another dressed in a full bomb disposal suit delivered the bill. After a while it becomes obvious that it is a strategy to diminish responsibility through collectivisation - it’s like a philosophical conundrum- if a crap meal is served but no one actually served it, did it really happen? Unfortunately for us, the answer is yes, and I still have ten hours trying to sleep in this unbearable inferno. On this occasion, rather than ‘gods’ cheese, I suspect that both the meal and the room have been designed by the other guy…

Satisfait dans l’ensemble. Seul problème, notre cafetière ne fonctionnait pas. La seule proposition faite à été de prendre un café au restaurant dé l’hôtel et de payer. La moindre des choses aurait été d’offrir le café je pense. Malgré cela bel hôtel et personnel agréable.