Merida hotellit lähellä Puente Romano

Plussat: Central fairly large hotel obviously part of a chain. Staff helpful

Miinukset: It’s a bit tatty in parts. Also the photo of the pool and the area around it on all the internet websites makes it look so much bigger than it is. It is barely a puddle. Fine for a cool down but nothing else.

Plussat: First of all the location on the square, in walking distance of river, Roman temples and ruins was perfect. The room was one of the nicest we've stayed in, spacious, well-appointed, extremely comfortable. The old palace feel of the lobby with parts of 16th century walls was beautiful. Comfortable place for afternoon coffee or tea. Sitting rooftop by the pool overlooking the city of Merida was a treat. You could see an enormous stork's nest atop the clock tower! Drinks and activity in the square were quintessential Europe and fun.

Miinukset: The only thing I would say I didn't like was that they take your car and park it for a fee. In our case they took it and it came back scratched and dented. While we filed a report and we had sufficient insurance for a rental car, they said they would contact us after notifying the main offices of Ilunion, and even though I asked, they did not get back to me. So, truly there was no need to other than they said they would. And the one caution I would make is tell them to be extremely careful with your cars!

Plussat: Fantastic location on main square. lovely old building and enjoyed rooftop terrace

Miinukset: parking very expensive

Plussat: The stay was really too short to give an informed opinion

Miinukset: The menu for dinner wasn’t too imaginative, still had to compete with many in the Plaza.

Plussat: Everything. Location, comfort, decor, service, staff. Absolutely everything!

Plussat: The second night (see below) I was moved to a not very large but very nice room with a balcony overlooking pretty gardens. The porters are very helpful and rooms beautifully made.

Miinukset: The first night I was given a Superior Room but it had no windows (looked into an internal seating area), and the aircon either wasn’t working or was turned down for the whole hotel (I think both at different times as reception told me first and porter second). My room was 25c when I woke up in the morning and the night was uncomfortable (being in the centre of the building it was extremely warm). I had kept this room having been offered a small room without a double bed (which I had requested) as an alternative. Obviously I did not know the aircon would not work. I had a real fight even to change rooms, the receptionist trying to punish me for asking asking for a change at 10AM and 2PM not 12 (had suggested 12 but I was delayed seeing sites on the other side of town). I was told that my room had now been cleaned and can’t be recleaned as it would take up too much staff time. (a) ignoring the timeI myself had spent trying to get the room I’d paid for (acceptably similar to the photos on booking) and (b) the fact my bags were virtually packed and all that would be needed is to change the bed. I asked for a small discount for the first night to reflect the price I’d pay for a windowless room without aircon (about 10% discount to entire booking) and was refused and accused of having “wanted everything” (ie a double bed and a window!) in not swapping rooms in the first night. I get that not all rooms are the same but a windowless room or a tiny room with single beds are different to all photos on the booking website. I can pay less for the same elsewhere in Merida. Staff extremely arrogant and acted as if they were doing me a favour (I’m a relatively young but educated solo traveller) staying at their hotel. First time I can remember asking for a discount (refused - ‘I have a contract with the hotel.’) and I am reasonably well travelled - and don’t need the money (it’s principle). Advise people to stay here but after seeing room.

Plussat: Excellent 5 stars hotel right in the centre of town with excellent food and facilities

Miinukset: The air conditioning was struggling to cope with the heat. The gym was pretty basic and not air conditioned

Plussat: The room was spacious, breakfast wide choice of fruit,cereal, yogurt, pastries etc and some hot dishes. There is car parking on site you pay but reasonable. Staff friendly. Bar was reasonably priced for the measure you get. We ate in the restaurant for one night food was good but pricey. Close to all the sites of Mérida and relatively easy to find.

Miinukset: Tight squeeze in garage parking, that is no fault of hotel just size of cars now.

Plussat: Merida Parador was great and everything we look for in the Paradors in Spain - but what bowled us over were the amazing Roman sites in the town.

Plussat: The bartender was fabulous. Dinner staff was marginal. The property itself was lovely.

Miinukset: The room was a really long way from the single elevator.

Plussat: hieno parador-tunnelma keskellä Meridan vanhaa kaupunkia, jossa miljöötä hieman pilasi uudempien talojen sikinsokin-sijoittelu kaiken vanhan väliin. Hotellissa pitkät käytävät ja tilavat ravintolatilat.

Miinukset: aamiaisen hinta oli maaseutukaupunkitasoon nähden kallis. Ravintolassa hovimestarin töykeys harmitti (kohdistui kylläkin henkilökuntaan).

Plussat: Well located and nicely decorated

Miinukset: A bit noice

Plussat: Excellent Parador. Room was very comfortable with a small balcony over the courtyard. We used the pool in the morning Room and bathroom very clean Staff were super friendly and helpful Safe storage of our bikes was not an issue Breakfast was excellent; location perfect to wander in the town and visit the Roman theatres. We will certainly come back and can highly recommend this hotel

Miinukset: We used the cafe was a light snack which was ok - We did not use the main restaurant for dinner so cant comment on the menu

Plussat: The location was good, just on the edge of the main attractions. The carpark was secure and underground (nice and cool!) with good access up through the Parador to reach reception etc. Plenty of places to sit and have a drink. The rooms were light and airy.

Miinukset: Everything was fine, nothing that caused us a problem.

Plussat: Great location, very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were small but clean

Plussat: Hotel is a bit 'boxy' but a bit of creativity has gone into some interesting decoration. Well entertained by energetic neighbours who hadn't worked out the acoustics of central courtyards. As this was Spain I award two ears and a tail! Local parking (car park) chargeable at the hotel, with unloading directly outside hotel.

Miinukset: Small double room on the ground floor with small barred window looking onto central courtyard. (This may not be representative of all the rooms). Even as a single traveller I found this a bit pokey & claustrophobic. Atrocious lighting - over-the-bed wall light LED bulbs directed upwards. They don't have the light spread of incandescents, therefore couldn't read anything without great difficulty. Trouble with central Mérida is that the selection of hotels is not wonderful as far as I can see.

Plussat: Hyvä hinta/laatusuhde

Plussat: Excellent and imaginative decor. Very comfortable room. Excellent location for sightseeing.

Plussat: A good location close to city centre.easy access for disabled partner.

Miinukset: Poor nearby dining facilities, but city centre not far away

Plussat: Dont be fooled by the 1 star official rating, everything you need works. Elevator up 2nd floor clean but not big room (# 208) towards the street. With windows and blinds closed absolutely no noice from traffic. AC worked well, with not much draft. The remote a bit tricky though. Our room seemed pretty recently redecorated, no smells. Adequate shower, no bathtub. Twin beds wide and with nice mattress and none of that awful bottom plastic sheeting some hotels use. Adequate wardrobe but as always not much floorspace. We slept well. Breakfast is the regular spanish, nice big loaf for toast and those small capsules w oil, pate, marmalde etc. Coffee a bit too weak for my taste. Also ”pastry” in plastic (not my thing). So not much for a big 100 + kilos swede

Miinukset: Do not count on the wifi, though, but these days who does?

Plussat: Pretty much everything. Great location, nice room, good shower, comfortable bed; staff couldn’t have been more helpful.

Miinukset: One minor detail: I never managed to find out how to turn down/ turn off the air conditioning (without also disconnecting the lights by removing the room card). I accept that air-con is hugely beneficial in summer in Mérida, but I don’t like it quite so strong at night.

Plussat: Value for money. Perfect for an overnight stay.

Plussat: Great place to stay very comfortable

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Staff member allowed me to check in early and all staff were friendly and helpful. Cleanliness was good.

Miinukset: Location was a little away from the attractions of Merida (which are magnificant). The breakfast, whilst cheap included cheap pastries in plastic wrap. .

Plussat: Very good continental breakfast. Coffee was not quite warm enough.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The accomodation was acceptable but the room was very small for two people let alone three. Quiet location.

Miinukset: There was no dining room. The location was too far from city centre.

Plussat: Loved every aspect of it, the location was great as there is a traditional bar close by who served very typical spanish food

Miinukset: Brekfast is a bit poor but only 3 euros with room service so not bad in all.

Plussat: Location very convenient for our onward journey.Staff very helpful and friendly

Plussat: Good location

Miinukset: Bathroom taps.... hard to get cold water, for some reason. They were a fancy design. No Ned for it really...

Plussat: Great location a few steps from the Temple of Diana and right in the heart of the city. The staff were wonderful and the room was clean and luxurious.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Perfect location. Staff great. thanks to Fran, he gave us all the information we need about what to visit in Merida.

Plussat: Staff are great. Room was very good

Plussat: It felt secluded but was in the heart of the town. Staff members were very polite, helpful and friendly. Went out of their way to give advice about the attractions in Merida and gave us recommendations for our onward journey.

Miinukset: Not much in the way of natural light as bedrooms all face internally into the patios