Expo Hotel Valencia

Great hotel with friendly and helpful staff - clean rooms, nice buffet breakfast, fantastic views from the rooftop terrace/pool area, good location about 20 mins walk to the old town, 3 mins from metro and handy for getting groceries at Corte Ingles next door. The only reason why I'm not awarding 5 stars are the excessive charges for laundry and wi-fi access in the rooms (E2.5 for 1/2 hour). Valencia itself is a terrific city - beautiful old town, lovely beach 20 mins from the centre, lively nightlife in Barrio del Carmen and great value ceramics in suburb of Manises.

Tim Allard, London
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Having stayed the previoius 3 nights; as part of the Tomatina Festival Tour package, at the "NH Centre Hotel" (which is literally a two minute walk away) it was a pleasant surprise to have the fantastic service we received through our entire seven night stay at the hotel Expo! A complete contrast & unbelievably cheaper than our original hotel, what a bargain! The positives go right from the friendly & helpful cleaning staff right through to the front desk staff, all were friendly & very, very helpful. The room we had was perhaps a little tired in the decor but the shower was fantastic & the room was always kept clean. The Breakfast Buffet was excellent, the choice simply amazing! Value for money this is the place to stay in Valencia, I really can't praise it enough. Manuel at the pool bar was an abslolute star & has our thanks for putting up with us, if you stay make sure you go up to the roof & see him, say hni & buy him a beer while watch the locals below trying to park their cars in the street below I guarantee you will smile :-)

Neill Thomas, Plymouth UK
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

We stayed for 3 nights with buffet breakfast, which was great. The hotel is just outsidethe city centre about 15 mins walking or 1.30euros on the metro. We liked the fact that there is an excellant shopping centre " Nuevo Centro " actually attached to the hotel with a metro stop " Turia " underneath. Please visit the restaurants and bars around the Plazas near the Cathedral where the food is exquisite. Look at " www.metrovalencia " this will help you find the correct stops etc. it can be a little confusing on your first visit. At the Expo you can sit outside and have a drink brilliant stay.

Lynn & John, South Wales
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed at the Expo Hotel for 4 nights in June 2008. It is a good choice as it provides good value with excellent facilities and good service. The breakfast buffet is impressive. Rooms are well equipped and clean with plenty of complementary goodies in the bathroom (replinished daily). There is a Piano Bar on the ground floor and a roof top open-air swimming pool with a pool bar which is open in good weather. The pool is open May - October from 11.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. daily. Getting to the hotel couldn't be simpler. From the airport take the metro to Angel Guimera (Lines 3 and 5) and then change one stop onto Line 1 to Turia. The hotel is next to the metro station. Purchase a book of ten tickets 8 euros 75 which can be shared by more than one person and is much cheaper than single tickets. Alongside the hotel is quite a large shopping centre with several cafes and bars as well as a good selection of shops. Request a room at the back away from the main road. Lots of restaurants in the old town - a 10-15 minute walk through the park. Visit the Aquarium and perhaps take the tuorist bus to Albufera to visit the nature park and El Palmair a typical small Spanish town. Enjoy!

Marion, Yorkshire
Family with teenagers 12+

Stayed 3 nights at Expo Hotel, excellent value for money, hotel is in a central location with plenty of shops and amenities nearby, the bus stops right outside the hotel and the metro is nearby. The bar in the hotel also reasonable 3 euros for 2 glasses of wine, the staff on reception where very helpful with directions and information. Breakfast was great, offering a wide selection to suit all. looking at returning to Hotel again this year!!! Most enjoyable!!!

Lisa, Liverpool
Family with teenagers 12+

Really good hotel, friendly service. Accommodating to hen / stag dos without letting us run riot!! Breakfast was amazing - so much choice and restaurant dinner was delicious. Only one issue and that was that the bedroom doors never closed quietly - there was always someone closing their door and you always heard it. Other than that -well worth the money.

Happy hen, Norwich
Group of Young Friends/Couples

One of our friends recommended this hotel and they were absolutely right to do so. The suite we were given was spotless, sheets changed daily and thoroughly cleaned. The breakfast was a food lovers delight, everything from hot food, cereals, fresh fruit to cold meats and fresh pastries daily. The location was fantastic. Only a 15 min walk into the old quarter where you can find an abundance of typically spanish restaurants serving paella's and tapas. If you really prefer it there is also McDonalds and Burger King. We used the Metro on a daily basis to travel to the beach, which took around 20-25 mins. For around 1.8 euros return or buy a travel card for around 8 euros, you can travel all over Valencia. We took the 150 bus from the airport for 1.10 and it stops directly outside the hotel after about 45-50 mins. The beaches at Neptuno and El Saler are not to be missed, they are absolutely superb. The all you could eat buffet in the hotel restaurant in the evening for 15 euros was amazing value, dishes such as chicken, paella, rabbit, lasagne, cold meats, cheeses, pastries, salads etc etc etc too much to mention. We are definitely looking forward to going back and would love to take the children. Can't wait!!!!! excellent value for money, location, facilities etc etc etc

Tricia and Mick, London
Mature Couple (36+)

Just returned after 2 nights at Expo Hotel and found it to be an excellent base.Breakfast was excellent, the rooms were fine and staff were very friendly and helpful.Took the metro from the airport [1.8 euro]and ended up about 50 yards from the hotel...bus to the centre [1.2 euro]stops outside and returns to the same place. Taxi back to the airport was 12 euros.Will definitely return to the Expo.

JOHN DUMELOW, Wales
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Excellent hotel, Excellent location, Comfortable rooms. Friendly staff. I only stayed for two nights, but will certainly return - hopefully for a little longer next time.

Colin Butterworth, Batley, U.K.
Solo Traveller

Stayed for a week in Expo Hotel. Paid 65 € dbl room which was worth it. The shopping mall behind the hotel makes is it a very practical stay (open 10-22h) The lower level of the mall has breakfast cafés in the morning sun (2€ coffee+croissant),burger and restaurant. The hotel breakfast 11€ is buffet and is very good with fresh fruit etc Very good connection with metro and bus station beside the hotel. Connection with metro to the beach and airport. To the city center you walk 10 min to Old Quarter - 15 min to Placa Reina (cathedral) Rooms in hotel are clean and have everything except hair dryer Mini Bar tv wifi Enjoyed my stay in Expo Hotel and would recommend it to the budget traveller.

WIM, GENT BELGIUM
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Alpha Rooms - as always very efficient and easy way to book good hotels at the best prices. Breakfast - super choice and very good quality, reception area and bar 3 star but rooms really do need a revamp and would only rate 2 star. Great value though if travelling on a budget. Behind Hotel is great shopping centre and huge Corte Ingles (dept store). About 15 mins walk to town centre. Turn left and walk over bridge over old river bed. Meander thro the old back streets - so beautiful - unexpected little squares and fabulous bars and really good quality restaurants at brilliant prices. Travelling from airport ? Easy - get Metro 1.20 euros(Line 3 or 5) and change at Angel Guimera to Line 1 and get off 1 stop later at Turia. Hotel is just to right as you emerge from subway. Don't miss the L'Oceanografic - 34 bus from town centre - 1.20 euros. Magnificent !! Try to pop in the Mercado Central. Building is superb and the food displays incredible - be prepared for some surprises - massive display of animal noses for sale !! Stall holders very friendly and helpful. Recommend Sardiniera restaurant by the Cathedral is fab.Try fried sardines - so fresh. Cheap as well - also try the fine house red. Thanks again Alpha Rooms. You have come up trumps yet again - great to see that we can now book flights with you. Alpha rooms are certainly 5 star - have recommended you to all my friends.

Sarah , UK
Mature Couple (36+)

I can only endorse the previous reviews. My husband and I (sound like the queen) stayed at the Expo in December. City obviously still buzzing. We stayed for 7 days but still found it was not enough time. There is so much to do and see. The older buildings blend beautifully with the newer. The walk through the Turio Park (the old river bank) dropping off at various points of interest is enjoyable whatever the weather. The Expo is a lovely hotel (especially pricewise). We were room only so can't comment on the food, although we did look in on the restaurant and the food looks very well presented. Pool closed - so can't comment on that either. BUT.. the location of the hotel is brill, central for everything. Buses, trains (we went to Benidorm for the day -2hrs by bus. Enjoyable scenic journey). But also excellent for walkers. 20 mins to town centre (10 through the park). 40 mins to the beautiful beach/harbour area. Staff were very helpful and friendly, when we could'nt make ourselves understood for train journeys the receptionist would write down our questions and it helped enormously. We are definitely going again later in the year and we would definitely stay at the Expo. The only thing I would say is learn a little of the language, the people are so friendly and want to talk to you - it would be nice to hold a conversation. No matter how limited. Gratias.

Angela Kilgallon, Warrington. Cheshire
Mature Couple (36+)

Nice Hotel. Ideal situated close to Valencia Centre en nextdoor to the busses and the Metro. The breakfastbuffet is very good with many types of bread, fruit, cheese and sweets. We would stay again in this hotel. Through alpharooms a great deal.

René en Marc, Limburg (NL)
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed at the Expo Hotel for 4 nights in November 2007. The room was clean and spacious and cleaned every day. The staff were excellent, very helpfull and friendly. We would stay again with out a doubt.

Carole Blakemore, Mold, North Wales
Mature Couple (36+)

Great hotel couldnt fault it apart from the swimming pool being shut after 1st October which we didnt know until after we got there.Great location,good rooms,travelled with my 18 year old daughter for 6 days had had a great time.

Angela, Somerset
Other

Second stay at hotel this year and I will not be looking for anywhere else to stay when I go back. Everything in the hotel - Reception, service, food etc cannot be faulted. Excellent location with easy access to all locations including the Airport for so little cost by bus or metro from right outside the hotel - Metro station is Turia. Also large shopping and food complex right next door.

Dave Edwards, Swansea
Mature Couple (36+)

We spent 5 nights at this hotel starting on 6th September 07. Hotel is very nice, spotlessly clean. Rooms cleaned every day, beds made up and fresh towels daily. Lots of lovely extras in bathroom. Tea making facilities also in the room. Room also had mini bar which was great for keeping drinks etc cold. Lovely swimming pool on 12 floor with great sunbathing area around it. Staff exceptionally helpful and friendly throughout. Breakfast was good with a fair enough choice. Had dinner on two nights in the hotel - one night was a buffet the other was a la carte. Excellent location with bus stops for the beach and town outside hotel. Taxis were cheap. All in all, it was a very nice experience and I would certainly recommend it and will also book again whenever we go back to Valencia which is a wonderful city.

Anne Farrell, Dublin, Ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

Although not in the centre of town, this hotel gives great value for money, excellent communication links to both city and beach ( bus and metro station within 50 metres). Breakfast buffet very good with plenty of choice. Rooms are very clean with towels changed every day by very efficient room service staff. Pool ok but can be busy and does not open untill 1pm. Evenig buffet at the hotel is great value (13 euros) with plenty choice of both hot and cold food. Certainly more 4 star than 3 star

T.COLLINS, Lanarkshire
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed for four nights. The hotel was better than we had expected. The location was excellent with a metro stop right in front of it. Massive supermarket and shopping complex were also very useful. The rooms were basic but very clean and included a mini bar that was useful for cooling things. The roof terrace was a nice place to sit at night. The breakfast was also very good with lots of choice. Plus it was excellent value for money!

Faizaan Khan, Cheshire, UK
Group of Young Friends/Couples

excellent hotel on the edge of the old city the rooms are very clean the staff are very helpfull and the breakfast is great ,its all a cold coalation butt he choice is fantastic and its spotlessly clean. theres even a swimming pool and sun bathing area on the roof .location arond the corner from the bus for the airport,next to the metro which goes to the airport via one change,very near the main coach station for buses all over spain and next to court del inglise super store. you will not beat this hotel for value and location well worth 5 happy suns

frank smith, westbromwich
Mature Couple (36+)

This hotel is like a five star, breakfast is the best in any hotel we've stayed in, staff very helpful, location is 6 star. its possible to go to the beach for the day on the No. 1 bus takes about 40 minutes. The metro goes all the way to the airport metro stop outside the hotel, also next to a huge shopping complex with a very cheap C & A.

Carol Coyne, Expo Hotel, Valencia
Mature Couple (36+)

Excellent clean comfortable hotel with a proper breakfast as well.  Right next to the metro station with easy access to anywhere.  No need to get a taxi as for a couple of euros the bus number 150 to and from the airport stops just round the corner from the hotel.  If I go back that's where I'll stay again

Dave Edwards, Swansea
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

stayed in a triple in august 2006.bit cramped for three,but you don't spend much time in a room anyway,& the location within walking distance to the city centre made up for it.swimming pool on the roof was great as well.hotel getting a bit old now & might suggest you skip breakfast or eat out,as late comers don't get a great selection.
great for shopping as well as el corte ingles & lots of other shops right beside the hotel.
bus outside hotel also took you straight to the beach.
another plus was finding the hotel easy to locate when coming in by car.
would return.

darren osullivan, scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

After heading to Valencia for a relaxing weekend with the girls I found the Expo great value for money.  The room was cleaned daily and was a decent size including a good shower.  The roof top pool had plenty of sun loungers and the breeze and views were fantastic with temps reaching well into the 80's!  We found the reception staff great and they helped us find our way around.  The bus stops were right outside and only 1 euro to the beach and taxis were reasonable and the rank was outside the hotel.  The shopping centre is 2 minutes away with a good supermarket and nightlife only a short taxi ride away.  Would definately recommend, very Spanish and authentic Valenica was great!!

Danielle, South Wales
Group of Young Friends/Couples

The Expo Hotel is a good quality 3 star hotel in an ideal location for public transport into the city and to and from the airport.
In detail the hotel was clean, with a good choice for breakfast and helpful staff throughout. The hotel is located on a complex which has a very large shopping centre with plenty of café’s and restaurants to hand.
You can avoid expensive transfers to and from the airport by staying at this hotel because there is a service bus Number 150 yellow, that terminates its journey just round the corner from the hotel from the airport. It goes around the houses a little but in April 06 it only cost 1 euro per person each way instead of a taxi around 16 euros each way.
Across the road from the hotel red buses  60 and 62 take you into the city and nearby the hotel a bus 1 or 2 will get you to the beach. The central bus station is five minutes from the hotel and from there you can get to just about anywhere in Spain.

MALCOLM WOOD, Rotherham UK
Mature Couple (36+)