Hotel Fontecruz Ávila

Riding into Fontecruz we weren't sure what to expect due to some of the previews - which we now know appear unjust. We were greeted with warm smiles in Spanish which quickly changed to English when they correctly identified we where we were from. The greeting for bikers by hotels can be mixed a bag but the professionalism of the staff made us feel very welcome. The room is lovely, plenty of space and very clean. The bar staff were friendly and accommodating, the recommended wine was excellent and not overpriced. Felt happy leaving bikes outside and as vehicle lovers know this means a better nights sleep! I think it's worth mentioning given some reviews that star ratings mean slightly different things in different countries, so the British expectations of four star hotels do not apply in another country. We found this hotel worthy of its rating and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. It was a very pleasant experience with a good nights sleep in peaceful surroundings. We rather liked the art on the walls, not the sort of thing I'd buy myself but a refreshing change from the bland stuff some places have! One thing worth noting, it's is a large hotel and if you happen to be far away from the hot water tank don't be afraid to let the bath tap (or shower) run for a while to let it heat up! Liked this place and it's helpful staff. Will be rebooking in the future.

Friendly helpful staff. The hotel is more of a corporate style, the sort I've stayed in for conferences but our room was large, comfortable and with a very comfortable bed. Bathroom was excellent with big soft towels. There was a large wedding on our first night which was noisy in the bar and reception areas (it looked to be a great wedding venue). However we were not disturbed in our room. There was a very good choice for breakfast. The pool looked great but unfortunately we were a bit poorly so didn't use it. Plenty of parking spaces.

Hotel about 5-10 mins drive out of Avila centre but easy. Parking free in outside area. Staff very helpful. Large facility so gets large groups through. We had a loft style room on second floor, very clean but could do with a bit more light, maybe another floor lamp as very dark.

The pool and the area around it is beautiful. It’s very peaceful. The room was very spacious. The staff were brilliant couldn’t do enough for you. The pool makes the hotel.

Very very good value as my friend and I, who are touring on our motorcycles, booked on the day, as we always do so got a 4 star hotel for very cheap.