Alicante Gran Sol Affiliated by Melia

The location is perfect and the view is amazing. Room was quiet small and the bathroom not very nice .

酒店建築是為數不多的高建築，房間很乾凈很大，住在24樓，可以看到整個阿利坎特，漂亮的海景，早晨太陽☀️爬進房間，空氣瀰漫著碧海清香，下次還要住這裏

位置很好，但設施比較老舊

I had a previous stay at this hotel in December 2018 and thoroughly enjoyed it. This time I stayed in room 2302 for 4 nights in a premium room, which included breakfast. I thought my view last time was stunning, but this was even better. The room was kept spotlessly clean during my stay and came with the usual amenities such as a kettle, coffee maker, iron, robe & slippers, digital safe and there were sufficient power points. Considering the numerous floors in this hotel, I didn’t have to wait too long for the lift to arrive. I wasn’t able to book a room only option so I had breakfast for 3 of the 4 days. I couldn’t face getting up early on my last day to avoid the breakfast rush. There was sufficient choice of food for most palates, and plenty of it. The hotel is easily reached by taking the airport bus C6 and getting off at Puerta del Mar. I didn’t realise on my previous trip that there are numerous supermarkets nearby where you can buy water and snacks for a fraction of the minibar prices. You are also very close to Mercado tram station where you can get a return trip to Benidorm for less than €5. I really like this hotel and think it offers great value for money especially if you book in advance or have the Melia app or take advantage of Black Friday deals. It may not be the prettiest looking hotel in Alicante but once inside, it’s lovely. The reception staff were also very nice on arrival and departure.

Chose hotel for position as it is perfect to wander along the attractive esplanade, round the marina, old town, beach and castle. Loads of places to eat, bars and coffee shops. We paid a little more for a premier room with sea and city views, wow it was worth it! The view was spectacular of the castle, sea and marina. The weather was warm enough to sit out on the balcony and take it all in. The beds were firm but comfortable and there was a comfy sofa to relax with a cup of tea, kettle provided, after some exploring. Breakfast was very good, with a good selection of cooked and cold options, the pastries were delicious and definitely fresh each day. We were really pleased we chose this hotel and this room. Staff were always friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit to castle, though only walls, more great views and an easy walk along front to the lift that does take you right to the top!

The hotel was a big let-down, and not up to standard: 1. On the day we checked in (to room 1501), we had to ask for a room change. The shower not working, the toilet leaking, and there was a terrible smell of sewage. That smell permeated all the corridors that we used, so could not have been only from our toilet. If you check TripAdvisor, you will see that the problem has gone unsolved for over a year. The attitude of the reception staff was not good that evening, and we had to insist on a room with a balcony, or be fobbed off with one without. Because we had changed rooms we could not charge drinks to the room – the technology had not caught up. So I paid in cash, and continued to do so all week. That did not prevent them from trying to charge for drinks when we checked out. I wonder where my cash went to. 2. My partner had money stolen from her purse after she left it behind in the dining room. We suspect a particular waiter, but could not prove anything, so did not pursue it, in order not to spoil the holiday. 3. The evening meals could best be described as adequate, but not more. We expected more choice, and bigger portions. Two other guests told us that they ate out every night rather than take the hotel food. 4. Although it has 26 floors, with the potential for over 200 guests, the hotel has only two lifts. One had a capacity of 6 people, and the other 10, which is a bit too cosy when full. So waits for lifts were long, only to find the lift full sometimes. For those of us unable to climb the stairs 26 floors to the dining room, this was a real problem. 5. On Thursday 8th One of the lifts broke down with people inside. They were rescued, but it stayed out of order, halving the number of lifts available. This hotel is rated as four-star. It might once have been true, but is not now - it simply is not up to the required standard. I did not check this one before booking, as I usually do. I wish now that I had.