Hotel Review
Last weekend I stayed in the Parador in Fuente De - Picos de Europa. I thought it was a pleasant place and very reasonably priced.
Here are some of the reviews (I didn't read any of them before booking):
Here are some of the reviews (I didn't read any of them before booking):
“A bit disappointing”
“Rustic hotel amid majestic mountains”
This parador is located at the end of a drive through the Picos de Europa which are majestic mountains , lots of hills with sheep and cows grazing and small farms all around. The scenery is gorgeous. This hotel is rather spare, but clean and the room is of a decent size. The beds were not very comfortable and were rather low to the ground. It reminded me of a southwestern hotel in the United states. We ate in the dining room and the food was very good and quite plentiful with good wine being served. The air was cool and crisp and the remote setting was very pretty. There is a funicular right outside the door whcih will take you up for a view from 6,000 feet when the fog and mist do not block your view.
“Great Location”
Nicely situated with mountains all around. Rather uninspired and dated decoration but the rooms were clean and comfortable with a nice enclosed balcony. Once again for a Parador, the reception staff were efficient but cool and not exactly welcoming after a long drive. We asked for details regarding the cable car but were not advised that we could get a discount as residents of the hotel - only saw that on a poster after the event. We decide to eat out for dinner and breakfast elsewhere on this occasion.
“Location, location, location”
The parador is located to take advantage of its stunning situation and the scenery around it is spectacular. It was built about forty years ago in the style of a mountain lodge and it is a bit old-fashioned but the rooms are generous, comfortable and well-appointed. Staff were friendly and efficient. We ate well at dinner and at breakfast and I'd have liked to stay longer to enjoy both the setting and the facilities.
“A fabulous location”
I may be the only one who didn't care for this hotel. The location is amazing but the layout is poor. To get to our room you had to go up 2 separate flights of stairs and DOWN one! The room was ok but the soundproofing was miserable and there was a poor unhappy baby that ensured we were all unhappy .As a note, in the 3 paradors we stayed at in Spain, they were all lovely on the outside and had uncomfortable beds and poor soundproofing. We had better accommodations in 2-star hotels. And of course, the wifi did not work in our area of the hotel.
Fortunately we didn't spend much time in the room and the hiking is incredible. If your car needs diesel, fill up the tank in Potes - there's nothing close.
Fortunately we didn't spend much time in the room and the hiking is incredible. If your car needs diesel, fill up the tank in Potes - there's nothing close.
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After reading some unpleasant comments about those accommodations we got there expecting the worse thing. We were travelling with a couple of friends and all of us were quite a few satisfied about our stay there.
This cottage is run by a very nice family made up by the grandparents, parents and children. They have a kitchen garden where they grow the vegetables they usually serve you for dinner. Breakfast is delicious…you can’t miss it.
The rooms are spacious and quite clean. It is really well placed if you want to visit “Los Arribes del Duero” .
Nevertheless, a thing was funny: they ask us to take towels!!
See you tomorrow.
I thought about going to Budapest in September but I spent too much money on holiday in August. I was there more than twenty years ago, just after the fall of communism. I'd love to go back because I had a great time there.
*Last summer we spent seven days in Budapest. We rented an apartment in the center of the city ... Very convenient, next to the metro and bus, and not far from the river Danube. The area is full of restaurants, pubs, shops, supermarkets and so on. And very cheap too!. So, if you´re planning to go to Budapest, I *recommend this place.
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Have a nice weekend!
Whereabouts is the hotel?
How strange that they asked you to bring your own towels.
After reading some unpleasant comments about the accommodation we got there expecting the worst. We were travelling with a couple of friends and all of us were reasonably satisfied with our stay there.
This cottage is run by a very nice family made up of the grandparents, parents and children. They have a kitchen garden where they grow the vegetables that they usually serve you for dinner.
Nevertheless, there was one funny thing: they asked us to take towels!!
Have a nice weekend.
We can say the River Danube or the Danube.
I went through all the rivers in my head:
the River Seine
the River Rhine
the River Thames
the River Manzanares
the River Ness (my river)
and then I got to the Mississippi or the Mississippi River.
So I have discovered that there is a difference between American English and British English.
The only bad thing is the breakfast, not recommended but it`s up to you catch it or not.
How are you doing? You seem to have been busy studying English - keep it up!
I agree with you. There may be many things to do in Valencia but it's not such a beautiful city.
I was in Valencia for a few days this summer. I stayed in a hotel near the oceanographic. I (highly) recommend it! The hotel is in a perfect location: near the beach, city center and shopping streets. Valencia isn´t a very beautiful city but you can do many things. It´s an ideal destination for a few days near Madrid. Also if you take the AVE, you will arrive in an hour and a half. This hotel has very comfortable rooms, clean and the price is perfect. You can find a pool on the terrace with ideal city views.
The only bad thing is the breakfast, which I presonally wouldn't recommend but it`s up to if you have it or not.
I've just spotted another mistake.
"Ideal views" sounds bad.
You might say "incredible" or "stunning views of the city".
Faulted – found a fault (defect)
Petty – trivial
Thus – consecuently
Fairly – honstly
Bear in mind – take into account
Rather – quite
Grazing – feeding with grass
Spare – thin
Plentiful – abundant
Crisp – fresh
Remote setting – surroundings
Stunning – wonderful
Well-appointed: equiped
Layout – design
Flight of stairs – set of stairs
Soundproof – hermetic
Alejandro
Last week, my family and I stayed in an apartment at the countryside of Rome for five days. It was worthy paying for that flat because the realation between the quality and the price was fine. It was neither close to the city center nor too far. Space was enough for us (four people), everything was clean and well-appointed. What I liked the most was the terrace, a very open space where we could enjoy the famous italian weather having a coffee in the morning. What I found worst was the bed, its mattress was old and rather unconfortable.
Alejandro
Faulted – found a fault e.g. The service couldn't be faulted (i.e. It was perfect).
Petty – trivial
Thus (formal) – consequently
Fairly – honestly
Bear in mind – take into account
Rather (slightly formal) – quite
Grazing – feeding with grass
Spare – thin e.g. The room was sparely furnished.
Plentiful – abundant
Crisp – fresh
Remote setting – surroundings
Stunning – wonderful
Well-appointed - equipped
Layout – design
Flight of stairs – set of stairs
Soundproof – e.g. the rooms were soundproofed.
Here is the review of the apartment where we stayed last week in Rome:
Last week, my family and I stayed in an apartment on the outskirts of Rome for five days. It was worth paying because the relation between quality and price was reasonable. It was neither close to the city centre nor too far. Space was enough for the four of us, everything was clean and well-appointed. What I liked most was the terrace, a very open space where we could enjoy the famous Italian weather having a coffee in the morning. What I found worst was the bed, its mattress was old and rather uncomfortable.