Luces de Catedral

Posto fantastico in cui soggiornare! Vicino a tutto, bello e pulito, servizio perfetto. Non abbiamo avuto alcun problema. Dormire: bei letti, bei cuscini, ottimo sonno. Servizi: fantastico set doccia complementare. Doccia: era così bella che abbiamo abusato dell'acqua calda. Ritornerei sicuramente!

We booked the apartment de luxe (called Alegre Minuet) because we wanted an apartment in Alicante old town with a balcony. The balcony turned out to be a Juliet balcony but it served the purpose and we felt part of the old town and were able to hear the chatter from the restaurants below when we were there during the day. It was a studio apartment for two people and a good size. There was a small kitchenette with two electric rings, a microwave, a coffee machine, electric kettle crockery and kitchen equipment. The apartment was tastefully decorated with antique green shutters and exposed stone wall. It had a small table (seating 4), sofa bed, TV and King/Queen sized double bed. The bed was very comfortable, made daily and we had one set of clean sheets in a 7 day stay - which was what was advertised. The shower was perfect with two options of shower head and bathroom supplies. We took our own beach towels. We had no problems getting in when we arrived as we pressed the buzzer for reception and they gave us a code. After that it was very easy with the keys. We understand that reception is open 10.00am - 7.00pm. They stored our luggage for us post-check out for the afternoon. Storage of luggage pre and post check in and out is a welcome additional service. The location is perfect, close to the beach and restaurants. There is a supermarket close-by. We had a fantastic time. We didn't really expect them to supply coffee refills as some other reviewers have said because those capsules are quite expensive. They did give us washing-up liquid and replenished the toilet rolls when we ran out. Some niggles: It can get noisy at night particularly at the weekend which is the price you pay for being in the thick of it (suggest earplugs) and there was a dead plant in the corner of the room that I kept knocking and it shed leaves every time I accidentally touched it. A dustpan and brush in the room was therefore needed, but there wasn't one. There was no room safe. We would have appreciated a washing machine - maybe a communal one? We would definitely rebook this accommodation.

The location is everything, it's a good place to be located and have everything at walking distance, however keep in mind the following: Unless you put the sign outside the door that you need the room to get clean they wont do it, even though is advertised with daily cleaning included. Then if your stay is going to be more than 3 nights and want your sheets to be changed need to talk with the maid and sometimes she is not there, otherwise they wont change it....if you need more soap for the shower or bath you also need to ask for it, they wont leave anything as if you need to ask for every single thing you need. They wont give you a beach towel even though there is a beach 5 minutes away but don't worry, better to buy one cheap one in a store...you can find some between 5 to 10 euros and can throw it away as there is no clothes washing machine in the aparments, but they do have small minibar and stove and are well equiped with coffe machine but again, they dont leave you the cartridges for the coffe machine....small things but that can make a whole different experience. For me the shower has the wrong tiles as the floor and walls are black...so if there is fungus you cant see it....