President's House

This is a little late but I wanted to record the vey lovely stay we had at Casa del Presidente in Avila in October. We were meeting up with dear friends from Sevilla after many years and the very nice people at the Recepcion could not have been more helpful so that everything was taken care of when our friends arrived before us. They were welcomed in beautifully all according to my instructions that they were to be our guests. We ate in the restaurant both nights and it was really a beautiful experience. Excellent service. The second night we didn't want a big meal and the servers very kindly provided an almost tapas style of a meal, with several wonderful dishes, cheese and fresh bread, and ham of course! We enjoyed the recommended and beautiful wine of the region. We very much appreciated the gracious flexibility. The rooms and building are beautiful and everyone there was welcoming, helpful and professional. We would return any time we are in Avila again. Muchas Gracias!

Today we check out after 3 fabulous nights at this wonderful hotel. The position is perfect, within the City walls and with parking, this has to be booked and is charged but the secure parking is worth every penny! The room is large and well equipped, kettle on request, coffee machine, mini fridge etc. Bed is very comfortable and at least a super king. Bathroom is exceptional with huge shower and bath, large fluffy towels, I rarely use hotel toiletries but have made an exception here as they are high quality. The pool area is immaculate, towels are provided FOC, plenty of sun beds and shaded areas. The little bar by the pool was run by a really charming and attentive staff member. We didn’t dine in the restaurant but did have breakfast here on our first morning, the breakfast was beautiful but the tables were too small and the restaurant is very stiff and formal, some outside dining and bigger tables would have made a big difference. All staff is efficient and friendly, overall the hotel offers excellent value for money, we will definitely return.

Very delicately dressed rooms in a marvellous building where the first President (prime minister) of Democratic Spain used to live. Built adjacent to the city walls of Ávila, with a square swimming pool set in a beautiful lush garden. Private parking which you need to book in advance. Very personal, classy reception. Comfortable bed. Breakfast again in a quaint setting. In the heart of one of the most beautiful cities of Spain. Enjoyed our stay very much.

Booked 2 rooms 2 adults 2 children on the booking we where told only the suite could entertain an extra bed and the 14 year old was free on charge We paid the extra for the suite it wasn’t a problem But too my surprise, When checking out, they had added an extra charge for the bed €100 😮 not mentioned on Check in 🤔 When I questioned it all of a sudden they could not understand English 🤔 It left me feeling I was taken advantage off ! Otherwise a Lovely hotel & surroundings,but has no personality walking around it makes you feel uncomfortable, which is not how you are meant to feel when paying a premium for a high class hotel. The staff are too young to understand proper Hospitality 😞 Maybe if they paid more for experienced staff, I wouldn’t be leaving such a negative review Taking advantage of clients to extract an extra €100 will bring you bad luck 🍀

The hotel is a beautifully restored old building right on the walls of Ávila. The gardens and pool area are a tranquil oasis in the city. Our March visit precluded swimming and eating outside etc but I can only imagine the relaxing atmosphere later in the year. Our suite 205 was just gorgeous; modern but with character and charm, with a bath and shower. We had heat as well as air conditioning. Both worked optimally. The windows are small but this is not a flaw when every vista from the city walls is amazing. Breakfast comprised a platter of cheese, ham, crushed tomatoes, yoghurt, cereal, toast, croissants, orange muffins and homemade preserves. You ordered eggs etc. The OJ and coffee were fresh. If I had a criticism it was the tea.....the water was just not hot enough for English Breakfast or Earl Grey. Switching to Americano and cappuccino did us no harm. Dinner was lovely...the wine choice is limited ...it's a small hotel after all. My husband loved his pork belly with crackling and his tacos and I had the artichoke on quinoa and salmon cooked on a hot Himalayan salt rock. All delicious. The staff were lovely, very helpful and friendly. Thank you all. The hotel is very close to all of the sights and there are plenty of bars, cafes, shops and restaurants all within a 10 minute walk.

This beautiful boutique hotel is located in the murallas de Avila. The decor of the entire place is intricate and charming. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The fireplace in the den created a very cosy and warm environment, especially after being outside in the cold weather. We had the suite and I was a bit underwhelmed when I saw it. It has just one small window and it isn’t very accommodating for a tall person. The bathroom was however very beautiful and the amenities were a plus. Wifi was good too and the food served at the restaurant for both breakfast and dinner was ok … a bit pricey for the options that were available especially for breakfast.

Hidden gem in Avila, feels like being at home. Nice place, good food, kind staff. We can only recommend it. Stayed in September 2021 for one night to visit Avila. Staff also provides a short tour of the house and explains the link with “the President”.

We stayed 2 nights at this 5 star hotel, set in a mansion that had been owned at one time by a former President of Spain, Adolfo Suarez. We had a very good check in by a competent receptionist, and went to our room. It was well decorated but was located in the eaves, so was curtailed by a sloping ceiling, so the room was very small. The bathroom was modern, and had an interesting use of mirrors to help make it appear "larger" Our problems started at dinner. We were the only diners, which was not a problem as we were outside in the late evening sunshine. They serve a very limited menu with a choice of 3 starters and 3 mains courses, which is unchanging for months - retrospectively I realised why it does not change - they buy everything in, hence only a small kitchen staff, if any. The price on the web site is 45 Euros, exactly the same limited menu handed to me in the restaurant was 55 euros (note to the hotel management, I have the photos). I ordered the "Hamburger" as a main course, and my wife the "Cod Taco". My ordered "rare" hamburger arrived well done - well actually cooked to a frazzzle, and my wife's fish was cold and dry, it could have been microwave burn. We could not eat these dishes, but the waiter had disappeared, and never returned to find out if our food was satisfactory. After waiting some time without the waiter reappearing, we left and reported the problem to the receptionist. The next day nobody from management approached to apologise. This was not a 55 euro meal, and had it been half that, it would still have been over-priced. We ate elsewhere the second night, but noticed that although the hotel was full, nobody dined in the restaurant. It is unbelieveable that a 5 star hotel tries to get away with a dinner like this Another problem occurred at breakfast the croissant offered on the set breakfast was over-microwaved, and cooked to a solid black char (again I have the photo) - a have never seen this done before. They may well have been re-cycling unused croissants And for a hotel charging over 200 euros for room and breakfast, we had a strange barney over coffee capsules. We we given 4 capsules for our in-room coffee machine. Having used them the first day, we were surprised that they had not been replaced the next day. We asked at reception, but they were reluctant to supply any more. The same with the bottle of water in the room - here they refused another bottle and told us to buy one from the mini-bar in the room When we left, nobody mentioned the problems over dinner. I have no idea whether this as because of embarrassment or arrogance My feeling is that they suffered financially with Covid, and are mistakenly trying to claw back money in underhand ways. I they continue like this, the customers will cotton on, and stay elsewhare