Hospes Amérigo, Alicante

With beautiful views of Alicante Cathedral and Santa Bárbara Castle, Hospes Amerigo’s free rooftop spa features a sauna, heated pool and fitness centre. There is free Wi-Fi in all areas.

Hospes Amerigo is the only 5-star hotel in Alicante and offers rooms with flat-screen TVs and DVD player. It is set in a 19th-century Dominican Convent in Alicante’s old town, 300 metres from Postiguet Beach.

Each of the rooms has high ceilings, large windows and Egyptian bed-linen. All come with cordless telephones and a bathrobe and slippers in the bathroom.

The rooftop Senzone Terraza Lounge is a comfortable bar-café with tables and sun loungers. It is next to the swimming pool, which is uncovered in summer. The Monastrell Restaurant offers gourmet cuisine. There is also a stylish lobby bar.