Location. The Hospes Amerigo is located in the centre of the old city of Alicante, 50 metres from the town hall, 100 metres from Saint Nicholas Church, 200 metres from the beach, and 500 metres from Santa Barbara castle. Hotel Features. A former Dominican convent, Hospes Amerigo has been modernised and features contemporary decor with white-painted walls brightened by modern works of art. The rooftop pool and terrace features views of Santa Barbera castle, as does the spa, which has an indoor pool and provides Bodyna treatments and massage. Multilingual staff can arrange 24-hour room service and express check-in, and Internet connections are available(surcharge).
The Hospes Amerigo Senzone restaurant features minimalist decor, and serves local and Mediterranean dishes, including Oven-baked Sea Bass with Lacquered Sea Urchin, and Paella. The Senzone Tapas bar features Japanese-influenced decor, and serves tapas, such as Skewers of Lobster and Bacon, or Mushroom and Duck. Drinks can be enjoyed in the Senzone lounge and rooftop bar.
Guestrooms. There are 81 guestrooms built over three floors featuring bright, modern decor with white-painted walls and soft furnishings in vibrant colours. All are equipped with complimentary high-speed Internet connections, safes, flatscreen televisions, DVD players, and cordless telephones. Bed linen is fine quality Egyptian cotton, and bathrooms include complimentary natural-essence toiletries.
Expert Tip. Occupying the entire summit and a large proportion of the slopes of the Benacantil Mountain, the Castillo de Santa Barbara is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe. It is worth the winding road trip up through the pine forest to see it, as it offers unique views over the coastline and the Bay of Alicante.
