Hotel Playa Poniente

Gijon 43.54148300, -5.66965600 , Marqués De San Esteban, 49 (Show on Map)
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Summary of reviewsHotel Playa Poniente enjoys an exceptional location, just steps away from Poniente Beach and within easy walking distance to Gijón's historic center. This prime position, near shops, restaurants, a bus station and vibrant nightlife, makes it an ideal base for both relaxation and exploration. Visitors are particularly pleased with the hotel's cleanliness, comfort and affordability, often remarking on the value-for-money considering the central location and overall experience.

The staff at Hotel Playa Poniente are frequently highlighted for their friendliness, attentiveness and excellent service, creating a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. Their helpful and accommodating nature significantly enhances the guest experience, contributing to a cozy and inviting environment.

Rooms at the hotel receive mixed reviews. Many guests appreciate the comfort of the beds, often mentioning memory foam mattresses and clean, updated bathrooms. However, the rooms are generally described as small with some barely accommodating more than one person comfortably. Noise from both the streets and within the hotel is a consistent issue and the absence of modern amenities such as air conditioning, as well as the lack of an elevator, can pose challenges for those with reduced mobility.

Cleanliness is often praised with many guests finding their rooms spotless and well-maintained. Daily room cleaning adds to the positive experience. However, there are occasional remarks about incomplete bathroom cleaning and some minor dirt issues. Despite these, the hotel's overall cleanliness, combined with its central location and attentive service, make it a recommended choice for travelers.

The proximity to Poniente Beach is highly appreciated, making it convenient for beachgoers. The vibrant nightlife around the hotel also adds to its appeal, though it can result in higher noise levels, particularly on weekends, which light sleepers might find troublesome.

Overall, Hotel Playa Poniente is highly recommended for its outstanding location, welcoming staff and generally positive accommodation experience, despite some minor drawbacks.
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Hotel near The Beach
Situated in Gijón, this hotel is close to Poniente Beach. Its prime location allows guests to easily enjoy the beach and seaside activities.

Hotel near Nightlife Spots
Located on Marqués de San Esteban, this hotel is also in close proximity to the nightlife of the Fomento district. The area offers a variety of bars and clubs with different music styles, ensuring a diverse nightlife experience.

Cheap Hotel
Located on Marqués de San Esteban, the hotel is near the Playa Poniente. It offers affordable lodging with a convenient location.

Beachfront Hotel

Business Hotel

Small Hotel

Room Types
Twin Room This comfortable room comes with free wired internet. It includes plasma satellite TV, desk, safe and private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries.

Double Room This comfortable room comes with free wired internet. It includes plasma satellite TV, desk, safe and private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries.

Triple Room Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This triple room has a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit has 3 beds.

Twin Room with Private Bathroom Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Twin Room with Private Bathroom Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Triple Room with Private Bathroom Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This triple room has a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Twin Room with Private Bathroom Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Double Room with Private Bathroom Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Twin Room with Private Bathroom Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This twin room has a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Triple Room with Private Bathroom Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This triple room features a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

Twin Room with Private Bathroom Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Double Room with Private Bathroom Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Twin Room with Private Bathroom Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This twin room features a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Double Room with Private Bathroom Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Twin Room with Private Bathroom Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a wardrobe, heating and a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Guest Reviews
7.6
Good
Location
Hotel Playa Poniente boasts an exceptional location that has garnered widespread appreciation in guest reviews. Visitors consistently highlight its convenience, being just steps away from Poniente Beach and within a manageable walking distance to Gijón's historic center and popular attractions. The hotel's central position near the beach, shops, restaurants, bus station and nightlife makes it an ideal base for both relaxation and exploration.

Guests emphasize the cleanliness, comfort and affordability of the accommodations, alongside commendable service from the friendly and attentive staff. The value for money is considered excellent given the prime location and overall experience. Some reviewers did note drawbacks such as noise levels and the absence of an elevator, but these minor issues did not overshadow the prevailing sentiment that Hotel Playa Poniente's prime location is its standout feature.

Overall, Hotel Playa Poniente is praised for its perfect, central location, close to both leisure spots and essential amenities, making it highly recommended for those looking to explore the best of Gijón.

Rooms
Hotel Playa Poniente offers a mixed experience when it comes to its rooms. Many guests appreciate the hotel's location and find the beds exceptionally comfortable, often highlighting memory foam mattresses and clean, new bathrooms. The quality-to-price ratio is frequently noted as a positive aspect.

However, the rooms are generally described as very small with some barely accommodating more than one person comfortably. Bathrooms, particularly the showers, are noted for their diminutive size. Noise is a consistent issue with guests reporting disturbances from both street and interior sounds, making it difficult to sleep peacefully.

The cleanliness of the rooms receives mixed reviews; while some guests found their rooms to be very clean, others encountered issues like worn-out sheets, dents in mattresses and occasional dirtiness. Additionally, the lack of modern amenities such as air conditioning and accessibility issues due to the absence of an elevator, can be problematic, especially for those with reduced mobility.

Despite these drawbacks, the hotel staff earns praise for their friendliness and eagerness to help, which can make the stay more pleasant. The rooms have been renovated, but the overall comfort is somewhat compromised by the limited space and noise issues.

Beds
Reviews of Hotel Playa Poniente consistently highlight the comfort of the beds and pillows with many guests describing them as very comfortable or even super comfortable. Cleanliness and spacious bathrooms are additional positive notes, adding to the overall pleasant sleeping experience. However, some guests mentioned issues with beds and mattresses, indicating that they were old, sagged or had noticeable dents, which resulted in discomfort for a few visitors. Despite these occasional drawbacks, the general consensus leans towards a positive experience, especially when comfort and location next to the beach are considered.

Cleanliness
Hotel Playa Poniente is often praised for its impeccable cleanliness with many guests highlighting how spotless and well-maintained the rooms and facilities are. Visitors frequently commended the daily room cleaning, ensuring a consistently clean and comfortable stay. The hotel's prime location in the city center adds to its appeal, making it a convenient choice for travelers.

The staff at the hotel receive high marks for their friendliness and attentiveness, contributing to the overall positive guest experience. Comfortable beds and pillows were noted, adding to guests' comfort, although some reviews mentioned issues with room size and bed comfort.

While the majority of the feedback on cleanliness is overwhelmingly positive, a few remarks pointed out areas for improvement, such as incomplete bathroom cleaning and occasional dust under the beds. Street noise was also mentioned as a minor drawback due to insufficient window insulation.

Overall, Hotel Playa Poniente offers excellent cleanliness, a central location and attentive service, making it a highly recommended option for travelers seeking both comfort and convenience.

Staff
At 'Hotel Playa Poniente,' guests can consistently expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere, largely thanks to the hotel staff. From the moment of arrival, the staff's friendliness and kindness shine through, creating a cozy and inviting environment. The team at the hotel is noted for being incredibly courteous, attentive and eager to assist with any needs or inquiries. Guests frequently highlight the staff's pleasant demeanor and the excellent service they provide, making interactions smooth and enjoyable. Whether it's having great attention from the reception staff or experiencing overall excellent treatment, visitors leave with positive impressions of the staff's dedication to hospitality. Furthermore, the staff's flexibility and responsiveness contribute significantly to the relaxed and tranquil setting of the hotel.

Beach
Hotel Playa Poniente is highly praised for its proximity to Poniente beach. Guests consistently highlight the hotel's very good location, being just a minute away or right next to the beach, making it extremely convenient for beachgoers. Despite minor issues like bed preferences, the overwhelmingly positive feedback focuses on the hotel's excellent access to the seaside, making it an ideal spot for those looking to enjoy the beach.

Nightlife
The nightlife around Hotel Playa Poniente brings a vibrant and lively atmosphere. The hotel is conveniently located near several entertainment venues, making it easy to find nearby places for breakfast, snacks, lunch and evening outings. Being very close to everything adds to its appeal for those looking to explore the local scene. The proximity to the party area means you are just steps away from bars and late-night festivities, perfect for those who enjoy the energetic vibe.

However, this central location in a busy area does come with its downsides. The noise level can be quite high, especially on weekends. Music, shouting and singing from the nearby bars can be heard throughout the night, which might affect light sleepers. The conversations and activities at the entrance and in neighboring rooms are also quite audible, adding to the overall noise. Additionally, the lack of air conditioning can be a drawback during warm nights, particularly if you need to keep the windows open.


No, Hotel Playa Poniente doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Hotel Playa Poniente.

No, Hotel Playa Poniente doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Hotel Playa Poniente.

No, Hotel Playa Poniente doesn't have a gym.

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