Luxury Hotels Valencia

The Valencia province is situated on the East coast of Spain, facing the Mediterranean sea. While the neighboring province of Alicante is much more recognized for its beach resorts and summer holidays, Valencia offers an altogether more authentic slice of Spain, forged through centuries of Roman, Moor and more recent influences.

Founded by the Romans, the city of Valencia played its first major role as a strategic military colony but it was the moor influences which have left the city with most of its classic appeal, evident throughout. Perhaps most obvious in the Moorish architecture of the mediaeval walls, and most notably the Cathedral and tower of the city, formed from the minaret of the original mosque, the moors have influenced Valencia as much as any Spanish city but their influence is also apparent in the manufacturing and trade which have made the city so important throughout its history.

Leather, paper, ceramics, silk, glass, and silver work have all borne the trademark Valencia stamp of quality and the city continues today to offer a whole range of quality products to residents and visitors. The central market in the city, Mercado Central, has seen traders ply their wares for more than eight centuries and is still the place to find the very best of fresh local produce from the surrounding area, widely considered to be the most fertile in the country. Additional popular markets include the El Rastro flea market and the largest market in the city, the Mercadillo de Cabanyal, held in the old fisherman's district.

There are of course high end shopping outlets too and many fashionable streets and boutiques, some of which are incorporated into the luxury hotels Valencia has. Some of the best hotels in Valencia occupy some of the stunning architecture of the city, fitting seamlessly into the ancient streets and enduringly and uniquely Valencian culture. Other luxury hotels Valencia is justly proud of are strikingly modern structures indicative of a city at ease with the demands of modern lifestyles and travelers.

Valencia is adept at hosting major events and many of the luxury hotels Valencia has are tailored to accommodate visitors to the city for such world events as the America's Cup, the famous sailing regatta and boat race, and Formula One Grand Prix of Europe Telefonica, held on the streets around the port. Additionally there are many conferences and conventions held in the city and in many of its luxury hotels Valencia displays all the professional facilities and services to hold any size of corporate event or conference.

In addition to offering conference spaces, many of the modern luxury hotels Valencia possesses also have extensive services and facilities for the business traveler. These can include dedicated 24 hour business centers complete with boardroom and meeting spaces and also often equipment for hire such as laptops, work desks, printing and copying facilities. There may also be secretarial and translation assistance and concierge facilities which enable guests to make the most of the services on offer.

The luxury hotels Valencia has will also have state of the art technology in the rooms and suites both for business and entertainment purposes. Internet connectivity will be standard as will music and television systems and often also dual-line telephones with speakerphone function. Whether the hotels occupy the traditional architecture of the city or in an ultra-modern space, the levels of comfort and utility in the rooms and suites will be of the very highest standard, from the soft furnishings and décor to large, elegant and well appointed bathrooms.

What there will certainly be in the luxury hotels of Valencia is a choice of wonderful dining environments. Valencia is famed for its cuisine and the abundance of fresh produce which forms the ingredients. The classic Spanish dish of paella has its roots in Valencia and as well as the traditional marinella paella, using a range of seafood and shellfish there is also the choice of paella Valenciana, regarded by the locals as the true paella, in which the seafood is replaced by meat, most often chicken and rabbit. As well as offering the classic tastes of Valencia and Spain, guests at the luxury hotels Valencia has will also have a choice of some more cosmopolitan dishes and dining environments too.

There is plenty to do in Valencia for the visitor. Many people spend their leisure time enjoying the markets and shops, dining in some great restaurants and taking in the historic sights. A recent addition to the stunning architecture of the city is the Ciutat de les Arts I les Ciencies, a modern masterpiece created by local architect Santiago Calatrava. This complex houses a performing arts centre, science museum, oceanographic park and an IMAX cinema. Within its luxury hotels, Valencia visitors can find all the necessary help and information to allow them to make the most of any time spent in the city.