"Have stayed in Villalba at least four times in the past 7 years and always choose Hotel Galatco as my residence. Clean, quiet, friendly staff, good breakfast buffet, excellent cleaning and front desk service; what more could a person ask for?"
"Room very clean, staff friendly and helpful. Beautiful place to enjoy a vacation outside Madrid. I will return many times. And done forget about the "Chocolate con Picatostes" a specialty of this hotel cafeteria."
"Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
I recently stayed two nights at Hotel Los Lanceros in El Escorial, and while there are a few positives, this establishment falls far short of the 4-star standard it claims.
The Positives:
• The location is truly excellent. Just a short walk to the Monastery of San Lorenzo, restaurants, shops, and cafes. It is well-situated for anyone exploring the town.
• The hotel staff were respectful, helpful, and accommodating throughout my stay.
The Negatives:
• This is not a 4-star hotel by international standards. At best, it would qualify as a 2-star property.
• The building appears to have been last renovated in the early 1990s and has not been properly updated since. Everything from the elevators to the hallway carpeting, furniture, and doors shows clear signs of wear and aging.
• I encountered serious issues with the air conditioning. My first room left me waking up drenched in sweat at 3:00 a.m. due to AC failure. I was told it would be fixed, but by the second night, it still had not been resolved. At midnight, I had to be moved to a second room. While the AC in the new room worked better, it was still centrally managed with a fixed minimum of 27°C, which is far too warm, especially in summer.
• Even in public areas like the restaurant, air conditioning was insufficient, making breakfast and indoor stays uncomfortable in the summer heat.
• The carpets throughout the hallways are worn, faded, and stained, with visible patches where repairs or replacem"
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in El Pimpollar, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that El Pimpollar has to offer?
Casas Rurales Collarubio: This holiday home rental outside of El Pimpollar is located in the historical district, and has an indoor pool, a fireplace and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a full-sized fridge, a dishwasher and a stovetop. It offers a terrace, a private garden and a selection of games so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday.
What’s there to see and do in El Pimpollar?
Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as Centro de Fauna Naturanavas, or get out into nature at a spot like San Juan Reservoir. Palacio-Castillo Magalia and Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial are a couple of places you'll find in the wider area.
What’s a holiday rental in El Pimpollar like?
Holiday rentals are private properties where you can stay for a few weeks, or just a few days, in El Pimpollar. Holiday rentals offer amenities like kitchens and laundry facilities so you'll feel just like you're at home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a holiday rental can offer a sense of privacy away from shared hotel lifts and busy front desks while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also get more space in a holiday rental than in a hotel, which makes a holiday rental an attractive choice for a family trip.
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