Calle Menorca 22, Valencia, Spain | (251) 219-4428
Spacious and modern guest rooms
Restaurant Menorca XXII serves Mediterranean cuisine
On-site gym and spa with hammam and pool
Lovely central courtyard with lush greenery and a fountain
Business amenities include seven conference rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Bike rentals available
Fees for bike rentals and parking
Outdoor fountain needs maintenance
Some complaints about cleanliness and general upkeep
Primus Valencia is a four-star property with lots of bells and whistles -- but you'll pay extra fees to use them. Rooms are spacious with a minimalist decor and shower/bathtub combinations. There's an on-site restaurant and casual bar for drinks as well. The real standout, however, is the basement spa complete with a hammam, indoor swimming pool, and hot tub. Wi-Fi and use of the fitness center are free. For generally slightly better rates, consider the Hotel Conqueridor.
Scene
Modern business hotel with an interior courtyard
Primus Valencia looks and feels like a sleek business hotel. The lobby has gray modular sofas and hanging bulb light fixtures. A metal sculpture hangs from the ceiling -- similar statues are showcased outdoors in the interior courtyard where orange trees have been planted. There's also a wall water fountain, though it needs a thorough cleaning. The lounge bar is livened up with lime green dining chairs and a glass wall embellished with a musical note pattern.
Location
In downtown Valencia, near a big shopping mall and the City of Arts and Sciences
With a bus stop right outside, the hotel is in the middle of an urban neighborhood, directly in front of Aqua shopping mall and a high-end car dealership. The mall has restaurants, a movie theater, and fashion stores like Zara, Benetton, and Levi’s. Expect a 12-minute drive to La Malvarrosa Beach and about a 15-minute walk to the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex known for its innovation.
Rooms
Chic and spacious with hardwood floors; some have terraces
Primus Valencia's rooms have hardwood floors and soft white bedding. The overall design scheme is minimalist with clean lines and long, narrow photographs of the city's attractions hanging over the beds. Suites include gray sectional sofas. Each room comes with a minibar, bathrobes, and flat-screen satellite TV. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations, square white sinks, and enough space to unpack toiletries on the vanity counter. Though there's a separate water closet, the transparent glass door doesn't allow for much privacy. Guests have complained of lingering cigarette odors as smoking is permitted in some rooms.
Features
Spa available with a Turkish bath; hotel also has gym, on-site restaurant, and extensive meeting facilities
There are quite a few luxe features at Primus Valencia, but expect to pay for them. Menorca XXII serves Mediterranean style cuisine, and there's a small lobby bar for coffee and cocktails. Downstairs, there's a full spa with treatment rooms and a small indoor pool, along with a Turkish hammam. The fitness center is free to use -- it's bigger than the one at nearby Hotel Conqueridor -- as is the Wi-Fi. Business travelers should note the hotel has an extensive setup for meetings with seven conference rooms.