Hotel Embajador

The title sums it up. This is probably the closest hotel to the Almeria internodal train and bus station. Rooms were dark and bathroom a bit smelly due to small window and no extractor. Bed old and worn. The room telephone did not work despite informing the reception on the first night. Was not resolved the whole week I was there. WiFi non existent in the room. Sporadic signal in reception/dining area. I think the hotel probably rely on the fact that everyone has tons of mobile data these days, hence no I urgency for them to sort the WiFi out. Continental breakfast was cold ok for me as I don't eat much first thing. There is a large supermarket about 5-6 minutes walk towards the station. If you exit the hotel and turn right there are lots of shops and eateries along the street. But most are shut after dark probably due to corona. Hence for dinner, you have to walk about 15 minutes for anything decent. You'll find a few kebab shops nearby though. Apart from the proximity to the station, I can't think of any other reason to stay there. Not particularly cheap either.

Booked just a couple days in advance at high season our choice of high value hotels in Almeria was quite limited for our one-night stay where we needed little more than beds to sleep in. Our standard twin room was of adequate size with a large bath. Furnishings are minimal with only a night stand a desk. There is a fair sized closet but it offers little storage beyond a good amount of hanging space. Electrical outlets are conveniently placed. The public spaces, our room and bath are nicely clean but those who freak over a SMALL amount of mildew in/near the corners of the tub/shower will take issue. Check-in was quick and our very limited interaction with staff was fine. Plenty of restaurants and shops in the immediate area and the coast is about 1/2 km away.