Have you ever ever needed to pack your baggage, hit the open street, and discover the gorgeous landscapes of Europe? We did simply that on our current street journey by means of France, Spain, and Portugal, stopping at some fascinating motels alongside the way in which.
Whether or not you’re planning an identical journey or simply inquisitive about these distinctive stays, this information is for you. We’ll provide the inside scoop on every lodge, sharing the highs and lows of our experiences, so you may determine which locations is likely to be value a go to.
Our first cease was within the charming city of Poitiers, the place we stayed on the Contact Resort Come Inn. In the event you’re searching for luxurious, this won’t be your first alternative, nevertheless it definitely has its personal allure. The rooms have been fairly primary, virtually feeling like a hostel. Sadly, our wardrobe door took a tumble once we opened it, including a contact of slapstick comedy to our keep. No air-con, however followers have been supplied—one with a cracked casing.
Whereas the toilet gentle determined to take a everlasting trip, breakfast saved the day. Easy, but filling, it supplied a comforting begin to our travels. For 2 rooms, we paid £135 for one evening. Our verdict? A stable 5/10. It was a spot to relaxation our heads, however not far more. I didn’t keep in mind to take any photos however that is the nightmare junction I discovered while searching for someplace to park and get meals in Poitiers. It was a stunning space however laborious to park particularly as we had solely started our street journey driving in France that day!
Valladolid’s Resort Conde Ansurez
Subsequent, we travelled to Valladolid, driving into Spain for the primary time. We checked into the Resort Conde Ansurez on the outskirts of town. Right here, we discovered consolation and a contact of luxurious that made us really feel at house. The rooms have been thoughtfully designed, providing each necessities and some surprises, like plush pillows. Priced at £126 for 2 rooms per evening, it felt like a steal.
The one draw back was the restaurant, the place vegetarians would possibly really feel as if they’d entered a meat lover’s paradise. Beef cheeks, anybody? There was actually nothing vegetarian obtainable and the workers had no concepts the place we might go for one thing. We ended up driving to a Burger King!
Regardless of the culinary hiccup, we rated this lodge 8/10. With a greater eating expertise, it might have simply been a 9.
Muthu Oura Praia Resort, Albufeira
Who doesn’t love an excellent beachside escape? After driving from Valladolid in Spain by means of the mountains we entered Portugal and drove by means of Portugal right down to Albufeira. By the point we arrived it was sizzling and we have been prepared for a couple of days off driving! In Albufeira, we stayed for six nights on the Muthu Oura Praia Resort. Our all-inclusive expertise was each a success and a miss.
The lodge was good, moderately clear however the all inclusive was very disappointing because the lodge itself solely had one restaurant that was not obtainable each night and was fairly particular (a sushi restaurant) and solely had a pool bar 11-6, no different meals or drinks have been obtainable with out having to go to different motels within the chain.
One of many motels was subsequent door however others have been a 20 minute stroll away down (after which again up!) an especially steep hill. The meals within the different motels have been good however this was very sneaky I felt calling our lodge all inclusive when it truly wasn’t. The pool was beautiful and the room had every thing we would have liked. Total I’d give this lodge 7.5/10 as a result of food and drinks points.
The room and pool, nonetheless, have been good and stress-free by them was good. Regardless of the food and drinks points, we gave this lodge a 7.5/10. It’s a stunning spot in case you don’t thoughts a little bit of an journey to discover a meal.
Ibis Madrid Fuenlabrada
In Madrid, we have been warmly welcomed on the Ibis Fuenlabrada, a lodge that ticked all our bins. The service was impeccable, and the rooms have been each snug and reasonably priced—£187 for 2 rooms over two nights, with breakfast included. It’s laborious to beat that sort of worth.
We loved the scrumptious breakfast and the lodge’s proximity to Madrid’s sights. We received an Uber into Madrid which was good as we needed a time off driving. Our score? A well-deserved 9/10, making it a must-visit for anybody heading to Spain’s capital.
Bordeaux’s Consolation Aparthotel Bordeaux Begles Enviornment
Heading again to France, we spent a while on the Consolation Aparthotel Bordeaux Begles Enviornment. This hybrid between a lodge and an residence supplied practicality and house, though privateness within the residence was a bit missing with its open-plan format. The kitchen space was a pleasant contact, good for many who prefer to prepare dinner primary meals within the room.
Breakfast wasn’t included, however we tried it as soon as—and as soon as was sufficient as a result of further value. the meals was good however definitely not value the additional we paid. We paid £185 for 2 nights, discovering it honest worth. Total, we rated it 6/10. It’s tremendous for a brief keep, particularly in case you plan to spend your days exploring Bordeaux. It’s in all probability an ideal lodge for staff doing enterprise in Bordeaux and fewer appropriate for households.
Look how stunning Bordeaux is although – no image of the lodge because it didn’t look that thrilling!
Premiere Classe Le Havre Centre les Docks
Our remaining cease was in Le Havre on the Premiere Classe Le Havre Centre les Docks. This lodge, positioned in a residential space, supplied easy however snug rooms. We propose paying for parking except you take pleasure in neighbourhood soccer!
Although it lacked air-con, the continental breakfast was a nice shock. For £118 for 2 rooms over two nights, it was unbelievable worth. We gave it a 9/10, it might have been extra with air-con.
Reflecting on Our Resort Journey
Total, our street journey by means of France, Spain, and Portugal launched us to a blended bag of lodge experiences. Every cease supplied one thing distinctive, whether or not it was the quirky allure of Contact Resort Come Inn or the welcoming heat of Ibis Madrid Fuenlabrada.
For these planning an identical journey, we hope our experiences present helpful insights into selecting your street journey stays. And in case you’re inquisitive about any of those motels, be at liberty to succeed in out, I’d like to share extra tales from our travels!
